Climate Change and Invasive Species Dynamics

Climate change is reshaping ecosystems globally, altering the dynamics of invasive insect species in profound ways. This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the behavior, distribution, and ecological roles of invasive insects and allied arthropods. We invite submissions that provide insights into the ecological, genetic, and evolutionary adaptations of invasive species in response to changing climate conditions. Key areas of focus will include:

Ecological Impacts: How are changing climatic conditions altering the ecological impacts of invasive species on native biodiversity and ecosystem services?

Distribution and Spread: What are the predictive models and geographical mapping telling us about the future spread of invasive species under various climate change scenarios?

Genetic Adaptations: How are invasive species genetically adapting to new ecological niches created by climate change?

Management Strategies: What management strategies can be developed to mitigate the impacts of invasive species under future climate scenarios, including biological control and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches?

Policy and Societal Responses: Exploration of policy adjustments and public awareness strategies necessary to address the challenges posed by invasive species in a changing climate.

This Research Topic seeks Original Research articles and Review Articles that contribute to a deeper understanding of how climate change is influencing invasive insect species and what can be done to manage their impact effectively.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Registered Report
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Insect

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.