Invasive Aliens in Italy

Domina, Gianniantonio

doi:10.1002/9781119607045.ch30

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“…Despite the adoption of strict international regulations and newly-implemented detection strategies, the number of exotic Scolytine species continuously and quickly increases year by year. Italy is the country with the highest number of exotic coleopteran species in Europe, as already recorded in Molfini et al (2020) , Ruzzier et al (2020a) , Ruzzier et al (2021c) and Domina (2021) , most plausibly because of the high habitat diversity of Italian ecosystems and the central role of Italian ports in international trade ( Rassati et al 2013 ). Furthermore, in association with the natural spread of the species, national trade and unregulated movement of goods within the European Member States might have favoured and boosted the dispers althrough the EU of highly-adaptable species, such as Xyleborinus attenuatus , Xylosandrus germanus and Hypothenemus eruditus .…”

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New species and new records of exotic Scolytinae (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Europe

Marchioro¹,

Faccoli²,

Cortivo³

et al. 2022

BDJ

237

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Bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera, Scolytinae) are amongst the most important wood-boring insects introduced to Europe. During field investigations conducted between 2019 and 2021 in different countries and regions of Europe, many exotic species have been recorded providing new and relevant data. Dryoxylon onoharaense (Murayama, 1933) is recorded in Europe for the first time. Xyleborinus attenuatus (Blandford, 1894) is a species new to Italy, while Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford, 1894), Hypothenemus eruditus (Westwood, 1836) and Amasa sp. near A. truncata are new country records for Portugal. Cnestus mutilatus (Blandford, 1894), Phloeotribus liminaris (Harris, 1852) were collected in Italy and Amasa sp. near A. truncata was collected in France after the first discovery, confirming their establishment and their dispersal into new areas.

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confidence: 83%

New species and new records of exotic Scolytinae (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Europe

Marchioro¹,

Faccoli²,

Cortivo³

et al. 2022

BDJ

237

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“…Considering the overexploitation condition of several stocks in the Mediterranean Sea, including the GSA 17 (FAO, 2023), we stress the relevance of promoting an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management that takes into account both socio-economic and environmental concerns (Long et al, 2015;European Commission, 2023b). If on the one hand it is argued that the former dimension has been experiencing a historical disregard by European fisheries management (Cardinale et al, 2017;Carpi et al, 2017;Drouineau et al, 2023), major challenges posed by ecosystems degradation, climate change and arrival of alien species (Strafella et al, 2015;Grilli et al, 2020;Domina, 2021) require future policies in the Northern Adriatic Sea to gain support from a wide range of stakeholders, fishers included. In accordance with the biological needs of the species targeted by rapido trawlers, the allocation of fishing opportunities during the year based on efficiency and market trends can be a first step in this direction.…”

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Balancing environmental concerns and efficiency in Mediterranean fisheries: Economics of production with a look at market trends

Ceccacci,

Mulazzani,

Malorgio

2024

Aquat. Living Resour.

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The fishing sector in the Adriatic Sea is exposed to stricter regulations due to the negative ecological impact of large-scale fisheries, while increasing socio-economic challenges threaten the profitability of the industry. We apply Stochastic frontier and Price formation analysis to the rapido fishery of Chioggia (Italy) in order to investigate potential strategies to enhance the economic performance of the fishery, considering both effort restrictions and market trends. The use of two different methodological approaches emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and flexible approach to fisheries management, taking into account seasonal fluctuations in efficiency and average prices. The results reveal that efficiency variations are significantly influenced by seasonal factors and stock availability, thus indicating a limited capacity of fishers to adapt to changing market conditions. We emphasize the importance of flexible scheduling of fishing days and discuss the opportunity for implementing mixed management systems incorporating a Total Allowable Catch or quotas.

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“…Rassati et al (2016) reported 34 exotic species detected in this area, belonging to Buprestidae (1 species), Cerambycidae (14 species) and individuals in 2 subfamilies of Curculionidae, Scolytinae (18 species) and Platypodinae (1 species). Due to international trade, climate, variety of plant species and ecosystem diversity, the Mediterranean area, and Italy in particular, represents a favourable area for the arrival and settlement of exotic species (Domina, 2021; Ruzzier et al, 2021; Ruzzier, Tomasi, et al, 2020). As a consequence, some of the most worldwide harmful xylophagous Cerambycidae have settled in Italy [e.g.…”

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Exploring the range expansion of the yellow‐spotted longhorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris in northern Italy

Lupi

Malabusini

Milato

et al. 2023

Agri and Forest Entomology

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Psacothea hilaris hilaris is an exotic cerambycid detected in Lombardy (northern Italy) in 2005 and now established and undergoing an expansion phase. The species constitutes a serious pest for Ficus spp. and Morus spp. The aim of this work is to update the distribution area of the species in Italy, investigating its expansion over 16 years. Data were acquired through the authors' direct field records and community science, by data mining on national and international web platforms and social networks. Reports were analysed and GPS points plotted in ArcMap 10.8.1 to obtain distribution maps. Of the records collected, 34% were acquired during field surveys, 22% via e‐mail and 44% through on‐line forums and social networks. Adults of P. h. hilaris showed a long period of activity, from April to the beginning of December, with a peak of presence from June to September. The presence of the pest has been ascertained over six provinces in Lombardy covering an area estimated at more than 1750 km2 in 2021. New detections occurred within 2 km of a known infestation from the previous year in 41.6% of cases, and between 2 and 4 km away in 37.7% of cases. The mean rate of range expansion estimated from reported records was 3.17 ± 0.33 km/year from 2010 to 2021. After an initial phase of settlement, the insect is now spreading southward. Given the relevant phytosanitary interest that the species may have for fig plants in Italy and in the Mediterranean Basin, it is fundamental to deepen the knowledge about its flight biology, dynamics and active dispersal capabilities in order to estimate the future range expansion.

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Invasive Aliens in Italy

Cited by 9 publications

References 48 publications

New species and new records of exotic Scolytinae (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Europe

New species and new records of exotic Scolytinae (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Europe

Balancing environmental concerns and efficiency in Mediterranean fisheries: Economics of production with a look at market trends

Exploring the range expansion of the yellow‐spotted longhorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris in northern Italy

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