Due to climate change, winters in Europe are becoming warmer. This creates favorable conditions for harmful insects from other continents. Experts in their comments to “DW” highlighted that this situation poses a serious threat to local plants and animals in Europe.
Currently, the insects causing the most damage to biodiversity include:
Asian tiger mosquitoes — they not only cause severe itching but can also spread dangerous viruses like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
Asian hornets — their main targets are the bees that pollinate 80 percent of Europe's plants.
American fire ants — they bite electric wires, causing short circuits in equipment and appliances.
Marble gall wasps — they feed on fruits, nuts, grapes, and even soy crops, causing hundreds of millions of euros in losses to agriculture.
Experts warn that these insects could disrupt Europe's ecosystem.
