A5013364961- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant and animal studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Historical and Cultural Studies of Poland
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Agricultural economics and policies
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Geology and Environmental Impact Studies
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
Polish Academy of Sciences
2000-2023
Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals
2013-2023
Natural History Museum
2021
Tsimbazaza Zoo
2021
Amerila is one of the most studied Afrotropical genera Arctiinae. However, based on a regionally constrained sample specimens from Mount Cameroon, we show how superficial our knowledge these tiger moths is. Among six collected species, A. femina’s female described here for first time, and mulleri roseomarginata had never been recorded before in country. Moreover, novel biological data are presented, including individual species’ elevational ranges. Finally, reproductive organs genus...
The biodiversity of West and Central Africa is understudied, including butterflies moths (Lepidoptera). Cameroon, through its position in between few biogeographic regions diversity habitats, an important hotspot lepidopteran diversity. However, the country also ranks low when it comes to local knowledge. During our long-term ecological projects Cameroonian part Gulf Guinea Highlands, we collected rich material moths, a number interesting faunistic records.In this study, report 31 species...
Abstract Aim Temporal dynamics of biodiversity along tropical elevational gradients are unknown. We studied seasonal changes Lepidoptera the only complete forest gradient in Afrotropics. focused on shifts species richness patterns, turnover communities and species’ ranges, latter often serving as an indicator global change effects mountain ecosystems. Location Mount Cameroon, Cameroon. Taxon Butterflies moths (Lepidoptera). Methods quantitatively sampled nine groups by bait‐trapping (16,800...
Abstract Although seasonality in the tropics is often less pronounced than temperate areas, tropical ecosystems show seasonal dynamics as well. Nevertheless, individual insects’ phenological patterns are still poorly understood, especially Afrotropics. To fill this gap, we investigated biodiversity of Lepidoptera communities at three rainforest localities foothills Mount Cameroon, West Africa, one wettest places world. Our multitaxa approach covered six lepidopteran groups (fruit‐feeding...
The availability of standard protocols to obtain DNA sequences has allowed the inference phylogenetic Hypotheses for many taxa, including moths. We here have inferred a phylogeny using maximum‐Likelihood and Bayesian approaches species‐rich group moths (Erebidae, Arctiinae), with strong emphasis on Neotropical genera collected in different field campaigns Atlantic Forest Brazil, eastern Amazon southern Ecuador. A total 277 species belonging 246 were included analysis. Our main objectives...
We provide a comprehensive overview of those Lepidopteran invasions to Europe that result from increasing globalisation and also review expansion species within Europe. A total 97 non-native Lepidoptera (about 1% the known fauna), in 20 families 11 superfamilies have established so far Europe, which 30 alone are Pyraloidea. In addition, 88 European 25 expanded their range around 23% these Mediterranean or Balkan origin, invading north west. Although number alien been for hundreds years, 74%...
Many species of the subgenus Agrodiaetus have dotlike distribution ranges, and delimitation majority is only possible on basis chromosomal and/or molecular data. In our research, we used a combination mitochondrial nuclear markers to analyse taxonomic identity study phylogeographic history an enigmatic population from South Poland. We discovered this be chromosomally genetically indistinguishable widely distributed West Palaearctic Polyommatus ripartii (Freyer, 1830). Moreover, was found...
The European corn borer Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner, 1796) is a serious and widely studied pest of corn. most common method its control by means insecticides. However, biological becoming more popular. hymenopteran parasitoid Trichogramma sp. the promising effective one among agents now used in North America Europe. Its application should occur at time when beginning eggs laying period. discrimination between some other species occurring agricultural landscapes same can be difficult,...
Pseudothyretes Dufrane, 1945 is one of the least known genera subtribe Thyretina. The association sexes not for any seven species in genus because very strong sexual dimorphism and lack appropriate data. With help molecular data we elucidate previously unknown females two [Pseudothyretes kamitugensis (Dufrane, 1945) perpusilla (Walker, 1856)]. same procedure revealed synonymy carnea (Hampson, 1898) rubicundula (Strand, 1912) syn. nov., treated as separate taxa described from opposite sexes....
Abstract The Old World tribe Syntomini is the most neglected of three major groups subfamily Arctiinae – megadiverse lineage ( c . 11 000 species) superfamily Noctuoidea, comprising about a quarter its entire species diversity. In none previous morphogenetic studies was (which are often conspicuously spotted, aposematic moths) sampled adequately enough to provide information tribe's systematic diversity and relationships above level. As such data crucial importance for comprehensive...
Summary. Subgenus Compsochromia Kiriakoff 1953 is briefly reviewed. An overview of the taxonomic history group provided along with a checklist covering all synonyms. Balacra flava n. sp. described on basis eight specimens both sexes collected in Cameroon. Three separate keys, based male and female habitus as well genitalia, are presented for determination specimens. The vesica B. compsa illustrated first time.
Arctiinae (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) of the African continent are relatively poor studied compared to other tropical areas. Their distribution is almost completely unknown in many countries or it based on old, unverified literature data, although some useful information can be extracted from online database “Afromoths” (De Prins & De 2011). Modern national regional checklists covering all exist for Lesotho (Kopij 2005), Nigeria (Medler 1980), Southern Africa (Vári et al. 2002) and...
Ripart's Anomalous Blue Polyommatus ripartii (Freyer, 1830) is one of the most seriously endangered butterfly species in central Europe, a small, relict population which has survived two localities Poland. This isolated undoubtedly last and northernmost remnant once much wider range Europe. P. associated with highly xerophilous vegetation on gypsum calcareous soils. Only active conservation measures can ensure its survival. For these to be successful, however, precise information butterfly's...
Malagasy Syntomini (Polka Dot Moths) are one of the largest endemic lineages Lepidoptera on island, belonging to Tiger Moth subfamily (Arctiinae). This diverse radiation comprises nearly 100 valid described species that share a single ancestor. Despite monograph in 1964 by Paul Griveaud, systematics group greatly needs modern revision, and their distribution island is still poorly known. contribution concerns diversity Réserve Spéciale d’Ambohitantely, which protects remaining, but already...
Qualitative changes in the diurnal lepidopteran fauna of Cracow area have been studied over a period beginning mid-19th century. Sources data included scientific collections Institute Systematics and Evolution Animals, PAS, some private from authors' own studies (2000–2003). In historical covered by study (three time intervals), total 99 species Rhopalocera were recorded. Altogether, negative population trends recorded 46 species, including 27 that withdrew area; positive demonstrated 33...