Invasion science is in a state of paradox, having low predictability despite strong, identifiable
covariates of invasion performance. We propose shifting the foundation metaphor of …

The success of a biological invasion is context dependent, and yet two key concepts—the
invasiveness of species and the invasibility of recipient ecosystems—are often defined and …

Coccinellids (Coleoptera) are important natural enemies of pests in agroecosystems.
However, worldwide, native species face several threats, including landscape simplification …

Aim Biological invasions are one of the major threats to biodiversity. Usually highly disturbed
anthropogenic habitats favour invasion by alien species such as the coccinellid Harmonia …

Biological invasions are increasing and are strongly associated with negative agricultural,
economic and ecological impacts. It is increasingly recognized that the primary focus in …

A comprehensive annotated checklist of the ladybeetle species of Portugal, including the
Azores and Madeira archipelagos, is presented. The Coccinellidae fauna comprises a total …

The invasion of Harmonia axyridis has had negative consequences on coccinellid
assemblages, with a decline in abundance and diversity, but the coexistence of invasive and …

A greater taxonomic and functional diversity of natural enemies in agroecosystems is
frequently positively associated with more effective pest control, due to the complementarity …

To understand the role of native ladybird biodiversity in habitat susceptibility on the
establishment and spread of Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), we …

A list of alien ladybird (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) species to Europe was prepared and the
history and circumstances of their introductions were determined. Currently there are 12 …