1Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University in Casablanca - Av. Cdt Driss El Harti, BP 7955, Sidi Othman, 20000Casablanca, Morocco
2Center for Innovation, Research and Training, National Agency for Water and Forests - Av. Omar Ibn Khattab, BP 763, Agdal-Rabat, Morocco
3University of Limoges, Limoges, LABCiS UR 22722, Faculty of Science and Technology, Limoges, F – 87000, France
4Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, Laboratori de Natura, Col•lecció d’artròpodes. Passeig Picasso, s/n. E-08003Barcelona (Spain)
*Email: aminesamih96@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online Published on 18 February, 2026.
The Cork Oak forest of Larache represents a privileged area and this study explored the spatial distribution of beetles in this area. Three different habitats in 2021 and 2022 were studied by sampling adults using trapping techniques and direct surveys. This study led to collection of 4905 specimens and 229 species belonging to 38 families. Comparisons among the three habitats reveal a significant difference, show varied diets, reflecting the functional groups they fulfill within different habitats. The quantitative and qualitative differences observed have been discussed.
Diversity, Inventory, Beetles, Functional groups, Habitats, Forest edge, Dense forest, Open forest, Cork Oak, Larache, Morocco, Sampling, Trapping, Checklist, Species, Variations
