scholarly journals Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Forest Ecosystems of Třesín National Nature Monument (Litovelské Pomoraví, Czech Republic) with Suggestions to Conservation Management of the Locality

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 751-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondřej Košulič
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Conservation Management ◽  
Red List ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
High Species Diversity

This paper presents faunistic records of spiders in the forest ecosystems of the Třesín National Nature Monument. Spiders were surveyed from 29 April 2013 to 25 October 2013. A total of 1012 individual spiders were collected from eight sites by pitfall traps, individual collection, sweeping grasses and herb vegetation, beating shrubs and trees, and shifting leaf litters. Spiders were identified as 146 species from 94 genera and 27 families. The families Linyphiidae, Lycosidae, Gnaphosidae, and Thomisidae exhibited high species diversity. Three species listed on the Red List of Threatened Species in the Czech Republic were recorded: Dysdera moravica (Řezáč, Gasparo, Král & Heneberg, 2014), Megalepthyphantes pseudocollinus (Saaristo, 1997), and Nusoncus nasutus (Schenkel, 1925). The finding of N. nasutus is among the first reports of this spider in the Moravia region. Several findings represent the northernmost occurrences of rare thermophilous spiders in Moravia and even the Czech Republic. The great richness of araneofauna and the occurrence of rare and poorly known spider species confirm the high biotic value of Třesín within the agriculturally intensified landscape of Moravia.

scholarly journals Araneofauna of the Křéby National Nature Monument (Eastern Moravia, Czech Republic) with some notes to conservation management of the locality

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 991-1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondřej Košulič
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Conservation Management ◽  
Red List ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Slowing Down

This paper makes a faunistic contribution to knowledge of spider composition in the xerothermic habitats of the Křéby National Nature Monument which is located in Kroměříž district, eastern Moravia. Spiders were collected by four different methods during 25 April–28 October 2013: pitfall traps, sweeping of herb vegetation, individual collecting and beating the branches of shrubs and trees. In total, 1070 individuals (865 adult spiders) were collected and identified as 114 species of 19 families. The species diversity in the Křéby area is rather high, representing approximately 13% of Czech araneofauna. Of the identified species, five are listed in the Red List of Threatened Species in the Czech Republic. These included critically endangered Dysdera hungarica Kulczynski 1897, endangered Alopecosa solitaria (Herman, 1879), Cheiracanthium montanum (C. L. Koch, 1877) and vulnerable Lathys stigmatisata (Menge, 1869) and Haplodrassus dalmatensis (L. Koch, 1866). The findings of Alopecosa solitaria and Dysdera hungarica belong to the northernmost occurrence of these rare species in the Czech Republic. In general, the great richness of spider fauna and the occurrence of rare and threatened species for Czech region confirm the high biotic value of the investigated area. In addition, the author discussed management methods of the locality and suggest management conservation system for slowing down the succession rate on overgrown places.

scholarly journals Ground beetles (Carabidae) from slopes of Macošská stráň and Vilémovická stráň (Protected landscape area of Moravský kras, Czech Republic)

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Niedobová ◽  
Vladimír Hula ◽  
Pavla Šťastná
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Ground Beetles ◽  
Red List ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Group A

Collecting of Carabidae was conducted using pitfall traps at four sites. The first two sites (T1 + T2) were at the slope of Macošská stráň and the other two sites (T3 + T4) at the slope of Vilémovická stráň. The study was done in 2008 and 2009. At Macošská stráň in 2008, 21 species of Carabidae with the total number of 228 individuals were found and in 2009, 18 species of the total number of 116 specimens were collected. At Vilémovická stráň in 2008, 22 species of Carabidae with the total number of 1977 specimens were found and in 2009, 21 species of the total number of 623 specimens were caught. In terms of classification of relictness, Macošská stráň in 2008 was dominated by species of adaptable group A (60%), species of eurytop group (E) were represented by 35% and of relic group (R) by 5%. In 2009, the same representation of species of groups A and E (47%) were found and the species of group R were represented by 6%. Vilémovická stráň in 2008 was dominated by species of group A (52%), species of group E were represented by 43% and of group R by 5%. In 2009 also dominated species of group A (54%), species of group E were represented by 41% and of group R by 5%. In the studied area we reported four endangered species of Carabidae protected by Law (No. 395/1992 Coll.) as amended, these were Calosoma auropunctatum (critically endangered), Brachinus crepitans, Carabus ullrichii and Cicindela campestris (endangered) and two species listed under the Red List of Threatened Species of the Czech Republic (Veselý et al., 2005). One of the species is listed as vulnerable (Calosoma auropunctatum) and one as near endangered (Carabus cancellatus). Another significant species found on the monitored sites was Aptinus bombarda.

scholarly journals Carabidae of an Active Limestone Quarry

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucie Nováková ◽  
Pavla Šťastná
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Red List ◽  
Carabid Beetles ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Limestone Quarry

