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- Title
The importance of local faunal research of moths for plant protection: an example from an agricultural landscape in central Europe.
- Authors
Hrubešová, Vendula; Šefrová, Hana; Laštůvka, Zdeněk
- Abstract
The study was carried out in the agricultural landscape (mosaic of an urban environment, gardens, grassland, fields, small forests and semi-natural non-forest habitats) in central Europe (southeast Czechia) in 2021. A light trap was used for trapping (207 nights). A total of 485 moth species and 5 170 individuals were captured. Eurytopic species dominated the area, 72% of species and 89% of individuals. Fifty-nine species are considered pests (12%), representing 25% of individuals. The seasonal dynamics of selected harmful species were evaluated and discussed. Species of seminatural dry and wet habitats were represented by 14%, i.e. a proportion comparable to pests, but with only 4% of individuals. The numbers of species and individuals recorded and the Shannon-Wiener diversity and evenness indices are lower than at natural sites. Yet, overall biodiversity is relatively high, including the presence of some rare, ecologically, or zoogeographically remarkable species.
- Subjects
CZECH Republic; EUROPE; AGRICULTURE; PLANT protection; NUMBERS of species; INSECT traps; MOTHS; WILDLIFE management areas; BOTANICAL gardens
- Publication
Plant Protection Science, 2023, Vol 59, Issue 4, p348
- ISSN
1212-2580
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17221/33/2023-PPS