Diversity and spatio-temporal distribution of arthropods in the Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica Manetti) forest in Belezma National Park (Batna, Algeria)

The study investigated the spatial and seasonal variations in arthropod diversity using different trapping methods within two types of cedar forests (dead and healthy) in Belezma National Park, located in Batna. The field survey was carried out from January ۲۰۱۷ to December ۲۰۱۸, employing three sampling techniques: Barber pots, coloured traps, and suspended traps. A total of ۱۰۸ species belonging to four classes, ۱۳ orders, and ۶۶ families were recorded. Representing ۹۵.۴% of the total species richness, insects were the predominant class, with ۴۶ species. Within this class, Hymenoptera had the highest incidence (۴۶.۰۱%), followed by Diptera (۲۳.۶%). The Shannon-Weaver index exceeded ۳ across stations, seasons, and sampling methods, indicating high diversity. Additionally, Equitability values surpassed ۷۰% across all observations. PERMANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in composition between the different stations, seasons, and sampling methods. This research highlighted several key factors influencing arthropod diversity, including the condition of the habitat (dead vs. healthy cedar forests), seasonal variations, and the effectiveness of various sampling techniques.

کلیدواژه ها:

entomofauna ، inventory ، cedar forests ، North Africa ، sampling methods ، season