Pyrrhocoris apterus (European Firebug)
The European Firebug has the potential to become a nuisance pest, negatively impacting
both ornamental and indigenous plants, the ecological consequences of the rapid range expansion of
the species in Australia and other parts of the world are currently unknown. So far only recoded in Victoria.
Pyrrhocoris apterus is listed in the following regions:
Species information
- Pyrrhocoris apterus Scientific name
- European Firebug Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Machine learning
Location information
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Maps
WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. -
Places
Freshwater Creek, VIC
