Edaphic entomofauna associated with coconut crops in the eastern Amazon / Entomofauna edáfica associada a lavouras de coqueiro na Amazônia oriental

In the Eastern Amazon is the largest continuous coconut crop area in the world. This region is known for its high precipitation levels and an ecosystem of extensive insect biodiversity. It is important to know the local entomofauna and to know whether there is a balance between the different insect groups. This study aimed to understand the influence of seasonality on the dynamics of edaphic insect families, comparing the environment as a whole and in different commercial coconut crop areas and riparian forests in the Eastern Amazon. Forty pitfall traps were installed in the ground at an average distance of 1 m from the coconut stipe. They were filled with 200 ml of an aqueous solution of liquid neutral soap and 70% alcohol. Traps were installed in eight areas: an area of riparian forest (A1) and seven in commercial coconut cropareas (A2 to A8), in the Amazon dry and rainy season. The similarity between the insects was measured using Euclidean distance. The abundance of families in each collection area used qualitative similarity. For family dominance, quantitative similarity was used. Diversity analyses were performed to justify the similarities of the clusters through the Shannon and Simpson Indices. In total, 252,313 individuals, 118 families, and 9 orders were collected. There were many Formicidae in both climatic periods because itis a social insect and has edaphic habits. The families with the most individuals in the collections were Drosophilidae, Staphylinidae, Bostrichidae, Phoridae, Nitidulidae, Scolytidae, Tenebrionidae, Scarabaeidae, Ceratopogomidae, and Platyogastridae. The riparian forest area (A1) showed the greatest diversity and least dominance. The oldest cultivated areas A2 and A3 (7 years) showed the greatest diversity in the dry season. In the rainy season, the most diversified areas were those with the highest land slope (A6 and A7).The most dominant [...].

Na Amazônia Oriental, está localizado a maior área contínua de plantio de coqueiro do mundo. Essa região é conhecida por ter elevados índices de precipitação e um ecossistema de extensa biodiversidade de insetos. É importante conhecer a entomofauna do local, para saber se há equilíbrio entre os diferentes grupos de insetos. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a influência da sazonalidade na dinâmica das famílias de insetos edáficos, comparando o ambiente como um todo e diferentes áreas de plantios comerciais de coqueiro e mata ciliar na Amazônia Oriental. Foram instaladas no solo 40 armadilhas do tipo pitfall a uma distância média de 1 m do estipe, preenchidas com 200 ml com solução aquosa de sabão líquido neutro e álcool 70%, em oito áreas: uma área de mata ciliar (A1) e sete em áreas de lavoura comercial de coqueiro (A2 a A8) nos períodos seco e chuvoso amazônico. A similaridade entre os insetos foi medida através da distância Euclidiana. A abundância de famílias em cada área de coleta, utilizou a similaridade qualitativa. Para dominância de famílias utilizou similaridade quantitativa. Foram realizadas análises de diversidade para justificar as similaridades dos agrupamentos, através do Índice de Shannon e Índice de Simpson. Foram coletados 252.313 indivíduos, 118 famílias e 9 ordens. Houve um grande número de Formicidae em ambos os períodos climáticos, por se tratar de um inseto social e que tem hábitos edáfico. As famílias com maior número nas coletas foram: Drosophilidae, Staphylinidae, Bostrichidae, Phoridae, Nitidulidae, Scolytidae, Tenebrionidae, Scarabaeidae, Ceratopogomidae e Platyogastridae. A área de mata ciliar (A1) apresentou maior diversidade e menor dominância. As áreas cultivadas mais antigas A2 e A3 (7 anos) apresentaram a maior diversidade na estação seca. No período chuvoso, as mais diversificadas foram áreas que apresentaram maior declividade do terreno - A6 e A7. As áreas com maior dominância foram A5 e A8, onde o maior [...].

Edaphic entomofauna associated with coconut crops in the eastern Amazon / Entomofauna edáfica associada a lavouras de coqueiro na Amazônia oriental

In the Eastern Amazon is the largest continuous coconut crop area in the world. This region is known for its high precipitation levels and an ecosystem of extensive insect biodiversity. It is important to know the local entomofauna and to know whether there is a balance between the different insect groups. This study aimed to understand the influence of seasonality on the dynamics of edaphic insect families, comparing the environment as a whole and in different commercial coconut crop areas and riparian forests in the Eastern Amazon. Forty pitfall traps were installed in the ground at an average distance of 1 m from the coconut stipe. They were filled with 200 ml of an aqueous solution of liquid neutral soap and 70% alcohol. Traps were installed in eight areas: an area of riparian forest (A1) and seven in commercial coconut cropareas (A2 to A8), in the Amazon dry and rainy season. The similarity between the insects was measured using Euclidean distance. The abundance of families in each collection area used qualitative similarity. For family dominance, quantitative similarity was used. Diversity analyses were performed to justify the similarities of the clusters through the Shannon and Simpson Indices. In total, 252,313 individuals, 118 families, and 9 orders were collected. There were many Formicidae in both climatic periods because itis a social insect and has edaphic habits. The families with the most individuals in the collections were Drosophilidae, Staphylinidae, Bostrichidae, Phoridae, Nitidulidae, Scolytidae, Tenebrionidae, Scarabaeidae, Ceratopogomidae, and Platyogastridae. The riparian forest area (A1) showed the greatest diversity and least dominance. The oldest cultivated areas A2 and A3 (7 years) showed the greatest diversity in the dry season. In the rainy season, the most diversified areas were those with the highest land slope (A6 and A7).The most dominant [...].(AU)

