Diversity of Tachinidae in Mt. Huangyi Forest Park, Liaoning, China
Author of the article:ZHAO Yin;GUAN Huan-Huan;HAO Bo;HE Qiao-Qiao;ZHANG Chun-Tian
Author's Workplace:College of Life Science, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China; College of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
Key Words:Tachinidae community; biodiversity; Kuandian; indicator insect; dominant species
Abstract:
[Objectives] To clarify the diversity and occurrence patterns of members of the
Tachinidae in Mt. Huangyi Forest Park, Kuandian, Liaoning, China, and identify
species that are indicators of forest status and population dynamics. [Methods] The Tachinidae population in Mt. Huangyi
Forest Park was monitored using the net trap method from May to September 2017
and 2018. The species-abundance curve, diversity index, number of individuals,
species richness, and the relationship between evenness and diversity, were
analyzed. [Results] 162 known
species in 4 subfamilies, most of which were in the Exoristinae, were
identified. Species abundance relationship supported the niche preemption
model. The diversity index was consistent with species richness, but not with
evenness. [Conclusion] Although
there are many tachinid species in Mt. Huangyi Forest Park, there are very few
common and dominant species, and rare species are localized. This indicates
that the Tachinidae community of Mt. Huangyi Forest Park is not stable. Tachina (s. str.) nupta (Rondani) was
identified as an indicator species for monitoring the ecological health
of forests. Some suggestions for
the rational utilization and protection of the forest are proposed.