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Worldwide distribution and phylogeography of the agave weevil Scyphophorus acupunctatus (Coleoptera, Dryophthoridae): t…
Global plant trade represents one of the main pathways of introduction for invertebrates, including insects, throughout the world. Non-native insects include some of the most impo…
Limitations of invasive snake control tools in the context of a new invasion on an island with abundant prey
In October 2020, a new population of invasive brown treesnakes (Boiga irregularis) was discovered on the 33-ha Cocos Island, 2.5 km off the south coast of Guam. Cocos Island is a …
Biochar application can mitigate the negative impacts of drought in invaded experimental grasslands as shown by a func…
Climate, land-use, and invasive plants are among the important drivers of ecosystem functions through the changes in functional composition. In this study, we studied the effects …
Allelopathy and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi interactions shape plant invasion outcomes
The novel weapon hypothesis suggests that allelopathy is an important mechanism for exotic plants to successfully invade native plant communities. Allelochemicals from exotic plan…
Genetic and morphological insights into the Carpobrotus hybrid complex around the world
The genus Carpobrotus N.E.Br. comprises between 12 and 25 species, most of which are native to South Africa. Some Carpobrotus species are considered among the most damaging invasi…
Headwater refuges: Flow protects Austropotamobius crayfish from Faxonius limosus invasion
This study explores the geospatial relationship between the invasive crayfish species Faxonius limosus and the native Austropotamobius bihariensis and A. torrentium crayfish popul…
Disruptions caused by invasive species and climate change on the functional diversity of a fish community
As the effects of climate change continue to intensify, non-native species are becoming more prevalent in estuarine ecosystems. This has implications for the taxonomic and functio…
Defining the biosecurity risk posed by soil found on sea freight
Soil associated with sea freight (shipping containers, flat racks and used machinery) arriving at New Zealand seaports was sampled for bacteria, fungi, nematodes, macro-invertebra…
Changes in the functional and phylogenetic diversity of above- and below-ground plant communities invaded by two alien…
Introduced plants can have long-lasting and irreversible effects on the communities and ecosystems they invade. A critical step towards understanding the legacy of plant introduct…
Predation risk by largemouth bass modulates feeding functional responses of native and non-native crayfish
Context-dependency is prevalent in nature, challenging our understanding and prediction of the potential ecological impacts of non-native species (NNS). The presence of a top pred…
Stable isotope values and trophic analysis of invasive three-spined stickleback in Upper Lake Constance points to sign…
The three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus was introduced into Lake Constance in the 1940s and occupied a limited range until late 2012. Since then the species has expand…
Flowers of Impatiens glandulifera as hubs for both pollinators and pathogens
Flower infestation by pathogens may influence pollination effectiveness. At the same time, by sharing infested flowers, pollinators increase transmission of pathogens. In the pres…
Tree diversity reduces co-infestation of Douglas fir by two exotic pests and pathogens
The number of non-native invasive pests and pathogens has increased dramatically in recent years, with disastrous consequences for the health of forests worldwide. Multiple studie…
Tree species preference and impact on native species community by the bark beetle Ips amitinus in a recently invaded r…
Non-native bark beetle species represent a major threat to forest ecosystems. The bark beetle Ips amitinus has recently expanded its range from Finland into northern Sweden. In th…
Conditions of emergence of the Sooty Bark Disease and aerobiology of Cryptostroma corticale in Europe
The sooty bark disease (SBD) is an emerging disease affecting sycamore maple trees (Acer pseudoplatanus) in Europe. Cryptostroma corticale, the causal agent, putatively native to …
Testing early detection of pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa nests using UAV-based methods
Early detection of insect infestation is a key to the adoption of control measures appropriated to each local condition. The use of remote sensing was recommended for a quick scan…
Duplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of Ophiostoma novo-ulmi and Geosmithia spp. in elm wood and …
Dutch elm disease (DED) is a destructive tracheomycosis caused by Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, an ascomycete probably originating in East-Asia that is devastating natural elm populations…