Na Amazônia Oriental, está localizado a maior área contínua de plantio de coqueiro do mundo. Essa região é conhecida por ter elevados índices de precipitação e um ecossistema de extensa biodiversidade de insetos. É importante conhecer a entomofauna do local, para saber se há equilíbrio entre os diferentes grupos de insetos. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a influência da sazonalidade na dinâmica das famílias de insetos edáficos, comparando o ambiente como um todo e diferentes áreas de plantios comerciais de coqueiro e mata ciliar na Amazônia Oriental. Foram instaladas no solo 40 armadilhas do tipo pitfall a uma distância média de 1 m do estipe, preenchidas com 200 ml com solução aquosa de sabão líquido neutro e álcool 70%, em oito áreas: uma área de mata ciliar (A1) e sete em áreas de lavoura comercial de coqueiro (A2 a A8) nos períodos seco e chuvoso amazônico. A similaridade entre os insetos foi medida através da distância Euclidiana. A abundância de famílias em cada área de coleta, utilizou a similaridade qualitativa. Para dominância de famílias utilizou similaridade quantitativa. Foram realizadas análises de diversidade para justificar as similaridades dos agrupamentos, através do Índice de Shannon e Índice de Simpson. Foram coletados 252.313 indivíduos, 118 famílias e 9 ordens. Houve um grande número de Formicidae em ambos os períodos climáticos, por se tratar de um inseto social e que tem hábitos edáfico. As famílias com maior número nas coletas foram: Drosophilidae, Staphylinidae, Bostrichidae, Phoridae, Nitidulidae, Scolytidae, Tenebrionidae, Scarabaeidae, Ceratopogomidae e Platyogastridae. A área de mata ciliar (A1) apresentou maior diversidade e menor dominância. As áreas cultivadas mais antigas A2 e A3 (7 anos) apresentaram a maior diversidade na estação seca. No período chuvoso, as mais diversificadas foram áreas que apresentaram maior declividade do terreno - A6 e A7. As áreas com maior dominância foram A5 e A8, onde o maior [...].(AU)

New species and morphological notes on the termitophilous genera Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri from Brazil (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini, Termitoceina)

Abstract Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri consist of two Neotropical genera of termitophilous rove beetles, which have been poorly characterized due to the scarcity of material for studies. Herein, based on material collected in the seventies and housed in the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo, two new species associated with Atlantitermes guarinim Fontes and Diversitermes sp., are described and illustrated: Fonsechellus heterosetosus sp. nov. and Oecidiophilus cleidecostae sp. nov., respectively. The latter represents the first record of the genus to Brazil. Also, Fonsechellus fragilis and F. fontesi are redescribed, and a key for species identification is provided for the genus. The condition of the membranous wings of Fonsechellus is addressed and discussed, and the definition of both genera is expanded.

Diochus cleidecostae, a new species from the Brazilian Amazon and a discussion of the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae: Diochini)

Abstract Diochus Erichson is a worldwide rove beetle genus with species found in forest floor litter. Three species of Diochus were recently collected in northern Brazil, one of them considered as new and herein described. Within Diochus nanus-group, D. cleidecostae sp. nov. differs from D. apicipennis Cameron, D. nanus Erichson and D. perplexus Cameron by the aedeagus with clearing trifurcate apex of parameres; and differs from D. parvulus Kraatz by the three apical long setae of parameres distributed on ventral and dorsal lobes. A previous key to the D. nanus-group is updated to include the new species. Here we also report for the first time D. santacatarinae Irmler and D. parvulus from Pará state, Brazil. Finally, a discussion about the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII is also provided for the genus.

New species and morphological notes on the termitophilous genera Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri from Brazil (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini, Termitoceina)

Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri consist of two Neotropical genera of termitophilous rove beetles, which have been poorly characterized due to the scarcity of material for studies. Herein, based on material collected in the seventies and housed in the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo, two new species associated with Atlantitermes guarinim Fontes and Diversitermes sp., are described and illustrated: Fonsechellus heterosetosus sp. nov. and Oecidiophilus cleidecostae sp. nov., respectively. The latter represents the first record of the genus to Brazil. Also, Fonsechellus fragilis and F. fontesi are redescribed, and a key for species identification is provided for the genus. The condition of the membranous wings of Fonsechellus is addressed and discussed, and the definition of both genera is expanded.(AU)

