<i>Tramea loewii</i>(Odonata: Libellulidae), a dragonfly newly arrived in New Zealand

Rowe, R. J.; Davies, C. S. L.; Davies, Dora; Pohe, SR; Simpson, EH

doi:10.1080/03014223.2011.558516

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“…While New Zealand freshwater ecosystems have not been an exception to this trend, they have been mainly affected by purposeful introductions of non-native species for recreational activities and aquaculture (e.g., Townsend, 1996). However more recently, many introductions of invertebrates have been unintentional, highlighting the importance of implementing effective surveillance strategies by identifying potential establishment areas (e.g., Collier, Demetras, Duggan, & Johnston, 2011;Duggan, 2002;Duggan, Green, & Burger, 2006;Duggan, Neale, Robinson, Verburg, & Watson, 2014;Holder et al, 2010;Rowe, Davies, Pohe, & Simpson, 2011). Correlative species distribution models (SDMs) are statistical models used to identify potential suitable environments for species, by associating their occurrence with the prevailing environmental factors at those locations (Elith et al, 2006;Guisan & Thuiller, 2005).…”

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Using niche conservatism information to prioritize hotspots of invasion by non‐native freshwater invertebrates in New Zealand

Torres

Godsoe

Buckley

et al. 2018

Diversity and Distributions

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Aim: Identifying suitable areas for invasive species establishment is of critical importance for their early detection and rapid eradication. However, our ability to detect suitable areas is impeded by the tendency of species to shift their niche postinvasion.In this study, we (a) investigate the frequency of niche shift within invasive freshwater invertebrates and (b) use niche conservatism information to prioritize potential hotspots of invasion for non-native freshwater invertebrates in New Zealand.Location: Global occurrence data and predictions over New Zealand. Methods:We characterized the native and invasive realized niche using occurrence data for 22 invasive freshwater invertebrates in relation to 27 derived climate variables. Using principal component analysis and species distribution models, we measured the degree of niche shift for each species and identified hotspots of invasion and niche conservatism described within biogeographic units in New Zealand.Results: Niche shift was detected frequently among the invasive freshwater invertebrates studied here, where 90% showed a significant niche change. The characterization of the species niche enabled the identification of species whose management might be hampered because of their ability to colonize novel environments. Locations covering more than half of the land area of New Zealand were found to be climatically suitable for at least four and up to 11 species. Areas that were found to be climatically suitable for several species but were not identified as hotspots of niche conservatism could be considered less critical for surveillance and monitoring.Main conclusions: Aquatic invertebrates show a high degree of niche shift. By combining climate suitability predictions and niche conservatism, we were able to prioritize invasion areas.

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Using niche conservatism information to prioritize hotspots of invasion by non‐native freshwater invertebrates in New Zealand

Torres

Godsoe

Buckley

et al. 2018

Diversity and Distributions

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“…The relative paucity of large insect apex-predators on small and/or isolated islands, such as those in the Caribbean, may constitute an unfulfilled ecological niche, helping to facilitate the establishment of newly arrived species. Indeed H. papuensis, a close relative of H. ephippiger, has established on New Zealand over the past century, to become one of the dominant odonates (Rowe, Davies, Davies, Pohe, & Simpson, 2011). Similarly to the ABC Islands, New Zealand has a depauperate odonate diversity, with only 15 resident species (Rowe et al, 2011).…”

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“…Indeed H. papuensis, a close relative of H. ephippiger, has established on New Zealand over the past century, to become one of the dominant odonates (Rowe, Davies, Davies, Pohe, & Simpson, 2011). Similarly to the ABC Islands, New Zealand has a depauperate odonate diversity, with only 15 resident species (Rowe et al, 2011).…”

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New records of the Paleotropical migrant Hemianax ephippiger in the Caribbean and a review of its status in the Neotropics

Hedlund

Ehrnsten

Hayward

et al. 2020

International Journal of Odonatology

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Tropical America is currently experiencing the establishment of a new apex insect predator, the Paleotropical dragonfly Hemianax ephippiger (Odonata: Aeshnidae). H. ephippiger is migratory and is suggested to have colonised the eastern Neotropics by chance Trans-Atlantic displacement. We report the discovery of H. ephippiger at three new locations in the Caribbean, the islands of Bonaire, Isla de Coche (Venezuela), and Martinique, and we review its reported distribution across the Neotropics. We discuss the establishment of H. ephippiger as a new apex insect predator in the Americas, both in terms of ecological implications and the possible provision of ecosystem services. We also provide an additional new species record for Bonaire, Pantala hymenaea (Odonata: Libellulidae).

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“…U. carovei is one of two species of the genus Uropetala , and is found in the lowlands of both the Northern and Southern islands of New Zealand [34]. Their lifespan ranges from five to six years, depending upon the length of the growing seasons [35].…”

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Newly Sequenced Genomes Reveal Patterns of Gene Family Expansion in Select Dragonflies (Odonata: Anisoptera)

Tolman,

Beatty,

Frandsen

et al. 2023

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As in many other lineages, the dragonflies, or anisoptera (Insecta: Odonata), contain a myriad of life history and diversification patterns. Two families within anisoptera highlight the diversity of patterns in this sub-order. As the most recently derived anisopteran family, some species of Libellulidae typically live fewer than two years (although generation times vary across the group), and some clades are thought to be tolerant of poor water quality. The family comprises 1500 known species. In contrast, an earlier diverging family of anisoptera, the Petaluridae, live longer than five years, and are some of the only semi-terrestrial dragonflies. Petaluridae contains only 11 extant species, all of which specialize in fen habitats. Here we sequence the genomes of two dragonflies, the petalurid,Uropetala carovei, and the libellulid,Pachydiplax longipennis. By comparing these genomes to previously published genomes of Petaluridae and Libellulidae we identify potential biological functions related to significantly expanding gene families in both lineages. Notably, the Libellulidae have significant expansions of gene families related to the maintenance of homeostasis and gene expression, which we hypothesize could play a role in the ability of the Libellulidae to thrive in low-quality water bodies. The Petaluridae have significantly expanded gene families related to perception of taste and negative regulation of apoptosis, which can plausibly be tied to their semi-terrestrial lifestyle and longevity. Additionally, we demonstrate that Odonata have relatively high rates of gene turnover, and that the difference in gene turnover between Libellulidae and Petaluridae are comparable.SignificanceThis work is the first major analysis of the evolution of gene families in the order Odonata, providing future directions for research in this order, and filling in a major taxonomic gap. Furthermore, this is the first work to tie genomic traits to life history and evolutionary patterns in Odonata. The patterns of gene family evolution identified, and the traits they are linked to, will be of broad interest to evolutionary biologists.

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Tramea loewii(Odonata: Libellulidae), a dragonfly newly arrived in New Zealand

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Using niche conservatism information to prioritize hotspots of invasion by non‐native freshwater invertebrates in New Zealand

Using niche conservatism information to prioritize hotspots of invasion by non‐native freshwater invertebrates in New Zealand

New records of the Paleotropical migrant Hemianax ephippiger in the Caribbean and a review of its status in the Neotropics

Newly Sequenced Genomes Reveal Patterns of Gene Family Expansion in Select Dragonflies (Odonata: Anisoptera)

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