In focusing on how organisms' generalizable functional properties (traits) interact
mechanistically with environments across spatial scales and levels of biological …

The soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura, has become the single most important
arthropod pest of soybeans in North America. Native to Asia, this invasive species was first …

Terrestrial arthropods comprise the most species‐rich communities on Earth, and grassland
flowers provide resources for hundreds of thousands of arthropod species. Diverse …

The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to
Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of …

Recent studies of the routes of worldwide introductions of alien organisms suggest that
many widespread invasions could have stemmed not from the native range, but from a …

Released as a biological control agent of aphids and coccids, Harmonia axyridis
(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) has spread from Asia to four additional continents. Since 1988 …

Arthropod generalist predators (AGP) are widespread and abundant in both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems. They feed upon herbivores, detritivores, and predators, and also on …

Abstract Native to Asia, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is considered
an invasive alien ladybird in Europe and North America, where it was widely introduced as a …

Disturbances associated with agricultural intensification reduce our ability to achieve
sustainable crop production. These disturbances stem from crop-management tactics and …

Since the late 19th century, exotic ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) have been used
extensively for suppressing herbivorous insects of economic importance. In recent decades …