Structure of potential entomocomplex and its role in the feeding of bats in the plains of Middle Trans-Urals

The taxonomic and size structure of twilight and nocturnal insects inhabiting the plains of Middle Trans-Urals has been studied. The insect community under study comprises ten orders, predominantly small (up to 5 mm) and middle-sized (up to 20 mm) insects. It is regarded as a potential food supply (...

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Published in:	Contemporary problems of ecology Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 218 - 226
Main Authors:	Pervushina, E. M., Zamshina, G. A., Nikolayeva, N. V., Ivanov, A. V., Olschwang, V. N., Kostromina, T. S.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01-03-2015 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Bats Biomedical and Life Sciences Community ecology Ecology Food supply Insects Life Sciences Mountains Taxonomy Ural Mountains bats Middle Urals community of nocturnal insects feeding
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Summary:	The taxonomic and size structure of twilight and nocturnal insects inhabiting the plains of Middle Trans-Urals has been studied. The insect community under study comprises ten orders, predominantly small (up to 5 mm) and middle-sized (up to 20 mm) insects. It is regarded as a potential food supply (potential trophic niche) for bats. The effect of food preferences on the possible distribution of nemoral bat species in the region of study has been discussed.
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ISSN:	1995-4255 1995-4263
DOI:	10.1134/S1995425515020146