Saproxyličtí a epigeičtí brouci v Národní přírodní rezervaci Salajka.

Entomological survey of the oldgrowth forest in Salajka National Nature Reserve in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids was conducted in 2019. In total, 638 individuals belonging to 19 species of ground beetles (Carabidae) were collected using pitfall traps with vinegar. Saproxylic beetles were captured using flight interception traps with salt solution. A total of 104 species belonging to 27 families were collected. Including beetles obtained by supplementary hand collecting, 19 species listed in the Czech Red list of endangered species were found. Rare saproxylic fauna was represented by Peltis grossa (Trogossitidae), Ceruchus chrysomelinus (Lucanidae) and Lacon lepidopterus (Elateridae), which are considered primeval forest relict species. Most important species of epigeic beetles were Carabus variolosus and Pterostichus rufitarsis cordatus. These findings underline the high conservation value of the Salajka National Nature Reserve in protecting endangered saproxylic and epigeic species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]