A5010647187- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Forest ecology and management
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Research on scale insects
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Avian ecology and behavior
University of Alicante
2017-2023
Universidad de Murcia
1999-2016
Abstract We provide an overview of both traditional and innovative control tools for management three Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), invasive species with a history damage in forests, nurseries, orchards urban areas. compactus , X. crassiusculus germanus are native to Asia, currently established several countries around the globe. Adult females bore galleries into plant xylem inoculating mutualistic fungi that serve as food source developing progeny....
Abstract: The pine sawyer Monochamus galloprovincialis is the European vector of recently introduced wood nematode. This nematode causal organism wilt disease, a serious tree killer in East Asia. Efficacious baits and traps to monitor control this beetle are now required. effect bark ( Ips spp.) pheromone components, released individually (ipsenol) or blends (ipsenol, ipsdienol, cis ‐verbenol methyl‐butenol), together with host volatiles (turpentine α ‐pinene ethanol) on M. trap catches has...
Tree mortality from temperature-driven drought is occurring in forests around the world, often conjunction with bark beetle outbreaks when carbon allocation to tree defense declines. Physiological metrics for detecting stressed trees enhanced vulnerability prior attacks remain elusive. Ethanol, water, monoterpene concentrations, and composition were examined phloem sapwood of drought-stressed Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) freshly attacked by mature Mediterranean shoot beetles (Tomicus...
Abstract The pine sawyer beetle M onochamus galloprovincialis , a secondary pest of pines in Europe and North Africa, has become important as it was identified the vector B ursaphelenchus xylophilus causal agent wilt disease ( PWD ). An effective trapping system is needed, not only for monitoring insect but also direct control its population. Trapping may provide key information on nematode load carried by beetles, allowing early detection infections, provided that captured beetles remain...
Abstract The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa ( Xf ) is an invasive insect-borne pathogen, which causes lethal diseases to important crops including olives, citrus, almonds and grapes as well numerous forest, ornamental, uncultivated plants. Outbreaks of -related plant are currently occurring in the Mediterranean region, causing substantial losses various agricultural sectors. Several models have recently been published identify regions at highest risk Europe; however, such did not consider...
Beetles are commonly moved among continents with international trade. Baited traps set up in and around entry points used to increase chances of early-detection incoming species complement visual inspections. A still underestimated benefit this surveillance approach is the high number diversity collected bycatch species. In study, we exploited a multiyear program carried out baited at five Spanish ports their surrounding natural areas investigate i) importance identifying more promptly...
Abstract: Monochamus galloprovincialis Olivier (Col., Cerambycidae) is a vector of the pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , causing destructive wilt disease. An effective lure for monitoring and/or mass‐trapping would be great interest in management this sawyer. Males and females species show an attractive kairomonal response to blends composed four pheromone compounds used by Ips spp. bark beetles two host volatiles from pines. This six‐component highly but may too complex...
Abstract Monochamus galloprovincialis (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a secondary wood borer that acquired primordial importance since it was identified as the European vector of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , causal agent pine wilt disease ( PWD ). An effective trapping method needed tool for managing this insect and allowing early detection nematode transportation. Among attractants in recent years are specific M. aggregation pheromone, host kairomones such α ‐pinene bark beetle like...
The pine tortoise scale, Toumeyella parvicornis, is an insect native to the Nearctic region that able infest several Pinus species. It can cause weakening, defoliation and, at high infestation levels, tree death. After its first report in Italy 2015, pest spread rapidly over surrounding areas and was reported France 2021. Due threat this poses trees, suitability of European Mediterranean basin for T. parvicornis different spatial scales estimated by constructing species distribution models...
Abstract Aim, location Tomicus (Coleoptera, Scolytidae) species are some of the principal pests Eurasian forest and represented by three coexisting in Spain, piniperda (Linnaeus, 1758), destruens (Wollaston, 1865) minor (Harting, 1834). The distribution two taxa unknown as they have until recently been considered separate species. Therefore, we model potential centres establish limits Iberia. We also assess effectiveness different models comparing predicted results with observed data. These...
Abstract The bark beetles species Tomicus destruens and T. piniperda constitute one of the main pests European Asian forests. has been thought to be same as by some authors. A rapid PCR‐based method using internal transcribed spacers (ITS1 ITS2) ribosomal DNA developed in order identifying these two species. We have studied differences size ITS1, sequence restriction patterns ITS2 75 individuals both results indicate a difference about 100 bp ITS1 . spacer is similar (≈ 600 bp). However,...
Abstract The Mediterranean pine shoot beetle Tomicus destruens is one of the most damaging bark beetles attacking forests in southern Europe and north Africa. We studied attractiveness host volatiles α‐pinene ethanol at a range release rates, alone or combination, to T. , order develop an attractive lure for management this beetle. was attracted slightly volatile α‐pinene, but strong synergistic effect found attraction towards monoterpene when added bait. highest catches were obtained by...
The Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus, an alien species of Asian origin, was recorded for first time in the Iberian Peninsula. Many specimens were collected October 2016 Valencia region (Spain) from infested carob trees. is included EPPO Alert List as causing serious damage many Mediterranean regions. A key morphological identification occurring Europe also reported.
Climate models predict increasing mean temperatures and reduced precipitation for Mediterranean ecosystems already subjected to major hydrological fluctuations. Forest decline phenomena relate extreme droughts or heat waves with other organisms, e.g., insects microorganisms acting as pests, but their role needs be elucidated. A biotic factor responsible forest diseases is Candidatus Phytoplasma pini which a phloem-parasitism that negatively affects Spanish pine forests in drought-prone...
We present the first record for Spain of black twig borer, Xylosandrus compactus, an ambrosia beetle Asian origin, collected from infested carob tree located in Calvià (Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain). X. compactus is included EPPO Alert List, and it has been recently reported causing damages a Mediterranean maquis ecosystem Italy Southern France. Here, we discuss about steps management this Invasive Alien species (IAS), eradication plan hypothesis path introduction Western island.
Xylosandrus compactus (Eichhoff) (Col.: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) is an ambrosia beetle species native to subtropical Eastern Asia, with great concern due its high invasive ability. This has invaded 54 countries worldwide, including 4 European (Italy, France, Greece, and Spain); it was detected in Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) October 2019. In the present work, X. recorded for first time Iberian Peninsula (Girona province, NE specimens were collected Banyoles (August 2020, attacking...
The six-toothed bark beetle, Ips sexdentatus, is one of the most abundant scolytid species central and southern European countries. It mostly feeds on Pinus sp., whereas during population outbreaks it can also attack Picea sp. In spite its broad distribution, phylogeography has never been studied before. To do that, we employed an mtDNA marker 489 individuals that covered native range in Europe. Geographic distribution 86 haplotypes showed at least three glacial refugia have played a...