Prediction of potential distribution area of Wasmannia auropunctata in China
Author of the article:CHEN Nai- Zhong1** , WANG Yan-Ping2 , CHEN Hong-Jun1 , CHEN Yan1 , LIU Ze- Liang2
Author's Workplace：1 Institute of Animal and Plant Quarantine , Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine , Beijing 100029, China; 2 Parks and Landscape Bureau of Hexi District, Tianjin 300201, China
Key Words： Quarantine, Wasmannia aurop unctata, genetic algorithm for rule- set production ( GARP) , potential distribution area, China
Abstract：This paper reviews related information on distribution, bio- ecological character and possible damages oflittle fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata ( Roger) , and predicts the potential geographic distribution in China based on the genetic algorithm for rule- set prediction modeling system ( GARP) . The result indicates that this ant could occur in most of the southeastern areas and parts of the limited northwestern areas of China. So, the suggestion is that the quarantine measons should be enhanced to prevent the invasion of this ant into China.