RISC Heteroptera Non-Native Species Records

Recording Invasive Species Counts (www.nonnativespecies.org/recording/) was launched in 2010 and includes on-line recording for 19 species including two terrestrial Heteroptera: Southern Green Shieldbug, Nezara viridula https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=2356 Western Conifer Seedbug, Leptoglossus occidentalis https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=1964 The data is predominantly provided by members of the public but records are verified from photos by designated experts. The recording form includes the option to provide abundance and life stage (adult or nymph).