New species and morphological notes on the termitophilous genera Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri from Brazil (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini, Termitoceina)

Fonsechellus Silvestri and Oecidiophilus Silvestri consist of two Neotropical genera of termitophilous rove beetles, which have been poorly characterized due to the scarcity of material for studies. Herein, based on material collected in the seventies and housed in the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo, two new species associated with Atlantitermes guarinim Fontes and Diversitermes sp., are described and illustrated: Fonsechellus heterosetosus sp. nov. and Oecidiophilus cleidecostae sp. nov., respectively. The latter represents the first record of the genus to Brazil. Also, Fonsechellus fragilis and F. fontesi are redescribed, and a key for species identification is provided for the genus. The condition of the membranous wings of Fonsechellus is addressed and discussed, and the definition of both genera is expanded.

Diochus cleidecostae, a new species from the Brazilian Amazon and a discussion of the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae: Diochini)

Diochus Erichson is a worldwide rove beetle genus with species found in forest floor litter. Three species of Diochus were recently collected in northern Brazil, one of them considered as new and herein described. Within Diochus nanus-group, D. cleidecostae sp. nov. differs from D. apicipennis Cameron, D. nanus Erichson and D. perplexus Cameron by the aedeagus with clearing trifurcate apex of parameres; and differs from D. parvulus Kraatz by the three apical long setae of parameres distributed on ventral and dorsal lobes. A previous key to the D. nanus-group is updated to include the new species. Here we also report for the first time D. santacatarinae Irmler and D. parvulus from Pará state, Brazil. Finally, a discussion about the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII is also provided for the genus.(AU)

Diochus cleidecostae, a new species from the Brazilian Amazon and a discussion of the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae: Diochini)

Diochus Erichson is a worldwide rove beetle genus with species found in forest floor litter. Three species of Diochus were recently collected in northern Brazil, one of them considered as new and herein described. Within Diochus nanus-group, D. cleidecostae sp. nov. differs from D. apicipennis Cameron, D. nanus Erichson and D. perplexus Cameron by the aedeagus with clearing trifurcate apex of parameres; and differs from D. parvulus Kraatz by the three apical long setae of parameres distributed on ventral and dorsal lobes. A previous key to the D. nanus-group is updated to include the new species. Here we also report for the first time D. santacatarinae Irmler and D. parvulus from Pará state, Brazil. Finally, a discussion about the sexual dimorphism on sternum VIII is also provided for the genus.

Run to the nest: A parody on the Iron Maiden song by Corotoca spp. (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

Rove beetles belonging to the genus Corotoca (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) are termitophiles exclusively found in nests of Constrictotermes (Isoptera: Termitidae). We observed the reproductive behavior of Corotoca melantho and C. fontesi during host (Constrictotermes cyphergaster) foraging events. The reproductive behaviors of both species are similar. The variables collected for analysis were distance traveled, the time of larval deposition, nest return time, and locomotion speed. The fact that the female stops in the middle of the foraging trail to deposit the larva leads to a discussion of how its physiological or voluntary mechanisms function to determine the correct stopping time and the importance of speed when returning to the nest as a strategy to avoid predation. This study provides new information concerning the life cycle of Corotoca spp., although complete understanding of host-termitophile relationships, their evolutionary history, and the significance of viviparity will require additional studies.

Run to the nest: A parody on the Iron Maiden song by Corotoca spp. (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae)

Rove beetles belonging to the genus Corotoca (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) are termitophiles exclusively found in nests of Constrictotermes (Isoptera: Termitidae). We observed the reproductive behavior of Corotoca melantho and C. fontesi during host (Constrictotermes cyphergaster) foraging events. The reproductive behaviors of both species are similar. The variables collected for analysis were distance traveled, the time of larval deposition, nest return time, and locomotion speed. The fact that the female stops in the middle of the foraging trail to deposit the larva leads to a discussion of how its physiological or voluntary mechanisms function to determine the correct stopping time and the importance of speed when returning to the nest as a strategy to avoid predation. This study provides new information concerning the life cycle of Corotoca spp., although complete understanding of host-termitophile relationships, their evolutionary history, and the significance of viviparity will require additional studies.(AU)

State of knowledge of viviparity in Staphylinidae and the evolutionary significance of this phenomenon in Corotoca Schiødte, 1853

Viviparity is characterized by the retention of fertilized eggs in reproductive tract of the female. This condition is very common in vertebrates, but relatively rare in invertebrates, including insects. The present work presents a review on viviparity in Staphylinidae, with special attention on genus Corotoca Schiødte, 1853. The genus is composed by six termitophilous species with neotropical distribution, and together with Spirachtha Schiødte, 1853 are the only to genera with species confirmed as viviparous in the family. Also, information and discussion are presented on the life cycle of Corotoca species based on dissection of females in laboratory and field observations. During the dissection of females of four species of Corotoca we observed that each female carries three eggs at the same time. The embryos present asynchronous development: when one is located at apex of abdomen, the other two are at IV segment, on abdomen curvature. These observations are complementary with those obtained in field observation, when the female deposits a larva outside the nest, on the foraging trail of termite Constrictotermes cyphergaster (Silvestri, 1901). The strategy of Corotoca species focused on the immature as dispersing agent is derived and probably favor the fitness in relation to a hypothetical condition in which the adult is the dispersive agent.

