Essays about: "Elater ferrugineus"

Found 3 essays containing the words Elater ferrugineus.

  1. 1. Pheromone-based monitoring of Elater ferrugineus as an indicator for species-rich hollow oak stands

    University essay from SLU/Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (until 121231)

    Author : Klas Andersson; [2012]
    Keywords : Elater ferrugineus; Osmoderma eremita ; saproxylic; indicator ; Quercus sp. ; pheromones; conservation;

    Abstract : The rare beetle Elater ferrugineus was sampled at 47 sites in the county of Östergötland, Sweden by means of pheromone-baited traps to assess its value as an indicator species for hollow oak stands rich in rare saproxylic beetle species. In addition Osmoderma eremita was sampled with the same method. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using sex pheromone and a multi-scale approach to predict the distribution of a rare saproxylic beetle

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Najihah Musa; [2012]
    Keywords : Conservation; Elater ferrugineus; habitat fragmentation; hollow deciduous trees; multi-scale approach; predicted distribution; sex pheromone;

    Abstract : The European red click beetle, Elater ferrugineus L., is associated with wood mould in old hollow deciduous tree. As a result of severe habitat fragmentation caused by human disturbance, it is threatened throughout its distribution range. READ MORE

  4. 3. Elater ferrugineus and Osmoderma eremita, a regional survey and habitat requirements on different landscape scales

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture (until 121231)

    Author : Benjamin Forsmark; [2012]
    Keywords : Landscape Ecology; Saproxylic; Conservation; Coleoptera; Hollow Tree; Habitat; Fragmentation;

    Abstract : Habitat destruction and fragmentation is the primary cause behind loss of biodiversity. Population dynamics are affected by factors that act on different spatial scales. To direct nature management efforts, the impact of different factors and at which spatial scale they act needs to be taken into consideration. READ MORE