"Dactylopius opuntiae" vs. "Opuntia ficus-indica" in Spain: spatial and temporal analysis and landscape impact evaluation through on-line media

  • José Luis Serrano-Montes Departamiento de Análisis de Geográfico Regional y Geografía Física. Universidad de Granada.
  • José Antonio Olmedo-Cobo Departamiento de Análisis de Geográfico Regional y Geografía Física. Universidad de Granada.
  • José Gómez-Zotano Departamiento de Análisis de Geográfico Regional y Geografía Física. Universidad de Granada.
  • Emilio Martínez-Ibarra Departamiento de Análisis de Geográfico Regional y Geografía Física. Universidad de Granada.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/AGUC.60474
Keywords: Alien invasive species, Wild cochineal, Prickly pear, Landscape, Social perception.

Abstract

The increasing introduction of alien invasive species is an important factor of ecological, landscape and social transformation. In this sense, the effect of certain invertebrate herbivores on vegetation is especially significant. In this research an analysis is carried out of the geographical distribution and the landscape impact of the wild cochineal (Dactylopius opuntiae) which is affecting the prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in Spain. The study is developed through the analysis of on-line media. The results show, for the first time, the social and spatial significance of this insect and also demonstrate the dissociation between the management by the public administration and the aspirations of the citizens.

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Published
2018-05-28
How to Cite
Serrano-Montes J. L., Olmedo-Cobo J. A., Gómez-Zotano J. y Martínez-Ibarra E. (2018). "Dactylopius opuntiae" vs. "Opuntia ficus-indica" in Spain: spatial and temporal analysis and landscape impact evaluation through on-line media. Anales de Geografía de la Universidad Complutense, 38(1), 195-217. https://doi.org/10.5209/AGUC.60474
Issue
Vol. 38 No. 1 (2018)
Section
Studios and Research

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