Ecology Conservation Beetles
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You can find here: Carabidae, Buprestidae, Cerambycidae, Cicindelidae, Scarabaeidae, Lucanidae, Chrysomelidae, Curculionidae, Staphylinidae
Books about Beetles
Unique pictorial atlases for identifying Beetles:
(2020) Tiger Beetles of the World, Cicindelidae, Illustrated guide to the genera
(2023) Tiger Beetles of Africa, Cicindelidae, Geographical guide to the family Cicindelidae
(2024) Tiger Beetles of Orient, Cicindelidae, Geographical guide to the family Cicindelidae
(2022) Ground Beetles of Africa, Afrotropical Region
(2022) Jewel Beetles of the World, Buprestidae, Illustrated guide to the Superfamily Buprestoidea
(2008) The Prionids of the World, Prioninae, Illustrated catalogue of the Beetles
(2010) The Prionids of the Neotropical region, Prioninae, Illustrated catalogue of the Beetles
Ecology Conservation Beetles
Exposed Riverine Sediments (ERS) Beetles
ERS beetles inhabit poorly vegetated alluvial deposits and are highly specialized. Research has shown that these beetles have significant conservation value, with their spatial distribution influenced by habitat characteristics and threatened by trampling and habitat alterations. Understanding their habitat requirements and population structures is essential for effective conservation strategies.
Ground Beetles
Ground beetles, such as carabids, are important in biological control and nutrient cycling. They are used as indicator species to assess environmental changes, including urbanization and habitat loss. Dutch carabidologists have contributed significantly to their conservation by developing habitat reference methods and using pitfall trapping to analyze long-term trends in biodiversity. Ground beetles are also affected by factors like climate change and pesticide use, making them valuable for monitoring ecosystem health.
Ecology Conservation Beetles
Conservation Efforts
Conservation efforts for beetles involve protecting specific habitats and using beetles as indicators of environmental health. For example, Dutch entomologists have contributed to the restoration of wetlands and peatlands by using carabids in habitat restoration processes. Understanding beetle ecology is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies to mitigate biodiversity decline.