@article {1304,
	title = {How localized are the distributions of Australian scarabs (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea)?},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {5},
	year = {1999},
	pages = {143-149},
	keywords = {Aphodiinae, Australia, Dynastinae, endemic, Geotrupidae, Localized species distributions, relictual, Scarabaeinae},
	author = {Allsopp, P. G.}
}
@article {1431,
	title = {Inferring species decline from collection records: roller dung beetles in Italy (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {13},
	year = {2007},
	pages = {903-919},
	abstract = {The decline of roller dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) in Italy, at national and regional level, was described using a database of both literature and unpublished data, since the late of 19th century. The probability of finding roller species was assessed for each decade of the 20th century in order to detect changes in their dis- tribution and status. An analysis of decline was performed using a complementary approach of different extinction indexes, according to IUCN criteria. During the 20th century, both the absolute number of records and the UTM cells where roller beetles were found increased clearly as a consequence of the escalation of entomo- logical surveys. Nevertheless, comparing R species (rollers) with all the scarab dung beetles from the first to the last quarter of the 20th century, the relative frequency of roller records decreased by 31\%, while the relative number of occupied UTM cells dropped by 23\%. Six roller species showed a significant decline in Italy from the first to the second part of the 20th century, and nine in the last 30years. Other two species disappeared from the majority of the northern regions. Finally, the values of all the extinction indexes were strongly correlated and detected a high risk of extinction in Italy for six species. A gradual change in land use during the last three decades, consisting of a reduced extension of grasslands in favour of either intensive agriculture or reforestation after abandonment of livestock raising, was likely the main factor inducing decline and local extinction of roller species. },
	keywords = {COLEOPTERA, Conservation biogeography, decline, extinction index, Italy, land use change, Scarabaeidae},
	author = {Carpaneto, Giuseppe M. and Mazziotta, Adriano and Valerio, Laura}
}
@article {1465,
	title = {The effects of rainforest canopy loss on arboreal dung beetles in Borneo: implications for the measurement of biodiversity in derived tropical ecosystems},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {4},
	year = {1998},
	note = {have a copy},
	pages = {167-173},
	keywords = {canopy (biological conservation 2007), logging, modification, Scarabaeidae, species richness},
	author = {Davis, Andrew and Sutton, Stephen}
}
@article {1478,
	title = {The effects of rainforest canopy loss on arboreal dung beetles in Borneo: implications for the measurement of biodiversity in derived tropical ecosystems},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {4},
	year = {1998},
	pages = {167-173},
	keywords = {ainforest canopy, arthropods, diversit, Dung beetles, selectiv logging, species richness},
	author = {Davis, A. J. and Sutton, S. L.}
}
@article {1501,
	title = {Historical vs. ecological factors influencing global patterns of scarabaeine dung beetle diversity},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {7},
	year = {2001},
	pages = {161-174},
	author = {Davis, A. L. V. and Scholtz, C. H.}
}
@article {1923,
	title = {How does the knowledge about the spatial distribution of Iberian dung beetle species accumulate over time?},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {13},
	year = {2007},
	pages = {772-780},
	abstract = {Different distribution maps can be obtained for the same species if localities where species are present are mapped at different times. We analysed the accumulation of information over time for a group of dung beetle species in the Iberian Peninsula. To do this, we used all available information about the distribution of the group as well as data on selected species to examine if the process of discovery of species distribution has occurred in a climatically or spatially structured fashion. Our results show the existence of a well-defined pattern of temporal growth in distributional information; due to this, the date of capture of each specimen can be explained by the environmental and spatial variables associated to the collection sites. We hypothesize that such temporal biases could be the rule rather than the exception in most distribu- tional data. These biases could affect the weighting of environmental factors that influence species distributions, as well as the accuracy of predictive distribution models. Systematic surveys should be a priority for the description of species geographical ranges in order to make robust predictions about the consequences of habitat and climate change for their persistence and conservation. },
	keywords = {Biodiversity databases, collecting biases, distribution maps, Dung beetles, Iberian Peninsula, spatial distribution, species distribution ranges},
	author = {Lobo, Jorge M. and Baselga, Andres and Hortal, Joaquin and Jimenez-Valverde, Alberto and Gomez, Jose F.}
}
@article {1924,
	title = {An intercontinental comparison of dung beetle diversity between two mediterranean-climatic regions: Local versus regional and historical influences},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {5},
	number = {3},
	year = {1999},
	note = {Using Smart Source ParsingArticleEnglish},
	pages = {91-103},
	abstract = {The species richness of biological communities is influenced by both local ecological, regional ecological, and historical factors. The relative importance of these factors may be deduced by comparison between communities in climatically and ecologically equivalent, but geographically and historically separate regions of the world. This claim is based on the hypothesis that community processes driven by similar local ecological factors lead to convergence in species richness whereas those driven by differing regional or historical factors lead to divergence. An intercontinental comparison between the winter rainfall regions of South Africa and the Iberian Peninsula showed that overall species richness of dung beetles was dissimilar at local, subregional and regional scales in Scarabaeidae s. str. but similar at all scales in Aphodiinae. Removal of species widespread in the summer rainfall region of Africa or the temperate region of Europe (regional component) resulted in dissimilarit y in species richness of mediterranean endemics at all scales in both dung beetle taxa. However, the lines joining each set of species richness values were parallel which may indicate similarities in processes between different mediterranean climatic regions despite slight differences in latitudinal range. The dominant pattern of dissimilarity or non-convergence may be related primarily to intercontinental differences in regional biogeographical and evolutionary history (faunal dispersal, glaciation effects in relation to geographical barriers to dispersal, speciation history, long-term disturbance history). The limited pattern of similarity or convergence in overall species richness of Aphodiinae may be a chance result or primarily related to intercontinental similarities in local ecological factors.},
