A5022430523- Plant and animal studies
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Forest ecology and management
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
University of Łódź
2022-2024
Nicolaus Copernicus University
2013-2021
Ammophila kowalczyki sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae), a new species from Iran, is described and illustrated. In addition, data on the distribution of six other are given, among them insignis F. Smith, 1856 United Arab Emirates, laevicollis Ed. André, 1886 terminata Spain. Of three, sarekandana Balthasar, 1957 rauschi Dollfuss, 2013 reported for first time Tajikistan, formosensis Tsuneki, 1971 Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan.
Abstract This study examined shifts over a 35-year period in the phenology of four most important bumblebee species ( Bombus terrestris , B. lapidarius pascuorum and hortorum ) Central Europe. The showed similar temporal trends, significantly advancing components their main flight association with rising temperatures such that, for example, mid-dates advanced by 10–23 days period. Drivers this change differed between species. Trends in, drivers of, timing first queens, workers males were...
Sand quarries that are used occasionally and not subjected to rehabilitation important biodiversity banks in both anthropogenic semi-natural landscapes. However, their value for preservation can change due dynamic successional processes. We determined the responses of three Aculeata guilds: herbivores (Apiformes), predators (Crabronidae, Sphecidae), parasitic species (Apiformes, Chrysididae, Crabronidae) transformations 32 sand quarries, along a chronosequence covering 15 years spontaneous...
Abstract Climate change is an important driver of the spread apiary pests and honeybee predators. These impact on one economically most pollinators thus pose serious threats to functioning both natural ecosystems crops. We investigated predicted climate in periods 2040–2060 2060–2080 potential distribution European beewolf Philanthus triangulum , a specialized predator. modelled its using MaxEnt method based contemporary occurrence data bioclimatic variables. Our model had overall good...
Published sources document a loss of biodiversity at an extreme rate, mainly because natural and semi-natural ecosystems are becoming fragmented isolated, thus losing their biological functions. These changes significantly influence diversity, which is complex phenomenon that over time. Contemporary ecologists must therefore draw attention to anthropogenic replacement habitats increase conservation status. In our studies we show the positive role soda ash dumping grounds as alternative...
This study of digger wasps (Hymenoptera: Spheciformes) was carried out in the cultural landscape Drwęca, Lower Vistula, and Warta river valleys northern Poland during 2011–2013. The undertaken on sites representing a succession gradient from dry grasslands to high levels tree cover which we hypothesised would influence structure wasp communities. During our research additional information flower use, insect prey, phenology also recorded is reported here, revealing dependencies between...
Two complete nests of Pterocheilus phaleratus (Panzer, 1797) were described from the north-eastern edge Pomeranian Flying Club in Toruń (northern Poland). Both built sandy terrain on a sloping surface (about 20°). The consists 5 cm long main burrow with single cell. Digging and backfilling nest involves carrying fine gravel mandibles. Females transported prey at frequency 6 to 12 minutes. cell contained 25 larvae Tortricidae family (Acleris spp.). Metopia cf. argyrocephala (Meigen, 1824)...
First records of Diodontus medius Dahlbom, 1844 and D. insidiosus Spooner, 1938 from Poland, handlirschi Kohl, 1888 Bulgaria Montenegro are provided. An illustrated key for the identification Central Eastern European species genus is given.
The first comprehensive information on the bionomics of digger wasp Oxybelus variegatus Wesmael, 1852 is presented. Females nested in small aggregations crevices between paving stones a frequently used pedestrian pathway lowland agricultural wasteland. Nests were dug ground using mandibles, legs and abdomen. nest consists main burrow with one or, rarely, two cells. mature larva described for time. egg stage lasts about days before hatches. female provisioned each cell an average 11 paralysed...
Two nests of Ancistrocerus oviventris (Wesmael, 1836) are described. One nest from Poland was attached to a concrete fence and consisted 10 mud cells. The second the Crimea stone three cells covered with an additional layer gravel particles. Females provisioned their moth caterpillars families Crambidae Depressariidae; 5–13 were stored per cell. A chalcid wasp Monodontomerus aeneus (Fonscolombe, 1832) recorded as parasitoid while cuckoo Chrysis rutiliventris Abeille, 1879 sarcophagid fly...
