Legume (Fabaceae) and seed beetle (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) species of Europe: distribution and host specialization
Journal: Arthropod-Plant Interactions
Year: 2024

Abstract The paper investigates the distributions of legumes (Fabaceae) and their associated seed beetle species (Bruchinae) across vegetation zones and regions of Europe and evaluates the host range and specialization of seed beetles. 1584 legume species/subspecies/varieties were included in the study and ca. 16% of these serve as known hosts by the 175 seed beetle species found in Europe. Both plant and seed beetle species richness increased from the Boreal to Mediterranean zones/regions. 717