	keywords = {Animalia-, Animals-, Aphodiinae- (Coleoptera-), Arthropoda-, Arthropods-, Biodiversity-, Coleoptera-: Insecta-, dung-beetle (Coleoptera-), Iberian-Peninsula (Europe-, Insects-, Invertebrata-, Invertebrates-, Population-Studies, Scarabaeidae- (Coleoptera-)},
	author = {Lobo, Jorge M. and Davis, Adrian L. V.}
}
@article {1930,
	title = {Regional and local influence of grazing activity on the diversity of a semi-arid dung beetle community},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {12},
	year = {2006},
	pages = {111-123},
	abstract = {This study analyses the effect of resource availability (i.e. sheep dung) on dung beetle communities in an arid region of Central Spain, both at regional and at local scales. A total of 18 sites within 600 km2 were sampled for the regional analysis and 16 sites within the 30 km2 of an Iberian municipality were sampled for the local ana- lysis. Spatial and environmental characteristics of sampling sites were also compiled at both scales, including measures of grazing activity (livestock density at regional scale, and two counts of rabbit and sheep dung at local scale). At a regional scale, any environmental or spatial variable can help to explain the variation in abundance. However, species richness was related to summer precipitation and composition was related to elevation. At local scale, abundance is not significantly related to any of the environmental variables, but species richness was related to the local amount of sheep dung (27\% of variance). The amount of dung in a 2-km buffer around the site accounts for 27{\textendash}32\% of variance in abundance and 60{\textendash}65\% of variance in species richness. The presence of the flock with the highest sheep density explains 53\% of abundance variability and 73\% of species richness variance. A cluster analysis of localities identified two main groups, one characterized by a lower abundance and species richness that can be considered a nested subsample of the species-rich group. The mean and maximum amount of sheep dung in the sites separated by less than 2 km are the only significant explanatory variables able to discriminate both groups. These results suggest that grazing intensity (and the associated increase in the amount of trophic resources) is a key factor in determining local variation in the diversity and composition of dung beetle assemblages. However, dung beetle assem- blages are not spatially independent at the analysed resolution, and the amount of dung in the surroundings seems to be more important for locally collected species than the dung effectively found in the site. Although differences in the availability and quantity of trophic resources among nearby sites could be affecting the popula- tion dynamics and dispersion of dung beetles within a locality, sites with larger popu- lations, and greater species numbers would not be able to exercise enough influence as to bring about a complete local faunistic homogenization.},
	keywords = {Resource availability, Scarabaeidae, semi-arid ecosystems, sheep grazing activity, species richness determinants},
	author = {Lobo, Jorge M. and Hortal, Joaquin and Cabrero-Sanudo, Francisco-Jose}
}
@article {1932,
	title = {Diversity, distinctiveness and conservation status of the Mediterranean coastal dung beetle assemblage in the Regional Natural Park of the Camargue (France)},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {7},
	year = {2001},
	pages = {257-270},
	abstract = {The Mediterranean region as a whole has the highest dung beetle species richness within Europe. Natural coastal habitats in this region are among those which have suffered severe human disturbance. We studied dung beetle divers- ity and distinctiveness within one of the most important coastal protected areas in the west Euro- Mediterranean region (the regional Park of Camargue, southern France) and made comparisons of dung beetle assemblages with other nearby Mediterra- nean localities, as well as with other coastal pro- tected area (Doñana National Park, Spain). Our finding showed that: (1) The species richness of coastal habitats in the Camargue is low and only grasslands showed a similar level of species rich- ness and abundance to inland habitats of other Mediterranean localities. The unique habitats of the coastal area (beaches, dunes and marshes) are largely colonized by species widely distributed in the hinterland. (2) In spite of their low general distinctiveness, dune and marsh edges are charac- terized by the occurrence of two rare, vulnerable, specialized and large roller dung beetle species of the genus Scarabaeus. As with other Mediterranean localities, current findings suggest a recent decline of Scarabaeus  populations and the general loss of coastal dung beetle communities in Camargue. (3) The comparison of dung beetle assemblages between the Camargue and Doñana shows that, in spite of the low local dung beetle species rich- ness in the Camargue, the regional dung beetle diversity is similar between both protected areas. Unique historical and geographical factors can explain the convergence in regional diversity as well as the striking divergence in the composition of dung beetle assemblages between both territories.},
	keywords = {Don, Dung beetles, insect coastal conservation, Mediterranean region, Scarabaeoidea, the Camargue, ̃ana},
	author = {Lobo, Jorge M. and Lumaret, Jean-Pierre and Jay-Robert, Pierre}
}
@article {2272,
	title = {Climatic stress, food availability and human activity as determinants of endemism pattersn in the Mediterranean region: the case of dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea) in the Iberian Peninsula},
	journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
	volume = {8},
	year = {2002},
	note = {have copy and digital copy},
	pages = {259-274},
	keywords = {bioclimatic indices, climate, community assemblages mammals, Distribution, dung beetle, ecosystem, endemicity, food availability, human activity, Iberian Peninsula, patterns, Scarabaeoidae, stress},
	author = {Verdu, Jose and Galante, E.}
}
