Life cycle of<i>Apion ulicis</i>(Coleoptera: Apionidae), and gorse seed attack around Auckland, New Zealand

Cowley, J. M.

doi:10.1080/03014223.1983.10423893

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“…290042 Received 23 November 1990;accepted 17 January 1991 Gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) produces a pubescent seed pod or legume (Jones 1945) approximately 15-20 mm long (Schauer 1982) and 6-8 mm wide (Wagner et al 1990) when mature. In New Zealand, eggs of the gorse seed weevil are found in pods from mid August to early December (Cowley 1983). When ovipositing, the female bores a small hole with her rostrum into the seed chamber or locule of the pod.…”

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“…Cowley (1983) has estimated, from field observations, that pods up to I month old may be used before they become too tough to penetrate. Stevenson (1973) has shown that Apion does not discriminate between pods at different positions on a gorse branch.…”

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“…Pollen is collected ventrally off the pollinator on the stigma, with the stamens depositing pollen on the in~t (Jones 1945). Gorse has two flowering periods in New Zealand from which fruit is set The spring fruit set occurs from July-December and the autumn set February-May (Cowley 1983;Hoddle 1991).…”

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Gorse pod susceptibility and oviposition preference to the gorse seed weevil,Apion ulicis(Forster) (Coleoptera: Apionidae)

Hoddle

1991

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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Gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) is an economically important weed in New Zealand. To contain its spread, the gorse seed weevil, Apion ulicis (Forster) was released in 1931. Some aspects of the bionomics of this insect have been studied previously, but the oviposition behaviour of A. ulicis was not investigated. Results indicated that A. ulicis can oviposit in gorse pods in the age range 10-35 days. Pods 21 days old and pods that have not been previously attacked by other females were preferred.The implications of these results are discussed in relation to the biological control of gorse in New Zealand.

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Gorse pod susceptibility and oviposition preference to the gorse seed weevil,Apion ulicis(Forster) (Coleoptera: Apionidae)

Hoddle

1991

New Zealand Journal of Zoology

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“…In the 1950s, a seed-feeding weevil, Exapion ulicis Forster was introduced to the west coast of the United States (Isaacson 1992c), following its successful introduction to New Zealand two decades earlier (Sandrey 1987). The larvae feed on seeds, whereas adult weevils feed on foliage and flowers (Cowley 1983;Markin et al 1996). Exapion ulicis has become widely distributed in the United States mainland and in Hawaii, and may help to limit new infestations of gorse (Julien 1987;Isaacson 1992a, b, c, Markin andYoshioka 1998).…”

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“…In cooler climates, flowering occurs once a year in the spring (Hill et al 1991a), but in some countries (e.g. New Zealand) there may be a second period of flowering (Cowley 1983). On Vancouver Island, BC, flowering may start as early as September with maximum blooming occurring by May or June.…”

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The biology of Canadian weeds. 112. Ulex europaeus L.

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Prasad³

2001

Can. J. Plant Sci.

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R. 2001. The biology of Canadian weeds. 112. Ulex europaeus L. Can. J. Plant Sci. 81: 325-337. Gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) is a leguminous shrub native to western Europe and North Africa. During the past century it has greatly expanded its adventive range in Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Europe, and along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America. In Canada, it is found in British Columbia (Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Queen Charlotte Islands) where it is classed as a noxious weed. Gorse is also found from Virginia to Massachusetts on the east coast of North America. The shrub rapidly invades dry and disturbed areas, forming dense thickets that can suppress and inhibit native vegetation, including economically important conifer seedlings. It can occupy the same habitats as Scotch broom [Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link] but usually occurs on drier sites. Both of these legumes threaten native plant communities but U. europaeus persists longer and possesses conspicuous spines. Invasive characteristics of gorse include its evergreen habit, prolific seed production, longevity of seeds in the soil and nitrogen fixation. Human activities such as agriculture and construction of logging roads have accelerated the spread of gorse in British Columbia, but there is still an historic opportunity to restrict the population expansion that this species has exhibited in many other countries. Various methods of control (chemical, manual, biological and integrated) are evaluated. , mais il préfère habituellement des endroits plus secs. Ces deux légumineuses menacent les peuplements d'espèces indigènes, quoique la première persiste plus longtemps et présente des épines très évidentes. Parmi les caractéristiques qui font de l'ajonc d'Europe une plante envahissante, mentionnons un port semblable à celui des conifères, une production abondante de semences, la longévité des graines dans le sol et la capacité de fixer l'azote. Les activités humaines comme l'agriculture et la construction de chemins d'exploitation ont accéléré la propagation de l'ajonc d'Europe en Colombie-Britannique, mais on pourrait encore freiner son expansion, ce qui n'est plus le cas dans d'autres pays. Suit une évaluation de diverses méthodes de lutte (chimique, manuelle, biologique et intégrée).

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A mini-review on the impact of common gorse in its introduced ranges

2022

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It is indisputable that invasive plant species strongly impact the ecosystems they invade. Many of such impacts can be negative and threaten the local species through competition, environmental change, or habitat loss. However, introduced plants may also have positive roles in the ecosystems they invade. This review extracted information from reports on common gorse (Ulex europaeus), one of the top 100 invasive plants on the earth, including its detrimental effects and potential beneficial roles in invaded ecosystems. The reduction of native fauna and flora are the main harmful effects of common gorse identified by the literature review. Soil impoverishment and fire hazards are other negative impacts reported for common gorse that could affect agricultural systems and local economies. Despite the negative impacts, reports of positive ecological services provided by common gorse also exist, e.g., as a nursery plant or habitat for endangered native animals. We also reviewed the known human uses of this plant that could support management strategies through harvest and benefit the local communities, including its use as biofuel, raw matter for xylan extraction, medicine, and food. Finally, our review identified the gaps in the literature regarding the understanding of the beneficial role of common gorse on native ecosystems and potential human uses, especially in the tropics.

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Life cycle ofApion ulicis(Coleoptera: Apionidae), and gorse seed attack around Auckland, New Zealand

Cited by 23 publications

References 2 publications

Gorse pod susceptibility and oviposition preference to the gorse seed weevil,Apion ulicis(Forster) (Coleoptera: Apionidae)

Gorse pod susceptibility and oviposition preference to the gorse seed weevil,Apion ulicis(Forster) (Coleoptera: Apionidae)

The biology of Canadian weeds. 112. Ulex europaeus L.

A mini-review on the impact of common gorse in its introduced ranges

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