The species composition and the seasonality of histerid beetles were studied in Monte Mor (SP) from September 1992 to September 1993 at 15 d. intervals using pitfall-trap and Berlese's funnel. Seven species of histerid beetles were recorded: Euspilotus modestus Erichson, Carcinops troglodytes Paykull, Euspilotus (Hesperosaprinus) sp., Hololepta quadridentata Fab., Hister dubius Mars., Acritus sp. and Phelister sp.. E. modestus (52%) and C. troglodytes (33%) were the most abundant. They showed the highest association (1) of Whittaker & Fairbanks index. The sampling methods had a direct influence on the numbers of beetles, principally, to E. modestus and C. troglodytes.
Insecta; Histeridae; Musca domestica; predation; poultry manure
