Reconstructing early routes of invasion of the bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae): cities as bridgeheads for global pest invasions

Mutitu, Eston K.; Hoareau, Thierry B.; Hurley, Brett Phillip; Garnas, Jeffrey R.; Wingfield, Michael J.; Slippers, Bernard

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“…BTM's rapid dispersal from western Europe up to the Caucasus region seems likely to have been triggered by a combination of the three genetic processes we have highlighted through our ABC analyses: e.g., (i) multiple introductions, bridgehead effects, admixture events, (ii) the species' biological traits, such as its strong flight capabilities (Bras 2018), and (iii) the widespread availability of the host plant (Nacambo et al 2014;Thammina et al 2016;Mitchell et al 2018). They may also favor the moth's establishment and spread in North America.…”

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“…Furthermore, ABC can be used to analyze large datasets and to estimate demographic, historical, and genetic parameters (Guillemaud et al 2010). This method was used to investigate the possible invasion routes of certain non-native insects (e.g., Ryan et al 2019;Mutitu et al 2020), including species that were observed spreading quickly across Europe (Roques et al 2016) like the Harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Lombaert et al 2010(Lombaert et al , 2014a, the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Fraimout et al 2017), and the western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis (Lesieur et al 2019). In these three cases, researchers observed that invasion dynamics and dispersal processes were complex, involving multiple introductions, admixture events, and bridgehead effects.…”

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“…The box tree moth (BTM; Cydalima perspectalis (Walker), Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is native to China, Japan, and Korea (Maruyama and Shinkaji 1987;Xiao et al 2011;Kim and Park 2013). It is a multivoltine species that produces two to four generations per year in its invaded range (Nacambo et al 2014;Göttig and Herz 2017). In the invaded range, damage…”

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“…In Europe, Buxus trees are widely used as ornamental plants, especially B. sempervirens, in public and private gardens, which results in their strong commercial trade (Kenis et al 2018;Matošević, 2013;EPPO, 2012). It has been hypothesized that the Buxus tree trade between China and Europe led to the insect's arrival in Europe (Leuthardt et al 2010;Casteels et al 2011;Nacambo et al 2014). Results from a study analyzing DNA sequences from native and invasive BTM populations suggest that the moth may have been introduced from eastern China on several occasions (Bras et al 2019).…”

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The fast invasion of Europe by the box tree moth: an additional example coupling multiple introduction events, bridgehead effects and admixture events

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Identifying the invasion routes of non-native species is crucial to understanding invasions and customizing management strategies. The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia and was recently accidentally introduced into Europe as a result of the ornamental plant trade. Over the last 15 years, it has spread across the continent and has reached the Caucasus and Iran. It is threatening Buxus trees in both urban areas and forests. To investigate the species’ invasion routes, native and invasive box tree moth populations were sampled, and moth’s genetic diversity and structure were compared using microsatellite markers. Our approximate Bayesian computation analyses strongly suggest that invasion pathways were complex. Primary introductions originating from eastern China probably occurred independently twice in Germany and once in the Netherlands. There were also possibly bridgehead effects, where at least three invasive populations may have served as sources for other invasive populations within Europe, with indication of admixture between the two primary invasive populations. The bridgehead populations were likely those in the countries that play a major role in the ornamental plant trade in Europe, notably Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. All these invasion processes likely facilitated its fast expansion across Europe and illustrate the role played by the ornamental plant trade not only in the moth’s introduction from China but also in the species’ spread across Europe, leading to an invasion with a complex pattern.

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“…Microsatellites, which are single sequence repeats, have been commonly used in population genetic studies on various insect taxa to identify genotypic diversity 35 , population genetic differentiation 36 , biological invasion [37][38][39] , host range expansion 40 , sexual selection 41 , ecological characteristics 42 , and speciation 43 . However, most microsatellites serve as species-specific markers.…”

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Population genetic structure of a recent insect invasion: a gall midge, Asynapta groverae (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in South Korea since the first outbreak in 2008

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Ham

Park

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Outbreaks of Asynapta groverae, an invasive mycophagous gall midge, in South Korea have been repeatedly reported since the first occurrence in 2008. This species is a nuisance to residents owing to its mass emergence from newly built and furnished apartments. Here, the levels of genetic diversity, divergence, and structure of invasive A. groverae populations were investigated to understand their ability to survive in novel locations. Population genetic analyses were performed on seven invasive populations, including the first outbreak, sporadically emerged, and two laboratory-isolated (quarantined) populations, using the mitochondrial COI sequences and the ten novel microsatellite markers developed in this study. Non-indigenous A. groverae managed to maintain their populations for 12 years despite decreased genetic polymorphisms resulting from multiple incidences of founder effects by a small number of colonists. Additionally, the advantageous sustainability of A. groverae in the particle boards from which they emerge suggests that human-mediated dispersal is plausible, which may allow for the successful spread or invasion of A. groverae to new locations. This study is one of the few examples to demonstrate that an insect species successfully invaded new regions despite exhibiting decreased genetic diversity that was maintained for a decade. These findings indicate that the high genetic diversity of the initial founding population and asexual reproduction would contribute to the successful invasion of A. groverae in novel environments.

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Regional adaptation of integrated pest management to control invasive forest insects

Stastny,

Corley,

Allison

2024

Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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Globalization is increasing the threat of invasive forest insects to ecosystems. Control efforts against the same pest species progressively occur across distant jurisdictions as integrated pest management (IPM) programs or tactics developed in one region are adopted by another region. This knowledge exchange accelerates responses and collaboration; however, transplanted IPM programs can overlook preexisting or emerging differences between regions, which may explain their varying success. These differences include biological variation in the pest system, environmental conditions, issues of scale and capacity of the response, regulatory environment, and cultural context. We examine the role of these factors in the adoption and outcomes of IPM programs, drawing from case studies and an online survey of forestry IPM experts. To facilitate regional adaptation of IPM programs during their adoption and implementation in new regions, we propose an evaluation framework and recommend approaches to not only reduce risks but also maximize uptake, efficacy, and resilience.

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Reconstructing early routes of invasion of the bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae): cities as bridgeheads for global pest invasions

Cited by 8 publications

References 38 publications

The fast invasion of Europe by the box tree moth: an additional example coupling multiple introduction events, bridgehead effects and admixture events

The fast invasion of Europe by the box tree moth: an additional example coupling multiple introduction events, bridgehead effects and admixture events

Population genetic structure of a recent insect invasion: a gall midge, Asynapta groverae (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in South Korea since the first outbreak in 2008

Regional adaptation of integrated pest management to control invasive forest insects

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