The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management

Demetriou, Jakovos; Radea, Canella; Peyton, Jodey M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8313-6194; Groom, Quentin; Roques, Alain; Rabitsch, Wolfgang; Seraphides, Nicos; Arianoutsou, Margarita; Roy, Helen E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6050-679X; Martinou, Angeliki F.. 2023 The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management. NeoBiota, 83. 11-42. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.83.96823

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.83.96823

Abstract/Summary

Alien insects represent one of the most species rich groups of organisms introduced to Europe, with some responsible for adverse social-economic, human-health, biodiversity and ecosystem impacts. The impacts of invasive alien species, especially on island ecosystems, have been a hot topic of research worldwide. Cyprus is a Mediterranean island at the biogeographic crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. This study presents the database of the alien insects of the island of Cyprus as a whole, created through an extensive review including grey literature and online sources. The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) triples the known number of alien insects and adds supplemental information to existing species. Data concerning a total of 349 alien insects are presented alongside an updated checklist and recommendations for informing management. The status of alien insects on the island, their origin, trophic guilds, establishment, pathways of introduction and impacts are discussed. Developing an alien species inventory for the island is challenging due to its geographic position and the increasing movement of people and goods leading to new species introductions. This publication constitutes an important first step towards providing information for effective actions to tackle invasive alien insects on Cyprus. The checklist and accompanying information can underpin understanding of the status and trends of alien species including providing information for risk assessments. ACE will continue to be maintained and updated as new records for Cyprus are made.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.83.96823
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-) UKCEH Fellows
ISSN:	1619-0033
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.
Additional Keywords:	biological invasions, CyDAS, exotic species, invasive alien species, island invasions, Mediterranean, non-native species
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment Zoology Data and Information
Date made live:	06 Nov 2023 10:43 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/535513

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.83.96823

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)
UKCEH Fellows

ISSN:

1619-0033

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.

Additional Keywords:

biological invasions, CyDAS, exotic species, invasive alien species, island invasions, Mediterranean, non-native species