Vertical spread of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus propagules
Currently, the ash dieback causal agent Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is an established invasive pathogen in most European countries. Its potential to spread quickly among invaded fores…
Myrtus communis in Europe threatened by the pandemic and South African strains of the myrtle rust pathogen Austropucci…
Austropuccinia psidii, the causal agent of myrtle rust, has emerged as a significant threat to Myrtaceae in planted and natural woody ecosystems. The first detection of A. puccini…
Searching for the competitive ability of the alien seagrass Halophila stipulacea with the autochthonous species Cymodo…
The tropical seagrass Halophila stipulacea (Forsskål) Ascherson, 1867 entered in the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal more than 100 years ago. In coastal-marine ecosystems…
Potential impacts of invasive crayfish on native benthic fish: shelter use and agonistic behaviour
Spinycheek crayfish (Faxonius limosus) and signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus) are successful North American invasive crayfish species distributed throughout Europe. Both s…
Intraguild predation as a potential explanation for the population decline of the threatened native fish, the European…
Biotic interactions exerted by invasive species have a strong effect on ecosystems. Intraguild predation may contribute to the decline in the distribution, abundance and populatio…
Invasive terrestrial invertebrate detection in water and soil using a targeted eDNA approach
Terrestrial invasive invertebrates can rapidly colonise new areas, causing detrimental effects on biodiversity, economy and lifestyle. Targeted environmental DNA (eDNA) methods co…
Genetic analyses reveal a complex introduction history of the globally invasive tree Acacia longifolia
Acacia longifolia (Sydney golden wattle) is considered one of the most problematic plant invaders in Mediterranean-type ecosystems. In this study, we investigate the species’ inva…
Population level interactions between an invasive woodwasp, an invasive nematode and a community of native parasitoids
Parasitic nematodes and hymenopteran parasitoids have been introduced and used extensively to control invasive Eurasian Sirex noctilio woodwasps in pine plantations in the Souther…
Chelonian challenge: three alien species from North America are moving their reproductive boundaries in Central Europe
Biological invasions by alien species have substantial economic impacts and are a major driver of the ongoing decline and loss of biodiversity. Through humans, the North American …
Effects of the invasive leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) on plant community structure are altered by management histo…
Invasive species threaten biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, often causing changes in plant community composition and, thus, the functional traits of that community. Quantify…
Linear scaling – negative effects of invasive Spiraea tomentosa (Rosaceae) on wetland plants and pollinator communities
Invasive plants directly and indirectly disrupt the ecosystem functioning, of which indirect effects, for example, through trophic cascades, are particularly difficult to predict.…
Evidence of plant-soil feedback in South Texas grasslands associated with invasive Guinea grass
Plant-soil feedback (PSF) processes play an integral role in structuring plant communities. In native grasslands, PSF has a largely negative or stabilizing effect on plant growth …
Application of genetic and Spatially Explicit Capture-Recapture analyses to design adaptive feral cat control in a lar…
Faunas of oceanic islands have a high proportion of endemic species which contribute to the uniqueness of island communities. Island species are particularly naïve and vulnerable …
Exploring the eDNA dynamics of the host-pathogen pair Pacifastacus leniusculus (Decapoda) and Aphanomyces astaci (Sapr…
The oomycete Aphanomyces astaci causes crayfish plague, a disease threatening native European crayfish. It is carried and transmitted by American crayfish species, which are the o…
Phenology and morphology of the invasive legume Lupinus polyphyllus along a latitudinal gradient in Europe
Plant phenology, i. e. the timing of life cycle events, is related to individual fitness and species distribution ranges. Temperature is one of the most important drivers of plant…
Recurring infection by crayfish plague pathogen only marginally affects survival and growth of marbled crayfish
Invasive alien crayfish threaten the diversity of freshwater ecosystems and native crayfish fauna. In Europe, this is largely due to transmission of the crayfish plague to suscept…
Genetic divergence and aggressiveness within a supercolony of the invasive ant Linepithema humile
