First interception of Xeropicta derbentina in the Benelux (Gastropoda: Geomitridae)

2026/01/01 by Louis Bronne, Milan Lassman · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior #Marine Ecology and Invasive Species #Mollusks and Parasites Studies

paper · pdf · doi:10.61733/jconch/4561

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/01/04 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23

Abstract

In October 2025, an adult live specimen of Xeropicta derbentina (Krynicky, 1836) was discovered in an organic grocery store in Brussels, representing the first record of this species in Belgium. Fertilized eggs were laid by the individual and successfully hatched. Although the animal was found in vegetables it has most certainly reach Belgium adhering to other products. Xeropicta derbentina could potentially establish in North-western Europe helped by urban microclimates. Early detection and monitoring of this invasive species, particularly via citizen science, are therefore essential.

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