Essays about: "Ptinidae"

Found 2 essays containing the word Ptinidae.

  1. 1. Insects in conifer logs : their association to the polypore fungi Amyloporia sinuosa, A. xantha and Neoantrodia serialis and impact of aggregations of wood

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tore Dahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : polypores; dead wood volume; Amyloporia sinuosa; A. xantha; Neoantrodia serialis; Nemapogon fungivorellus; Agnathosia sandoeensis;

    Abstract : A large number of insects are associated with polypores. They can be monophagous, polyphagous and use several fungal hosts, or be parasites on the insects utilize the fungus. The insect assemblage for some polypores is well investigated but there is still a lack of knowledge for many species. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microbregma emarginatum as an indicator for coniferous forests with high conservation values

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Matilda Gille; [2019]
    Keywords : indicator species; conservation biology; habitat loss; coniferous forest; forest habitats; Norway spruce; Picea abies; Coleoptera; Ptinidae;

    Abstract : The use of indicator species is wide spread and an important tool in nature conservation for the identification of valuable biotopes and prioritizing conservation efforts. This study aimed to test if it can be a problem to use indicator species that builds on expertise rather than documented studies. READ MORE