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    Vol.6 No.2

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    Alien Hitchhiker Insects Detected in Empty Containers Entering South Korea in 2024

    Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea / Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea, (P)2765-2203; (E)2765-2211
    2025, v.6 no.2, pp.91-96
    https://doi.org/10.22920/PNIE.2025.6.2.91
    In-Seong Baek (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Beom-jun Jang (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Min-ji Cha (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Minju Kim (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Youngho Cho (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Jeongseop An (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
    Baek, I., Jang, B., Cha, M., Kim, M., Cho, Y., & An, J. (2025). Alien Hitchhiker Insects Detected in Empty Containers Entering South Korea in 2024. , 6(2), 91-96, https://doi.org/10.22920/PNIE.2025.6.2.91

    Abstract

    This study investigated the presence of alien hitchhiker insect species detected in empty international containers entering South Korea in 2024. A total of 12 species were identified, among which six species are not distributed in South Korea. Among them, Erthesina fullo (Pentatomidae, Hemiptera) and Trochoideus desjardinsi (Endomychida, Coleoptera) were identified as a stored product pests. If established in South Korea, these species could cause both agricultural and ecological disruptions, highligthing the importance of rigorous inspections. These findings emphasize the need for rigorous inspections and continuous monitoring of various entry pathways to mitigate and prevent the risks associated with hitchhiker insects.

    keywords
    Empty containers, Hitchhiker insects, International trade, Invasive species, South Korea
    Received
    2025-03-14
    Revised
    2025-04-03
    Accepted
    2025-04-04
    Published
    2025-05-01

    Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea

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