A1 Journal article (refereed)
Heterogenic aquatic vegetation promotes abundance and species richness of Odonata (Insecta) in constructed agricultural wetlands (2020)
Huikkonen, I.-M., Helle, I., & Elo, M. (2020). Heterogenic aquatic vegetation promotes abundance and species richness of Odonata (Insecta) in constructed agricultural wetlands. Insect Conservation and Diversity, 13(4), 374-383. https://doi.org/10.1111/icad.12396
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Huikkonen, Ida-Maria; Helle, Ilona; Elo, Merja
Journal or series: Insect Conservation and Diversity
ISSN: 1752-458X
eISSN: 1752-4598
Publication year: 2020
Volume: 13
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 374-383
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/icad.12396
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Abstract
2. We studied 20 constructed agricultural wetlands in Central Finland and askedwhether Odonata are able to use these wetlands as breeding habitats, and which environ-mental characteristics (aquatic vegetation, water area, shoreline length, bottom typediversity, water transparency, and pH) of the wetlands affect odonate abundance and spe-cies richness.
3. The constructed wetlands hosted altogether 17 odonate species. Odonate abun-dance was positively associated with the number of aquatic vegetation growth forms ofthe wetland. Odonate species richness was associated positively with abundance,floating-leaved vegetation, and water transparency.
4. Constructed agricultural wetlands support local diversity of common odonate spe-cies. Although protecting the remaining natural wetlands is of primary importance, con-structed wetlands can add suitable wetland habitats in the agricultural landscape. Fromthe perspective of Odonata, heterogenic aquatic vegetation and water quality are featuresworth promoting when constructing and managing agricultural wetlands.
Keywords: agriculture; biodiversity; wetlands; aquatic vegetation
Free keywords: agriculture; Anisoptera; aquatic macrophytes; biodiversity; Zygoptera
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Related projects
- Biodiversity effects of constructed and restored wetlands – an ecological and socioeconomical approach
- Helle, Ilona
- Maj ja Tor Nessling Foundation
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
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