The global spread of Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): distribution, dispersal and routes of invasion

Brown, Peter; Thomas, Cathleen E.; Lombaert, Éric; Jeffries, Daniel L.; Estoup, Arnaud; Handley, Lori Lawson

doi:10.1007/s10526-011-9379-1

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“…Whilst primarily an aphid-feeder, it can also feed on many other insects, including coccinellids and other aphidophagous insects (Yasuda and Shinya 1997;Gardiner and Landis 2007;Ware and Majerus 2008). It was released as a BCA for classical biological control in the USA and several European countries (see Bale 2011 andBrown et al 2011b for a review). After an apparent lag phase it has established in various countries (Roy and Wajnberg 2008a) where it has been shown to negatively affect native insect communities, the North American wine industry (Pickering et al 2004;Galvan et al 2007) and human well-being (Roy and Wajnberg 2008b).…”

Section: Intraguild Predationmentioning

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Detecting arthropod intraguild predation in the field

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The process of biological control carries a distinct risk that an alien biological control agent (BCA) will become established as an invasive alien species with an associated threat to the local ecosystem biodiversity. It is imperative that a wide-ranging environmental risk assessment (ERA) is performed before the release of any BCA. This should include considering various potential but difficult to observe ecological interactions between the BCA and members of the native community, including disruption of intraguild relationships. Detection of intraguild predation (IGP) events involving predatory arthropods in the field can be done by analyzing their gut contents. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a sensitive and specific tool to identify target prey DNA within a predator's gut. This paper reviews the efficiency of a DNA based approach for detecting IGP in the field, compared with detection by the use of monoclonal antibodies or gas chromatography. Prey specificity, detection times after prey consumption, capacity for quantification, multiple prey targeting and the time and costs involved in developing and using the different methods are considered.

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“…Harmonia axyridis has become the most common ladybird in several countries where various non-target effects have already been reported (Brown et al 2011b). Ecological studies in a number of European countries have shown that certain aphidophagous species may be harmed by H. axyridis.…”

Section: Intraguild Predationmentioning

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Detecting arthropod intraguild predation in the field

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“…It was widely 154 introduced as a biological control agent of pest aphids, but has spread to many countries within 155 which it was not intentionally released (Brown et al 2008a). The global invasion of H. axyridis has 156 been rapid (Brown et al 2011b). Concerns about the adverse impact of H. axyridis particularly on…”

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The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology

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Artículo de publicación ISIThe harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of pest insects. In numerous countries, however, it has been introduced unintentionally. The dramatic spread of H. axyridis within many countries has been met with considerable trepidation. It is a generalist top predator, able to thrive in many habitats and across wide climatic conditions. It poses a threat to biodiversity, particularly aphidophagous insects, through competition and predation, and in many countries adverse effects have been reported on other species, particularly coccinellids. However, the patterns are not consistent around the world and seem to be affected by many factors including landscape and climate. Research on H. axyridis has provided detailed insights into invasion biology from broad patterns and processes to approaches in surveillance and monitoring. An impressive number of studies on this alien species have provided mechanistic evidence alongside models explaining large-scale patterns and processes. The involvement of citizens in monitoring this species in a number of countries around the world is inspiring and has provided data on scales that would be otherwise unachievable. Harmonia axyridis has successfully been used as a model invasive alien species and has been the inspiration for global collaborations at various scales. There is considerable scope to expand the research and associated collaborations, particularly to increase the breadth of parallel studies conducted in the native and invaded regions. Indeed a qualitative comparison of biological traits across the native and invaded range suggests that there are differences which ultimately could influence the population dynamics of this invader. Here we provide an overview of the invasion history and ecology of H. axyridis globally with consideration of future research perspectives. We reflect broadly on the contributions of such research to our understanding of invasion biology while also informing policy and people

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“…It has been reported in all but two US states [6]. In western Europe, H. axyridis was first introduced in 1982 in France and is now considered established in 26 European countries [6].…”

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“…It was first introduced in North America in 1916 for biological control of agricultural pests such as aphids and scale insects on crops including citrus, maize, and tobacco [4,5]. It has been reported in all but two US states [6]. In western Europe, H. axyridis was first introduced in 1982 in France and is now considered established in 26 European countries [6].…”

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confidence: 99%