Monitoring Arthropods in Azorean Agroecosystems: the project AGRO-ECOSERVICES
Citation
Borges P A V, Lamelas-López L, Nunes R, Monjardino P, Lopes D H, Soares A O, Ferrante M (2022). Monitoring Arthropods in Azorean Agroecosystems: the project AGRO-ECOSERVICES. Version 1.12. Universidade dos Açores. Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/mvtmyx accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-24.Description
The data we present are part of the AGRO-ECOSERVICES project (Assessing Ecosystem Services and Disservices provided by Arthropod species in Azorean Agroecosystems) that aims to combine novel, direct and quantitative tools for monitoring agro-biodiversity, ecosystem services (ES; natural pest control by predation, pollination, decomposition, herbivory on invasive plants) and disservices (ED; predation on beneficial arthropods, herbivory on native and crop plants), and evaluating the relative importance of native and non-native organisms as ES/ED providers. Active Aerial Searching (only in maize-fields) and Pitfall traps were used to sample the arthropod biodiversity (pollinators and predatory spiders, true-bugs and beetles and main insect pests) on three agricultural habitats of Terceira Island, namely citrus orchards, maize fields and vineyards. This publication contributes not only to a better knowledge of the arthropods present in agro-ecosystems of Terceira Island, but will also contribute as a baseline for future monitoring schemes in Azorean agroecosystems targeting the long-term change on arthropod diversity and abundanceSampling Description
Study Extent
The study was conducted in three agro-ecosystems of Terceira Island: citrus orchards, maize fields and vineyards. Five citrus orchards were selected, located at low elevation areas. Ten maize fields, which five are located inland (at intermediate elevation areas) and five in low elevation areas. Finally, three vineyards included in a world heritage region, located in the coast north of the island, were sampledSampling
Active Aerial Searching (AAS) and Pitfall traps were used to sample the arthropod biodiversity, by collecting pollinators and predatory spiders, true-bugs and beetles and main insect pests, on three agricultural habitats of Terceira Island. Active Aerial Searching (AAS) consists on collecting arthropods found above knee-level by hand, forceps, pooter or brush and immediately transferring them into vials containing alcohol. Pitfall traps consists on standard 33 cl plastic cups, partially filled with propylene glycol. The traps were deployed during 14 consecutive days. In five citrus orchards and six (of ten available) maize fields (three in low- and three in intermediate-elevation areas), 16 pitfall traps were deployed, along a transect, from the point closest to the crop entrance. A total of 80 and 96 pitfall-traps were deployed on citrus orchards and maize fields, respectively. Additionally, in five low- and five intermediate-elevation maize fields, four 1hour-samples were also collected using AAS technique, given that the complexity of the crop and the economic importance for the region. Azorean vineyards are formed by small rocky enclosures (between 6-20 m2). Therefore, the pitfall-traps were deployed in the interior of these enclosures. A total of 142 Pitfall traps were deployed in three vineyards. Collected samples were sorted and posteriorly identified by an expert taxonomist (PAVB) in laboratoryQuality Control
All sorted speciments were identified by a taxonomical expertMethod steps
- Active Aerial Searching (AAS) and Pitfall traps were used to sample the arthropod biodiversity, by collecting pollinators and predatory spiders, true-bugs and beetles and main insect pests, on three agricultural habitats of Terceira Island. Active Aerial Searching (AAS) consists on collecting arthropods found above knee-level by hand, forceps, pooter or brush and immediately transferring them into vials containing alcohol. Pitfall traps consists on standard 33 cl plastic cups, partially filled with propylene glycol. The traps were deployed during 14 consecutive days.
Taxonomic Coverages
The following Classes and Orders are covered:
Arachnida: Araneae; Opiliones; Pseudoscorpiones
Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha; Lithobiomorpha; Scolopendromorpha; Scutigeromorpha
Diplopoda: Chordeumatida; Julida; Polydesmida
Insecta: Archaeognatha; Coleoptera; Dermaptera; Hemiptera; Hymenoptera; Lepidoptera; Neuroptera; Orthoptera; Psocoptera; Thysanoptera
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Arthropodacommon name: Arthropods rank: phylum
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Araneaecommon name: Spiders rank: order
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Opilionescommon name: Opilions rank: order
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Pseudoscorpionescommon name: Pseudoscorpiones rank: order
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Chilopodacommon name: Centipedes rank: class
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Diplopodacommon name: Millipedes rank: class
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Archaeognathacommon name: Bristletails rank: order
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Coleopteracommon name: Beetles rank: order
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Dermapteracommon name: Earwigs rank: order
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Hemipteracommon name: Bugs rank: order
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Hymenopteracommon name: Ants rank: order
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Lepidopteracommon name: Moths rank: order
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Neuropteracommon name: Lacewings rank: order
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Orthopteracommon name: Grasshoppers rank: order
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Psocodeacommon name: Barklice rank: order
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Thysanopteracommon name: Thrips rank: order
Geographic Coverages
Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Paulo A. V. Borgesoriginator
position: Associate Professor
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: paulo.av.borges@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8448-7623
Lucas Lamelas-López
originator
position: Student
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: lucaslamelaslopez@gmail.com
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/lucas-lamelas-loacutepez
Rui Nunes
originator
position: Researcher
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: rui.mr.nunes@gmail.com
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/rui-miguel-ricardo-nunes
Paulo Monjardino
originator
position: Auxiliary Professor
CBA – Biotechnology Centre of Azores, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores
Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra do Heroismo
9701-042
Azores
PT
email: paulo.fm.monjardino@uac.pt
David H. Lopes
originator
position: Associate Professor
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: david.jh.lopes@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/david-joatildeo-horta-lopes
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3057-5871
António O. Soares
originator
position: Auxiliary Professor
Universidade dos Açores; ce3c - Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental
Rua da Mãe de Deus
Ponta Delgada
9500-321
Azores
PT
email: antonio.oc.soares@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/antoacutenio-onofre-costa-miranda-soares
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7922-6296
Marco Ferrante
originator
position: Researcher
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: marco.ferrante@live.it
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/Marco_Ferrante
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2421-396X
Paulo A. V. Borges
metadata author
position: Associate Professor
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: paulo.av.borges@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8448-7623
Paulo A. V. Borges
author
position: Associate Professor
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: paulo.av.borges@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8448-7623
Paulo A. V. Borges
administrative point of contact
position: Associate Professor
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)/Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze
Angra Do Heroismo
9700-042
Azores
PT
Telephone: +351968933212
email: paulo.av.borges@uac.pt
homepage: http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8448-7623