Ontogenetic changes in the micro‐habitat preferences of Decticus verrucivorus (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) at the edge of its range

Ecography - Tập 15 Số 1 - Trang 37-44 - 1992
Andrew Cherrill1,2, V. K. Brown2
1Dept of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University, Newcastle upon Tvne NE1 7RU, UK
2Imperial College at Silwood Park, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7PY, UK

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The large ground‐dwelling bush cricket Decucus verrucivorus is widespread in continental Europe, but declining at the northern edge of its range This paper defines the species' habitat requirements in northern Europe by describing the distribution of each of the seven nymphal instars and adults in relation to vegetation structure within a chalk grassland in southern England First instars were strongly associated with short, sparse turf, reflecting the oviposition behaviour of females Subsequent early instars were also found in short, open turf, but at the fifth moult a distinct shift in distribution to dense grass tussocks occurred Late instars and adults were strongly associated with these structures, probably to avoid vertebrate predators Mean temperatures within tussocks were lower than in short turf, but these highly mobile stages actively thermoregulate by basking on the sides of tussocks In contrast, areas of short turf may be crucial for the development of the smaller and less mobile early instars and eggs It is concluded that a fine mosaic of closely‐grazed turf, dense tussocks and intermediate structures must be created and/or maintained at the species northern‐most sites, if its present distribution is not to contract

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Ecography

Tập 15 Số 1

37-44

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