ARTHROPOD MONITORING

Arthropod monitoring is a vital process in assessing the health and biodiversity of ecosystems. By studying insects, spiders, and other arthropods, we gain valuable insights into environmental changes, habitat quality, and the overall health of an area helping landowners, researchers, and conservationists understand ecosystem dynamics.

Enhancing Ecosystem Health Through Biodiversity Assessment

Biodiversity Tracking

Habitat Quality Evaluation

Pest Management

Climate Change Insights

Informed Land Management

Support for Echological Restoration

Some species serve as indicators of ecosystem health. Monitoring these species can signal changes in the environment.

Hypomecis sp.

Geometridae

Notodontidae sp.

Notodontidae

Ptychopteridae sp.

Ptychopteridae

Hybomitra sp.

Tabanidae

Tetragnatha extensa

Tetragnathidae

Campaea perlata

Geometridae

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Acrididae

Philodromus cespitum

Philodromidae

Euschistus servus

Pentatomidae

Ischnura verticalis
Dectes texanus

Cerambycidae

Nabis roseipennis

Nabidae

Scientific Credibility

At SACRA, we base our methodologies on rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific research to ensure the highest standard of accuracy and reliability. Our team integrates data collection with cutting-edge techniques, drawing from established studies to validate our approach in environmental monitoring, land assessment, and carbon capture analysis.

Our methods align with industry standards and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in fields like agroforestry, remote sensing, and carbon sequestration. Below is a selection of the key scientific papers and references that underpin our work:

Gerlach, J., Samways, M., & Pryke, J. (2013). "Terrestrial invertebrates as bioindicators: An overview of available taxonomic groups." Journal of Insect Conservation, 17(4), 831-850.

Work, T. T., et al. (2002). "Pitfall trap size and capture of three taxa of litter-dwelling arthropods: Implications for biodiversity studies." Environmental Entomology, 31(3), 438-448.

Tscharntke, T., et al. (2012). "Landscape moderation of biodiversity patterns and processes - eight hypotheses." Biological Reviews, 87(3), 661-685.

Morinière, J., et al. (2016). "A DNA barcode library for Germany's mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies." Molecular Ecology Resources, 16(1), 293-306.

Samways, M. J., McGeoch, M. A., & New, T. R. (2010). "Insect conservation: A handbook of approaches and methods." Oxford University Press.

This commitment to scientific integrity ensures that the insights we provide to clients are not only accurate but also aligned with the most recent advancements in the field.