Data on the bionomics of Dryudella stigma (Panzer, 1809) in Poland are presented. The larva is described for first time a European , and second world with only D. immigrans before. egg stage lasts 2–3 days, larval 11–14 days. praepupal longest overwinters cocoon from mid-July to end May. female provisions an average seven bug nymphs per cell, mainly Aelia acuminata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pentatomidae), less often Ceraleptus lividus Stein, 1858 (Coreidae) Corizus hyoscyami (Rhopalidae). Nests...
One female of Nysson distinguendus Chevrier, 1867 was found in the Wielkopolska-Kujawy Lowland inTorun-Glinki, where vegetation is formed by multi-age pine forests with dry heaths and psammophilous grasslands. This first record Poland. The present data indicate that this species may be just as widespread N. dimidiatus Jurine, 1807, whom has long been identified.
The paper presents new data on the nesting habits of digger wasp Alysson spinosus (Hymenoptera: Bembicidae). As food for larvae, female provisioned about 7–8 hemipteran nymphs or imagines per cell. collected prey belongs to two families true hoppers (five species Delphacidae and one Cicadellidae). Nests are built in sandy, shaded areas, consist a 10–12 cm long main burrow with 1–3 brood cells. Both sexes search (honeydew) leaves lilac small-leaved linden. nests were infested by dipteran...
Abstract The paper presents the first information about occurrence of Trypoxylon kostylevi ANTROPOV, 1985 in Poland on basis a female and male collected from Mazurian Lakeland. Brief characteristics species its distribution Europe are given. A key to genus recorded is provided
The biology of Mimumesa littoralis was studied on sandy soil (Sierakowo) and wasteland with hard substrate (Kowalewo Pomorskie) in northern Poland. study presents information the bionomics rare digger wasp (Bondroit,1934). Females nested both substrate. Their nests consisted 2–3 cells. One cell contained up to 11 prey items belonging species from five genera: Megadelphax spp., Dicranotropis hamata, Javesella Laodelphax striatella, pellucida (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), Streptanus sp....
This paper provides comprehensive data on the life history of Oxybelus trispinosus (Fabricius, 1787). Female individuals this species supply approximately 3–4 flies per cell as a food source for their larvae. The collected prey includes specimens four Diptera families: Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Sarcophagidae, and Tachinidae. Nests are constructed in various soil types, featuring primary burrow measuring 6–7 cm length that terminates single cell. Both male female were observed plants Apiaceae...
The nesting of Passaloecus pictus Ribaut, 1952 was observed in Kowalewo Pomorskie (northern Poland). nests were built trap that placed on a windowsill facing southwest. females used resin from Picea pungens Engelm., located 5 m away, to build the cell walls. tunnel consisted 1–7 cells. provided provisions for two three cells per day. frequency with which female brought aphids nest varied 1 7 min. No males near nest. A total 42 examined (consisting 31 and 11 male cells). On average, about 33...
Tradeoffs between intra and interspecific distances of individual plants determine the spatial distributions local plant communities small‐scale community assembly. Here we use an based approach null model standardization to compare intra‐ nearest neighbour ramets as well mean differences in functional trait expression heterospecifics within temperate forest understorey northern Poland. We found a general tendency towards clustered intraspecific segregated ramet distributions. Spatial...
Nesting habits of the digger wasp Lindenius albilabris (Fabricius, 1793) at two localities in Poland were studied. The female hunts nymphs or adults plant bugs Lygus rugulipennis Poppius, 1911 and L. pratensis (Linnaeus, 1758), depositing up to 10 individuals per cell, depending on their size. Nests are built a wide variety sandy habitats, dirt roads, wastelands. nest consists 10–12 cm long main burrow one three cells. Males usually found flowers wild carrots Achillea millefolium, Daucus...
The paper presents Psenulus meridionalis Beaumont, 1937 – the digger wasp new to Polish fauna. Three specimens were collected in Podlasie region (Biebrza National Park) and another two Wielkopolska-Kujawy Lowland. newly revealed localities define now northern limit of species range Europe. Currently, sixspecies representing genus are known from Poland.