A5072033886- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
University of Belgrade
2014-2024
University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology
2014-2024
Institute of Zoology
2013-2014
Three subterranean leptodirine leiodid taxa, viz., Bozidaria Ćurčić & Pavićević gen. nov., serbooccidentalis et sp. nov. and Proleonhardella (Proleonhardella) tarensis are described diagnosed. belongs to the phyletic series of “Leonhardella”. The new beetle taxa differ from their closest relatives in numerous morphological characters. They most likely belong lineages Pliocene age. endemic Dinaric mountain chain western Serbia. Keys genera “Leonhardella” genus Jeannel, 1910 included.
We performed a study of the nonlinear optical properties chemically purified chitin and insect cuticle using two-photon excited autofluorescence (TPEF) second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy. Excitation spectrum, fluorescence time, polarization sensitivity, bleaching speed were measured. have found that maximum signal requires an excitation wavelength below 850 nm. At longer wavelengths, we able to penetrate more than 150-μm deep into sample through chitinous structures. The power was...
A new subterranean leptodirine leiodid beetle, Speoplanes biocovensis bosnicus Vrbica, Vesović, Rađa & Ćurčić, ssp. n., is described and diagnosed from a pit in southern Bosnia Herzegovina. This the first discovery of genus Müller, 1911 this country outside Croatia. Important morphological features taxon are presented, including aspects male female genitalia. The subspecies endemic to Dinaric mountain range key identification taxa added.
The genus Pheggomisetes Knirsch, 1923 consists of stenoendemic troglobitic ground beetles restricted to underground habitats in both Western Bulgaria and Southeast Serbia. A review the Serbia is given this article. following new taxa are described from three caves pits on slopes Stara Planina Mountains Serbia: serbicus sp. nov., P. belensis subsp. nov. globiceps ciniglavcensis Also, ninae S. Ćurčić, Schönmann, Brajković, B. Ćurčić & Tomić, 2004, originally as an independent species,...
The purpose of this note is to offer some corrections and supplements the paper Lohaj et al. (2013), prove validity recently described trechine genera in Serbia, comment on other erroneous facts presented analyzed paper. In particular, we will show that taxonomical remarks genus Duvalius Delarouz?e, 1859, are wrong. following clearly delimited represent valid taxa: Serboduvalius Curcic, Pavicevic & 2001, comb. n., Rascioduvalius Brajkovic, Mitic 2003, Curcicia Curcic Javorella Brajkovic...
Two new subterranean leiodid taxa of the genus Spelaeobates Müller, 1901 from three pits in northern Dalmatia (Croatia), S. coriniensis sp. nov. and nonveilleri ssp. , are described. The morphological traits enumerated illustrated. These two placed subgenus 1901. relationships these their close relatives clarified. Data on sexual dimorphism intrasubspecific variability presented. We also redescribed novaki type species both closest relative newly described species. A key for identification...
The following new cavernicolous ground beetle taxa are described from three caves in eastern Serbia: Duvalius (Paraduvalius) trifunovici sp. n., the Mandina Pecina Cave, village of Zlot, near Bor, Kucajske Planine Mts., D. (P.) rtanjensis Golema Porica Pit, Mt. Rtanj, and Glabroduvalius gen. G. tupiznicensis Gornja Lenovacka Lenovac, Zajecar, Tupiznica. easily distinguished related organisms. All important morphological features have been listed, along with diagnoses illustrations taxa....
A new leptodirine leiodid beetle species, Pholeuonopsis (Pholeuonopsis) sljivovicensis sp. n., from a cave in western Serbia is described and diagnosed. The views of both male female genitalia other taxonomically important characters are imaged. species clearly distinct the closest relatives. It probably belongs to an old phyletic lineage Mesogeid origin, like known taxa part Balkan Peninsula. endemic relict inhabiting solely Serbia. Morphological comparisons among Serbian provided, together...
Duvalius semecensis tarensis ssp. nov. from two subterranean sites situated on Mt. Tara (western Serbia) is described, illustrated and compared with its most related congeners. It provisionally placed in the subgenus Biharotrechus Bokor, 1922. The new subspecies characterized by a depigmented, medium-sized body, presence of reduced eyes, deep complete frontal furrows, pairs discal setae third elytral striae, as well shape aedeagus. inhabits caves endemic this mountain. Data distribution...
A new leptodirine leiodid beetle species belonging to the genus Leonhardia Reitter, 1901, L. solaki sp. nov. , from a pit in Bosnia and Herzegovina (western Balkan Peninsula) is described diagnosed. Important morphological features of are listed photographed. The endemic Dinarides Herzegovina. key for identification subspecies also provided.
Three new troglobitic leiodid beetle species have been described from several underground habitats in Central Bosnia and Herzegovina: Leonhardia jajcensis sp. n., the Kapnica Cave, village of Bozikovac, near Jajce, Mt. Dnolucka Planina, Katobatizon apfelbecki Jama Ispod Puta, Snjezara Pits, Brvanci, Protobracharthron dusinae Dusina Dusina, Fojnica, Pogorelica. The three are easily distinguished related taxa. All important morphological characteristics listed, along with diagnoses images...
The following two new troglobitic trechine ground beetle species are described from caves in eastern and southeastern Serbia: Duvalius (Paraduvalius) petrovici sp. n., the Resavska Pecina Cave, village of Jelovac, near Despotovac, Kucajske Planine Mts., D. (P.) sotirovi Ogorelicka Sicevo, Nis, Svrljiske Mts. considerably differ related taxa. All important morphological characteristics species, along with diagnoses images taxa presented. These represent relicts endemics parts Serbia great age...
A new leptodirine beetle species, Pholeuonopsis (Pholeuonopsis) perucensis sp. n., from a cave in Eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina is both described diagnosed. The structure of male female genitalia other taxonomically important characters are imaged. species clearly distinct all congeners. It probably belongs to an old phyletic lineage Tertiary origin, like known taxa the Western Balkan Peninsula. endemic relict inhabiting solely Herzegovina.
Troglobitic trechine ground beetle, Duvalius (Paraduvalius) stankovitchi georgevitchi (Jeannel, 1923) was found outside its type locality (Lazareva Pecina Cave, village of Zlot, near Bor, Kucajske Planine Mts., eastern Serbia) for the first time. Specimens mentioned taxon were recently collected in Vernjikica Cave nearby. Morphological and molecular analyses confirmed that specimens from both caves belong to same subspecies, there are no significant differences between them.