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Environmental factors affecting phenology and distribution of Tentyria species (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Doñana National Park (Southern Iberian Peninsula).
Cárdenas, Ana M; Bujalance, José Luis; Camacho, Agustín.
Affiliation
  • Cárdenas AM; Department of Zoology, Campus Rabanales, University of Córdoba, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain.
  • Bujalance JL; Department of Zoology, Campus Rabanales, University of Córdoba, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain.
  • Camacho A; Department of Physiology, Autonomous University of Madrid, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
J Insect Sci ; 24(4)2024 Jul 01.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39215652
ABSTRACT
This research focuses on the effect of environmental factors on the phenology and distribution of the Tentyria species (Coleoptera Tenebrionidae) from Doñana National Park (SW Iberian Peninsula). Data are derived from the results of a project carried out 20 years ago, aimed at inventorying the coleopteran of the park. This information provides a framework for comparison with current or future states since the time elapsed is long enough to detect variations. As the classification of Tentyria species is complex and controversial, the first aspect to be addressed was the taxonomical verification of the species. Indeed, they were T. platyceps Steven., T. subcostata Solier., T. bifida Bujalance, Cárdenas, Ferrer and Gallardo, and T. donanensis Bujalance, Cárdenas, Ferrer and Gallardo. Sampling consisted of 2 years of monthly pitfall trapping, encompassing the surface of the park and adjacent areas. Data on adult seasonal activity and spatial distribution of the species were obtained from the specific abundance in each sampling plot. Phenologically, the 4 species were mainly summer species, with unimodal or bimodal curves depending on the species. The distribution of the species was quite uneven while T. donanensis was ubiquitous, T. subcostata was restricted to the southern coastal area of the park, and T. platyceps and T. bifida were recorded in the northern half, in marshes or inland forests, respectively. Our results also suggest that extreme temperatures may impose major constraints on the spatial distribution of Tentyria species, which could affect Doñana's biodiversity in the future scenery of thermal rise linked to climate change.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Seasons / Coleoptera / Animal Distribution / Parks, Recreational Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: J Insect Sci Journal subject: BIOLOGIA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: España Country of publication: Estados Unidos

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Seasons / Coleoptera / Animal Distribution / Parks, Recreational Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: J Insect Sci Journal subject: BIOLOGIA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: España Country of publication: Estados Unidos