Species diversity of ground beetles (Carabidae) in field groves

The aim of the study was to gather infomation on the species composition and structure of groups of Carabidae present in field groves in the years 2000-2001. The specimens trapped belonged to 89 species. The dominant species in the groves were Pterostichus melanarius and Pterostichus oblongopunctatus. Of the Carabidae species caught 89% were predators.