Proceedings of the first meeting on “Harmonia axyridis - alex aebi's

209 Pages·2010·5.87 MB·English

IOBC / WPRS

Working group "Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological Control Agents"

Proceedings of the first meeting on

“Harmonia axyridis and other ladybirds”

at

Engelberg (Switzerland)

6 – 10 September 2009

Editors:

Dirk Babendreier, Alexandre Aebi, Marc Kenis & Helen Roy

IOBC wprs Bulletin
Bulletin OILB srop Vol. 58, 2010
The content of the contributions is in the responsibility of the authors

The IOBC/WPRS Bulletin is published by the International Organization for Biological and
Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section
(IOBC/WPRS)

Le Bulletin OILB/SROP est publié par l‘Organisation Internationale de Lutte Biologique et
Intégrée contre les Animaux et les Plantes Nuisibles, section Regionale Ouest Paléarctique
(OILB/SROP)

Copyright: IOBC/WPRS 2010

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Darmstadt (Germany), 2010
Preface

The use of exotic species as biological control agents has a long history and there are
many examples of success. Indeed, it was a ladybird (the Vedalia beetle, Rodolia cardinalis,
introduced from Australia to California to control cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi, in
citrus plantations) that is thought to mark the advent of modern biological control. Classical
biological control success stories are undoubtedly numerous and there are very few examples
where problems have occurred. Harmonia axyridis is, however, one such species. This
species was introduced intentionally to a number of countries as a biological control agent of
pest insects. Although H. axyridis is a success in terms of contributing to the reduction of pest
numbers to below economic thresholds, it is considered both a human nuisance in the autumn,
as it occupies premises in high numbers, and also a threat to native biodiversity through
competition and predation.
This species has spread rapidly across northern and central Europe and is now found at
high abundance in many countries. Harmonia axyridis has now been recorded as established
in (order relates to approximate time of establishment): France (first report), Germany,
Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, England, Czech Republic, Italy, Austria,
Denmark, Norway, Poland, Wales, Liechtenstein, Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria
(last report). Research to quantify the extent of any negative effects is essential, and
collaborative effort is necessary to further understanding of this conspicuous invader. In
recognition of this, the IOBC/WPRS (International Organization for Biological Control/
Western Palaearctic Regional Section) Study Group “Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological
Control Agents” was established to encourage collaborations on this species and other exotic
biological control agents. This study group is not only a forum for those with an interest in
biological control but also offers an opportunity to contribute to understanding of invasive
species ecology. The movement of species around the globe has been occurring at a
staggering rate in recent decades. Many non-native species are considered to be exquisite
additions in their new locality but approximately one percent of new arrivals are considered to
pose an unacceptable risk to biodiversity and termed “invasive non-native (=alien) species”.
Harmonia axyridis is widely accepted to be an invasive non-native species and as such
provides a model system for invasion biologists.
The first dedicated meeting of this Study Group was held in the beautiful location of
Engelberg, Switzerland in September 2009. This four day meeting was a unique opportunity
for scientists to gather, share their findings, predictions and future directions on this species
and other invasive non-native ladybirds. The collaborative spirit of this IOBC/WPRS Study
Group ensures an excellent forum for unravelling the dynamics of Harmonia axyridis and
other exotic biological control agents.

Helen Roy – Convenor IOBC working group
“Benefits and Risks of Exotic Biological Control Agents”

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List of participants

Tim Adriaens Alexandre Aebi
INBO Agroscope ART
Kliniekstraat 25 Reckenholzstrasse 191

B-1070 Brussels, Belgium 8046 Zürich, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Olga Ameixa Dirk Babendreier
Inst. Syst. Biol. Ecol. CABI Bioscience
Na sadkach 7 Rue des Grillons 1

37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic 2800 Delémont, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Nick Berkvens Peter Brown
Ghent University Anglia Ruskin University
Coupure Links 653 34 Longfields,

9000 Ghent, Belgium Ely CB6 3DN, Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Joe Burling Richard Comont
Evolutionary Biology Group CEH Wallingford
Department of Biological Sciences Benson Lane,
University of Hull Crowmarsh Gifford OX10 8BB
HU6 7RX, Great Britain Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Patrick De Clercq Anthony Dixon
Ghent University Inst. Syst. Biol. Ecol.
Coupure Links 653 Na sadkach 7

B-9000 Gent, Belgium 37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Arnaud Estoup Edward (Ted) W. Evans
INRA Utah State University, USA
Campus International de Baillarguet Department of Biology, Utah State University

34988 Montferrier-sur-Lez, France Logan, UT 84322-5305, USA
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Benoit Facon Dominique Fleury
INRA Ecole Ingénieurs Changins
Campus International de Baillarguet Route de Duillier

