Distribution and environmental determinants of darkling beetles assemblages (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Península Valdés (Argentinean Patagonia)

Research identifies five distinct environmental units within Península Valdés, each characterized by unique darkling beetle assemblages and species diversity. Temperature, precipitation, and soil texture emerged as the most influential determinants of these distribution patterns. The findings suggest that ecosystem processes may vary significantly among these units, underscoring the need for targeted conservation efforts to protect this biodiversity-rich region in Argentinean Patagonia.

CHELI, G. H., CARRARA, R., BANDIERI, L., & FLORES, G. E. (2021). Distribution and environmental determinants of darkling beetles assemblages (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Península Valdés (Argentinean Patagonia). Anais Da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 93(3). https://doi.org/10.1590/0001-3765202120201282