Potential Distribution Prediction of Semiothisa cinerearia in China Based on GARP Ecological Niche Model
The hazard ofSemiothisa cinereariawas explosive in multiple regions of China in recent years. The potential geographic distribution ofS. cinereariain China was predicted by the GARP ecological niche model combining with terrain and climate informations. The results indicated that 8 environmental variables could improve the accuracy of prediction. The test by using 50% of all the samples showed good performance and all the known distribution points in China were all correctly predicted. The potential distribution areas ofS. cinereariaincluded whole China except Tibet, Qinghai, Xizhang, Hainan, Taiwan and south of Guangdong and Guangxi. And the central, North, East and Northeast of China had high suitability (>90%). Measures inhibitingSophora japonicashould be taken protect early and rapidly in its suitable areas.