Migration parameters of insects typical for the Samara region as the result of their search for optimal habitat conditions

Pavlov S. I., Miniyarov F. T., Yaitsky A. S.

The article analyzes main parameters of insects spatial migration process (mainly based on the example of leaf beetles). The process includes more than 10 different aspects that characterize migration: causes, genetic and energy bases, mechanisms, regularity, length, direction, obstacles for a movement, height of movement, influence of the environment climate component on migration, threats, risks and efficiency. Mentioned aspects are in turn subdivided into smaller elements.

Keywords:leaf beetles; Chrysomelidae; habitat; migration of insects; cause of migration; migration characteristics; geographical migrations; ecological migrations; Samara Oblast.