Alien arthropod predators and parasitoids: an ecological approach
Roy, Helen E. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6050-679X; De Clercq, Patrick; Lawson Handley, Lori-Jayne; Poland, Remy L.; Sloggett, John J.; Wajnberg, Eric.
2011
Alien arthropod predators and parasitoids:
an ecological approach.
BioControl, 56 (4).
375-382.
10.1007/s10526-011-9388-0
Abstract/Summary
Invasive alien species (IAS) coupled with climate change have been referred to as a “deadly duo”. Until recently research on invasion biology has centred mainly on alien plants and vertebrates, despite the numerical dominance of alien arthropods. Arthropods are the largest group of IAS worldwide and many can play a beneficial role, particularly in controlling insect and mite pests. Indeed, 1590 terrestrial arthropod species have been identified as alien to Europe but only a fraction has been shown to cause either an ecological or economical impact, yet knowledge is severely limited by a paucity of data. The IOBC/WPRS Working Group “Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological Control Agents” developed the theme of this special issue to begin to address the limitations in understanding of this important research area. It represents a timely synthesis of current ecological knowledge and research on alien arthropod predators and parasitoids.
| Item Type: | Publication - Article |
|---|---|
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1007/s10526-011-9388-0 |
| Programmes: | CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 1 - Observations, Patterns, and Predictions for Biodiversity > BD - 1.4 - Quantify and model interactions to determine impacts ... CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 2 - Ecological Processes in the Environment > BD - 2.2 - Quantify the impact of invasive species, pathogens ... |
| UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas: | Pywell |
| ISSN: | 1386-6141 |
| Additional Keywords: | invasive alien species, arthropods, parasitoids, predators, modelling, molecular tools, impacts, pathways, biological control |
| NORA Subject Terms: | Ecology and Environment |
| Date made live: | 01 Sep 2011 10:31 +0 (UTC) |
| URI: | https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/14952 |
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