In 2012, a research was conducted on Carabid beetles in the active limestone quarry of Mokrá-Horákov. Collections were carried out on quarry terraces and quarry edges using pitfall traps. A total of 37 species with a total number of 197 specimens were captured. The most abundant species was Cicindela sylvicola (34 specimens) which is protected under Decree No. 395/1992 Coll. as amended by Decree No. 175/2006 Coll., other detected species protected by this Decree included C. campestris (28 specimens) and Cylindera germanica (26 specimens) which also belongs to the category of vulnerable under the Red List of Threatened Species of the Czech Republic. The quarry is mostly settled by eurytopic species preferring open habitats. Species that require unshaded habitats and species indifferent to shading occurred especially on the quarry terraces and on its outskirts. Species of shaded habitats were not reported.

scholarly journals A Faunistic Study on Spiders (Araneae) from Vineyard Terraces in the Municipalities of Morkůvky and Mutěnice (South Moravia, Czech Republic)

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondřej Košulič ◽  
Vladimír Hula
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Red List ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
Artificial Habitats ◽  
South Moravia

Records of spiders of the vineyard terraces from the vicinity of the villages Morkůvky and Mutěnice Jesličky (South Moravia, Czech Republic) are published in the presented work. Spiders were collected by pitfall traping during 30 April – 28 October 2011 and by day and night sweeping of herb vegetation in different dates of 2011. In total 2719 individuals were collected, and identified as 139 species of 23 families. Eighteen species listed in the Red List of threatened species in the Czech Republic were recorded. In vineyard terraces in the vicinity of Morkůvky, 12 threatened species (CR – 2 species, EN – 3 species, VU – 7 species) were found altogether. In the vineyard terraces at Mutěnice, we found 13 threatened spider species (CR – 2 species, EN – 6 species, VU – 5 species). The most significant findings are Alopecosa solitaria (Herman, 1879), Cheiracanthium pennyi O.P.-Cambridge, 1873; Dipoena coracina (C. L. Koch, 1837); Dysdera hungarica Kulczyński, 1897; Eresus kollari Rossi, 1846; Euryopis quinqueguttata Thorell, 1875; Sibianor tantulus (Simon, 1868) and Haplodrassus minor (O.P.-Cambridge, 1879). Besides of these threatened species, we discovered rich spectra of rare spiders related to the well preserved xeric grasslands. Our faunistic results indicate that artificial habitats, such as vineyard terraces, are important refuges for wide spectra of xerothermophilous spiders.

scholarly journals Species Diversity and Habitat Preferences of Aculeata (Insecta: Hymenoptera) of Urban and Suburban Gardens in Brno‑City (Czech Republic)

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Říha
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Red List ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Taxon Sampling ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Pan Traps

I conducted a survey of aculeate Hymenoptera in urban and suburban gardens of Brno-city in August 2015. For my survey, I selected three individual gardens, and in each of them chose three type of microhabitats: tree, grass and patch. I used yellow pan traps for taxon sampling. Using this method, I recorded 382 specimens belonging to 76 species. Subsequently, the basic indices of species diversity in individual gardens were calculated, and statistical analyses of individual gardens and various microhabitats were created. I report large differences between the Aculeata taxa found in urban and suburban gardens. Habitat preferences of species between microhabitats were discovered as well. Furthermore, I report 14 species mentioned in the Red List of threatened species of the Czech Republic (Straka 2005a,b) (hereinafter referred to as Red List); as well as one invasive species Isodontia mexicana (Saussure, 1867) and one species Pison atrum Spinola, 1808 recently reported as new for the Czech Republic (reported after the publication of the Red List itself).

scholarly journals Spiders of Polanská Niva National Nature Reserve

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Jana Niedobová ◽  
Vladimír Hula
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Red List ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
National Nature Reserve ◽  
Spider Community ◽  
Interesting Species

Spiders of Polanská niva National Nature Reserve were investigated during 2013. Several capture methods were used from March to September. Altogether, 85 species from 14 families were recorded. The most interesting species are Arctosa maculata (Hahn, 1822) and Micaria nivosa L. Koch, 1866 (both are vunerable according to the Red List of threatened species in the Czech Republic). The other remarkable species were: Kaestneria pullata (O. P.- Cambridge, 1863), Donacochara speciosa (Thorell, 1875), Hylyphantes graminilola (Sundevall, 1830), Singa nitidula C. L. Koch, 1844 and Trochosa spinipalpis F. O. P.- Cambridge. Evaluation of spider community shows, that 8.2 % spider species prefer naturally like habitats.

scholarly journals Rare and remarkable spiders (Araneae) from vineyard terraces in Pálava region (South Moravia, Czech Republic)

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondřej Košulič ◽  
Vladimír Hula
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Red List ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
Suitable Habitats ◽  
South Moravia

