Immigration and range expansion in Finnish insects

Authors

• Hans Silfverberg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.83853

Abstract

During the 20th century many insect species have expanded into Finland and established themselves as part of the fauna. Some species of Coleoptera seem to have been carried here originally by man, but nowadays live outdoors. Many other species seem to have reached Finland on their own, and colonized a minor or major part of the country. Most colonists have come from the south, only a few from the east or north-east. This article lists various kinds of newcomers to Finland.