Comparison of three collection techniques for capture of Coleoptera, with an emphasis on saproxylic species, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

A study comparing three beetle collection techniques in Great Smoky Mountains National Park found that flight-interception traps were the most effective for capturing saproxylic (wood-dependent) Coleoptera species, while window traps and baited traps showed varying efficiencies depending on habitat conditions. The research evaluated these methods to improve biodiversity assessments in protected areas, with implications for conservation monitoring.

Ferro, M. L., Gimmel, M. L., Harms, K. E., & Carlton, C. E. (2012). Comparison of three collection techniques for capture of Coleoptera, with an emphasis on saproxylic species, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.5175599