Crane flies (Diptera, Tipuloidea: Tipulidae, Limoniidae) of Wrangel Island (Chukotka AO, Russia). 2. Features of the faunal composition and spatial distribution

Wrangel Island's crane fly (Diptera, Tipuloidea) fauna exhibits distinct faunal composition and spatial distribution patterns, with notable endemism and species richness. The study identified 45 species, including several rare or endemic taxa, highlighting the island's ecological significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Researchers employed field sampling across diverse habitats—tundra, coastal zones, and river valleys—to assess species diversity, abundance, and distribution. The findings underscore Wrangel Island's role as a biodiversity hotspot, with crane flies serving as indicator taxa for monitoring environmental changes in the Arctic.

Khruleva, О. А., Lantsov, V. I., Devyatkov, V. I., & Paramonov, N. M. (2025). Crane flies (Diptera, Tipuloidea: Tipulidae, Limoniidae) of Wrangel Island (Chukotka AO, Russia). 2. Features of the faunal composition and spatial distribution. Euroasian Entomological Journal, 24(3), 153–168. https://doi.org/10.15298/euroasentj.24.03.05