First interception of Xeropicta derbentina in the Benelux (Gastropoda: Geomitridae)
Journal: Journal of Conchology
Year: 2026

In October 2025, an adult live specimen of Xeropicta derbentina (Krynicky, 1836) was discovered in an organic grocery store in Brussels, representing the first record of this species in Belgium. Fertilized eggs were laid by the individual and successfully hatched. Although the animal was found in vegetables it has most certainly reach Belgium adhering to other products. Xeropicta derbentina could potentially establish in North-western Europe helped by urban microclimates. Early detection and mon