Sagebrush arthropod visual encounter surveys

Subcategory: arthropod monitoring

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Visual counting method for arthropods on sagebrush plants involving systematic counting of mobile species first (to avoid double-counting) followed by sedentary species. Targets mutualistic and non-mutualistic herbivores and predators.

Typical Equipment

1 m² quadrat frames
counting sheets
marker

Output Measurements

arthropod abundances by functional group

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

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Chronic, low-level nitrogen deposition enhances abundances of ant-protected herbivores inhabiting an imperiled foundation species

2021Acta Oecologicausing

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Effects of long-term experimental warming on aphid density in the field

2007Journal of the Kansas Entomological Societyusing