Confirmation of the presence of Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in mainland Portugal.

espanolSe confirma la presencia del chinche apestoso marron, Halyomorpha halys (Stal, 1855) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) en Portugal continental. Se resume la distribucion europea e iberica de la especie. Se discute brevemente el posible abordaje para tratar con esta problematica plaga en el pais. EnglishThe presence of the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stal, 1855) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), in mainland Portugal is confirmed. The European and Iberian distribution of the species is summarized. A possible approach to deal with this problematic pest in the country is briefly discussed.