State of knowledge of viviparity in Staphylinidae and the evolutionary significance of this phenomenon in Corotoca Schiødte, 1853

Viviparity is characterized by the retention of fertilized eggs in reproductive tract of the female. This condition is very common in vertebrates, but relatively rare in invertebrates, including insects. The present work presents a review on viviparity in Staphylinidae, with special attention on genus Corotoca Schiødte, 1853. The genus is composed by six termitophilous species with neotropical distribution, and together with Spirachtha Schiødte, 1853 are the only to genera with species confirmed as viviparous in the family. Also, information and discussion are presented on the life cycle of Corotoca species based on dissection of females in laboratory and field observations. During the dissection of females of four species of Corotoca we observed that each female carries three eggs at the same time. The embryos present asynchronous development: when one is located at apex of abdomen, the other two are at IV segment, on abdomen curvature. These observations are complementary with those obtained in field observation, when the female deposits a larva outside the nest, on the foraging trail of termite Constrictotermes cyphergaster (Silvestri, 1901). The strategy of Corotoca species focused on the immature as dispersing agent is derived and probably favor the fitness in relation to a hypothetical condition in which the adult is the dispersive agent.(AU)

Coleopterans prospection associated to forest ecosystems of Swietenia macrophylla (King), Eastern Amazonia / Prospecção de coleópteros associados a ecossistemas florestais de Swietenia macrophylla (King), Amazônia Oriental

Few research on the entomofauna associated to forest plantations with Swietenia macrophylla (King) in Brazil has been reported. The aim of this study was to analyze the Coleoptera communities in forest ecosystems with S. macrophylla, Brazilian mahogany, with emphasis on the diversity of families and the main functional groups. The insects were collected through pitfall traps in three forest ecosystems: monoculture, consortium and forest enriched with Brazilian mahogany, during dry and rainy periods in two consecutive years. The identification of the captured insects occurred in the entomology laboratory of the Federal Rural University of Amazonia. The analysis was performed through Past Paleontological Statistic 3.14 and ANAFAU, where the difference was considered significant only when p ? 0.05. 11,358 specimens from 21 families were captured, of which 8,058 were sampled in the rainy season and 3,299 in the dry season. There was influence of seasonality and types of forest ecosystems during collection. The families Nitidulidae, Staphylinidae, Carabidae and Meloidae presented greater abundance and richness in the complex ecosystems. Anobiidae, Cerambycidae, Bostrichidae, Brentidae, Buprestidae, Curculionidae, Elateridae, Chrysomelidae and Lagriidae were considered to be pests and common to all studied ecosystems; however, the families Nitidulidae, Scarabaeidae, Tenebrionidae and Passalidae had the function of decomposers; Carabidae, Coccinellidae, Histeridae, Meloidae, Staphylinidae, Cantharidae and Hydrophilidae were the predators.(AU)

Poucas pesquisas sobre a entomofauna associada a plantios florestais com Swietenia macrophylla (King), no Brasil, tem sido reportadas. Pretendeu-se estudar a prospecção de comunidades de Coleópteros em ecossistemas florestais com S. macrophylla, mogno brasileiro, com ênfase na diversidade de famílias e dos principais grupos funcionais. A coleta dos insetos foi através de armadilhas do tipo pitfall traps em três ecossistemas florestais: monocultivo, consórcio e floresta enriquecida com mogno brasileiro, durante os períodos seco e chuvoso em dois anos consecutivos. A identificação dos insetos capturados ocorreu no laboratório de entomologia da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia. As análises foram realizadas através dos programas Past Paleontological Statistic 3,14, e ANAFAU, onde a diferença foi considerada significativa apenas quando p ≤ 0,05. Foram capturados 11.358 espécimes de 21 famílias, sendo 8.058 indivíduos no período chuvoso e 3.299 no seco. Houve influência da sazonalidade e dos tipos de ecossistemas florestais durante a coleta. As famílias Nitidulidae, Staphylinidae, Carabidae e Meloidae apresentaram maior abundância e riqueza nos ecossistemas mais complexos. Anobiidae, Cerambycidae, Bostrichidae, Brentidae, Buprestidae, Curculionidae, Elateridae, Chrysomelidae e Lagriidae foram as famílias consideradas pragas e comuns a todos os ecossistemas estudados, entretanto, as famílias Nitidulidae, Scarabaeidae, Tenebrionidae e Passalidae tiveram função de decompositores; Carabidae, Coccinellidae, Histeridae, Meloidae, Staphylinidae, Cantharidae e Hydrophilidae foram os predadores.(AU)

