Integrating host plants and a natural enemy into MaxEnt improves global suitability predictions for Semanotus bifasciatus
Meiyi Yang, Zou Ya, Yuting Zhou, Yuhang Fan, Shixiang Zong
This study improves global distribution predictions for the conifer pest Semanotus bifasciatus by integrating host plant and natural enemy effects into a MaxEnt model, showing reduced pest risk with enemy inclusion.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2025 · PreprintEcology