scholarly journals Limits to the potential distribution of light brown apple moth in Arizona–California based on climate suitability and host plant availability

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3319-3331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Paul Gutierrez ◽  
Nicholas J. Mills ◽  
Luigi Ponti
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Plant Availability ◽  
Light Brown Apple Moth ◽  
Climate Suitability

scholarly journals The Potential Distribution of the Potato Tuber Moth (Phthorimaea Operculella) Based on Climate and Host Availability of Potato

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Min Jung ◽  
Sang-Geui Lee ◽  
Kwang-Ho Kim ◽  
Sung-Wook Jeon ◽  
Sunghoon Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Potato Tuber ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Potato Seed ◽  
Potato Tuber Moth ◽  
Climatic Suitability ◽  
Plant Availability

This study evaluated the potential distribution of the potato tuber moth. This species severely impacts global potato production, especially in China and India, which have the world’s largest potato production. We developed two indices considering host plant availability and production in addition to climatic suitability, which was simulated using the CLIMEX model. Thus, three different indices were used to project potential distribution of the potato tuber moth under a climate change scenario: (1) climatic suitability (ecoclimatic index (EI)) (EIM), (2) climatic suitability combined with host plant availability (EIN1), and (3) climatic suitability combined with host plant production (EIN2). Under the current climate, EIM was high in southern India and central to southern China, while EIN1 and EIN2 were approximately 38% and 20% lower than EIM, respectively. Under the Special Report on Emissions Scenario A1B, the potato tuber moth would probably not occur in India, but its distribution could be extended to the north, reaching N47°. The areas with the highest climatic suitability by potato tuber moth based on three indices were Sichuan and Karnataka in response to climate change. These areas require adequate pest control, such as prevention of spread through transport of potato seed or by using cold storage facilities.

Climate and host plant availability impact the future distribution of the bean leaf beetle (Cerotoma trifurcata)

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2778-2792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily A. Berzitis ◽  
Jordan N. Minigan ◽  
Rebecca H. Hallett ◽  
Jonathan A. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Leaf Beetle ◽  
Cerotoma Trifurcata ◽  
Plant Availability ◽  
Bean Leaf Beetle ◽  
The Future

Ecological constraints and distribution of the primitive and enigmatic endemic Mexican butterflyBaronia brevicornis(Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)

2014 ◽  
Vol 147 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc Legal ◽  
Oscar Dorado ◽  
Salima Machkour-M’Rabet ◽  
Roxanne Leberger ◽  
Jérôme Albre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Ecological Constraints ◽  
Abiotic Conditions ◽  
Occurrence Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Ancient Lineage ◽  
Close Relatives

AbstractBaronia brevicornisSalvin (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) is one of the most enigmatic butterflies in the world and possibly represents the most ancient lineage among the superfamily Papilionoidea. Its geographic distribution is remote from that of all its potential close relatives and many of its biological and ecological characteristics are unique among the suborder Rhopalocera. One of its particularities is that the occurrence plots of this species seem to be independent, each representing individual populations, despite the fact that the host plant:Acacia cochliacanthaHumboldt and Bonpland ex Willdenow (Fabaceae), is one of the most common Mexican Fabaceae species. Our results show that noB. brevicornispopulations occur if the host plant does not cover at least two-thirds of the locality. Even in the most favourable zones, the landscape occupancy of the butterfly does not exceed 2.5% of the available habitat even when its host plant covers 50% of the area. The average density of adults was 840 individuals/ha in favourable habitats, frequently on areas of around 3 ha, below of 1400 m. Using the BIOMOD2 package and the largest available set of abiotic conditions for Mexico implemented in the WorldClim database, we propose a revised potential distribution and discuss the results of our model with field occurrence data. Evolutionary and conservation issues are discussed in the light of our results.

scholarly journals New leaf-mining Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera): potential pests of aromatic Lamiaceae plants from equatorial Andes

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4926 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-383
Author(s):  
JONAS R. STONIS ◽  
ARŪNAS DIŠKUS ◽  
JOSÉ L. FERNÁNDEZ-ALONSO ◽  
ANDRIUS REMEIKIS ◽  
M. ALMA SOLIS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Plant Distribution ◽  
South American ◽  
Leaf Miners ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Leaf Mining ◽  
Distribution Ranges

