The main objectives of this review are: 1) the compilation and updating of a reference
database for Italian saproxylic beetles, useful to assess the trend of their populations and …

Reliable information for the conservation of many insects is lacking due to a poor knowledge
of their ecology. Here, we review the biological knowledge about the European stag beetle …

Aim Many rare species are dispersal‐limited; their colonization capacity can be impacted by
land use and climate changes. Most ecological niche models predict the distribution of …

Old trees–often referred to as ancient or veteran–have always attracted attention, but
recently there has been a revival of interest in them from an ecological and conservation …

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 …

Beetle communities are excellent indicators to monitor biodiversity in forest environments.
The most common indicators monitored for assessing the effectiveness of the sustainable …

M. Trizzino: stesura del manoscritto, coordinamento tra gli autori P. Audisio, P. Cerretti e F.
Mason: coordinamento del progetto P. Audisio: supervisione della sezione Coleotteri S …

Phylogeographic patterns of temperate species from the Mediterranean peninsulas have
been investigated intensively. Nevertheless, as more phylogeographies become available …

Morimus funereus is a large longhorn beetle included in the European Habitats Directive
and in previous releases of the IUCN red list. It represents a flagship species of old-growth …

Species confined to temporally stable habitats are usually susceptible to habitat
fragmentation, as living in long-lasting habitats is predicted to constrain evolution of …