From Africa to the Alps: risk assessment on an invasion by Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898)

Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 279 - 288
Published: Jan 4, 2019
Abstract
Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898) is the only alien butterfly species in Italy, introduced from Southern Africa via the trade of ornamental Pelargonium plants (family Geraniaceae). In 2008, Quacchia and colleagues demonstrated that if Pelargonium plants are not available, females can lay eggs on Geranium spp., developing fertile offspring. C. marshalli is a thermophilous species, but in recent years some adults have been observed flying far from...
Paper Details
Title
From Africa to the Alps: risk assessment on an invasion by Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898)
Published Date
Jan 4, 2019
Volume
23
Issue
2
Pages
279 - 288
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