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La Mantia.Qxd Biodiversity Journal, 2010, 1(1-4): 15-44 Longhorn beetles of the Ficuzza woods (W Sicily, Italy) and their relationship with plant diversity (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) Tommaso La Mantia1, Michele Bellavista2, Giovanni Giardina3 & Ignazio Sparacio4 1Dipartimento di Colturee arboree, viale delle Scienze, Ed. 4, Ingr. H - 90128 Palermo, Italy, e-mail: [email protected]. 2Via A. De Gasperi, 90 – 90146 Palermo, Italy; e-mail: [email protected]. 3Via del Littorio 31, 90030 Ficuzza, Monreale, Italy, e-mail: [email protected]. 4Via E. Notarbartolo, 54 int. 13 – 90145 Palermo, Italy; e-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT The woods in Sicily are the result of centuries of anthropogenic activities that have reduced the surface of wood and changed the original composition even with the introduction of alien species to native flora. The value in terms of biodiversity of these forests remains, however, high for they are the last refuge areas for many animals and plant species. This study was conducted within the Ficuzza woods (West Sicily), extended about 5,000 hectares on the slopes of limestone-dolomite rock of Busambra (1615 m asl), within which lies the largest remaining forest area in western Sicily. It is an area with a wide diversity of vegetation, represented mainly by native forests (holm oak, cork oak, deciduous oaks), groups of riparian vegetation, shrubs, bushes, grasslands, and of non-native forest formations (Pinus and Eucalyptus woods). The study on Cerambycidae in this area is fragmented and does not specify a relation the species with the surrounding vegetation. This study was performed by choosing among various groups of insects, xylophagous Coleoptera Cerambycidae; existing literature data and extensive collected field data were reviewed. The analysis was also performed by the collection of dead wood in order to distinguish the relationship between the plant species and coleoptera. The results summarize and supplement the data registered so far, shedding further light on the ecological role of this group of insects that are also valid biomarkers of the integrity and complexity of the forest. KEY WORDS saproxylic beetles; red list; conservation status; Mediterranean vegetation. Received 05.11.2010; accepted 10.12.2010; printed 30.12.2010 INTRODUCTION other areas (Lassau et al., 2005; Komonen, 2007; Sirami et al., 2008; Buse et al., 2010). This type of Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera Cerambycidae) information can be useful for planning large-scale are considered an excellent indicator of woodland conservation of biodiversity (Holland, 2010). biodiversity and, particularly, of the wood decomposer community (Holland, 2007). Several scientific studies are demonstrating on a forest MATERIALS AND METHODS ecosystem the importance of silvicultural management intensity, stand structures and, Study site particularly, dead wood to maintain the equilibrium The study area is located in one of the most a forest ecosystem (Müller et al., 2008). In Italy, important forested areas of western Sicily (about much research is mainly conducted on the 5,000 Ha) (Fig. 1). The territory is dominated by Saproxylic beetle taking into consideration mainly Rocca Busambra, a carbonatic outcrop 15 km systematic aspects. The aim of this study was to long. Woods and Rocca Busambra are included contribute to the knowledge of the biodiversity of in the natural reserves “Bosco della Ficuzza, the largest forest area in Sicily and to show a Rocca Busambra, Bosco del Cappelliere and relation of the forest vegetation with the species Gorgo del Drago” (Figs. 2-13). The protected richness of Cerambycidae as was performed in area, extended about 7,400 ha, is one of the lar- 16 T. LA MANTIA, M. BELLAVISTA, G. GIARDINA & I. SPARACIO Figure 1. The study area (W Sicily, Italy). gest natural reserves of Sicily. The bioclimate of species of maple (Acer campestre L., A. pseudo- the area has been referred to as thermomediterra- planatus L.) wild apple (Malus sylvestris Mil- nean lower subhumid, mesomediterranean (from ler), Pirus amygdaliformis Vill., manna ash or lower to upper subhumid ombrotype) and supra- south european flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus mediterranean (subhumid and humid ombro- L.), common whitebeam (Sorbus aria), mahaleb type) thermotypes (Rivas-Martínez, 2008). The cherry (Prunus mahaleb) and deciduous oaks vegetation of this area is represented by some (Quercus pubescens s.l.). Other evergreen oaks cenosis recently studied by Gianguzzi & La are cork oak (Quercus suber) grown on acid Mantia (2004). With reference to the forestry soils in addition with tree heath (Erica arborea species, the Ficuzza woods are characterised L.), Cytisus villosus Pouret and some species mainly by thermophilous evergreen oaks, Quer- Cistus, soft-hairy rockrose (Cistus creticus L.), cus ilex L. and Q. suber L. and deciduous oaks, and sage-leaved cistus (C. salvifolius L.). The downy oak or pubescent oak (Quercus pube- forests of deciduous oaks are formed mainly by scens s.l.) (in the Ficuzza woodss area there are Quercus pubecens s.l. and Quercus