The Distribution Pattern and Species Richness of Scorpionflies (Mecoptera: Panorpidae).

ABSTRACT: The uneven distribution of species diversity on earth, with mountainous regions housing half of the high species diversity areas, makes mountain ecosystems vital to biodiversity conservation. The Panorpidae are ecological indicators, ideal for studying the impact of climate change on potential insect distribution. This study examines the impact of environmental factors on the distribution of the Panorpidae and analyzes how their distribution has changed over three historical periods, the Last Interglacial (LIG), the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), and Current. The MaxEnt model is used to predict the potential distribution area of Panorpidae based on global distribution data. The results show that precipitation and elevation are the primary factors affecting species richness, and the suitable a

SUBMITTER: Su J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10146745 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature