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Ground beetle species (Coleoptera, Carabidae) associations with land cover variables in northern England and southern Scotland

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Michael Eyre, Dr Martin Luff

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Abstract

Distribution data concerning 172 ground beetle species derived from 1145 pitfall trap sites in northern England and southern Scotland were used to assess the relationship between species distribution and 12 satellite-derived land cover variables at the regional scale. A number of species were strongly associated with one cover type and negatively with others. The major variation was for preferences for covers in upland or lowland parts of the region. Other distinct preferences for some species were covers such as those at the coast whilst a number of common species showed no strong preference for any cover variable. The synthesis of ground beetle species distribution and satellite-derived cover data is discussed in relation to environmental assessment and change.

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Author(s): Eyre MD, Luff ML

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Ecography

Year: 2004

Volume: 27

Issue: 4

Pages: 417-426

ISSN (print): 0906-7590

ISSN (electronic): 1600-0587

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0906-7590.2004.03757.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.0906-7590.2004.03757.x

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