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Exposed riverine sediments (ERS) by four rivers in Scotland and northern England were sampled for beetles in 1996 and 1997. One hundred and sixty rove beetle (Staphylinidae) species lists were analysed using ordination and classification techniques in order to identify habitat groups within and between catchments and to assess which factors were affecting species assemblage distribution. There were major differences between the species assemblages of ERS by rivers of highland and lowland catchments. Within catchments, assemblage distribution was mainly influenced by the position of sites within the catchment; vegetation cover and sediment composition had less influence. The number of rove beetle habitats was not the same as those for ground and phytophagous beetle groups, indicating that conservation considerations should take into account variations in ERS habitat diversity. A considerable number of records of nationally rare and scarce rove beetle species were recorded, most on ERS by rivers and tributaries unaffected by river management or engineering.
Author(s): Eyre MD, Lott DA, Luff ML
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Insect Conservation
Year: 2001
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Pages: 173-186
Print publication date: 01/01/2001
ISSN (print): 1366-638X
ISSN (electronic): 1572-9753
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1017956927482
DOI: 10.1023/A:1017956927482
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