The fig leafhopper, Ficocyba ficaria (Horváth, 1897) (Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae: Typhlocybini) was described from the coast of the Adriatic sea. Since then the species has been reported from several countries, primarily from the Mediterranean area of the Western Palaearctic Region. In the course of the current study the species was found at several locations in Hungary, indicating the presence of stable populations. An overview of currently known distribution of the species is provided. Recent records of the species including results of the present study indicate range expansion of the fig leafhopper.

We describe Coleophora cytisicolella sp. nov . (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae), a new species from material collected in Austria and Hungary during recent fieldwork. The collected specimens were found only in these countries within the Pannonian Biogeographical Region, and were exclusively associated with Chamaecytisus austriacus (L.) Link (Fabaceae). The taxonomic status of the new species was determined by applying traditional macro- and micromorphological methods and genetic analysis, including genitalia examinations and DNA barcoding (cytochrome c oxidase subunit I). In addition to the results of morphological comparisons and genetic analysis, we present further information on the habitat, life history, and larval food plant of this species. Our results revealed that the examined individuals belong to a species new to science, which is a member of the Coleophora genistae Stainton, 1857 species group, and described here as C. cytisicolella sp. nov . Based on the molecular results, the closest relative of the new taxon is Coleophora bruttia , a species described from southern Italy. Although the examined barcoding sequence poorly differentiated these taxa, the micromorphological features of the genitalia revealed their separate status.

Invasive species pose increasing threats, particularly in agriculture. Here we assess the open-field distribution, population density, and phenology of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive pest rapidly expanding its range into open-field habitats in Hungary. Countrywide monitoring using sex pheromone traps was conducted at 23 sites in 2023, complemented with detailed seasonal monitoring at two locations. The results reveal a wide open-field distribution of the pest in Hungary, occurring at 21 of the 23 sampled sites. Population densities were significantly higher in highly urbanised areas, suggesting that warmer climatic conditions enhance colonisation and population growth. Continuous adult flight activity was recorded from May to December, indicating prolonged reproductive activity and overlapping generations. Based on the degree-day requirements (approx. 460 °C days per generation), five generations per year were expected and detected at two intensively sampled sites. These findings demonstrate a marked shift from the “greenhouse pest” status toward successful colonisation of open fields, supported by increased overwintering potential. The observed expansion and phenological changes indicate that the climatic conditions of temperate Hungary are increasingly suitable for the persistence of T. absoluta populations outdoors. This study underscores the growing agricultural risk posed by T. absoluta in temperate regions and highlights the importance of early detection and integrated pest management strategies for mitigating its impact.

A legume-feeding jumping plant lice Livilla radiata (Foerster, 1848) was collected after 130 years in Hungary on Cytisus sp. in Lovasberény (Central-Hungary). This species is easy to recognize from the other Hungarian jumping plant lice based on the pattern of the first wings. Besides this new appearance of the L. radiata, some other Fabacaea-associated psyllids of Hungary are presented based on new and historical records.