Biological Invasions and Global Insect Decline

1st Edition - September 13, 2023
Editors: Jonatan Rodríguez, Petr Pysek, Ana Novoa
Language: English
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Biological Invasions and Global Insect Decline offers the most updated knowledge on how invasive alien species affect insect diversity worldwide. The book provides ongoing research and the most relevant information, covering the main aspects of the impact of biological invasions as well as future insights on mitigation and consequences. It discusses how the introduction of all kinds of organisms, from bacteria and plants to vertebrates, affect current declines in insect diversity. The latter portion of the book delves into existent and future monitoring and management programs, including citizen science and regenerative ecology as socio-ecological solutions to combat these threats.

Written and edited by international experts on invasion ecology and insect conservation, this book explores the role of global change and the introduction of invasive species in altering the structure of habitats and how this induces a global insect decline. This will be a valuable resource for entomologists, invasion biologists and other researchers in biodiversity conservation, as well as practitioners and stakeholders concerned about problematic invasive alien species and insect population decline.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
List of reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One. Biological invasions: a global threat to insect diversity
The challenge of insect conservation in the 21st century
What is an invasive species?
The impacts of biological invasions
The impact of biological invasions on insect diversity
Aims and scope of this book
Section 1. Biodiversity, insect decline, and consequences of global trade
Chapter Two. Biodiversity and the importance of insect diversity
What is biodiversity?
Insect biodiversity and ecosystem services
Insect conservation: are we interested?
Biological invasions and insect conservation
Chapter Three. The insect decline syndrome
Introduction
A brief history of insect decline
The causes of insect decline
Can IDS cause a tipping point for insect populations, ecosystem functions, and ecosystem services?
Conclusions and outlook
Chapter Four. Global trade in alien species: a challenge for insect conservation
Introduction
Plants
Insects
Noninsect invertebrates
Vertebrates
Conclusions
Section 2. Impacts of invasive alien species on insect diversity
Chapter Five. Alien plants and insect diversity
Alien plants are ubiquitous
Alien plants affect arthropods
Impacts through pests and diseases associated with alien plants
Conclusions
Chapter Six. Invasive alien insects and insect decline
Introduction
Impact mechanisms
Conclusions
Chapter Seven. Invasive alien non-insect invertebrates and insect diversity
Introduction
Freshwater environments
Terrestrial environments
Conclusions
Chapter Eight. The impact of invasive alien vertebrates on native insects
Introduction
Alien fishes
Alien amphibians
Alien reptiles
Alien birds
Alien mammals
General remarks and conclusion
Chapter Nine. Microorganisms and disease-mediated invasions affecting native insect conservation
Introduction
Introduced insects and cointroduced pathogens
Pathogens as biocontrol agents
Introduced plants and cointroduced pathogens
Concluding remarks and future directions
Section 3. Lessons from management and monitoring programs: Restoration ecology and citizen science as socioecological solutions
Chapter Ten. Reconciling invasive alien species management and insect conservation in terrestrial ecosystems
Introduction
Prescribed burning
Physical removal
Mowing
Grazing
Chemical compounds
Biological control
Conclusions
Chapter Eleven. The role of citizen science in biodiversity monitoring: when invasive species and insects meet
Introduction
Citizen science initiatives involving invasive alien species and insects
Final considerations
Chapter Twelve. From trade regulations to socio-ecological solutions: Present and future actions to promote insect conservation
Introduction
Actions to prevent future invasions
Biases toward non-insect taxa
Actions to include citizens in invasive species management and native insect conservation
Concluding remarks and future directions
Index

Jonatan Rodríguez

Dr. Jonatan Rodríguez is a postdoctoral researcher for the Department of Functional Biology at the University of Santiago de Compostela. He received his PhD in Terrestrial Ecosystems from the University of Vigo in Spain. After obtaining his PhD, he was working for the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences. As well as contributing numerous journal articles and co-authored book chapters, he joined as an Editorial Board member of Flora and is Associate Editor of the journal Management of Biological Invasions. His investigation focuses on the study of biological invasions, biodiversity, plant ecology, community ecology, and plant-insect interactions.

Affiliations and expertise

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Pruhonice, Czech Republic

Petr Pysek

Prof. Petr Pyšek is the Head of the Department of Invasion Ecology at the Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, and Professor of Ecology at the Charles University in Prague. He received his PhD in Ecology from the Czech Agricultural University. He is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Ecology and Environment, a member of the IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group and the Neobiota (European Group on Biological Invasions) Board, and a recipient of numerous international and national awards. He serves as a Chief Editor of Preslia and Associate Editor for several journals on biological invasions. His primary research areas include biological invasions, macroecology, biodiversity, plant population and community ecology, vegetation succession, and urban flora and vegetation.

Affiliations and expertise

Head, Department of Invasion Ecology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Pruhonice, Czech Republic

Ana Novoa

Dr. Ana Novoa is a scientist for the Institute of Botany at the Czech Academy of Sciences. She received her PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Vigo in Spain. She is the Secretary of NeoBiota (European Group on Biological Invasions). She is currently the Thematic Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Management of Biological Invasions, Associate Editor of Biological Invasions and Koedoe, and Guest Editor of the journals Journal of Environmental Management and Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. Her research expertise is on invasion ecology, on which she has published numerous journal articles and co-authored book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Resident Researcher and Scientist, Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Pruhonice, Czech Republic