gussonei many species of deciduous oaks: Q. amplifolia respectively on cacareous and acid soils. Guss., Quercus congesta C. Presl, Q. dale- Today Quercus gussonei forest stands are champi Ten., Q. leptobalanos Guss., Q. virgi- showing clear signs of decay (Sala et al., in liana (Ten.) Ten. and Q. gussonei (Borzì) press). Brullo). Quercus gussonei is an endemic species The vegetation of the streams’water is for- and thermophilous form of Quercus cerris L. med by poplar (Populus nigra L., P. alba L.), that is found in Sicily and is exclusive to the grey elm (Ulmus canescens Melville) and Nebrodi chain and Ficuzza Reserve. The ever- various willow species Salix pedicellata Desf, green oak forests are formed mainly by the S. alba L.), mixed, usually in dense, compact Holm oak (Quercus ilex) grown mainly on cal- clusters. The shrub layer consists mainly of careous soils of the northern slope of Rocca common fig (Ficus carica L.), common ivy Busambra. Holm oak is associated with different (Hedera helix L.), common bramble (Rubus Longhorn beetles of the Ficuzza woods (W Sicily, Italy) 17 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Figure 2. View of “Rocca Ramosa” with pasture and oak woods dominated by Quercus pubescens s.l. Figure 3. Abandoned mountain pastures of “Valle Maria” place with species of mantle vegetation; in the background the Rocca Busambra. Figure 4. Mantle vegetation with Rosaceae at the base of Rocca Busambra. Figure 5. The north side of the Rocca Busambra with oak woods at prevalence of holm oak. Figure 6. Pastures of the “Piraino” plan on top of the “Valle Cerasa”; in the background “Portella del vento”. Figure 7. Woods dominated by Quercus pubescens s.l. in late winter with blooming Pyrus pyraster; in the background Rocca Ramosa. 18 T. LA MANTIA, M. BELLAVISTA, G. GIARDINA & I. SPARACIO ulmifolius Schott s.l.) and herbaceous species a height of 2 meters. This method was utilized such as horsetail (Equisetum sp.), Menta longi- from May to July. This method allowed to cap- folia L. and M. acquatica L. or groupings of ture species that could not be obtained by alter- Arundo donax L, A. pliniana Turra and common native methods. reed (Phragmites australis australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.). The most common shrubs are DIRECT SEARCH: most of the Coleoptera Ceram- Prunus, Pyrus, Cistus, Calicotome. Vegetation bycidae have daytime activities. They are com- of grasslands is formed by several herbaceous monly found in the spring and summer on flowers, species of Gramineae, Leguminosae, Umbelli- buds and several mature fruits (Lepturini and ferae (such as giant fennel Ferula communis L. Clytini in particular) usually in full sun. Others and wild carrot Daucus carota L.), composite remain on the trunks and large branches of trees (Cynara cardunculus L., Onopordon illyricum (Cerambyx, Aromia, Phoracantha) or remain L., Carduus spp. and Cirsium spp.). hidden among the leaves. Many species may wind The plantations well integrated with the sur- up on woodpiles, or fences and poles made of rounding landscape are represented by chestnut dead trees (Morimus). Almost all Agapanthini are (Castanea sativa Mill.) and narrow-leafed ash attached directly on the stem of herbaceous plants (Fraxinus angustifolia vahl subsp. angustifolia on which they develop in the larval stage. The (= F. oxycarpa Bieb.). In some cases, several Dorcadion, habits radicivore, wander on the species of pine, cedar and cypress, particularly ground as well, Herophila tristis and Morimus Pinus pinea L. or the Eucalyptus camaldulensis asper. Many other Cerambycidae are crepuscular Dehnh are planted to form important woods. The and have nocturnal habits, come out of the galle- effects of afforestation or reforestation on biodi- ries and remain on the larval host plant in search versity is controverse (see La Mantia, 2009; of the female to mate before and after oviposi- Massa & La Mantia, 2007). tion. They can move quickly on branches or fly from plant to plant. As a result of this diverse Sampling methods biological activity, the discovery and collection Cerambycidae were collected during the last of adults is directly exposed by the inspection of ten years. During the years 2007-2010, research flowers, shrubs and various plants frequented by was intensified through the breeding of larvae, these species. Nets were used to gather the traps and direct search. The characters of locali- Cerambycidae associated with herbaceous plants ties are reported in Table 1. and an entomological umbrellawas used to beat the bushes and trees. Crepuscular and nocturnal REARING OF LARVAE: branches, portions of species were found using special torches at dusk or stumps and logs with signs of presence of larvae by using light traps that attract the Cerambycidae were collected. In the laboratory, samples were during night flights. placed in special labelled boxes with all the data on plant species, location and date of collection. Other data The samples were monitored regularly, for a The data collected in the field were integrated period depending on the phenology of the flicker with those obtained from literature and from adults species.
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