When a threatened species becomes a threat: a key to reading the Habitats Directive based on occurrence and distribution of Cerambyx cerdo L. in Mediterranean urban and peri‐urban areas. Issue 6 (16th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mannu, Roberto; Torres‐Vila, Luis M.; Olivieri, Maurizio; Lentini, Andrea
• Is Part Of: Insect conservation and diversity. Volume 14:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 730
• Page End: 735
• Publication Date: 2021-09-16
• Subjects: Conservation biology -- EU Habitats Directive -- Great Capricorn beetle -- IPM; Entomology -- Periodicals; Insects -- Conservation -- Periodicals; Biodiversity -- Periodicals; Insects -- Ecology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 333.955716
• DOI: 10.1111/icad.12531
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-458X

Abstract

Abstract: Cerambyx cerdo is a large saproxylic species included in the Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive as a 'priority species'. Although C. cerdo populations have shown a significant decline in size and distribution in central and northern European forests, in the Mediterranean basin it is often considered as a pest in urban and peri‐urban areas. Based on European legislations currently in use, we propose a simplified decision‐making flowchart that should be followed regarding the adoption of different control measures against severe C. cerdo infestations. Abstract : Cerambyx cerdo is a large saproxylic species included in the Annex IV of the European Habitats Directive as a 'priority species'. Despite their role in forests and woodlands, C. cerdo populations are often considered as a pest in urban and peri‐urban areas in Mediterranean area. A simplified decision‐making flowchart regarding the adoption of different control measures against severe C. cerdo infestations is proposed.