This species occurs in the
Mediterranean basin -
Andorra,
Spain, the
Balearic Islands, France,
Corsica,
Sardinia and
Malta This species is already established in the United States, and is considered to represent a potentially serious threat as a
pest, an
invasive species which could negatively affect agriculture, natural ecosystems, human health or commerce. Therefore, it has been suggested that this species be given top national
quarantine significance in the USA. ==Culinary==