Faunistic data of rare and remarkable spider species found in vineyard terraces around Mikulov and Popice are presented. Vineyard terraces are artificial – man made – habitats that were established in the eighties of the 20th century with intention of growing grapevine. Spiders were collected by pitfall traping during 30 April – 28 October 2011 and by day and night sweeping of herb vegetation in different dates of 2011. Twenty two species listed in the Red List of threatened species in the Czech Republic were recorded. In vineyard terraces at the vicinity of Popice, 12 threatened species (CR – 2 species, EN – 3 species, VU – 7 species) were found altogether. In the vineyard terraces at Mikulov, we found 18 threatened spider species (CR – 3 species, EN – 7 species, VU – 8 species). Very rare and critically endangered Tibellus macellus Simon, 1875, Dysdera hungarica Kulczyński, 1897 and Cheiracanthium pennyi O. P.-Cambridge, 1873 belongs to the most significant findings. Besides of these threatened species, we discovered rich spectra of rare xerothermophilous spiders which created dominant and eudominant component of araneofauna – Alopecosa solitaria (Herman, 1879), Gnaphosa lucifuga (Walckenaer, 1802), Thanatus arenarius Thorell, 1872, and Ozyptila pullata (Thorell, 1875). We found that artificial habitats such as vineyard terraces are important as suitable habitats for a wide spectrum of xerothermophilous spiders of the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Beetles (Coleoptera) of selected families of the slopes of Macošská and Vilémovická stráň (Moravský kras Protected landscape area, Czech Republic)

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
Jana Niedobová ◽  
Vladimír Hula ◽  
Pavla Šťastná ◽  
Jan Bezděk ◽  
Jiří Foit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Red List ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
Important Species ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Collecting Methods

Two xerothermic localities in Moravský kras were investigated from March to November 2008. Altogether 183 species of beetles from 13 families (except Carabidae published separately) were collected in Macošská and Vilémovická stráň slopes using several collecting methods: pitfall traps, sweeping of vegetation and Möricke traps. Both slopes are located in the northern part of the Moravský kras and are influenced by pasture management. Altogether we found 21 species listed under Red list of threatened species in the Czech Republic, it is approximately 11.5% of all collected species. The most important species (two critically endangered – CR: Eumolpus asclepiadeus (Pallas, 1776), Sphaeroderma rubidium (Graëlls, 1853) and six endangered – EN) belong to family Chrysomelidae. Another endangered collected species belong to families Curculionidae and Staphylinidae.

scholarly journals Spiders (Araneae) of Hůrka u Hranic National Nature Reserve (Moravia, Czech Republic)

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondřej Machač ◽  
Jana Niedobová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Red List ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
Vegetation Season ◽  
National Nature Reserve

Spiders of Hůrka u Hranic National Nature Reserve were investigated during the year 2011. Several capture methods were used during the vegetation season (from April to November) in many various habitats of this territory. Altogether, 92 species from 27 families were recorded, including very rare and remarcable species. Majority of such species prefer thermophilous habitats: Atypus affinis Eichwald, 1830, Dysdera czechica Řezáč, in prep., Theridion melanurum Hahn, 1831, Agroeca cuprea Menge, 1873, Drassyllus villicus (Thorell, 1875), Zodarion germanicum (C. L. Koch, 1837) and Dipoena melanogaster (C. L. Koch, 1837). Some species are also listed in the Red List of threatened species in the Czech Republic: Cheiracanthium elegans Thorell, 1875 in category endangered (EN), Cozyptila blackwalli (Simon, 1875) and Leptorchestes berolinensis (C. L. Koch, 1846) in category vulnerable (VU). Altogether, 144 spider species are now known from the reserve; they represent 16.6% of araneofauna of the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Carabidae (Coleoptera) of sinkholes in the northern part of Moravian Karst

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 219-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavla Šťastná ◽  
Vladimír Hula
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Ground Beetles ◽  
Red List ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
Ecological Research ◽  
Relict Species ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Moravian Karst

Results of faunistic-ecological research of Carabidae in selected sinkholes of the northern part of the protected landscape area of Moravian Karst are presented. The collection of ground beetles was conducted using pitfall traps in 2010 and 2011. A total of 88 species were caught in both years. In the studied area, there was registered incidence of five endangered species in accordance with Decree No. 395/1992 Coll. as amended: Brachinus crepitans, Brachinus explodens, Carabus ullrichii, Cicindela campestris, and Cylindera germanica. At the monitored sites, occurrence of two species (Carabus cancellatus and Cylindera germanica) included in the Red List of Threatened Species in the Czech Republic was registered. In one species (Cylindera germanica) the Decree 395/1992 Coll. and the Red List of Threatened Species in the Czech Republic meet. All studied sinkholes were dominated by eurytopic and adaptable species, only one relict species (Aptinus bombarda) was discovered.

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