Invasion biology of spotted wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii): a global perspective and future priorities

The Asian vinegar fly Drosophila suzukii (spotted wing Drosophila [SWD]) has emerged as a major invasive insect pest of small and stone fruits in both the Americas and Europe since the late 2000s. While research efforts have rapidly progressed in Asia, North America, and Europe over the past 5 years...

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Published in:Journal of pest science 2015-09, Vol.88 (3), p.469-494
Main Authors: Asplen, Mark K, Anfora, Gianfranco, Biondi, Antonio, Choi, Deuk-Soo, Chu, Dong, Daane, Kent M, Gibert, Patricia, Gutierrez, Andrew P, Hoelmer, Kim A, Hutchison, William D, Isaacs, Rufus, Jiang, Zhi-Lin, Kárpáti, Zsolt, Kimura, Masahito T, Pascual, Marta, Philips, Christopher R, Plantamp, Christophe, Ponti, Luigi, Vétek, Gábor, Vogt, Heidrun, Walton, Vaughn M, Yu, Yi, Zappalà, Lucia, Desneux, Nicolas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural practices
Agricultural sciences
Agriculture
Agronomy
Biodiversity
Biodiversity and Ecology
Biological control
Biology
Biomedical and Life Sciences
cost effectiveness
Dispersal
Drosophila
Drosophila suzukii
Ecology
Ecology, environment
Ecosystems
Entomology
Environmental Sciences
Forestry
Genetics
Global Changes
habitats
Hymenoptera
Importation
insect pests
Insecticides
Insects
Integrated pest management
Invasive insects
Invasive species
Life Sciences
Management
methodology
Microbiology and Parasitology
outreach
Overwintering
Parasitoids
Parasitology
Pest control
Pest status
Pests
Plant Pathology
Plant Sciences
Populations and Evolution
Prediction models
Review
stone fruits
Symbiosis
vinegars
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Summary:The Asian vinegar fly Drosophila suzukii (spotted wing Drosophila [SWD]) has emerged as a major invasive insect pest of small and stone fruits in both the Americas and Europe since the late 2000s. While research efforts have rapidly progressed in Asia, North America, and Europe over the past 5 years, important new insights may be gained in comparing and contrasting findings across the regions affected by SWD. In this review, we explore common themes in the invasion biology of SWD by examining (1) its biology and current pest status in endemic and recently invaded regions; (2) current efforts and future research needs for the development of predictive models for its geographic expansion; and (3) prospects for both natural and classical (=importation) biological control of SWD in invaded habitats, with emphasis on the role of hymenopteran parasitoids. We conclude that particularly fruitful areas of research should include fundamental studies of its overwintering, host-use, and dispersal capabilities; as well as applied studies of alternative, cost-effective management techniques to complement insecticide use within the integrated pest management framework. Finally, we emphasize that outreach efforts are critical to effective SWD management by highlighting successful strategies and insights gained from various geographic regions.
ISSN:1612-4758
1612-4766
DOI:10.1007/s10340-015-0681-z