More than 65% (1040 species) of arthropod species alien to Europe are associated
with human-made habitats, especially parks and gardens, human settlements and
agricultural lands, whereas woodlands are yet colonized by less than 20% of the
alien fauna, which still has a negligible representation in the other natural
and semi-natural habitats. Large diff erences in habitat affi nity are observed
between alien taxonomic groups. Phytophagous species are predominant among
aliens, representing 47.2% of species alien to Europe