Author(s): Schmera, D. & Kiss, O.
Title: A new measure of conservation value combining rarity and ecological diversity: A case study with light trap collected caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera)
Year: 2004
Volume: 50
Pages: 195-210.
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to analyse the conservation importance of streams, rivers and lakes for maintaining caddisfly assemblages of Hungarian localities. Light traps ensured comparable catches of caddisflies from different aquatic habitats. A total of 245,363 individuals belonging to 152 species collected from 23 localities over the flight period were included in the analysis. Conservation value of caddisfly assemblages was evaluated on the basis of a newly developed Rarity and Ecological Diversity (RED)-index expressing ecological diversity and the average rarity of caddisflies in Hungarian localities. The results showed that streams were the most suitable habitats for maintaining rare caddisfly species in diverse assemblages, while rivers had the lowest conservation importance.
Keywords: conservation value, ecological diversity, rarity, Trichoptera, light trap
Journal: Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
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ISSN: 1217-8837
Publisher: Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest
Editor(s): Matskási, I. & Peregovits, L.
