Up-dated distribution maps – Oct 2014
Records were added and distribution maps up-dated for 33 species. Of particular interest are records received for species that are currently only known from few areas including: a first record
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Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (Cameraria ohridella) present in Ireland
MothsIreland have posted an up-date with distribution maps on the presence of the Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (cameraria ohridella) in Ireland. Visit: www.mothsireland.com/?p=828 If you have seen this species please
Species Alert! First report of Japanese kelp in the Republic of Ireland
Japanese kelp has been recorded for the first time in the Republic of Ireland in Carlingford Lough. Scientific name: Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar, 1873. Synonyms: Alaria pinnatifida Harvey 1860, Ulopteryx pinnatifida
Up-dated distribution maps – Oct 2013
Records were added and distribution maps up-dated for 60 species including a map being added for Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) This species was first recorded in Ireland on July 16th,
Species added- Caprella mutica
Species inserted to the database: Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) Date inserted:October, 2013 Reason for was insertion: Japanese skeleton shrimp was risk assessed by Invasive Species Ireland as being a medium
European Council adopts rules on Invasive Alien Species
The European Council today (29th Sept, 2014) adopted a regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. The Regulation, that is a binding
Species added – Styela clava
Species inserted to the database: Asian sea squirt (Styela clava) Date inserted: June, 2013 Reason for was insertion: Asian sea squirt was risk assessed by Invasive Species Ireland as being
Squirrel pox virus in Ireland, 5 confirmed locations. Plea to report sightings
Press Release For immediate release: 23 January 2012 Red squirrels threatened by the presence of squirrel pox virus in Ireland – plea to report infected animals Red squirrels infected with
Press Release: Be Pet Wise: a call to pet owners
06 May 2011 For Immediate Release First sighting of a Raccoon in the wild in Ireland and a third sighting of a yellow bellied slider causes experts to raise the
Raccoon sighting in Ireland
Invasive species alert for: Procyon lotor (Linnaeus 1758) Common name: Raccoon Why the concern? The raccoon is listed as an invasive species in Ireland and one of 49 regulated invasive alien