Alien phytophagous insects in forest and urban stands of Ukraine*

The aim of the research was to present current data on distribution and development some alien phytophagous insects in territory Ukraine.We considered 19 species insects, including 2 Coleoptera, 7 Hemiptera (including 4 bug species), Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, 1 Diptera. Hyphantria cunea penetrated Ukraine about 70 years ago sometimes outbreaks orchards or shelterbelts. Cameraria ohridella Cydalima perspectalis pose a great threat Aesculus hippocastanum Buxus sempervirens, respectively, urban stands. Parectopa robiniella, Macrosaccus Nematus tibialis, Obolodiplosis robiniae did not attract attention researchers until recently, since show noticeable effect health condition Robinia pseudoacacia. Phyllonorycter issikii is abundant most parts Ukraine. platani Corythucha ciliata are serious pests because their host plant (Platanus sp.) rather rare Trichoferus campestris known long but has yet shown any harmful effects. from sucking (aphids bugs) increases due ability vector tree pathogens. polyphagous Halyomorpha halys can forest, ornamental agricultural plants. Leptoglossus occidentalis poses danger restoration Scots pine forests its feeding decreases seeds’ germination. arcuata found only two regions moving northward may oak Agrilus planipennis spread over several eastern border with Russia entire Luhansk partly Kharkiv region, inhabits Fraxinus excelsior F. pennsylvanica, move west.