Coleopterans prospection associated to forest ecosystems of Swietenia macrophylla (King), Eastern Amazonia / Prospecção de coleópteros associados a ecossistemas florestais de Swietenia macrophylla (King), Amazônia Oriental

Few research on the entomofauna associated to forest plantations with Swietenia macrophylla (King) in Brazil has been reported. The aim of this study was to analyze the Coleoptera communities in forest ecosystems with S. macrophylla, Brazilian mahogany, with emphasis on the diversity of families and the main functional groups. The insects were collected through pitfall traps in three forest ecosystems: monoculture, consortium and forest enriched with Brazilian mahogany, during dry and rainy periods in two consecutive years. The identification of the captured insects occurred in the entomology laboratory of the Federal Rural University of Amazonia. The analysis was performed through Past Paleontological Statistic 3.14 and ANAFAU, where the difference was considered significant only when p ? 0.05. 11,358 specimens from 21 families were captured, of which 8,058 were sampled in the rainy season and 3,299 in the dry season. There was influence of seasonality and types of forest ecosystems during collection. The families Nitidulidae, Staphylinidae, Carabidae and Meloidae presented greater abundance and richness in the complex ecosystems. Anobiidae, Cerambycidae, Bostrichidae, Brentidae, Buprestidae, Curculionidae, Elateridae, Chrysomelidae and Lagriidae were considered to be pests and common to all studied ecosystems; however, the families Nitidulidae, Scarabaeidae, Tenebrionidae and Passalidae had the function of decomposers; Carabidae, Coccinellidae, Histeridae, Meloidae, Staphylinidae, Cantharidae and Hydrophilidae were the predators.

Poucas pesquisas sobre a entomofauna associada a plantios florestais com Swietenia macrophylla (King), no Brasil, tem sido reportadas. Pretendeu-se estudar a prospecção de comunidades de Coleópteros em ecossistemas florestais com S. macrophylla, mogno brasileiro, com ênfase na diversidade de famílias e dos principais grupos funcionais. A coleta dos insetos foi através de armadilhas do tipo pitfall traps em três ecossistemas florestais: monocultivo, consórcio e floresta enriquecida com mogno brasileiro, durante os períodos seco e chuvoso em dois anos consecutivos. A identificação dos insetos capturados ocorreu no laboratório de entomologia da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia. As análises foram realizadas através dos programas Past Paleontological Statistic 3,14, e ANAFAU, onde a diferença foi considerada significativa apenas quando p ≤ 0,05. Foram capturados 11.358 espécimes de 21 famílias, sendo 8.058 indivíduos no período chuvoso e 3.299 no seco. Houve influência da sazonalidade e dos tipos de ecossistemas florestais durante a coleta. As famílias Nitidulidae, Staphylinidae, Carabidae e Meloidae apresentaram maior abundância e riqueza nos ecossistemas mais complexos. Anobiidae, Cerambycidae, Bostrichidae, Brentidae, Buprestidae, Curculionidae, Elateridae, Chrysomelidae e Lagriidae foram as famílias consideradas pragas e comuns a todos os ecossistemas estudados, entretanto, as famílias Nitidulidae, Scarabaeidae, Tenebrionidae e Passalidae tiveram função de decompositores; Carabidae, Coccinellidae, Histeridae, Meloidae, Staphylinidae, Cantharidae e Hydrophilidae foram os predadores.

Distribuição espacial e temporal de espécies de Bledius (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) em praias arenosas no sul do Brasil / Spatial and temporal distribution of Bledius species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in sandy beaches of southern Brazil

Staphylinidae beetles are common in coastal areas flooded by tides, such as sandy beaches, mangroves, salt marshes, estuaries. The aim of this work was to investigate the spatial distribution and temporal variation in abundance throughout the year of the species sampled along two sandy beaches (Assenodi and Cem) in Pontal do Paraná, Brazil. Weekly samples with a 15 cm diameter PVC corer (0.017 m²) buried 5 cm in sediment depth were done from January to December 2012. Assenodi beach showed sediments with high humidity values at supralittoral and backshore. In this beach, Bledius bonariensis was the dominant species, and together with B. fernandezi occurred in the upper beach portion during the whole year. Cem beach showed sediment with high humidity values only at midlittoral and related to the rise and fall of the tide. Here, B. hermani was the dominant species, with B. bonariensis occurring sporadically in some autumn and winter months and related to an increase in precipitation. B. hermani presented a great variation in abundances, with highest values associated with high summer temperatures. Bledius species showed a clear spatial separation related to different environmental requirements that enable their co-occurrence within the same beach, due to environmental variations during the year(AU)

