When Citizen Science highlights alien invasive species in France: the case of Indochina mantis, Hierodula patellifera (Insecta, Mantodea, Mantidae)
Nicolas Moulin
Abstract
BACKGROUND: (Serville, 1839) occurs several Mediterranean countries, such as Italy. These arrivals could come from many factors: new pets or commercial human transport. NEW INFORMATION: (Serville, 1839) is here reported for the first time in France. A well settled and probably widespread population of this species is here discussed as its adaptability to the Mediterranean climate. Some considerations on the potential impacts on the local ecosystems and its future spreading in Europe as an invasive species are given.
Topics & Concepts
MantisAlienMediterranean climateAlien speciesCitizen scienceAdaptabilityGeographyInvasive speciesEcologyPopulationEcosystemBiologyDemographySociologyBotanyCensusPlant and animal studiesInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorFossil Insects in Amber