Species distribution models (SDM): applications, benefits and challenges in invasive species management.
The use of species distribution models (SDM) is of increasing popularity when studying
biological invasions, eg to assess the impact of climate change on invasive species, to …
biological invasions, eg to assess the impact of climate change on invasive species, to …
Impacts of insect herbivory on cactus population dynamics: experimental demography across an environmental gradient
Understanding the role of consumers in plant population dynamics is important, both
conceptually and practically. Yet, while the negative effects of herbivory on plant …
conceptually and practically. Yet, while the negative effects of herbivory on plant …
Forage potential of cacti on drylands
Drylands cover 40% of global land area and host more than two billion people. Pressure on
natural resources on these areas is enormous, mainly on the most densely populated …
natural resources on these areas is enormous, mainly on the most densely populated …
Geographic patterns of genetic diversity from the native range of Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) support the documented history of invasion and multiple introductions …
Spread of the invasive cactus-feeding moth Cactoblastis cactorum has been well
documented since its export from Argentina to Australia as a biocontrol agent, and records …
documented since its export from Argentina to Australia as a biocontrol agent, and records …
Low-oxygen atmospheric treatment improves the performance of irradiation-sterilized male cactus moths used in SIT
G López-Martínez, JE Carpenter… - Journal of Economic …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
As part of sterile insect technique (SIT) programs, irradiation can effectively induce sterility in
insects by damaging genomic DNA. However, irradiation also induces other off-target side …
insects by damaging genomic DNA. However, irradiation also induces other off-target side …
Host plant defense signaling in response to a coevolved herbivore combats introduced herbivore attack
Defense‐free space resulting from coevolutionarily naïve host plants recently has been
implicated as a factor facilitating invasion success of some insect species. Host plants …
implicated as a factor facilitating invasion success of some insect species. Host plants …
[PDF][PDF] Successful area-wide programme that eradicated outbreaks of the invasive cactus moth in Mexico
A Bello-Rivera, R Pereira, W Enkerlin… - Area-wide integrated …, 2021 - library.oapen.org
The spectacular success of the cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg), in controlling
invasive Opuntia species has been cited often in biological control literature. This insect is …
invasive Opuntia species has been cited often in biological control literature. This insect is …
Targets of an invasive species: oviposition preference and larval performance of Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on 14 North American opuntioid cacti
HA Jezorek, PD Stiling… - Environmental …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Cactoblastis cactorum Berg (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), the cactus moth, is a well-
known biological control agent of prickly pear cactus (Cactaceae: Opuntia Miller). The arrival …
known biological control agent of prickly pear cactus (Cactaceae: Opuntia Miller). The arrival …
Don't let cacto blast us: Development of a bi-national plan to stop the spread of the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum in North America
K Bloem, S Bloem, J Carpenter, S Hight, J Floyd… - Area-wide control of …, 2007 - Springer
The South American cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) was first detected in the
continental USA on Big Pine Key in southern Florida in 1989. Although it was recognized as …
continental USA on Big Pine Key in southern Florida in 1989. Although it was recognized as …
Life Table Analysis for Cactoblastis cactorum Immatures and Female Adults under Five Constant Temperatures: Implications for Pest Management
JC Legaspi, BC Legaspi - Annals of the Entomological Society …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg)(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), was reported in
Florida in 1989, and it is expanding its geographical range to threaten Opuntia cactus …
Florida in 1989, and it is expanding its geographical range to threaten Opuntia cactus …