Histerídeos (Staphyliniformia: Coleoptera: Histeridae) dos Campos Gerais, Paraná, Brasil

Abstract

Histeridae is a group of beetles with diverse morphology known as generalist predators and which occurs in a wide variety of habitats. The objective of this paper was to present the first list of Histeridae from the Campos Gerais region (Parques Estaduais de Vila Velha, do Cerrado, e do Cânion Guartelá) and provide information about species from protected areas in the state of Paraná. Also were provided appropriate collecting methods for the group. The Histeridae from Campos Gerais are represented by 29 species belonging to eight genera: Haeteriinae sp. (Erichson, 1834)) foram registrados pela primeira vez para os Campos Gerais. A fauna de Histeridae se mostrou diversa quando comparada a levantamentos em outras formações vegetacionais. Entretanto, a maioria das espécies não demonstra uma seleção de hábitat para áreas abertas. Considerando a perda de habitat ocorrida nos Campos Gerais, salienta-se a importância dos levantamentos faunísticos através de métodos apropriados e listagens regionais de Coleoptera para o conhecimento da biodiversidade. Palavras-chave : biodiversidade, histeroidea, insecta, região Neotropical, América do Sul.

Brazilian Histerini (Coleoptera, Histeridae, Histerinae): a new species, key to the genera, and checklist of species

“…It is intriguing that one of the major groups of Histeridae with a broad geographic distribution that is easily captured (e.g. pitfall trap and flight interception trap, Leivas et al (2013)) has only 15 species recorded from Brazil. Evidently the tribe has only reached the continent in recent times, with relatively little time to diversify.…”

Seasonal Patterns in the Diversity of Histerid Beetles (Histeridae) Are Ecosystem Specific? A Case in Para State, Northern Brazil

“…In addition, they are important predators of eggs and larvae, particularly of Diptera (Cyclorrhapha). Some groups are related to other animals, particularly social insects such ants and termites (Leivas et al, 2013). Despite its ecological importance, few studies have been conducted in Brazil using this group, and the published ones focused on the systematics (Degallier et al, 2011;Corrêa et al, 2012;Leivas et al, 2012a, b;Leivas et al, 2015).…”

Feeding Habits and Behavior of a Bee Killer: Hololepta reichii (Coleoptera, Histeridae)

“…Besides other bee killing beetles have been recorded in association with social bees (see Ellis et al 2003), melittophile clown beetles had never been reported either in single or in aggregations of natural beehives so far. This could occur due to Hololeptini having flattened body, which allows them to easily hide in small cavities and/or between the combs of beehives, as well as their negative phototropism and apparent low abundance in nature (see Leivas et al 2013). Although there is not enough information to determine both economic and ecological potential damages of clown beetles to natural and artificial beehives, their possible negative impact, especially H. reichii, cannot be discarded.…”