Abstract
The most significant ecological feature of invasive populations of the wood-boring wasp, Sirex noctilio, is the occurrence of pulse-like eruptive population outbreaks. Pulse-like outbreaks are rapid, local increases in density and are usually terminated by natural enemies or resource defenses or depletion. While S. noctilio populations may remain at low, endemic levels for lengthy periods killing stressed tree specimens, during outbreaks more generalized damage, through the attack of large numbers of healthy trees, can be of great economic significance. Outbreak phases can also favor geographical spread. In this chapter, we present an overview of recent ecological and behavioral studies of S. noctilio in Patagonia (Argentina). We outline the patterns of adult emergence, where delayed adult emergence is noted and describe strong spatial aggregation and redistribution of S. noctilio attacks within a pine plantation. Finally, we report recent work on the potential dispersal capacities of S. noctilio males and females. We discuss how these ecological features observed for S. noctilio populations in Patagonia may influence or are influenced by the introduction of natural enemies, during the implementation of biological control programmes. The general aim is to stimulate a critical understanding of the population ecology of S. noctilio, and consequently improve our abilities to manage established and expanding populations.
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Research reported in this chapter was partially funded by grants PICT 2006 # 01200 (ANPCyT), PNFOR 2212 (INTA) and 07-JV-11242300-062 (Northern Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture).
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Corley, J.C., Villacide, J.M. (2012). Population Dynamics of Sirex noctilio: Influence of Diapause, Spatial Aggregation and Flight Potential on Outbreaks and Spread. In: Slippers, B., de Groot, P., Wingfield, M. (eds) The Sirex Woodwasp and its Fungal Symbiont:. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1960-6_4
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