The deciduous forest is a important habitat for insectivorous bats, they prey activity are depending by the availability of preys and consequently the abundance of insects is dependent on the vegetative state forests (growth state). Does anyone know of some good papers about this subject?
Hi Paulo:
Maybe these papers could be interesting for you,
Dodd et al. (2012) Forest structure affects trophic linkages: How silvicultural disturbance impacts bats and their insect prey. Forest Ecology and Management, 267: 262-270.
Zehetmair et al. (2013). Poor effectiveness of Natura 2000 beech forests in protecting forest-dwelling bats. Journal for Nature Conservation.
Zehetmair et al. (2014) Effects of Natura 2000 and habitat variables used for habitat assessment on beetle assemblages in European beech forests. Insect Conservation and Diverstity.
You are welcome.
But, do not forget the role of waterbodies ;).
There are many papers which showed that the presence of waterbodies were a keystone in the bat activity. Probably, these waterbodies are important areas for insect.
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