Preliminary Insights into Nocturnal Beetle Diversity in Mangrove Ecosystems of Kemujan, Karimunjawa Island: Implications for Sustainable Coastal Management

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Night insect; light trap; biodiversity monitoring; shoreline protection; Karimunjawa National Park

Abstract

Mangrove ecosystems are critical coastal habitats that provide shoreline protection, carbon sequestration, and essential biodiversity support. Insects, particularly nocturnal beetles, play a key role in pollination, decomposition, and food web dynamics. However, data on nocturnal beetle diversity in mangrove habitats, especially small tropical islands, are scarce, limiting their integration into biodiversity-based management strategies. This study presents the first documented assessment of nocturnal beetles in the mangrove ecosystem of Kemujan, Karimunjawa Island, and provides baseline data for conservation planning. Sampling was conducted in June 2025 at four sites representing different habitat conditions: mangrove interior (S1), roadside near mangrove (S2), mangrove area within Karimunjawa National Park (S3), and coastal tourism site (S4). Light traps were operated for a single night, and the collected specimens were identified to the morphospecies level. The survey yielded 17 individuals representing 7 morphospecies from 7 families: Phyllobaenus sp., Amblycerus sp., Ambrosiodmus sp., Anacaena novacaledonica, Sisenopiras sp., Luciola sp., and Scirtes tibialis. Species composition varied among sites, with Anacaena novacaledonica occurring in multiple locations. The low number of individuals may reflect habitat-specific conditions, artificial lighting influence, or human disturbance. These findings highlight the ecological role of mangroves as habitats for nocturnal beetles, demonstrate the applicability of light trapping as a nondestructive monitoring method, and provide essential baseline information to guide long-term biodiversity assessments, mangrove conservation, and sustainable coastal management in Karimunjawa Island.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Aprilia Nurul Aini
AU  - Erma Prihastanti
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/06
TI  - Preliminary Insights into Nocturnal Beetle Diversity in Mangrove Ecosystems of Kemujan, Karimunjawa Island: Implications for Sustainable Coastal Management
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies 2025 (ICOMSI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 427
EP  - 435
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_36
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_36
ID  - Aini2026
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