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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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-011-9388-0

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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): https://doi.org/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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