Journal article
The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology
Biological Invasions, Vol.18(4), pp.997-1044
2016
Abstract
The 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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- Title
- The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology
- Authors
- Helen E. Roy (Author) - UK Centre for Ecology & HydrologyPeter M. J. Brown (Author) - Anglia Ruskin UniversityTim Adriaens (Author) - Research Institute for Nature and ForestNick Berkvens (Author)Isabel Borges (Author) - Universidade dos AçoresSusana Clusella-Trullas (Author) - Stellenbosch UniversityRichard F. Comont (Author) - Bumblebee Conservation TrustPatrick De Clercq (Author) - Ghent UniversityRene Eschen (Author) - CABI SwitzerlandArnaud Estoup (Author)Edward W Evans (Author) - Utah State UniversityBenoit Facon (Author)Mary M. Gardiner (Author) - The Ohio State UniversityArtur Gil (Author) - Universidade dos AçoresAudrey A Grez (Author)Thomas Guillemaud (Author) - Université Nice Sophia AntipolisDanny Haelewaters (Author) - Harvard UniversityAnnette Herz (Author) - Czech Agrifood Research CenterAlois Honek (Author) - Czech Agrifood Research CenterAndy G Howe (Author)Cang Hui (Author) - Julius Kühn-InstitutWilliam D. Hutchison (Author) - University of MinnesotaMarc Kenis (Author) - CABI SwitzerlandRobert L. Koch (Author) - University of MinnesotaJan Kulfan (Author) - Slovak Academy of SciencesLori Lawson Handley (Author) - University of HullEric Lombaert (Author)Antoon Loomans (Author)John Losey (Author) - Cornell UniversityAlexander O. Lukashuk (Author)Dirk Maes (Author) - Research Institute for Nature and ForestAlexandra Magro (Author) - Université de ToulouseKatie M. Murray (Author) - University of StirlingGilles San Martin (Author) - Walloon Agricultural Research CentreZdenka Martinkova (Author) - Czech Agrifood Research CenterIngrid A. Minnaar (Author) - Stellenbosch UniversityOldrich Nedved (Author) - University of South Bohemia in České BudějoviceMarina J. Orlova-Bienkowskaja (Author) - Severtsov Institute of Ecology and EvolutionNaoya Osawa (Author) - Kyoto UniversityWolfgang Rabitsch (Author) - Environment Agency AustriaHans Peter Ravn (Author) - University of CopenhagenGabriele Rondoni (Author) - University of PerugiaSteph L. Rorke (Author) - Centre for Ecology and HydrologySergey K. Ryndevich (Author) - Baranavichy State UniversityMay-Guri Saethre (Author) - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy ResearchJohn J. Sloggett (Author) - Maastricht UniversityAntonio Onofre Soares (Author) - Universidade dos AçoresRiaan Stals (Author)Matthew C. Tinsley (Author) - University of StirlingAxel Vandereycken (Author) - University of LiègePaul van Wielink (Author)Sandra Viglasova (Author) - Slovak Academy of SciencesPeter Zach (Author) - Slovak Academy of SciencesI Zakharov (Author) - Vavilov Institute of General GeneticsTania Zaviezo (Author) - Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileZ Zhao (Author) - China Agricultural University
- Publication details
- Biological Invasions, Vol.18(4), pp.997-1044
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Date published
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10530-016-1077-6
- ISSN
- 1573-1464; 1387-3547
- Copyright note
- Copyright (c) 2016. The author's accepted manuscript is available here in accordance with the publishers' copyright policy. The final definitive version is available here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-016-1077-6
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99653198902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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