Bârdan, VasileHerea, MonicaTălmaciu, NelaHagiu, OtiliaPrisecariu, Liviu-AdrianBădeanu, MarinelaPanuța, SergiuTălmaciu, Mihai2026-06-172026-06-1720251454-7376https://repository.iuls.ro/handle/20.500.12811/6684The observations were carried out over a single year, 2025, in an apple orchard and a forest plantation containing both coniferous and deciduous species.Several types of traps were used to collect arthropods: soil traps of the Barber type, Decis Traps, yellow sticky traps, etc. Direct observations of the trees were also performed. Collection of material and trap readings were conducted throughout the vegetation period at intervals generally ranging between 14–17 days. The exact dates of collection and readings were: 16.05.2025, 06.06.2025, 26.06.2025, 16.07.2025, 01.08.2025, 22.08.2025, 10.09.2025, and 24.09.2025. The species with the highest abundance and most frequently collected were: Pterostichus (Poecilus) cupreus, Silpha carinata, Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa, Armadillidium vulgare, Carabus coriaceus, Geotrupes vernalis, Necrophorus vespillo, Staphylinus caesareus, Agriotes ustulatus, Oiceoptoma thoracicum, Harpalus tardus, Aptinus bombarda, Dermestes laniarius, Carabus intricatusEnglishentomofaunaforestappleArticle2069-8275