What traits underpin the successful establishment and spread of the invasive water bug Trichocorixa verticalis verticalis?

Carbonell, José; Millán, Andrés; Green, Andy J.; Céspedes, Vanessa; Coccia, Cristina; Velasco, Josefa

doi:10.1007/s10750-015-2556-y

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“…We gathered trait data describing physiological tolerance, fecundity, dispersal ability and trophic features from previous studies (for methodological details, see Carbonell, Millán & Velasco ; Carbonell et al . ; Coccia et al . ).…”

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“…Thus, we characterised the intraspecific ecological and functional variability displayed in the study area (Carbonell et al . ; Coccia et al . ).…”

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“…; Carbonell et al . ) and the specific ecosystem impacts induced by alien species (Gherardi & Acquistapace ; Gallardo et al . ).…”

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“…; Carbonell et al . ), we know little about how ecological and functional similarity influences the coexistence of insect species and their response to biological invasion and environmental change. Improving our knowledge is crucial considering the disproportionate contribution of insects to global biodiversity.…”

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“…Carbonell et al . ; Coccia et al . ) could reveal new insights into how these processes interact to shape species coexistence and their response to biological invasions.…”

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Biological invasion modifies the co‐occurrence patterns of insects along a stress gradient

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Summary Biological invasions have become one of the most important drivers of biodiversity loss and ecosystem change world‐wide. However, it is still unclear how invasions may interact with local abiotic stressors, which are expected to increase as global change intensifies. Furthermore, we know little about the response to biological invasions of insects, despite their disproportionate contribution to global animal biodiversity. The aim of the present work is to investigate the impact of an invasive aquatic insect on the co‐occurrence patterns of native species of insects along a salinity gradient, and determine which assembly rules are driving these patterns. First, we characterised the habitat specialisation and functional niches of each species from physiological and biological traits, respectively, and their degree of overlap. Second, we used field data to compare the co‐occurrence patterns of native and invasive species in invaded and non‐invaded areas of southern Iberia and northern Morocco. Finally, we tested if habitat filtering or niche differentiation assembly rules mediate their co‐occurrence. In non‐invaded areas, habitat filtering drives habitat segregation of species along the salinity gradient, with a lower contribution of niche differentiation. The presence of the invasive insect modifies the distribution and co‐occurrence patterns of native species. In invaded areas, niche differentiation seems to be the main mechanism to avoid competition among the invasive and native species, enabling coexistence and resource partitioning. The combined study of functional niche similarity and abiotic stressor tolerance of invasive and native species can improve our understanding of the effects of invasive species along abiotic stress gradients. This approach may increase our capacity to predict the outcomes of biological invasion in a global change context. A http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2435.12884/suppinfo is available for this article.

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confidence: 99%

“…Thus, we characterised the intraspecific ecological and functional variability displayed in the study area (Carbonell et al . ; Coccia et al . ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…; Carbonell et al . ) and the specific ecosystem impacts induced by alien species (Gherardi & Acquistapace ; Gallardo et al . ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Carbonell et al . ; Coccia et al . ) could reveal new insights into how these processes interact to shape species coexistence and their response to biological invasions.…”

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Biological invasion modifies the co‐occurrence patterns of insects along a stress gradient

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Inter‐country trade, genetic diversity and bio‐ecological parameters upgrade pest risk maps for the coconut hispid Brontispa longissima

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et al. 2019

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BACKGROUND Invasions of a number of tree‐feeding beetles have increased globally and pose a mounting threat to the world's trees, production forests and natural habitats. An in‐depth understanding of the determinants of invasion potential of a given species and invasibility of novel environments can help forecast future invasions and avert undesirable socio‐economic impacts. Here, we quantitatively assess the (multivariate) drivers of historic invasions of the coconut hispid Brontispa longissima (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) across the Asia‐Pacific region and critically assess its invasion potential for other key coconut‐growing regions. RESULTS Genetic variation of B. longissima in its invaded range indicated multiple incursions, likely associated with (short‐range) natural dispersal and (long‐range) trade in ornamental palms and coconut plantlets. Interception records at China's ports of entry accentuate the role of traded planting material. The high fecundity and prolonged, yet adaptable, oviposition period of B. longissima further enhance the invasiveness of this species and aid its successful establishment. Coconut‐growing areas are identified with high climatic suitability for B. longissima, and where strengthened biosecurity protocols can prevent future invasions. CONCLUSION A combined assessment of inter‐country trade patterns, population genetics and species bio‐ecology (e.g. climate‐related development) illuminates the dispersal pathways of invasive species, assesses invasibility of particular geographies, guides quarantine interventions and thus can effectively avert future invasions. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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Niche partitioning between invasive and native corixids (Hemiptera, Corixidae) in south-west Spain

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1Trichocorixa verticalis verticalis, a North American water boatman, is the only alien corixid 2 in European fresh waters. It has rapidly spread, becoming the dominant corixid in and around 3 the Doñana protected area in SW Spain. Its high abundance and similar morphology to native 4 corixids suggest that T. verticalis may impact them through competition for food. Here we 5 used stable isotopes of nitrogen (N) and carbon (C) and Bayesian analytical tools to 6 investigate niche partitioning between T. verticalis and the native water boatman Sigara 7 lateralis and Sigara scripta through a combination of experimental and field data.

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What traits underpin the successful establishment and spread of the invasive water bug Trichocorixa verticalis verticalis?

Cited by 22 publications

References 46 publications

Biological invasion modifies the co‐occurrence patterns of insects along a stress gradient

Biological invasion modifies the co‐occurrence patterns of insects along a stress gradient

Inter‐country trade, genetic diversity and bio‐ecological parameters upgrade pest risk maps for the coconut hispid Brontispa longissima

Niche partitioning between invasive and native corixids (Hemiptera, Corixidae) in south-west Spain

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