Molehills as important larval habitats for the grizzled skipper, Pyrgus malvae (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae), in calcareous grasslands

Small-scale soil disturbance, such as animal mounds created by subterraneous ecosystem engineers are important microhabitats for species of conservation concern. There are many studies on the effects of ecosystem engineers on plant species diversity and soil properties, but the influence of such org...

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Main Authors: Merle STREITBERGER, Thomas FARTMANN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2013-12-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201304-0013_Molehills_as_important_larval_habitats_for_the_grizzled_skipper_Pyrgus_malvae_Lepidoptera_Hesperiidae_in_c.php