The influence of biosecurity on the diversity and management of a 120-year old joint insect-fungus pest invasion

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Abstract The woodwasp, Sirex noctilio , and its mutualistic fungal symbiont, Amylostereum areolatum are native to Eurasia northern Africa. was first reported outside range in New Zealand 1900, Tasmania 1952 mainland Australia 1961. In this study, we consider the invasion history of these organisms across Australasia through population genetic analysis using mitochondrial sequence data microsatellite markers compared them with a previously published dataset from global collections. study included contemporary (n=461) historical (n=41) samples S. dating back (n=176) range. No structure found Australian populations or symbiont A. reflecting both natural (within countries) human-assisted (between spread symbionts. countries had lower diversity than other sampled globally. clustered separately all were highly clonal. While results suggested multiple early introductions two countries, it also reflected an efficient recent quarantine system that isolated reduced their complexity parts world. findings have relevance application biological control for pest complex.

Язык: Английский

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Testing a trapping protocol for generic surveillance of wood-boring beetles in heterogeneous landscapes

NeoBiota, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 95, С. 77 - 95

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2024

Baited traps are a basic component of both specific and generic surveillance programs targeting wood-boring beetles at risk introduction to new habitats because global trade. Among the numerous protocols developed over years for longhorn beetles, jewel bark ambrosia is simultaneous use black multi-funnel set up in understory green canopy forested areas surrounding ports other entry points. These commonly baited with multi-lure blends pheromones host volatiles. In this study, we tested trapping protocol eight points located Europe North America determine: i) relative performance black-understory green-canopy among targeted taxa; ii) whether dissimilarity communities collected by vs. was affected taxon amount forest cover traps’ surroundings. A total 96,963 individuals belonging 358 species were collected, including 21 non-native species. Black-understory generally more efficient than detecting whereas opposite trend observed beetles. Differences between beetle caught mainly attributed differences richness while turnover contributed beetle. The difference number two methodologies decreased increasing cover, increased when moving from an urban-dominated forest-dominated landscape. Overall, these results suggest that can be considered very approach

Язык: Английский

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Why so many Hemiptera invasions?

Diversity and Distributions, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 6, 2024

Abstract Aim The Hemiptera is the fifth‐largest insect order but among non‐native species approximately tied with Coleoptera as most species‐rich (Hemiptera comprise 20% more than in world fauna). This over‐representation may result from high propagule pressure or invasiveness. Here, we assess reasons for this group by analysing geographical, temporal and taxonomic variation numbers of historical invasions. Location Global. Method We assembled lists invasions 12 regions, countries islands (Australia, Chile, Europe, New Zealand, North America, South Africa, Korea, Japan Galapagos, Hawaiian, Okinawa Ogasawara Islands) border interception data nine Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Hawaii, Japan, USA mainland Africa). Using these data, identified hemipteran superfamilies that are historically over‐represented established species, arrivals (proxied interceptions). also compared patterns establishments suborders regions. Results Across all over‐ under‐representation were similar. Aphidoidea, Coccoidea, Aleyrodoidea, Cimicoidea Phylloxeroida species. These same not consistently intercepted indicating does completely explain tendency some to be Asexual reproduction common trait key explaining invasion success superfamilies. Conclusions conclude both invasiveness drivers Sternorrhyncha suborder (aphids, scales, whiteflies) plays a major role exceptional general. rates provide justification biosecurity measure focusing on exclusion group.

Язык: Английский

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Common insect pests in homes and cultural heritage sites

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13, С. e18700 - e18700

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

Insect pests represent a threat to the integrity of historic buildings and homes, causing serious losses irreversible damage. These can cause extensive damage organic materials, including wood, textiles, paper. Beetles, termites, booklice, moths, cockroaches are just some main insect that frequently found in homes. Beetle species such as furniture beetle powderpost well recognised for their capacity infest feed on wood. Termite infestations remain undetected considerable may even lead complete destruction building’s structural integrity. Cloth moth larvae known carpets, furniture, clothes, tapestries. Some wood-destroying have potential harm buildings. Booklice ability eat cellulose fibres archived articles artefacts stored heritage buildings, deterioration documents over time. This article reviews literature presents an overview major belonging five orders Coleoptera, Blattodea, Lepidoptera, Zygentoma (long-tailed silverfish) Psocoptera, which pose households, museums, depositories, libraries, cultural We also discuss biology, impact human health, various approaches identifying them.

Язык: Английский

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Trade Network Dynamics and Alien Plant Pest Introductions: A Global Analysis

Diversity and Distributions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 31(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim Investigating the role of trade in elucidating introductions insect plant pests via specific pathways over past two decades to inform future pest introduction risks. Location Global. Methods We analysed global data on first findings and network, assessing which network metrics explained cumulative per country. compared in‐degree (i.e., number countries a focal country imports from) out‐degree exports to) across different investigated intraregional saturation for each within continents. explored relationship between risk spreading based structure temporal sequence realised introductions. Results In‐degree was major driver alien all pathways. For several regions such as Europe Asia, with extensive regional connections serve hubs connecting numerous belonging same geographical region. The intra‐regional routes reflected less restrictive agreements played pivotal spread exotic found untapped potential opening new Africa Oceania. Conclusions study emphasises increase multiple driven by few key countries, warranting intensified surveillance efforts. Opening commercial poses higher risks than increasing total volume from partners it might open dense international pool pests. Incorporating high‐resolution tracking entry final destination) is crucial can enhance mapping precision reduce

