Training session on the identification of Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) (second edition)
We are excited to formally invite you to this year's EURL I&M training on scale insect identification!
For the first time this training will be organized by both consortium partners (ANSES and AGES) and will encompass training for the morphological identification as well as molecular identification. Specifically, this two-level training will include:
- 1. An online session on the 10th of June including both a morphological (morning) and molecular part (afternoon).
- 2. An on-site training, taking place on the 16th and 17th of June at AGES in Vienna.
Here, one of the pilot organisms will be the quarantine species, Unaspis citri. The pilot organisms will be identified by two separate groups employing different disciplines (morphology and molecular tests). The results of both groups will be joined and discussed as part of an integrated diagnostic workflow. While the online session is accessible for all, participant numbers for the on-site training are limited to 6 participants for the morphological part and 4 participants for the molecular part.
PT 2026 - SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA LARVAE
The first PT on the morphological identification of Spodoptera frugiperda (code 26SFM) at the larval stage will be organized from May to November 2026.
Organisation format: sequential PT
The calendar of the PT is available in the table here below.
Communication with participants is ensured by e-mail and via the LEILA platform (https://leila.anses.fr/)
EURL WORKSHOP 2026
Willkommen zurück in Wien
Annual Workshop of the EURL for Insects and Mites 2026
Registration is now open!
The Annual Meeting 2026 of the EURL for Insects and Mites will take place at the Austrian Reseach Center for Forests (BFW) in Vienna on the 18th of June. The centre is located in Schönbrunn Park, at the following address: Seckendorff-Gudent-Weg 8, 1131 Vienna.
Final program
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09.30-10.00 |
Registration and come-together |
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10.00-10.30 |
Welcome address |
Peter Mayer, BFW |
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Opening and presentation of the workshop’s agenda |
Philippe Reynaud, EURL |
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Results of recent PTs, Anoplophora spp. (restricted session) Chair: H. Reisenzein, EURL |
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10.30-10.45 |
Morphological identification of Anoplophora spp. larvae |
P. Rousse, EURL |
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10.45-11.00 |
Molecular identification of A. glabripennis and A. chinensis |
R. Gottsberger, EURL |
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Coffee break
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EURL activities and diagnostic protocols Chair: A. Taddei, EURL |
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11.30-12.00 |
EURL validation study of the future EPPO standard to Tephritidae intercepted in the European Union |
P. Rousse, EURL |
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12.00-12.20 |
Long-time storage and non-destructive DNA extraction of larvae |
C. Pohn, EURL |
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12.20-12.40 |
IPPC Diagnostic protocol for Bactericera cockerelli |
D. Ouvrard, EURL |
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12.40-13.00 |
Update on EPPO activities in entomology |
Y. Aoutil, EPPO |
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Lunch break
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Invasive sap-feeding insects: Thysanoptera and Hemiptera in focus Chair: R. Gottsberger, EURL |
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14.00-14.20 |
Invasive Scirtothrips spp. |
P. Reynaud, EURL |
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14.20-14.30 |
Scirtothrips in Europe – case studies |
M. Santos, INIAV (NRL-Portugal) J. Bonte, ILVO (NRL-Belgium) |
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14.30-15.00 |
Why are Hemiptera so invasive? (remote presentation) |
A. Liebhold, Czech Univ. of Life Sciences |
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15.00-15.30 |
Invasive Coccoidea in Europe |
C. Malumphy, FERA |
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Coffee break
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EURL activities on scale insects and reports from the NRLs Chair: R. Mouttet, EURL |
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16.30-17.00 |
Does the “unpopularity” of scale insects affect their surveillance in Europe ? |
S. Chérasse, EURL |
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17.00-17.15 |
EURL Scale insects training – a new training format |
H. Reisenzein, EURL |
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17.15-17.30 |
Monitoring and lab activities for forestry quarantine insects |
G. Hoch, BFW (NRL-Austria) |
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17.30-17.45 |
First occurrence of Bactrocera dorsalis in Slovak Republic |
M. Velicka, ÚKSÚP (NRL-Slovakia) |
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17.45-18.00 |
Building a NRL for plant pests at the Swedish Veterinary Agency (remote presentation) |
S. Windstam, SVA (NPPO-Sweden) |
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18.00-18.15 |
General discussion |
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18.15-18.30 |
Closing remarks |
P. Reynaud & H. Reisenzein, EURL
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19.00 Social dinner Brandauer Schlossbräu, Am Platz 5, 1130 Vienna |
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21.00-… - Insect catching and a short hands-on training on morphological molecular workflow |
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Please register on our website:
You are kindly requested to complete your registration before the 15th of May 2026.
Reimbursement
The expenditures relating to travel expenses, hotel expenses and daily allowances shall be eligible for one representative per EU-NRL. Additional participants from the EU-NRL network may attend, but at the participant’s institution’s expense.
We look forward to seeing you in Vienna!
