Distribution and habitat preferences of the stag beetle Lucanus cervus (L.) in forested areas of Poland.

ABSTRACT: The incorporation of Lucanus cervus (L.) in Annex 2 of the EU Habitats Directive imposed on EU member countries the obligation to prepare protection plans and undertake adequate measures aimed at the preservation of this species. A necessary precondition for their implementation was connected with the identification of current localities of L. cervus. This paper presents the distribution of L. cervus localities in Poland, identified on the basis of a survey conducted in the areas administered by the State Forests. Habitat preferences for the selection of biotopes by stag beetles were evaluated in terms of forest-site types. This will facilitate effective protection of L. cervus by indicating potential biotopes for this species, particularly in areas with high abundance. The survey showed t

SUBMITTER: Kuzminski R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6978315 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature