Climatic and soil characteristics account for the genetic structure of the invasive cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, in its native range in Argentina

Climatic and soil characteristics account for the genetic structure of the invasive cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, in its native range in Argentina

Background Knowledge of the physical and environmental conditions that may limit the migration of invasive species is crucial to assess the potential for expansion outside their native ranges. The cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, is native to South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil...

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Main Authors: Guadalupe Andraca-Gómez, Mariano Ordano, Andrés Lira-Noriega, Luis Osorio-Olvera, César A. Domínguez, Juan Fornoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-02-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Biological invasions
Gene flow
Lepidoptera
Migration
Population genetics
Prickly pear cacti
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/16861.pdf

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