Besouros da família Staphylinidae são comuns em zonas costeiras inundáveis pelas marés, como praias arenosas, manguezais, estuários e marismas. O objetivo desse trabalho foi estudar a distribuição espacial e a variação temporal da abundância ao longo de um ano, das espécies ocorrentes em duas praias arenosas (Assenodi e Cem) no Pontal do Paraná, Paraná, Brasil. Coletas semanais com um cilindro de PVC com 15 cm de diâmetro (0,017 m²) enterrado a 5 cm de profundidade, foram realizadas de janeiro a dezembro de 2012. A praia Assenodi apresentou altos valores de umidade de sedimento no supralitoral e pós-praia. Nesta praia, Bledius bonariensis foi dominante, mas também houve registro de B. fernandezi, ambas distribuídas nas porções superiores do perfil praial e ocorreram ao longo de todo o ano. A praia Cem apresentou valores altos de umidade do sedimento apenas no mesolitoral, em decorrência da subida e descida da maré, neste estrato B. hermani, foi a espécie dominante. Bledius bonariensis teve ocorrência ocasional em alguns meses do outono e inverno, associada a um aumento nas precipitações. A variação na abundância de B. hermani foi grande, sendo os maiores valores associados às altas temperaturas do verão. As espécies de Bledius mostraram uma clara separação espacial relacionada a distintos requerimentos ambientais, o que possibilita a coocorrência das três espécies na mesma praia em função de variações ambientais ao longo do ano(AU)

Distribuição espacial e temporal de espécies de Bledius (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) em praias arenosas no sul do Brasil / Spatial and temporal distribution of Bledius species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in sandy beaches of southern Brazil

Staphylinidae beetles are common in coastal areas flooded by tides, such as sandy beaches, mangroves, salt marshes, estuaries. The aim of this work was to investigate the spatial distribution and temporal variation in abundance throughout the year of the species sampled along two sandy beaches (Assenodi and Cem) in Pontal do Paraná, Brazil. Weekly samples with a 15 cm diameter PVC corer (0.017 m²) buried 5 cm in sediment depth were done from January to December 2012. Assenodi beach showed sediments with high humidity values at supralittoral and backshore. In this beach, Bledius bonariensis was the dominant species, and together with B. fernandezi occurred in the upper beach portion during the whole year. Cem beach showed sediment with high humidity values only at midlittoral and related to the rise and fall of the tide. Here, B. hermani was the dominant species, with B. bonariensis occurring sporadically in some autumn and winter months and related to an increase in precipitation. B. hermani presented a great variation in abundances, with highest values associated with high summer temperatures. Bledius species showed a clear spatial separation related to different environmental requirements that enable their co-occurrence within the same beach, due to environmental variations during the year

Besouros da família Staphylinidae são comuns em zonas costeiras inundáveis pelas marés, como praias arenosas, manguezais, estuários e marismas. O objetivo desse trabalho foi estudar a distribuição espacial e a variação temporal da abundância ao longo de um ano, das espécies ocorrentes em duas praias arenosas (Assenodi e Cem) no Pontal do Paraná, Paraná, Brasil. Coletas semanais com um cilindro de PVC com 15 cm de diâmetro (0,017 m²) enterrado a 5 cm de profundidade, foram realizadas de janeiro a dezembro de 2012. A praia Assenodi apresentou altos valores de umidade de sedimento no supralitoral e pós-praia. Nesta praia, Bledius bonariensis foi dominante, mas também houve registro de B. fernandezi, ambas distribuídas nas porções superiores do perfil praial e ocorreram ao longo de todo o ano. A praia Cem apresentou valores altos de umidade do sedimento apenas no mesolitoral, em decorrência da subida e descida da maré, neste estrato B. hermani, foi a espécie dominante. Bledius bonariensis teve ocorrência ocasional em alguns meses do outono e inverno, associada a um aumento nas precipitações. A variação na abundância de B. hermani foi grande, sendo os maiores valores associados às altas temperaturas do verão. As espécies de Bledius mostraram uma clara separação espacial relacionada a distintos requerimentos ambientais, o que possibilita a coocorrência das três espécies na mesma praia em função de variações ambientais ao longo do ano

Variação temporal da entomofauna edáfica de um fragmento florestal urbano no sul do Brasil / Temporal variation of soil entomofauna from an urban forest fragment in southern Brazil

Pela diversidade de espécies e hábitats que ocupam, os insetos são importantes bioindicadores ambientais. Este estudo objetivou avaliar variações temporais na composição e abundância de insetos edáficos em um fragmento florestal urbano no município de Toledo, Paraná, em que são analisadas a abundância e a sazonalidade dos grupos. Para isso foram realizadas coletas mensais entre agosto de 2011 e julho de 2012, em quatro pontos amostrais no interior do fragmento. Em cada ponto foram colocadas três armadilhas pitfall que ficaram expostas durante 48h. Os insetos capturados foram fixados em álcool, triados e identificados. Durante o período amostral, foram capturados 11.568 insetos, distribuídos em 11 ordens e 35 famílias. Coleoptera foi a ordem que apresentou maior riqueza de famílias (12), seguido de Diptera e Hemiptera (5), Hymenoptera e Orthoptera (3). Quanto à abundância, Hymenoptera foi o grupo mais numeroso (4.789), seguida de Coleoptera (4.630) e Diptera (1.985 indivíduos). Os Coleoptera foram representados principalmente pelas famílias Staphylinidae e Silphidae. Os Formicidae (Hymenoptera) foram menos abundantes em meses com baixa temperatura. Já Collembola apresentou relação positiva com a umidade do solo. De modo geral, a entomofauna do fragemento apresentou características da fauna de ambientes alterados: baixa diversidade de famílias e dominância de grupos generalistas.(AU)

