Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China
Scolytinae beetles serve as important regulators of ecosystem integrity. However, some of these species have been identified as important pests. The Guangdong region of China exhibits unique geographic characteristics, but is also subject to substantial anthropogenic disturbances, making it an impor...
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| author | Yali Yu Lanfeng Li Xingke Yang Wei Lin Qunxin Han Zhiqiang Li |
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| description | Scolytinae beetles serve as important regulators of ecosystem integrity. However, some of these species have been identified as important pests. The Guangdong region of China exhibits unique geographic characteristics, but is also subject to substantial anthropogenic disturbances, making it an important region for ecological research. This study was designed to assess the biodiversity and abundance of these Scolytinae beetles in subtropical areas, to define indicators associated with environmental disturbances, and to thereby provide additional valuable information that can support the conservation of the ecosystem and the monitoring and controling of pest species. For these analyses, a two-season survey of Scolytinae communities was performed across three habitats to examine the patterns of variation within these communities. These analyses revealed that environmental disturbances were associated with a drop in Scolytinae beetle population diversity, with <i>Hypothenemus</i> sp.2, <i>Xyleborinus andrewesi,</i> and <i>Xyleborinus artestriatus</i> offering particular value as indicators associated with severe environmental disruptions. Plant diversity and composition also impacted Scolytinae beetle communities through a range of complex mechanisms. Scolytinae beetle diversity was also found to be higher during the rainy season relative to the dry season, with beetle abundance being responsive to average temperatures, but unrelated to average relative humidity levels. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-83f0dea916224efe8142dbf3907ca1dc2023-11-17T18:56:30ZengMDPI AGDiversity1424-28182023-04-0115449910.3390/d15040499Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern ChinaYali Yu0Lanfeng Li1Xingke Yang2Wei Lin3Qunxin Han4Zhiqiang Li5Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaTechnical Center of Gongbei Customs District People’s Republic of China, Zhuhai 519001, ChinaInnovative Institute for Plant Health, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaScolytinae beetles serve as important regulators of ecosystem integrity. However, some of these species have been identified as important pests. The Guangdong region of China exhibits unique geographic characteristics, but is also subject to substantial anthropogenic disturbances, making it an important region for ecological research. This study was designed to assess the biodiversity and abundance of these Scolytinae beetles in subtropical areas, to define indicators associated with environmental disturbances, and to thereby provide additional valuable information that can support the conservation of the ecosystem and the monitoring and controling of pest species. For these analyses, a two-season survey of Scolytinae communities was performed across three habitats to examine the patterns of variation within these communities. These analyses revealed that environmental disturbances were associated with a drop in Scolytinae beetle population diversity, with <i>Hypothenemus</i> sp.2, <i>Xyleborinus andrewesi,</i> and <i>Xyleborinus artestriatus</i> offering particular value as indicators associated with severe environmental disruptions. Plant diversity and composition also impacted Scolytinae beetle communities through a range of complex mechanisms. Scolytinae beetle diversity was also found to be higher during the rainy season relative to the dry season, with beetle abundance being responsive to average temperatures, but unrelated to average relative humidity levels.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/4/499scolytiddiversityseasonhabitatsSouthern China |
| spellingShingle | Yali Yu Lanfeng Li Xingke Yang Wei Lin Qunxin Han Zhiqiang Li Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China Diversity scolytid diversity season habitats Southern China |
| title | Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China |
| title_full | Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China |
| title_fullStr | Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China |
| title_short | Spatiotemporal Distributions of Scolytinae Beetles in the Subtropical Forests of Southern China |
| title_sort | spatiotemporal distributions of scolytinae beetles in the subtropical forests of southern china |
| topic | scolytid diversity season habitats Southern China |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/4/499 |
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