Diversity, Vertical Stratification and Co-Occurrence Patterns of the Mycetophilid Community among Eastern Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière, in the Southern Appalachians

Diversity, Vertical Stratification and Co-Occurrence Patterns of the Mycetophilid Community among Eastern Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière, in the Southern Appalachians

Over 400 species of insects have been found in association with eastern hemlock in the southern Appalachians. Eastern hemlock stands provide an ideal habitat for all life stages of mycetophilids. However, the diversity, distribution and co-occurrence patterns of these species throughout the tree can...

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Main Authors: Rusty Rhea, Jerome Grant, Carla Coots, Paris Lambdin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Mycetophilidae
eastern hemlock
canopy arthropods
co-occurrence
vertical distribution
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/3/4/986

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