Insects are important environmental bioindicators, due to the species diversity and wide range of habitats occupied. The present study evaluated the temporal variation in composition and abundance of soil insects in an urban forest fragment in the municipality of Toledo, in the state of Paraná, by analyzing their abundance and seasonality. Monthly samplings were conducted between August 2011 and July 2012 at four sampling sites within the fragment. At each site, three pitfall traps remained exposed for 48 hours. Captured insects were fixed in alcohol, sorted and identified. Throughout the study period, we captured 11,568 insects from 11 orders and 35 families. Coleoptera was the richest order (12 families), followed by Diptera and Hemiptera (5), Hymenoptera and Orthoptera (3). The order Hymenoptera was the most abundant (4,789 individuals), followed by Coleoptera (4,630) and Diptera (1,985). Coleoptera was represented mainly by the families Staphylinidae and Silphidae. Formicidae (Hymenoptera) was the least abundant in colder months. Collembola was positively correlated with soil moisture. In general, the insect fauna in the forest fragment exhibited characteristics of the fauna from impacted habitats, that is, low diversity of families and dominance of generalist groups.(AU)

Levantamento de coleópteros em mata nativa e na cultura de milho / Survey of beetles in native forest and maize crop

This study aimed to identify the main families of beetles exist in a native forest near agricultural areas and highlight the influence of abiotic factors on their distribution. The survey was conducted in an area of native rainforest and nearby a maize crop. Samples were also performed in a hallway between the two areas to assess the transition of insects. In each area were distributed nine pitfall traps, except for the hallway where there were five traps. The traps contained 700 ml of water and 10 drops of detergent, replaced weekly. The collections were made in the summer/autumn and winter of 2013. Insects were separated, assembled in entomological box and submitted to identification to the family level. Sampling in summer showed higher abundance (138 individuals) and diversity (12 families), being Staphylinidae (28.3%), Coccinellidae (24.6%), Scarabaeidae (23.9%) and Dasytidae (13.0%), the families most representative. Sampling in winter showed lower abundance (103 beetles) and diversity (10 families), highlighting the Tenebrionidae (62.1%), Staphylinidae (17.9%) and Nitidulidae (9.7%) families. The temperature and the rainfall showed to be affect the beetles’ distribution between the forest and the crop. It is inferred that the families of beetles differ in relation to adaptability to seasons and each with their morphological and physiological characteristics, inhabit different areas analyzed demonstrating adaptability and search for survival.

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo a identificação das principais famílias de coleópteros existentes em uma mata nativa próxima a áreas agricultáveis e destacar a influência de fatores abióticos na distribuição dos mesmos. O levantamento foi realizado no município de Sete Lagoas, MG, em uma área de Mata Atlântica nativa próxima a uma cultura de milho. As amostragens foram também realizadas em um corredor entre as duas áreas para avaliar a transição dos insetos. Em cada área foram distribuídas nove armadilhas de queda do tipo “pitfall”, e no corredor havia cinco armadilhas. As armadilhas continham água(700 ml) e detergente (10 gotas), sendo substituídas semanalmente. As coletas foram realizadas no verão/outono (15/03 à 11/04) e no inverno (05/07 à 02/08) do ano de 2013. Os insetos foram montados e catalogados em caixa entomológica e identificados ao nível de família. A amostragem no verão/outono apresentou maior abundância (138 indivíduos) e diversidade (12 famílias), sendo as mais representativas Staphylinidae (28,3%), Coccinellidae (24,6%), Scarabaeidae (23,9%) e Dasytidae (13,0%). A amostragem no inverno apresentou menor abundância (103 coleópteros) e diversidade (10 famílias), com destaque para as famílias Tenebrionidae (62,1%), Staphylinidae (17,9%) e Nitidulidae (9,7%). A temperatura e a precipitação pluviométrica demonstraram-se influenciadores na distribuição de coleópteros na área entre a mata e a área cultivada com o milho. Infere-se que as famílias de coleópteros diferem-se em relação à adaptabilidade às estações do ano e que cada uma delas com suas características morfológicas e fisiológicas, habitam as diferentes áreas analisadas demonstrando capacidade de adaptação e busca pela sobrevivência.

