Leaf Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Biodiversity within Isolated Remnant Grasslands in Kentucky State Nature Preserves

摘要: Abstract Leaf beetle collection data from five Kentucky State Nature Preserves are summarized over a four-year period (2005 to 2008) encompassing total of 57 events. Our primary objective was survey leaf populations found within the preserves. We also wanted assess impacts prescribed fire management these habitats on beetles. used means ANOVA procedures, species richness estimators, NMS ordinations, and contingency tables analyses. There were clear differences between preserves, with Raymond Athey Preserve (Logan Co.) being most diverse (87 species) having greatest number rare (30). Ordination analyses revealed very minimal burns composition in four preserves where it is as practice. Overall, appeared linked sampling/management units across years, overriding any year due weather or other...