First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Hemiptera, Coreidae) in the Canary Islands, a novel pine pest detected through citizen science in an oceanic archipelago

The 'western seed bug', known as Leptoglossus occidentalis , is considered a global invasive species that has experienced recent rapid expansion worldwide, becoming an important pest for coniferous forests. With the 'Canary Islands early-warning network detection and intervention of exotic species' (RedEXOS), this was detected first time in Canarian rchipelago urban area eastern part sland Gran Canaria. This early crucial understanding potential damage one islands with highest surface natural endemic pine forest.