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Madra Dağı (Balıkesir) Yöresinin Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) Türlerinin Çukur Tuzak Yöntemiyle Belirlenmesi

Introduction

Madra dağı (balıkesir) yöresinin staphylinidae (coleoptera) türlerinin Çukur tuzak yöntemiyle belirlenmesi. Madra Dağı (Balıkesir) yöresindeki Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) türleri çukur tuzak yöntemiyle belirlendi. 5 yeni tür tespit edildi, morfolojileri ve yayılışları incelendi.

Abstract

– Bu çalışma 2010-2011 yılları arasında çukur tuzak yöntemi kullanılarak Balıkesir il sınırları içerisinde bulunan Madra Dağı Yöresinin Staphylinidae familyasına ait üyelerin belirlenmesine yönelik yürütülmüştür. Arazi çalışması; Mayıs (2010)- Aralık (2011) dönemlerinde kızılçam, kestane, karışık karaçam ve meralık biyotoplarını kapsayan 6 örnekleme sahasında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonunda; Staphylinidae familyasına bağlı 5 tür (Ocypus curtipennis Motschulsky, 1849, Quedius levicollis Brulle, 1832, Ocypus orientis Smetana and Davies, 2000, Ocypus (Pseudocypus) sericeicollis Menetries, 1832, Ocypus (Pseudocypus) mus Brulle, 1832) olmak üzere toplam 5 tür belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca çalışma alanında incelenen türlerin sinonimleri, morfolojileri ve yayılış alanları verilmiştir.

Review

The study titled "Determination of Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) Species in the Madra Mountain (Balıkesir) Region using Pitfall Trap Method" presents a focused effort to document a segment of the entomofauna in a specific Turkish locale. The objective is clearly defined, aiming to identify Staphylinidae members in the Madra Mountain area. The methodology, employing pitfall traps across diverse biotopes including red pine, chestnut, mixed larch, and meadow, is appropriate for surveying ground-dwelling beetle communities. The extended sampling period from May 2010 to December 2011 demonstrates a commitment to capturing seasonal variation in species presence, which is a strength for faunistic surveys. The primary outcome of the research is the identification of five Staphylinidae species: *Ocypus curtipennis*, *Quedius levicollis*, *Ocypus orientis*, *Ocypus (Pseudocypus) sericeicollis*, and *Ocypus (Pseudocypus) mus*. While these identifications contribute to the regional biodiversity inventory, the remarkably low number of species documented for a family as hyper-diverse as Staphylinidae, especially over two years of sampling across six different biotopes, warrants further consideration. Nevertheless, the accompanying details on synonyms, morphologies, and known distribution areas for each identified species are valuable contributions, providing a comprehensive basis for future taxonomic and biogeographical studies in the region. Overall, this paper provides a valuable baseline dataset for the Staphylinidae fauna of the Madra Mountain region, an area potentially understudied. While the observed species richness is unexpectedly low for such an extensive sampling effort, the explicitly listed species, coupled with their descriptive details, are important for regional faunistic records. For future iterations or subsequent studies, it would be beneficial to discuss potential reasons for the limited species count—perhaps suggesting the use of complementary sampling methods or an even more intensive sampling effort to capture a broader spectrum of this diverse insect family. Despite this, the study stands as a foundational contribution to regional entomological knowledge and is suitable for publication.

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