Ecological Balance in Unmanaged Beech Reserves: Scolytids or Their Natural Saproxylic Beetle Enemies?

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F60460709%3A41320%2F25%3A106190" target="_blank" >RIV/60460709:41320/25:106190 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/11/1087" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/11/1087</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects16111087" target="_blank" >10.3390/insects16111087</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Ecological Balance in Unmanaged Beech Reserves: Scolytids or Their Natural Saproxylic Beetle Enemies?

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Simple Summary Beech reserves with a high accumulation of dead wood may potentially host large populations of scolytid beetles. Currently, several non-native scolytid species are quite rapidly spreading across Europe. However, a high diversity of dead wood also supports numerous saproxylic beetles that can act as effective natural regulators of scolytid populations. In our study, a high number of natural enemies among saproxylic beetles was recorded, significantly exceeding the abundance of scolytids. This finding suggests that beech reserves represent relatively stable biocenoses, maintaining internal balance through natural interactions.Abstract The accumulation of dead wood can serve as a potential source of insect pests, with scolytids being the most frequently discussed group. The aim of this study was to quantify the abundance and species composition of scolytids and their natural saproxylic beetle enemies in a beech reserve. In addition, we compared the types of dead wood preferred by scolytids and their natural enemies. Beetles were sampled passively using window traps, which effectively capture the actual density of beetles within the stand. In total, 20,515 saproxylic beetles were collected; the analyses included 11 scolytids species with 3017 individuals and 51 species of natural enemies with 4976 individuals. The results revealed a significantly higher abundance of natural saproxylic beetle enemies, with no strong affiliation to specific types of dead wood. This may indicate a high mobility of natural enemies actively searching for food resources within the forest stands. In conclusion, beech reserves support high abundances of natural scolytid enemies that exceed the numbers of scolytids themselves, indicating effective natural control processes

Název v anglickém jazyce

Ecological Balance in Unmanaged Beech Reserves: Scolytids or Their Natural Saproxylic Beetle Enemies?

Popis výsledku anglicky

Simple Summary Beech reserves with a high accumulation of dead wood may potentially host large populations of scolytid beetles. Currently, several non-native scolytid species are quite rapidly spreading across Europe. However, a high diversity of dead wood also supports numerous saproxylic beetles that can act as effective natural regulators of scolytid populations. In our study, a high number of natural enemies among saproxylic beetles was recorded, significantly exceeding the abundance of scolytids. This finding suggests that beech reserves represent relatively stable biocenoses, maintaining internal balance through natural interactions.Abstract The accumulation of dead wood can serve as a potential source of insect pests, with scolytids being the most frequently discussed group. The aim of this study was to quantify the abundance and species composition of scolytids and their natural saproxylic beetle enemies in a beech reserve. In addition, we compared the types of dead wood preferred by scolytids and their natural enemies. Beetles were sampled passively using window traps, which effectively capture the actual density of beetles within the stand. In total, 20,515 saproxylic beetles were collected; the analyses included 11 scolytids species with 3017 individuals and 51 species of natural enemies with 4976 individuals. The results revealed a significantly higher abundance of natural saproxylic beetle enemies, with no strong affiliation to specific types of dead wood. This may indicate a high mobility of natural enemies actively searching for food resources within the forest stands. In conclusion, beech reserves support high abundances of natural scolytid enemies that exceed the numbers of scolytids themselves, indicating effective natural control processes

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10616 - Entomology

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/QK21010198" target="_blank" >QK21010198: Adaptace lesního hospodářství pro udržitelné využívání přírodních zdrojů</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Insects

ISSN

2075-4450

e-ISSN

2075-4450

Svazek periodika

16

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

11

Stát vydavatele periodika

CH - Švýcarská konfederace

Počet stran výsledku

13

Strana od-do

1-13

Kód UT WoS článku

001623921900001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

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