Fine-scale urbanization affects Odonata species diversity in ponds of a megacity (Paris, France)

Jeanmougin, Martin; Leprieur, Fabien; Loïs, Grégoire; Clergeau, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.actao.2014.05.008

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“…For example, Goertzen & Suhling (2013) studied odonate diversity patterns in ponds across an urban-rural gradient using a multivariate approach and found that vegetation was not only one of the major drivers of alpha diversity, but also trampling vegetation had a signifi cant negative effect. Other studies have reported similar results, but suggested percentage cover of submerged macrophytes was the main component of vegetation affecting odonate diversity (Jeanmougin et al, 2014). Additionally, indigenous plant species have also been highlighted as a key factor shaping odonate communities in urban wetlands, and leaving a strip of indigenous riparian vegetation of at least 20 m between the stream edge and commercial plantations seems to facilitate the presence of sensitive odonate species such as Chlorolestes tessellatus in South Africa (Samways & Steytler, 1996).…”

Section: Vegetation Removal And/or Modifi Cationsupporting

confidence: 65%

“…Increased vegetation cover and biodiversity of plants was associated with increased odonate richness and overall evenness in Austria (Chovanec et al, 2002), Germany (Goertzen & Suhling, 2013), France (Jeanmougin et al, 2014), and South Africa (Samways & Steytler, 1996;Pryke & Samways, 2009), among others. For example, Goertzen & Suhling (2013) studied odonate diversity patterns in ponds across an urban-rural gradient using a multivariate approach and found that vegetation was not only one of the major drivers of alpha diversity, but also trampling vegetation had a signifi cant negative effect.…”

Section: Vegetation Removal And/or Modifi Cationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in urban ecosystems: A review

Villalobos-Jiménez¹,

Dunn²,

Hassall³

2016

Eur. J. Entomol.

104

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ISSN (online): 1802-8829http://www.eje.cz gate current research on the impacts of urbanisation using odonates as a model group. First, we will present a brief overview on the impacts of urbanisation on terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, then we conduct a systematic literature review regarding odonates in urban environments and outline the plausible effects on odonates, followed by the use of odonates as bioindicators, the conservation value of urban wetlands for odonates, a summary of evolutionary strategies for species to cope with urban stressors, and fi nally we conclude by identifying research needs. THE EFFECTS OF URBAN STRESSORS ON TERRESTRIAL AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMSThe wide range of impacts associated with urbanisation indicates that it exerts a considerable effect on terrestrial biodiversity. Most studies show that species richness and evenness is reduced in highly urbanised regions, depending on the taxonomic group observed, degree of urbanisation, and spatial scale of analysis (McKinney, 2002(McKinney, , 2008. For example, butterfl ies (Ruszczyk, 1987;Ruszczyk & De Araujo, 1992; Blair & Launer, 1997) and ground arthropods (McIntyre et al., 2001) show this tendency. The general pattern of biodiversity decrease in cities is probably due to the fact that over 80% of land in city cores is covered by buildings and pavements, with the remain- Abstract. The expansion of urban areas is one of the most signifi cant anthropogenic impacts on the natural landscape. Due to their sensitivity to stressors in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats, dragonfl ies and damselfl ies (the Odonata) may provide insights into the effects of urbanisation on biodiversity. However, while knowledge about the impacts of urbanisation on odonates is growing, there has not been a comprehensive review of this body of literature until now. This is the fi rst systematic literature review conducted to evaluate both the quantity and topics of research conducted on odonates in urban ecosystems. From this research, 79 peer-reviewed papers were identifi ed, the vast majority (89.87%) of which related to studies of changing patterns of biodiversity in urban odonate communities. From the papers regarding biodiversity changes, 31 were performed in an urban-rural gradient and 21 of these reported lower diversity towards built up city cores. Twelve of the cases of biodiversity loss were directly related to the concentrations of pollutants in the water. Other studies found higher concentrations of pollutants in odonates from built-up catchments and suggested that odonates such as Aeshna juncea and Platycnemis pennipes may be candidate indicators for particular contaminants. We conclude by identifying current research needs, which include the need for more studies regarding behavioural ecology and life-history traits in response to urbanisation, and a need to investigate the mechanisms behind diversity trends beyond pollution.

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confidence: 99%

Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in urban ecosystems: A review

Villalobos-Jiménez¹,

Dunn²,

Hassall³

2016

Eur. J. Entomol.

104

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“…in the shade and when I estimated cloud cover to be less than 50% (Jeanmougin et al 2014). For surveys, I walked 10-m linear transects along the water's edge and identified each odonate I encountered to species.…”

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“…To encompass the flight seasons of local odonate species, I surveyed all sites three times during May-August 2015, with at least one month between visits to the same site (Jeanmougin et al 2014). To ensure high odonate diversity during my surveys, I…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Because the life histories of dragonflies and damselflies include both an aquatic larval stage and a terrestrial adult stage, odonate communities should reflect the effects of urbanization on ecosystems (Samways and Steytler 1996;Corbet 1999;Suhling 2013, 2015;Jeanmougin et al 2014;Villalobos-Jiménez et al 2016). However, In this study, I examined whether odonate communities at lentic and lotic habitats within the same landscape respond similarly to urbanization.…”

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Approaches to arthropod conservation : landscape genetics, community assessment, and prediction of extinction risk.

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Review: Toward management of urban ponds for freshwater biodiversity

2019

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Many cities around the world are expanding and this trend in urbanization is expected to sharply increase over coming decades. At the same time, the integration of green and blue spaces is widely promoted in urban development, potentially offering numerous benefits for biodiversity. This is particularly relevant for urban waterbodies, a type of ecosystem present in most cities. However, site managers often lack the knowledge base to promote biodiversity in these waterbodies, which are generally created to provide other ecosystem services. To address this, our review presents guidelines for promoting biodiversity in urban ponds. We found a total of 516 publications indexed in ISI Web of Sciences related to this topic, of which 279 were retained for the purposes of our review. The biodiversity of urban ponds, measured by species richness, appears to be generally lower than in rural ponds; however, urban ponds often support threatened species. Furthermore, if well managed, urban ponds have the potential to support a much greater biodiversity than they currently do. Indeed, this review shows that a range of urban factors can impair or promote pond biodiversity, including many that can easily be controlled by site managers. Local factors include design (surface area, pond depth, banks and margins, shade, shoreline irregularity), water quality (conductivity, nutrients, heavy metals), and hydroperiod and biotic characteristics (stands of vegetation, fish, invasive species). Important regional factors include several indicators of urbanization (roads, buildings, density of population, impervious surfaces, car traffic), and the presence of other wetlands or green spaces in the surrounding landscape. We considered each of these factors and their potential impact on freshwater biodiversity. Taking into account the management measures listed in the publications reviewed, we have proposed a framework for the management of urban ponds, with guidelines to promote biodiversity and other ecosystem services, and to avoid ecosystem disservices or the creation of ecological traps. At the city scale, the biodiversity of a pondscape benefits from a high diversity of pond types, differing in their environmental characteristics and management.

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Fine-scale urbanization affects Odonata species diversity in ponds of a megacity (Paris, France)

Cited by 48 publications

References 52 publications

Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in urban ecosystems: A review

Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) in urban ecosystems: A review

Approaches to arthropod conservation : landscape genetics, community assessment, and prediction of extinction risk.

Review: Toward management of urban ponds for freshwater biodiversity

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