Identifying priority conservation areas for the American burying beetle,<i>Nicrophorus americanus</i>(Coleoptera: Silphidae), a habitat generalist

Jurzenski, Jessica; Jorgensen, Christopher F.; Bishop, Andy; Grosse, Roger; Riens, John; Hoback, W. Wyatt

doi:10.1080/14772000.2014.892542

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“…For semiochemicals other than pheromones, uncertainties of presence or absence have to be adjusted according to the estimated capture probabilities of the respective systems; as stated above, these generally are lower than detection by pheromone-baited traps (Benedick et al 2006; Creighton and Schnell 1998; Jurzenski et al 2014). Unless recapture studies are performed, estimating the true probability of detection for individual species may be difficult, but broad-spectrum captures may still reveal trends for whole communities (Hanski et al 2007).…”

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“…As detailed above, however, the difficulty in obtaining accurate data on distribution and abundance could throw these estimates off by a wide margin. Large-scale trapping with pheromones or other semiochemicals provides a standardized way of simultaneously sampling a large number of potential habitats, along broad gradients of differing landscape variables, with considerable accuracy and minimal effort (Gandhi et al 2009; Jurzenski et al 2014; Musa et al 2013; Schroeder 2013). Whereas passive sampling methods rely to a great extent on hotspots or substrate elements where insects aggregate (Brunet and Isacsson 2009), semiochemically-baited traps can be dispersed systematically in the landscape to provide a measure of abundance that is independent of the underlying habitat structure (Benedick et al 2006; Hanski et al 2007; Jurzenski et al 2014; Musa et al 2013).…”

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Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals for Monitoring Rare and Endangered Species

Larsson

2016

J Chem Ecol

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As global biodiversity declines, biodiversity and conservation have become ever more important research topics. Research in chemical ecology for conservation purposes has not adapted to address this need. During the last 10–15 years, only a few insect pheromones have been developed for biodiversity and conservation studies, including the identification and application of pheromones specifically for population monitoring. These investigations, supplemented with our knowledge from decades of studying pest insects, demonstrate that monitoring with pheromones and other semiochemicals can be applied widely for conservation of rare and threatened insects. Here, I summarize ongoing conservation research, and outline potential applications of chemical ecology and pheromone-based monitoring to studies of insect biodiversity and conservation research. Such applications include monitoring of insect population dynamics and distribution changes, including delineation of current ranges, the tracking of range expansions and contractions, and determination of their underlying causes. Sensitive and selective monitoring systems can further elucidate the importance of insect dispersal and landscape movements for conservation. Pheromone-based monitoring of indicator species will also be useful in identifying biodiversity hotspots, and in characterizing general changes in biodiversity in response to landscape, climatic, or other environmental changes.

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Section: Estimating Change: Distributions and Population Sizesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Landscape and Habitat Interactionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals for Monitoring Rare and Endangered Species

Larsson

2016

J Chem Ecol

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“…Our results suggested that an 800 m radius was appropriate, matching previous estimates of trap sample range (USFWS, ). GIS‐based habitat assessments for N. amerianus have often relied on vegetation maps to assess habitat at appropriate spatial scales (Crawford & Hoagland, ; McPherron et al ., ; Jurzenski et al ., ), but these maps are often only published every 5–10 years (i.e. 5–10 N. americanus generations).…”

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“…within 100 m of traps), and this may be one factor that has contributed to difficulties detecting habitat associations. There has been some success using GIS to assess N. americanus habitat at larger spatial scales (Crawford & Hoagland, ; McPherron et al ., ; Jurzenski et al ., ), but land cover maps do not account for vegetation dynamics and disturbance histories that may be important for this annual species. Satellite images from Landsat [United States Geological Survey (USGS), ] can be used to measure these vegetation dynamics at large spatial scales.…”

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Landsat to monitor an endangered beetle population and its habitat: addressing annual life history and imperfect detection

Leasure

2017

Insect Conserv Diversity

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Habitat‐based conservation is a priority for the endangered American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus Olivier), but its annual life history, dispersal ability, and low detectability contribute to difficulties explaining its decline, identifying manageable habitat characteristics, and mapping its distribution. Objectives of this study were to (i) assess factors affecting detection of beetles with baited pitfall traps, (ii) identify important habitat characteristics, and (iii) map spatio‐temporal patterns of habitat quality and beetle abundance. At a military installation in western Arkansas with one of the largest remaining N. americanus populations, 257 sites were surveyed over 5 years using three nights of baited pitfall trapping at each site. Geographic information systems (GIS)‐based habitat assessments included three site radii (100, 800, and 1600 m). Year‐specific vegetation condition was quantified using satellite images and other GIS data. N‐mixture models were used to account for imperfect detection and to assess competing models of beetle abundance and detection. Detection rates (mean = 20%) were dependent on overnight temperature, dew point, and wind speed with upper and lower temperature thresholds beyond which detection was reduced. Habitat assessments were most effective within 800 m site radii, consistent with previous estimates of N. americanus trap sample range. Beetle abundance was associated with grasslands and open‐canopy woodlands with rolling topography, sandy loam soils, and moderate patchy disturbances from wildfire. Landsat, unlike vegetation maps, quantified year‐specific habitat quality and allowed spatio‐temporal population dynamics to be mapped at a yearly time‐step for this annual species.

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“…American burying beetles were listed as federally endangered in 1989 (Federal Register 54[133]: 29652-55). Historical range of the ABB covered much of North America east of the Rocky Mountains; today, however, the ABB is found in isolated populations in only a few states [15].…”

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Coloring Exercises for Insect Identification and Conservation Awareness

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Shufran³

et al. 2019

IJEEDU

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The Endangered Species Act in the United States of America currently protects more than 1,500 species, 74 of which are insects, including the american burying beetle (ABB) and the rusty patched bumble bee. Insects that are experiencing population declines, such as the monarch butterfly, are under consideration for protection. Awareness of biological diversity, the ability to recognize an endangered species, and understanding the conservation of beneficial insects can begin at an early age. We designed a coloring exercise to promote insect species awareness and introduced this activity to elementary and middle school students in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. We assessed students' insect identification abilities by presenting a quiz on species diversity and ABB identification before and after the coloring exercise. Inspired by the quiz results, we created coloring templates for additional insect species, including the monarch butterfly, ladybird beetles, and bumble bees. These exercises will promote awareness of endangered species and improve science literacy in the classroom.

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Identifying priority conservation areas for the American burying beetle,Nicrophorus americanus(Coleoptera: Silphidae), a habitat generalist

Cited by 14 publications

References 62 publications

Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals for Monitoring Rare and Endangered Species

Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals for Monitoring Rare and Endangered Species

Landsat to monitor an endangered beetle population and its habitat: addressing annual life history and imperfect detection

Coloring Exercises for Insect Identification and Conservation Awareness

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