Beetles (Insecta, Coleoptera) associated with pig carcasses exposed in a Caatinga area, Northeastern Brazil / Coleópteros (Insecta, Coleoptera) associados a carcaças de suínos em Caatinga, Nordeste do Brasil

The species richness, abundance and seasonality of Coleoptera fauna associated with pig carcasses exposed in a Caatinga area were examined. Tray, pitfall and modified Shannon traps were settled together to collect these insects during two seasons (dry and rainy). 4,851 beetles were collected, belonging to 19 families and 88 species. Staphylinidae (2,184) and Histeridae (1,264) were the most abundant families and accounted for 71.1% of the specimens collected. Scarabaeidae (15) showed the highest species richness. The most abundant species were Atheta iheringi Bernhauer, 1908 (Staphylinidae) (1,685), Euspilotus sp. (Histeridae) (461), Stelidota geminata (Say, 1825) (Nitidulidae) (394), Xerosaprinus diptychus (Marseul, 1855) (Histeridae) (331) and Dermestes maculatus De Geer, 1774 (Dermestidae). Amongst these species, X. diptychus showed to be strongly influenced by seasonality, since 96.1% of the specimens were collected during the dry season.(AU)

A riqueza, abundância e sazonalidade da coleopterofauna associada a carcaças de suínos expostas em uma área de Caatinga foram examinadas. Para captura desses insetos foram utilizadas armadilhas do tipo bandeja, pitfall e Shannon modificada, durante duas estações (seca e chuvosa). 4.851 coleópteros foram coletados, pertencentes a 19 famílias e 88 espécies. Staphylinidae (2.184) e Histeridae (1.264) foram as famílias mais abundantes e somaram 71,1% dos espécimes coletados. Scarabaeidae (15) apresentou a maior riqueza. As espécies mais abundantes foram Atheta iheringi Bernhauer, 1908 (Staphylinidae) (1,685), Euspilotus sp. (Histeridae) (461), Stelidota geminata (Say, 1825) (Nitidulidae) (394), Xerosaprinus diptychus (Marseul, 1855) (Histeridae) (331) e Dermestes maculatus De Geer, 1774 (Dermestidae). Entre essas espécies, X. diptychus mostrou-se fortemente influenciada pela sazonalidade, uma vez que 96,1% dos espécimes foram coletados durante a estação seca.(AU)

Levantamento de coleópteros em mata nativa e na cultura de milho / Survey of beetles in native forest and maize crop

This study aimed to identify the main families of beetles exist in a native forest near agricultural areas and highlight the influence of abiotic factors on their distribution. The survey was conducted in an area of native rainforest and nearby a maize crop. Samples were also performed in a hallway between the two areas to assess the transition of insects. In each area were distributed nine pitfall traps, except for the hallway where there were five traps. The traps contained 700 ml of water and 10 drops of detergent, replaced weekly. The collections were made in the summer/autumn and winter of 2013. Insects were separated, assembled in entomological box and submitted to identification to the family level. Sampling in summer showed higher abundance (138 individuals) and diversity (12 families), being Staphylinidae (28.3%), Coccinellidae (24.6%), Scarabaeidae (23.9%) and Dasytidae (13.0%), the families most representative. Sampling in winter showed lower abundance (103 beetles) and diversity (10 families), highlighting the Tenebrionidae (62.1%), Staphylinidae (17.9%) and Nitidulidae (9.7%) families. The temperature and the rainfall showed to be affect the beetles distribution between the forest and the crop. It is inferred that the families of beetles differ in relation to adaptability to seasons and each with their morphological and physiological characteristics, inhabit different areas analyzed demonstrating adaptability and search for survival.(AU)

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo a identificação das principais famílias de coleópteros existentes em uma mata nativa próxima a áreas agricultáveis e destacar a influência de fatores abióticos na distribuição dos mesmos. O levantamento foi realizado no município de Sete Lagoas, MG, em uma área de Mata Atlântica nativa próxima a uma cultura de milho. As amostragens foram também realizadas em um corredor entre as duas áreas para avaliar a transição dos insetos. Em cada área foram distribuídas nove armadilhas de queda do tipo “pitfall”, e no corredor havia cinco armadilhas. As armadilhas continham água(700 ml) e detergente (10 gotas), sendo substituídas semanalmente. As coletas foram realizadas no verão/outono (15/03 à 11/04) e no inverno (05/07 à 02/08) do ano de 2013. Os insetos foram montados e catalogados em caixa entomológica e identificados ao nível de família. A amostragem no verão/outono apresentou maior abundância (138 indivíduos) e diversidade (12 famílias), sendo as mais representativas Staphylinidae (28,3%), Coccinellidae (24,6%), Scarabaeidae (23,9%) e Dasytidae (13,0%). A amostragem no inverno apresentou menor abundância (103 coleópteros) e diversidade (10 famílias), com destaque para as famílias Tenebrionidae (62,1%), Staphylinidae (17,9%) e Nitidulidae (9,7%). A temperatura e a precipitação pluviométrica demonstraram-se influenciadores na distribuição de coleópteros na área entre a mata e a área cultivada com o milho. Infere-se que as famílias de coleópteros diferem-se em relação à adaptabilidade às estações do ano e que cada uma delas com suas características morfológicas e fisiológicas, habitam as diferentes áreas analisadas demonstrando capacidade de adaptação e busca pela sobrevivência.(AU)