Environmental factors affecting phenology and distribution of Tentyria species (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Doñana National Park (Southern Iberian Peninsula)

Extreme temperatures may significantly constrain the spatial distribution of Tentyria species (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Doñana National Park, potentially impacting biodiversity under future climate change scenarios. The study, based on 20 years of data from a comprehensive inventory project, identified four Tentyria species with distinct phenological patterns and distributions. While T. donanensis was ubiquitous, T. subcostata was limited to the southern coastal area, and T. platyceps and T. bifida were found in northern marshes and inland forests, respectively. Sampling involved two years of monthly pitfall trapping across the park, revealing that these species are primarily active during summer, with unimodal or bimodal activity curves depending on the species. This research provides a baseline for future studies to assess long-term changes in Tentyria populations and their response to environmental shifts.

Cárdenas, A. M., Bujalance, J. L., & Camacho, A. (2024). Environmental factors affecting phenology and distribution of Tentyria species (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Doñana National Park (Southern Iberian Peninsula). Journal of Insect Science, 24(4). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieae085