ABSTRACT
The growing of shiitake on wooden logs attracts a variety of insects depending on the local conditions, the phase of development and the growing system. This study was designed to evaluate the diversity of insects associated to the growing of this mushroom on Eucalyptus spp. logs in the county of Arroio do Padre, RS, by way of evaluations during the colonization phase. A model INTRAL AL 012 (12 volts) luminous trap was used to capture specimens. In this period 9 orders of insects were detected, the order Diptera predominating, presenting a relative frequency of 80.57% and absolute frequency of 1,393. In this order, the family Sciaridae was found in the greatest absolute frequently, there being 1,085 specimens.
KEY WORDS
Growing shiitake; Luminous trap; Diptera; Sciaridae