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Bioclimatic Modelling Identifies Suitable Habitat for the Establishment of the Invasive European Paper Wasp (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) across the Southern Hemisphere
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Two models were created to investigate the potential range expansion of Polistes dominula Christ (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in the southern hemisphere and found significant range expansion by P. dominula is possible across its more southern invaded ranges.
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Invasive paper wasps have strong cascading effects on the host plant of monarch butterflies
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This study demonstrates a strong trophic cascade initiated by an invasive predator, the recent arrival of the invasive paper wasp Polistes dominula Christ, associated with substantial declines in local butterfly abundance in New Zealand.
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Nesting Ecology and Colony Survival of Two Invasive Polistes Wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in New Zealand
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Findings of this research suggest that P. dominula will not pose a threat to species inhabiting forested areas, and biodiversity managers should focus their efforts on suburban and coastal environments as native species in these areas will require the greatest protection.
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Why holidays need to be a real break from work
Ecological impact and spread of an invasive paper wasp in New Zealand (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
Social wasps are considered among the most successful and impactful invasive species in the world. One species, Polistes dominula has spread from its native Mediterranean range to every continent…
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Delivering a Large Fan Engine Family Strategy
The native and exotic prey community of two invasive paper wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in New Zealand as determined by DNA barcoding
Social wasps are invasive in many regions around the world. In their new communities, introduced predators such as these wasps may be beneficial as consumers of exotic pests, but they will also…
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