34988 Montferrier-sur-Lez, France 1260 Nyon, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Xenia Fois Bertrand Gauffre
ISE-CNR INRA
Traversa la Crucca 3, Regione Baldinca 400 Route des Chappes

7040 Li Punti, Italy 6903 Sophia Antipolis, France
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Susanne Harding
Louis Hautier
LIFE, Univ. of Copenhagen
CRA-W
Thorvaldsensvej 40
Rue de Liroux, 2
1871 Frederiksberg C. (Copenhagen ),
B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium
Denmark
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

Trond Hofsvang Alois Honek
Bioforsk Crop Research Institute
Høgskoleveien 7 Drnovská 507

1432 Ås, Norway 16106 Prague, Czech Republic
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

William Hutchison Brecht Ingels
University of Minnesota Ghent University
196 Oak Hill Dr. Coupure Links 653

Shoreview, MN 55126, USA 9000 Gent, BE
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Firouz Kabiri Stavros Kampouris
BIOTOP Tei of Kalamata
Route de Biot - D4 Asprochoma

6100 Valbonne, France 24100 Kalamata, Greece
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Angelos Katsanis Marc Kenis
CABI Europe-Switzerland CABI Europe-Switzerland
Rue des Grillons 1 Rue des Grillons 1

2800 Delémont, Switzerland 2800 Delémont, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Pavel Kindlmann Johannette Klapwijk
Inst. Syst. Biol. Ecol. AS IBMA
Na sadkach 7 Veilingweg 17

37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic 2651BE Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Lori Lawson Handley Andrew Howe
University of Hull Forest & Landscape, Unv.Cop
Cottingham Road Hoersholm Kongevej 11

HU6 7RX Hull, Great Britain DK-2970 Hoersholm, Denmark
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Eric Lombaert Antoon Loomans
INRA Sophia-Antipolis Plant Protection Service
400 route des Chappes Geertjesweg 15

6903 Sophia-Antipolis, France 6706 HC Wageningen, The Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Zdenka Martinkova Oldrich Nedved
Crop Research Institute University of South Bohemia
Drnovska 507 Branisovska 31

16106 Prague, Czech Republic CZ37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Naoya Osawa Christelle Péré
Kyoto University CABI Europe-Switzerland
Kitashirakawa Oiwakecyou Rue des Grillons 1

606-8502 Kyoto, Japan 2800 Delémont, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

C. Lidwien Raak-van den Berg Felipe Ramon Portugal
Wageningen University ENFA
Droevendaalsesteeg 1 2 route de Narbonne - BP

Wageningen, The Netherlands F-31326 Castanet-Tolosan, France
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Hans Peter Ravn Emma Rhule
Forest & Landscape, Unv.Cop University of Cambridge
Hoersholm Kongevej 11 Downing Street,

DK-2970 Hoersholm, Denmark Cambridge CB2 3EH, Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Eric Riddick Helen Roy
USDA-ARS CEH
59 Lee Road Benson Lane,

Stoneville, MS 38776, USA Wallingford OX10 8BB, Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

David Roy Lene Sigsgaard
CEH Univ. Copenhagen, LIFE
Benson Lane, Thorvaldsensvej 40

Wallingford OX10 8EF, Great Britain 1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

António Onofre Soares
John Sloggett
University of the Azores
Tussen Beide Markten 45
Rua da Mãe de Deus, 13-A
9712 CC Groningen, The Netherlands
9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Riaan Stals George Stathas
SA Ntl Collect Insects, ARC Tei Kalamatas & Benaki Inst
Private Bag X134, Queenswood ΑΝΤΙΚΑΛΑΜΟΣ

121 Pretoria, South Africa 24100- Kalamata, Greece
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Tove Steenberg Guido Sterk
University of Aarhus BIOBEST BELGIUM NV
Skovbrynet 14 Ilse Velden 18

2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark 2260 Westerlo, Belgium
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

May-Guri Sæthre Cathleen Thomas
Bioforsk University of Hull
Høgskoleveien 7 Cottingham Road,

1432 Ås, Norway Hull HU6 9UD, Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Alison Thomas Rumen Tomov
Anglia Ruskin University University of forestry
East Road, Kliment Ohridski 10

Cambridge CB1 1PT, Great Britain 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Dita Ungerova Remy Ware
University of South Bohemia University of Cambridge
Branisovska 31 Department of Genetics, Downing Street,

37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Cambridge CB2 3EH, Great Britain
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Renate Zindel
Patricia Wells
ART, Zürich
Rothamsted Research
Reckenholzstrasse 191,
Harpenden AL5 2JQ, Great Britain
8046 Zürich, Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
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