Response to Genovesi et al.: Ant biosurveillance should come before invasion
Mattia Menchetti, Enrico Schifani, Antonio Alicata, Laura Cardador, Elisabetta Sbrega, Eric Toro‐Delgado, Roger Vila
Abstract
Conservation action should come before publicationGenovesi et al.Current BiologyJanuary 22, 2024In BriefWith regard to the recent discovery of the red imported fire ant in Sicily (Menchetti et al. 2023), Genovesi et al. highlight the delay in communicating the observation and call on the scientific communities, scientific journals, and local authorities to ensure that new invasive alien species records are immediately reported for enhancing action. Full-Text PDF The invasive ant Solenopsis invicta is established in EuropeMenchetti et al.Current BiologySeptember 11, 2023In BriefMenchetti et al. report on the first establishment of the South American invasive fire ant S. invicta in Europe and suggest that half of the European urban areas are suitable for this ant. Full-Text PDF