The Mediterranean-Pontian Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli, 1772) in Poland – overview of traits favouring range expansion
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Due to climate warming the distribution of Southern European species has extended to the north in recent years. Currently, Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli, 1772) is distributed over the whole territory of Poland. Data on the current distribution of A. bruennichi in Poland and on its occurrence over the years from the GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) and from the zbioryprzyrodnicze.web.amu.edu.pl database were analysed. Records and habitat preferences by the wasp spider especially in the northernmost parts of Poland were discussed. Observing colonization by the the Mediterranean-Pontian species the areas located to the north of the native distributional region provides a unique opportunity to understand traits that facilitate its range expansion. The study is also a collection of traits that facilitate range expansion of the wasp spider.
Source: European Journal of Ecology
Author: Aldona Dobrzycka-Krahel
Institution: WSB Merito University in Gdańsk
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403745384