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Arctic and Subarctic North America is particularly affected by
climate change, where average temperatures are rising three times
faster than the global average. Documenting the changing
climate/environment of the north requires a structured knowledge of
indicator taxa that reflect the effects of climate
changes.Aleocharine beetles are a dominant group of forest insects,
which are being used in many projects as indicators of
environmental change. Many species are forest specialists
restricted to certain microhabitats, some are generalists and
others are open habitat specialists. They represent many ecological
niches and, as such, are good indicators for many other species as
well. The majority of Canadian aleocharine beetle species (about
600 spp.) has been studied and published by Jan Klimaszewski et al.
(2018, 2020), mainly from southern, central, and western Canada,
while the northern taxa remain poorly known and documented. The aim
of the present book is to summarize the knowledge on this insect
group in the Arctic and Subarctic North America and to provide a
diagnostic and ecological tool for scientists studying and
monitoring insects in northern Canada and Alaska. The book includes
a review of the literature, information on 238 species and their
habitats, taxonomic review, images, and identification tools.
A first comprehensive synopsis of all aleocharine rove beetle
species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) recorded from eastern Canada,
from Ontario to the Maritime Provinces inclusively, is presented.
Four hundred and seven species in 96 genera, and 16 tribes are
presented and discussed.Tribes and subtribes are arranged in
presumably phylogenetic order as it is currently recognized. Genera
and subgenera are listed alphabetically. Species are listed
alphabetically or in species groups to better reflect their
relationships. Species distribution is listed by abbreviated
provinces and territories in Canada and abbreviated states in the
United States. Geographic status is given to every species as
Native, Holarctic or adventive with some species listed with
undetermined status - adventive or Holarctic. Every treated species
is presented with a diagnosis, including short description of body
and description of the median lobe of aedeagus, spermatheca, and
tergite and sternite VIII of both sexes. For each species a plate
with colour habitus image and black and white images of genital
structures is provided to aid with positive identification.
Collection and habitat data (often new) are presented for each
species, including data on macrohabitat, microhabitat, collecting
period, and collecting methods.
Arctic and Subarctic North America is particularly affected by
climate change, where average temperatures are rising three times
faster than the global average. Documenting the changing
climate/environment of the north requires a structured knowledge of
indicator taxa that reflect the effects of climate
changes.Aleocharine beetles are a dominant group of forest insects,
which are being used in many projects as indicators of
environmental change. Many species are forest specialists
restricted to certain microhabitats, some are generalists and
others are open habitat specialists. They represent many ecological
niches and, as such, are good indicators for many other species as
well. The majority of Canadian aleocharine beetle species (about
600 spp.) has been studied and published by Jan Klimaszewski et al.
(2018, 2020), mainly from southern, central, and western Canada,
while the northern taxa remain poorly known and documented. The aim
of the present book is to summarize the knowledge on this insect
group in the Arctic and Subarctic North America and to provide a
diagnostic and ecological tool for scientists studying and
monitoring insects in northern Canada and Alaska. The book includes
a review of the literature, information on 238 species and their
habitats, taxonomic review, images, and identification tools.
Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) are common elements of the soil biota,
living in the litter and deeper soil layers. Although they are one
of the most diverse and speciose groups of insects, no
comprehensive books on their general evolution and ecology are as
yet available. This book fills that gap, discussing significant
aspects and active research examples in the fields of phylogeny and
systematics, ecology and conservation, and reproduction and
development. The combination of review chapters and case studies
provides an excellent introduction to the biology of rove beetles
and enables readers to become familiar with active research fields
in this megadiverse group of beetles. Offering easy access to these
fields, it also demonstrates how staphylinids are used as
bioindicators in applied ecosystem research, including that
concerning conservation issues. Experienced scientists and
beginners alike find the diversity of subjects covered intriguing
and inspiring for continuing and starting their own research. The
book is intended for students and researchers in biology and
zoology (entomology), including morphologists, ecologists, soil
scientists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists,
biogeographers, taxonomists and systematists.
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