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Insect fauna in the nests of the Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) in Croatia

The aim of this study is to analyze the qualitative, quantitative and trophic structure of the insects found in Eurasian Griffon Vulture nests. A total of 249 insects belonging to 6 orders were found in 18 Griffon Vulture nests. Samples were collected in three colonies on the islands Cres and Plavnik (Adriatic Sea). Eudominant orders were beetles (64.26%) and ants (22.49%). Dermestid beetles were present in all examined nests and comprise the permanent nest fauna. Other groups of insects (cockroaches, web spinners, ants, flies, aphids) were found to occur occasionally in nests.

Gyps fulvus; nest fauna; insects; trophic groups; Croatia

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