Vertical stratification and dynamics of insect communities in deciduous forests (Center of European Russia)

The vertical distribution of insects was studied in deciduous forests the temperate zone (the center European Russia). During research, 81342 individuals from 10 insect orders (Dermaptera, Blattodea, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera, Mecoptera) were collected. Lepidoptera and Coleoptera most numerous. total number Diptera higher at an altitude 1.5 m, prevailed 12 m. Species Dermaptera, Neuroptera Trichoptera dominated tree crowns. Blattodea lower tiers forest. seasonal dynamics traps tended to increase significantly by September. But each order had its own numbers during season.