Utilizing citizen science for accurate global prediction of the invasive gall-inducing insects, Ophelimus maskelli (Ashmead, 1900) and Leptocybe invasa Fisher & La Salle, 2004 (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), on Eucalyptus L'Hér. (Myrtaceae) trees

The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 100(4)

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

Language: Английский

Using the rDNA Internal Transcribed Spacer 1 to Identify the Invasive PestRhagoletis cerasi(Diptera: Tephritidae) in North America

Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 114(1), P. 360 - 370

Published: Nov. 17, 2020

Abstract The cherry-infesting fruit fly Rhagoletis cerasi Loew is a significant commercial pest in Europe that has recently invaded North America. To date, it been trapped only Canada and northwestern counties of New York. It the potential to spread further threaten production movement cherry commodities. Timely diagnosis will facilitate surveys quick response new detections. Adult morphology distinct from other flies However, when are significantly damaged on traps or immature life stages found fruits, molecular methods identification important confirm presence host-use records. Other than DNA sequencing genes which takes over day complete, there no timely for this pest. In study, we report first sequence record internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) R. develop two diagnostic tests based ITS1 differences among species use loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) multiplex, conventional polymerase chain reaction (mcPCR) technologies target same region sequence. Both performed well tested against collections America Europe, generating Diagnostic Sensitivity estimates 98.4–99.5%. Likewise, had relatively high Specificity (97.8–100%) present also as developmental host.

Language: Английский

New records of Otala lactea (Müller, 1774) and Zachrysia provisoria (Pfeiffer, 1858) in Hawaii: using collaborative networks to combat invasive sleeper populations

BioInvasions Records, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 513 - 534

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Hawaii, despite being only about 0.2% of the land mass continental United States, accounts for nearly half all endangered species listed under Endangered Species Act.Among most prominent threats to biodiversity, including climate change and habitat destruction, impacts from invasive are among notable.Each year dozens novel plant animal introduced establish in it is likely that many more go undetected.Those spread negatively impact 10,000 endemic evolved isolation over millions years.This process rapid extinction native replacement with globally distributed generalists homogenizing Hawaii's unique fauna, causing islands' biota resemble any other warm rocks ocean.The loss biodiversity extends beyond loss, each extinction, we losing stories connections have through our shared evolutionary history, on which hope preserve distinctive culture ways living globally, depend.Here report case two newly recorded snail species, Otala lactea Zachrysia provisoria, emphasize necessity formalizing broadening partnerships help stem tide conserve valuable natural biocultural resources island life relies.Hawaii, like oceanic islands, serves as a microcosm processes impacting entire world.The lessons learned, practices applied here can develop prevention management policies actions be scaled up globally.

Language: Английский