From North/Central America to the World? Assessing the potential of Pycnoderes quadrimaculatusGuerin‐Meneville (Heteroptera: Miridae) as a pest through Ecological Niche Models
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Pycnoderes quadrimaculatus is a pest that feeds on several plants, many of which are economically important. It is native to North/Central America and its distribution has expanded to several countries in South America.
RESULTS
Ecological niche models show that P. quadrimaculatus has invaded regions with climates different from those of its native range, and that there are suitable climatic conditions for its establishment worldwide. Regions where P. quadrimaculatus is a major threat and possible na… Show more
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