Язык: Английский

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A mechanistic statistical approach to infer invasion characteristics of human‐dispersed species with complex life cycle

Ecological Monographs, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 95(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Abstract The rising introduction of invasive species through trade networks threatens biodiversity and ecosystem services. Yet, we have a limited understanding how transportation determine spatiotemporal patterns range expansion. This knowledge gap may stem from two reasons. First, current analytical models fail to integrate the invader's life‐history dynamics with heterogeneity in human‐mediated dispersal patterns. Second, classical statistical methods often provide reliable estimates model parameters, such as time place characteristics, due spatial biases presence‐only records lack informative demographic data. To address these gaps, first formulate an age‐structured metapopulation that uses probability matrix emulate reveals invader spreads radially along shortest network path, inter‐patch distances decrease increasing traffic volume reproductive value hitchhikers. Next, propose hierarchical Bayesian method estimate parameters using data prior knowledge. show utility approach, analyze zebra mussel ( Dreissena polymorpha ) expansion North America inland commercial shipping network. Our analysis suggests mussels might been introduced before 1981, indicating lag 5 years between detection late 1986. Furthermore, our model, estimated one three chance they were near Kingsville (Ontario, Canada), where reported. We also find survival, fecundity, during early life (1–2 years) play critical role determining success mollusks. These results underscore importance fusing scientific observation processes framework for conceptual practical spread by human agency.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of global variation in taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of invasive plants

Journal of Ecology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 27, 2025

Abstract Information on the determinants of taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity invasive plant species is crucial for managing plants. With globalization, most countries have experienced substantial economic losses environmental damage due to biological invasions. We analysed variation in structure plants among worldwide. To do so, we used a comprehensive checklist 152 worldwide calculate (i.e. Faith’s PD metric) structure, using mean distance (MPD) nearest taxon (MNTD). then combined these data minimum adequate models with geographic, climatic, socio‐economic international trade variables. also conducted randomization tests determine whether was clustered or overdispersed. Taxonomic exhibited spatial congruence. were positively correlated insularity, annual precipitation (MAP) HS‐12 (seeds, grains medicinal plants) import values per capita, but negatively associated temperature (MAT) HS‐07 (vegetables) evenness. In addition, increased airport density, evenness lower HS‐08 (fruit nuts) imports. MPD greater land area density fewer exporting source countries. MNTD MAT declined insularity. Phylogenetic clustering occurred 28.9%–49.3% countries, whereas overdispersion rare, observed only 0.6%–5.3% Synthesis . Our study reveals that shaped by socio‐economic, climatic factors. Nearly one‐third showed species, indicating relatively consistent global pattern. These findings underscore importance integrating both perspectives invasion ecology, emphasizing need regionally tailored management strategies effectively account regional trade‐related factors mitigate future

Язык: Английский

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Farm2Fork through the lens of community ecology: concepts and applications in postharvest storage

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2023

The environment in which postharvest crops are processed and stored is a dynamic ecosystem influenced not only by environmental factors such as temperature humidity, but also biotic influences humans insects. Abiotic variation landscapes of warehouses, processing facilities, storage shipping containers, urban agricultural settings can drive changes processes for insects living system. Principles community ecology help to tease apart broad interactions among the including succession, with conspecifics that lead competition niche partitioning, behavioral variation, physiology developmental changes. Focusing on these concepts integrated pest management (IPM) product insect pests managers better predict risk thresholds develop targeted approaches treatments. Typically, decisions focus single species without regards other species. Without consideration entire ecosystem, treatments one have both direct indirect impacts may equally detrimental effects products. Current knowledge ecosystems lags behind what known field ecosystems, hinders our ability design effective control strategies whole Here, we present review work using lens. We analyze how current state regarding incorporating movement, interactions, energy transfer models behavior, climate change ecological modeling be used implement more IPM. Implementing will significantly improve reduce time cost associated managing treating infestations.

Язык: Английский

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A biosecurity perspective on urban trees in public and private spaces and trees available from nurseries

Urban forestry & urban greening, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 101, С. 128529 - 128529

Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2024

Язык: Английский

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A mechanistic statistical approach to infer invasion characteristics of human-dispersed species with complex life cycle

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2024

Abstract The rising introduction of invasive species through trade networks threatens biodiversity and ecosystem services. Yet, we have a limited understanding how transportation determine patterns range expansion. This is partly because current analytical models fail to integrate the invader’s life-history dynamics with heterogeneity in human-mediated dispersal patterns. And classical statistical methods often provide reliable estimates model parameters due spatial biases presence-only records lack informative demographic data. To address these gaps, first formulate an age-structured metapopulation that uses probability matrix emulate reveals invader spreads along shortest network path, such inter-patch distances decrease increasing traffic volume reproductive value hitchhikers. Next, propose Bayesian method estimate using data prior knowledge. show utility approach, analyze zebra mussel ( Dreissena polymorpha ) expansion North America commercial shipping network. Our analysis underscores importance correcting leveraging priors answer questions, as where when mussels were introduced what characteristics make mollusks successful invaders.

Язык: Английский

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