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One female specimen of Pseudoleria pectinata (L OEW , 1872) was identified from photos taken at the Spanish Atlantic coast by Antonio J. P IZARRO M ÉNDEZ , an amateur biologist. The species was observed in nature, in Rota, Spain, on 6 th December 2019, and after detailed identification process, it was recorded for the first time in Europe. The pictures concerning the Pseudoleria pectinata specimen and the diagnostic features are presented. A discussion concerning the utilization of citizen science to help monitor invasive or introduced animals is included.