INSECT SURVEYS IN THE SOUTHEAST: INVESTIGATING A RELICTUAL ENTOMOFAUNA
Abstract
Rare insects can occur in specialized niches of familiar habitats. For example, the burrows of rodents, such as the pocket gopher, contain a relictual entomofauna of surprising diversity. The discovery and cataloging of this "cryptic" diversity is an ongoing process that will require patience, time, and resources. The role of the amateur naturalist and collector is far from extinct in modern systematics, particularly in surveys of these specialized environments. They can provide much of the manpower for local surveys and often have extensive regional knowledge.Downloads
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