First record of Pochazia shantungensis (Chou & Lu, 1977) (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae) in Bulgaria: alien and potentially invasive species on Via Pontica
Historia naturalis bulgarica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
47(3), С. 49 - 53
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
The
current
study
documents
the
first
record
of
Pochazia
shantungensis,
an
invasive
pest
species
in
Ricaniidae
family,
within
Bulgaria.
Two
specimens
were
observed
and
a
single
male
specimen
was
collected
Burgas,
marking
significant
expansion
distribution
this
species.
Known
for
its
adaptability
agricultural
impact,
P.
shantungensis
represents
potential
threat
to
native
flora
crop
systems.
This
paper
provides
details
on
collection
site,
identification,
possible
role
Via
Pontica
migratory
route
introduction
A
comparable
radiation
pathway
different
non-native
same
Orosanga
japonica
(Melichar,
1898),
is
discussed
paper.
Given
recent
spread
into
Western
Palaearctic
region,
monitoring
further
studies
are
recommended
assess
impact
local
ecosystems.
Язык: Английский
Insect invasion success depends on taxon and trophic group
NeoBiota,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
99, С. 19 - 43
Опубликована: Май 29, 2025
The
majority
of
non-native
animal
species
globally
are
insects,
though
some
insect
more
successful
invaders
than
others.
These
differences
can
be
attributed,
in
part,
to
among
dominant
trophic
groups.
Previous
analyses
indicate
that
herbivores
generally
over-represented
while
other
groups,
such
as
predators,
under-represented.
Here
we
explore
how
invasion
success
varies
taxa
and
We
quantify
over-representation
grouped
by
taxon
(order
or
family)
larval
group
(herbivore,
detritivore,
predator,
parasite,
brood
carer);
over-
under-representation
is
computed
comparing
proportional
representation
groups
12
world
regions
with
total
numbers
these
same
globally.
Although
the
most
non-natives,
found
their
vary
taxonomic
groups:
Hemiptera,
Diptera,
Thysanoptera
Hymenoptera,
but
under-represented
Lepidoptera
Orthoptera;
similar
patterns
seen
at
family-level
within
orders.
Even
after
accounting
for
group,
orders
were
still
over-represented.
Within
this
pattern
appeared
strongest
herbivores,
where
predominantly
parthenogenetic
families
belonging
Hemiptera
assemblages,
Polyneoptera
Over
time
(1850s
2000s),
fractions
certain
have
varied,
parasites,
a
considerable
turnover
took
place
from
mostly
bird-lice
(Psocodea)
19
th
century
parasitic
wasps
(Hymenoptera)
20
century.
It
thus
likely
factors
associations
pathways
(e.g.,
plants,
wood
packaging),
cause
observed
different
Язык: Английский
The known unknowns in international border interceptions of non-native insects
Biological Invasions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Abstract
Propagule
pressure
is
one
of
the
key
drivers
establishment
success
non-native
species,
including
insects.
However,
border
interception
data,
which
have
potential
to
act
as
a
proxy
for
true
arrival
rates
(i.e.,
propagule
pressure)
insects
into
country,
are
seldom
used
predict
invasions.
This
can
be
due
limited
amount
data
in
some
countries,
difficulties
accessing
such
and
when
these
available,
addressing
biases
caused
by
variation
probability
different
taxa
policy
changes,
operational
influences
import
inspections.
The
type
required
reliably
estimate
rarely
available.
To
improve
use
pressure,
we
investigated
fraction
established
species
had
interceptions
vice
versa
taxonomic
group
biological
characteristics
(development
feeding
group),
using
several
national
datasets
from
five
continents.
We
identified
higher
fractions
that
were
intercepted
plant
insect
groups
compared
non-plant
groups,
even
countries
with
more
general
inspection
strategies.
likely
reflect
greater
search
effort
recording
plant-feeding
during
address
this
predictions
based
on
frequency,
developed
methodology
account
variation.
apply
three
hazard
lists
insects,
containing
pests
an
industry
or
assess
its
effectiveness.
Язык: Английский