The paper presents data on the use of simple crown traps for studying the insect fauna. The
crown trap is a five-litre plastic container with a window cut out on one side of it at a distance …

Saproxylic beetles depend on diverse microhabitats that are exploited by different species
assemblages. We focused on analysing the functional trait patterns and functional diversity …

Tree hollows are fascinating microcosms that host a rich saproxylic insect assemblage. One
of the most peculiar characteristics of this habitat is that both biotic and abiotic factors affect …

The “dehesa” is a traditional Iberian agrosilvopastoral ecosystem characterized by the
presence of old scattered trees that are considered as “keystone-structures”, which favor the …

Tree hollows are keystone structures for saproxylic fauna and host numerous endangered
species. However, not all tree hollows are equal. Many variables including physical, biotic …

Natural dynamics in forests play an important role in the lives of many species. In the
landscape of managed forests, natural disturbances are reduced by management activities …

Three relict beech forest of central Italy were surveyed by different trap types: pitfall traps,
and three different types of windows flight traps. Species richness and similarity of saproxylic …

Abstract Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technique with multiple
uses throughout scientific fields. It can also be used to transfer point data measured in the …

Background Flight performance and dispersal behaviour can differ between sexes, resulting
in sex-biased dispersal. The primary sex ratio of populations may also explain dispersal bias …

Tree hollows offer an ideal niche for saproxylic insects in mature Mediterranean forests,
where Diptera and Coleoptera are the richest groups. Co-occurrence is frequently observed …