The study focuses on the Walker insect, a pest that threatens crops like bamboo and rice in China, potentially leading to significant economic losses.*
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Using data from 234 locations and predicting under three climate scenarios, the MaxEnt and GARP models forecast changes in suitable habitats for the Walker insect, with varying trends through the 2050s and 2090s.*
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The results indicate suitable areas for the insect may expand towards northern and southwestern China, particularly in regions like Sichuan, Chongqing, and Yunnan, prompting suggestions for increased monitoring by forestry authorities.*