Members of the Lamiaceae, or mint family, are used worldwide for medicinal, culinary and/or magical-religious purposes, as well as in pesticides and as ornamental plants. Very little is known about nepticulids, or pygmy moths, as leaf miners of Lamiaceae, but they may be an important component of South American diversity and potential pests of economically-important species of the mint family. In this paper, four new species of leaf-mining Nepticulidae are described from the equatorial Andes of Ecuador: S. mentholica Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov., Stigmella aromatica Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov., S. odora Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov., feeding on Minthostachys mollis (Benth.) Griseb., and S. tomentosella Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov., feeding on Clinopodium tomentosum (Kunth) Govaerts. It is hypothesized that host-plant distribution ranges can provide clues to potential distribution ranges of these newly discovered, trophically specialized leaf miners. The leaf mines, adults, and the genitalia of the new species are illustrated with photographs. 

scholarly journals Exotic-looking Neotropical Tischeriidae (Lepidoptera) and their host plants

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 970 ◽  
pp. 117-158
Author(s):  
Jonas R. Stonis ◽  
Arūnas Diškus ◽  
Andrius Remeikis ◽  
M. Alma Solis ◽  
Liliana Katinas
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Potential Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Plant Distribution ◽  
Trophic Relationships ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Leaf Miners ◽  
New Host ◽  
Distribution Ranges ◽  
Plant Data

Seven new species of Tischeriidae are described from the Neotropics: Astrotischeria jociui Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (feeding on Wissadula excelsior (Cav.) C. Presl., Malvaceae), A. atlantica Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (feeding on Baccharis spicata (Lam.) Baill., Asteraceae), A. cornuata Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (host plant unknown), Paratischeria guarani Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (feeding on Elephantopus mollis Kunth, Asteraceae), P. mesoamericana Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (feeding on Montanoa hibiscifolia Benth., Asteraceae), P. suprafasciata Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (feeding on Allophyllus edulis (A. St.-Hil., A. Juss. & Cambess.) Hieron. ex Niederl., Sapindaceae), and P. braziliensis Diškus & Stonis, sp. nov. (host plant unknown). Additionally, an updated distribution map of Paratischeria neotropicana (Diškus & Stonis, 2015), which currently has the broadest distribution range among the Neotropical Tischeriidae is provided along with new host-plant data, a list of all recorded host plants in the Neotropics, and a brief discussion on trophic relationships of Tischeriidae. It is hypothesized that host-plant distribution ranges can provide clues to potential distribution ranges of these specialized, monophagous or oligophagous, leaf miners. All new taxa are illustrated with photographs of the adults, their genitalia, and, if available, leaf mines.

scholarly journals Host Plant Availability and Nest-Site Selection of the Social Spider Stegodyphus dumicola Pocock, 1898 (Eresidae)

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Clémence Rose ◽  
Andreas Schramm ◽  
John Irish ◽  
Trine Bilde ◽  
Tharina L. Bird
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Nest Site ◽  
Nest Site Selection ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Social Spider ◽  
Protective Function ◽  
Plant Availability ◽  
The Social ◽  
Terrestrial Habitats

An animals’ habitat defines the resources that are available for its use, such as host plants or food sources, and the use of these resources are critical for optimizing fitness. Spiders are abundant in all terrestrial habitats and are often associated with vegetation, which may provide structure for anchoring capture webs, attract insect prey, or provide protective function. Social spiders construct sedentary communal silk nests on host plants, but we know little about whether and how they make nest-site decisions. We examined host plant use in relation to host plant availability in the social spider Stegodyphus dumicola Pocock, 1898 (Eresidae) across different arid biomes in Namibia and analysed the role of host plant characteristics (height, spines, scent, sturdiness) on nest occurrence. Host plant communities and densities differed between locations. Spider nests were relatively more abundant on Acacia spp., Boscia foetida, Combretum spp., Dichrostachys cinerea, Parkinsonia africana, Tarchonanthus camphoratus, and Ziziphus mucronatus, and nests survived longer on preferred plant genera Acacia, Boscia and Combretum. Spider nests were relatively more abundant on plants higher than 2 m, and on plants with thorns and with a rigid structure. Our results suggest that spiders display differential use of host plant species, and that characteristics such as rigidity and thorns confer benefits such as protection from browsing animals.

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