How could climate change influence the distribution of the black soldier fly, Hermetiaillucens (Linnaeus) (Diptera, Stratiomyidae)?

ABSTRACT: The black soldier fly, Hermetiaillucens (Linnaeus, 1758), is a saprophagous species used to decompose organic matter. This study proposes a distribution model of H.illucens to illustrate its current and future distribution. The methodology includes data collection from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), complemented with iNaturalist, manual expert curation of occurrence records, six species distribution models algorithms and one ensemble model. The average temperature of the driest annual quarter and the precipitation of the coldest annual quarter were the key variables influencing the potential distribution of H.illucens. The distribution range is estimated to decrease progressively and their suitable habitats could change dramatically in the future

SUBMITTER: Pazmino-Palomino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836546 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature