Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Two correlative approaches to the challenge of ecological niche modeling (genetic algorithm, maximum entropy) were used to estimate the potential global distribution of the invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, based on associations between known occurrence records and a set of environmental pred...

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Main Authors: Meyer, M. de, Robertson, M.P., Mansell, M.W., Ekesi, S., Tsuruta, K., Mwaiko, W., Vayssières, Jean-François, Peterson, A.T.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge University Press 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89390
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author Meyer, M. de
Robertson, M.P.
Mansell, M.W.
Ekesi, S.
Tsuruta, K.
Mwaiko, W.
Vayssières, Jean-François
Peterson, A.T.
author_browse Ekesi, S.
Mansell, M.W.
Meyer, M. de
Mwaiko, W.
Peterson, A.T.
Robertson, M.P.
Tsuruta, K.
Vayssières, Jean-François
author_facet Meyer, M. de
Robertson, M.P.
Mansell, M.W.
Ekesi, S.
Tsuruta, K.
Mwaiko, W.
Vayssières, Jean-François
Peterson, A.T.
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description Two correlative approaches to the challenge of ecological niche modeling (genetic algorithm, maximum entropy) were used to estimate the potential global distribution of the invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, based on associations between known occurrence records and a set of environmental predictor variables. The two models yielded similar estimates, largely corresponding to Equatorial climate classes with high levels of precipitation. The maximum entropy approach was somewhat more conservative in its evaluation of suitability, depending on thresholds for presence/absence that are selected, largely excluding areas with distinct dry seasons; the genetic algorithm models, in contrast, indicate that climate class as partly suitable. Predictive tests based on independent distributional data indicate that model predictions are quite robust. Field observations in Benin and Tanzania confirm relationships between seasonal occurrences of this species and humidity and temperature.
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spelling CGSpace893902024-11-15T08:52:34Z Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae) Meyer, M. de Robertson, M.P. Mansell, M.W. Ekesi, S. Tsuruta, K. Mwaiko, W. Vayssières, Jean-François Peterson, A.T. fruit flies bactrocera diptera tephritidae ecological agriculture Two correlative approaches to the challenge of ecological niche modeling (genetic algorithm, maximum entropy) were used to estimate the potential global distribution of the invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, based on associations between known occurrence records and a set of environmental predictor variables. The two models yielded similar estimates, largely corresponding to Equatorial climate classes with high levels of precipitation. The maximum entropy approach was somewhat more conservative in its evaluation of suitability, depending on thresholds for presence/absence that are selected, largely excluding areas with distinct dry seasons; the genetic algorithm models, in contrast, indicate that climate class as partly suitable. Predictive tests based on independent distributional data indicate that model predictions are quite robust. Field observations in Benin and Tanzania confirm relationships between seasonal occurrences of this species and humidity and temperature. 2010-02 2017-11-14T08:07:53Z 2017-11-14T08:07:53Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89390 en Limited Access Cambridge University Press De Meyer, M., Robertson, M.P., Mansell, M.W., Ekesi, S., Tsuruta, K., Mwaiko, W. ... & Peterson, A.T. (2010). Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research, 100(1), 35-48.
spellingShingle fruit flies
bactrocera
diptera
tephritidae
ecological agriculture
Meyer, M. de
Robertson, M.P.
Mansell, M.W.
Ekesi, S.
Tsuruta, K.
Mwaiko, W.
Vayssières, Jean-François
Peterson, A.T.
Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title_full Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title_fullStr Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title_full_unstemmed Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title_short Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)
title_sort ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly bactrocera invadens diptera tephritidae
topic fruit flies
bactrocera
diptera
tephritidae
ecological agriculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89390
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