Invertebrates in urban areas: A review

• Main Authors: Elizabeth L. JONES, Simon R. LEATHER
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2012-10-01
• Series: European Journal of Entomology
• Subjects: bioindicators; edge effects; fragmentation; insects; invertebrates; isolation; land use; management; mowing; pollution; site age; site area; traffic; urban; urbanisation
• Online Access: https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201204-0001_Invertebrates_in_urban_areas_A_review.php

As urbanisation is set to continue, understanding the impact on wildlife becomes increasingly important if we are to be able to conserve biodiversity. As an excellent group of bioindicators, invertebrates can allow us to understand some of the forces in urban areas which impact upon biodiversity and wildlife populations. This paper discusses some of the trends in the abundance, diversity and richness of invertebrates related to urbanisation and the specific urban environmental and traffic factors which may be at play.