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Wet extraction - a method for estimating populations of Bembidion lampros (Herbst) (Col., Carabidae)

Brenoe, J.

Journal of Applied Entomology 1032: 124-127

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0931-2048
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0418.1987.tb00968.x
Accession: 001731338

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A new method for estimating the density of populations of the small predacious carabid Bembidion lampros was developed in Denmark. After application of water to the soil in a cauliflower field, beetles appeared on the surface where they could be collected. Catches did not differ significantly between the rates of water applied (20, 40 or 60 litres/msuperscript 2).

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