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Conservation of orthopteran biological diversity relative to landscape change in temperate Eurasia

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This paper discusses orthopteran conservation in temperate and subtropical Eurasia. Distribution patterns of the orthopteran centres of diversity and endemism are described. Eleven main areas of diversity and endemism are identified. The majority of rare taxa are associated with these areas. The distribution of protected areas is discussed in relation to orthopteran conservation. Some proposals for inclusion or exclusion of certain orthopteran species on the IUCN and national Red Lists are debated. Emphasis is given to landscape heterogeneity and ecosystem mosaics for orthopteran biodiversity conservation.

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  1. Department of General Biology, Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogova St, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia

    Michael G. Sergeev

  2. Institute for Systematics and Ecology of Animals SB RAS, 11 Frunze St, Novosibirsk, 63009, Novosibirsk, Russia

    Michael G. Sergeev

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Sergeev, M.G. Conservation of orthopteran biological diversity relative to landscape change in temperate Eurasia. Journal of Insect Conservation 2, 247–252 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009620519058

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