Opportunistic habitat use by Osmoderma barnabita (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), a saproxylic beetle dependent on tree cavities - UTU Research Portal

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Opportunistic habitat use by Osmoderma barnabita (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), a saproxylic beetle dependent on tree cavities

Authors: Landvik M, Niemela P, Roslin T

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2016

Journal: Insect Conservation and Diversity

Journal name in source: INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY

Journal acronym: INSECT CONSERV DIVER

Volume: 9

Issue: 1

First page : 38

Last page: 48

Number of pages: 11

ISSN: 1752-458X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/icad.12141

Abstract

4. Based on the current results, O. barnabita requires a large network of tree hollows. Within such a network, it will occur with a high probability in almost any large, hollow tree, regardless of the finer characteristics of the tree or its cavities. Thus, the conservation management of O. barnabita should be focused on securing a good supply of suitable veteran trees rather than managing individual trees with established occurrences of the species.