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Trunk Refugia: A Simple, Inexpensive Method for Sampling Tree Trunk Arthropods.

Ibrahim N A Salman¹, Marco Ferrante^1,2, Daniella M Möller¹

¹Mitrani Department of Desert Ecology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel.

Journal of Insect Science (Online)

|March 19, 2020

Summary

A new trunk refugia (TR) method uses cardboard shelters to non-lethally sample diverse tree-dwelling arthropods. This inexpensive and easy technique monitors insect and arachnid fauna for behavioral studies or rearing.

Keywords:

arachnid bark fauna insect monitoring spider

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Area of Science:

Arthropod Ecology
Forest Entomology
Biodiversity Monitoring

Background:

Trees harbor significant global arthropod diversity.
Existing arthropod sampling methods are often destructive and do not target trunk fauna.
There is a need for non-lethal, trunk-specific sampling techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and describe the trunk refugia (TR) sampling method.
To evaluate TR as a non-lethal tool for monitoring tree trunk arthropod fauna.
To assess the cost-effectiveness and ease of use of TR.

Main Methods:

TR are cylindrical shelters made of corrugated cardboard.
TR are secured to tree trunks using string.
TR can be deployed for various durations to sample arthropods.

Main Results:

TR effectively monitor a diverse array of insects and arachnids.
TR are inexpensive and simple to deploy.
TR allow for the collection of live arthropod individuals.

Conclusions:

Trunk refugia (TR) provide a viable, non-lethal alternative for sampling arboreal arthropod communities.
The TR method is suitable for ecological studies requiring live specimens, such as behavioral research or captive rearing.
This technique offers a cost-effective and accessible approach to studying trunk-associated arthropod fauna.