Welcome to Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin,

Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (14): 130-137.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb19020031

Special Issue: 农业气象

Previous Articles     Next Articles

The Response of Animal Phenophase to Monthly Climate Variability in Qingdao

Qi Dongju1,2, Guo Feiyan1,3(), Xue Yunchuan1,3, Geng Min1,3   

  1. 1 Qingdao Engineering Technology Research Center for Meteorological Disaster Prevention, Qingdao Shandong 266003
    2 Jiaozhou Meteorology Bureau, Qingdao Shandong 266300
    3 Qingdao Meteorology Bureau, Qingdao Shandong 266003
  • Received:2019-02-20 Revised:2019-03-15 Online:2020-05-15 Published:2020-05-20
  • Contact: Guo Feiyan E-mail:guofeiyan01@163.com

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the response of animal phenophase to climate variability in Qingdao. Based on the animal phonological data and monthly meteorological observations in Qingdao during 1986-2018, the authors used trend analysis and advanced correlation analysis to analyze the leading and contemporaneous correlations between animal phenophase and climatic factors. The results showed that: (1) the monthly temperature/wind speed increased/decreased significantly, the sunshine durations reduced significantly except in April, but the precipitation changed little except in July; (2) the distinct monthly decreasing trend of wind speed had the strongest relationship with the animal phenophase for migrant bird (Hirundo rustica) and amphibian (Frog); for the first warble date: the first warble dates for Hirundo rustica and Frog were not closely related to the climatic factors; as for the last warble date: the significant decreasing trend of wind speed most likely induced the delaying of last warble dates for Hirundo rustica and Frog; (3) the variations of precipitation and sunshine durations could exert more influence on the first warble dates for insects (Cryptotympana atratas and Crickets), and the last warble dates for insects were remarkably influenced by temperature and wind speed. The above results indicate that the animal phenophase is sensitive to the climate change, and the animal phenology change is the best indicator of climate change.

Key words: monthly climate change, animal phenophase, Hirundo rustica, frog, Cryptotympana atrata, cricket

CLC Number: