One of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Detected in Cyprus

IF 0.7 4区农林科学 Q4 ENTOMOLOGY

Sociobiology Pub Date : 2022-12-28 DOI:10.13102/sociobiology.v69i4.8536

J. Demetriou, C. Georgiadis, H. Roy, A. Martinou, L. Borowiec, S. Salata

引用次数: 3

Abstract

Native to the Neotropics, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger, 1863) has been unintentionally introduced around the world, heavily impacting native ant biodiversity, societies, and economies as well as human and animal health due to its potentially dangerous stings. Herein we report on the first record of W. auropunctata in Cyprus. Specimens were collected from plant nurseries and tourist facilities in Paphos and Limassol district. Wasmannia auropunctata is believed to spread via the horticultural pathway to locations with sufficient humidity. Further research is necessary to determine the distribution and assess possible negative impacts of W. auropunctata to native biodiversity, society, the economy and human health in Cyprus.

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在塞浦路斯发现的世界上最严重的外来入侵物种之一的刺花蜂(膜翅目:蚁科)

原产于新热带地区的Wasmania auropunctata（Roger，1863）无意中被引入世界各地，由于其潜在的危险蜇伤，严重影响了当地蚂蚁的生物多样性、社会和经济以及人类和动物健康。在此，我们报道了W.auropunctata在塞浦路斯的首次记录。标本采集自帕福斯和利马索尔区的植物苗圃和旅游设施。黄地黄被认为通过园艺途径传播到湿度充足的地方。有必要进行进一步的研究，以确定金合欢的分布并评估其对塞浦路斯本土生物多样性、社会、经济和人类健康可能产生的负面影响。

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Sociobiology 生物-昆虫学

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

11.10%

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审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： SOCIOBIOLOGY publishes high quality articles that significantly contribute to the knowledge of Entomology, with emphasis on social insects. Articles previously submitted to other journals are not accepted. SOCIOBIOLOGY publishes original research papers and invited review articles on all aspects related to the biology, evolution and systematics of social and pre-social insects (Ants, Termites, Bees and Wasps). The journal is currently expanding its scope to incorporate the publication of articles dealing with other arthropods that exhibit sociality. Articles may cover a range of subjects such as ecology, ethology, morphology, population genetics, physiology, toxicology, reproduction, sociobiology, caste differentiation as well as economic impact and pest management.