Biological invasions constitute an opportunity to study the evolutionary processes behind species’ adaptations. The invasive potential of some species, like the Argentine ant (Lin…
Variation in plant traits and phylogenetic structure associated with native and nonnative species in an industrialized…
Industrialized sites are hotspots for nonnative species because of continuous anthropogenic disturbance and nonnative propagule rain resulting from hitchhikers exchanged through g…
Invasive round goby shows higher sensitivity to salinization than native European perch
Salinity is an influential abiotic environmental factor in aquatic species, specifically in freshwater, where salinization causes ecosystem degradation. Secondary salinization, th…
Presence of an alien turtle accelerates hatching of common frog (Rana temporaria) tadpoles
The presence of a predator affects prey populations either by direct predation or by modifying various parts of their life history. We investigated whether the hatching time, deve…
Long-term changes in the prevalence of the crayfish plague pathogen and its genotyping in invasive crayfish species in…
The widespread presence of North American alien crayfish in Europe is a major driver of native crayfish population declines, mainly because they are chronic carriers of the oomyce…
Plankton hitch-hikers on naturalists’ instruments as silent intruders of aquatic ecosystems: current risks and possibl…
Organism dispersal is nowadays highly driven by human vectors. This also refers to the aquatic organisms that can often silently spread in and invade new waters, especially when h…
Genetic and morphological evidence indicates the persistence of Japanese mitten crab mitochondrial DNA in Europe for o…
Cryptic biological invasions are largely unrecognised, leading to an underestimation of the number of invading taxa and their potential impacts. The Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir…
Threats at home? Assessing the potential ecological impacts and risks of commonly traded pet fishes
Invasive alien species (IAS) are major drivers of global biodiversity loss, and the poorly regulated international pet trade is a source of emerging and future invaders. Predictio…
Interaction effects of desiccation and temperature stress resistance across Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctui…
Insects encounter multiple overlapping physiologically challenging environmental stressors in their habitats. As such, the ability of insects to withstand these stressors singly o…
Competitive effects of plant invaders on and their responses to native species assemblages change over time
Alien plant invaders are often considered to be more competitive than natives, and species-rich plant communities are often considered to be more resistant to invaders than specie…
Demography of an invading forest insect reunited with hosts and parasitoids from its native range
The Sirex woodwasp Sirex noctilio Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Siricidae), a widespread invasive pest of pines in the Southern Hemisphere, was first detected in North America in 2004. …
Ecological and potential socioeconomic impacts of two globally-invasive crayfish
Quantifying the impacts of invasive species, relative to native analogues, is crucial for management and policy development. Two freshwater crayfish species of global concern, Che…
The distribution and impact of an invasive plant species (Senecio inaequidens) on a dune building engineer (Calamagros…
Disturbance is thought to enhance the probability of invasive species establishment, a prerequisite for naturalisation. Coastal dunes are characterised by disturbance in the form …
Using leaf functional traits to remotely detect Cytisus scoparius (Linnaeus) Link in endangered savannahs
Identification of invasive plant species must be accurate and timely for management practices to be successful. Currently, Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) is expanding unmonitore…
Mate choice errors may contribute to slow spread of an invasive Eurasian longhorn beetle in North America
Tetropium fuscum (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a Eurasian longhorn beetle and forest pest that first became invasive to Nova Scotia, Canada around 1990. In the time since its intr…
Leaf trait differences between 97 pairs of invasive and native plants across China: effects of identities of both the …
Many studies have attempted to test whether certain leaf traits are associated with invasive plants, resulting in discrepant conclusions that may be due to species-specificity. Ho…
Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on ac…
Stator limbatus is a phytophagous beetle native to warm regions of North and Central America, feeding on Fabaceae seeds and one of the most polyphagous species within the subfamil…
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