期刊
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
卷 24, 期 12, 页码 3935-3952出版社
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-022-02895-3
关键词
Alien species; Geranium; Invasive Lepidoptera; Niche analysis; Niche shift; Pelargonium
资金
- Universita degli Studi di Torino within the CRUI-CARE Agreement
- Gran Paradiso National Park (Italian Ministry for Ecological Transition)
Alien species introduction is a global phenomenon, with C. marshalli being the only alien butterfly in Europe, introduced through the trade of ornamental plants, posing a potential threat to native species. The distribution of C. marshalli in Europe is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean basin, with Italy being the most heavily invaded country experiencing different phases of invasion and spread rates. The comparison of native and invasive niches of C. marshalli shows a shift indicating its invasion into new ecological and climatic spaces beyond its native range in Africa.
Alien species introduction is a global phenomenon involving different invasion patterns and is characterized by niche conservatism or shift. We describe the spatial distribution of Cacyreus marshalli Butler, [1898] (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in its native (southern Africa) and invaded (Europe) ranges. C. marshalli is the only alien butterfly in Europe, introduced by the trade of ornamental Pelargonium plants, and might threaten native lycaenids because of the chance of its naturalization on indigenous Geranium spp. In Europe, C. marshalli is widespread in the Mediterranean basin, but absent in northern countries. We investigate invasion patterns and their temporal dynamics in Italy, the most extensively invaded country, identifying three phases and different rates of spread resulting from multiple introductions and human-mediated movements. We also characterize and compare the native and invasive ecological niches of C. marshalli with a multivariate approach based on bioclimatic, ecological and human demographic variables. The little overlap between the native and invaded niches (12.6%) indicates a shift in the realized niche of C. marshalli. While the expansion potential of C. marshalli in Europe remains constrained by the distribution of suitable host plants, our niche comparison analysis suggests the species has already invaded new ecological and climatic spaces. This includes colder areas than would be suggested by its native distribution in Africa.
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