Prvi nalazi faune tulara (Insecta: Trichoptera) s planina Karadak, zapadni Balkan

The caddisfly fauna of the Karadak Mountains in the border area between Kosovo and Macedonia was previously completely unknown. We collected adult caddisfly specimens occasionally, from September 2016 to June 2017, in sixteen localities in this area. During this investigation we found 18 species belonging to the following families: Limnephilidae, Rhyacophilidae, Philopotamidae, Uenoidae and Leptoceridae. The autumnal Limnephilid species Chaetopteryx gonospina was found in one locality only, in Dëbëlldeh village in southern Kosovo, representing the first record for Kosovo. Rhyacophila fischeri, Rhyacophilidae, was found in Tanushë village in northeastern Macedonia, the first record from Macedonia. This paper is a contribution to knowledge of the distribution of Trichoptera from Kosovo and Macedonia.Fauna tulara planina Karadak s graničnog područja između Kosova i Makedonije bila je prethodno potpuno nepoznata. Nasumično smo prikupljali odrasle jedinke od rujna 2016. do lipnja 2017. na 16 lokaliteta na tom području. Tijekom ovog istraživanja pronašli smo 18 vrsta iz sljedećih porodica: Limnephilidae, Rhyacophilidae, Philopotamidae, Uenoidae i Leptoceridae. Jesenska vrsta iz porodice Limnephilidae, Chaetopteryx gonospina pronađena je samo na jednom lokalitetu, u selu Dëbëlldeh na južnom Kosovu, i to je njen prvi nalaz za Kosovo. Rhyacophila fischeri, porodica Rhyacophilidae, pronađena je u selu Tanushë u sjeveroistočnoj Makedoniji i to je njen prvi nalaz za Makedoniju. Ovaj rad je doprinos poznavanju rasprostranjenosti tulara na Kosovu i Makedoniji

Novi nalazi obalčara (Insecta: Plecoptera) Kosova

We sporadically collected stoneflies on Berisha Mountain in Kosovo during 2017 and 2018. During this investigation we found 12 species belonging to the following families: Leuctridae, Nemouridae and Perlidae. Five species were recorded for the first time from Kosovo: Nemoura anas, N. asceta, N. peristeri, N. vinconi and Protonemura beaumonti. This work contributes to the knowledge of the stonefly fauna of Kosovo and highlights it as one of the least explored countries in Europe.Tijekom 2017. i 2018. na planini Berisha na Kosovu povremeno su prikupljani obalčari. Pronađeno je 12 vrsta koje pripadaju sljedećim porodicama: Leuctridae, Nemouridae i Perlidae. Pet vrsta zabilježeno je po prvi puta za Kosovo: Nemoura anas, N. asceta, N. peristeri, N. vinconi i Protonemura beaumonti. Ovaj rad doprinos je poznavanju faune obalčara Kosova, kao jedne od najmanje istraženih zemalja Europe

Novi nalazi Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) iz Albanije i Kosova

In this contribution, we report new records of the invasive moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) from Albania and Kosovo. Previously, it has been reported from all over the European continent, including all Balkan countries. During this investigation it has been observed at two sites in Albania, located in Kukës and Kavajë municipalities. From Kosovo we report four new sites where this species was observed, belonging to Klinë, Pejë and Prishtinë municipalities.U ovom priopćenju donosimo nove nalaze invazivne vrste šimširovog moljca Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) iz Albanije i Kosova. Dosad je bio zabilježen širom cijele Europe, uključujući sve zemlje Balkana. Tijekom ovog istraživanja zabilježen je na dva lokaliteta u Albaniji, na području općina Kukës i Kavajë. Na Kosovu donosimo četiri nova lokaliteta gdje je zabilježena ova vrsta, a koja se nalaze u općinama Klina, Peć i Priština

Rasprostranjenost vrsta leptira (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) u zaštićenom području “Slapovi Mirusha" na Kosovu

In this paper we present the results of a study on the distribution of butterfly species in the protected area Mirusha Waterfalls in Kosovo, conducted in the period from April to the end of September 2016. No studies on butterfly fauna in this area had been conducted previously. The survey was organized in 13 sites with different types of habitats, mostly dominated by grassland, natural forest and shrubs. During our study 83 species of butterflies were recorded. The highest diversity (Shannon-Wiener diversity index H) was registered at the site Dush i Sverkes which hosted 68 out of 83 recorded species. The highest number of species was Euro-Siberian (ES) followed by Euro-Oriental (EO), Euro-Meridional (EM) and Holarctic species (Hol). Our results confirm a rich diversity of butterfly fauna influenced by the climate characteristics, geology and plant composition of the studied area. Out of 83 recorded species in our survey, 7 have Near Threatened status in Europe: Carcharodus floccifera (Zeller, 1847); Parnassius mnemosyne (Linnaeus, 1758); Cupido decolorata (Staudinger, 1886); Hipparchia fagi (Scopoli, 1763); Hipparchia statilinus (Hufnagel, 1758); Melitea aurelia (Nickeri, 1850) and Chazara briseis (Linnaeus, 1764).U radu prikazujemo rezultate istraživanja rasprostranjenosti vrsta leptira u zaštićenom području slapova Mirusha na Kosovu, provedenog u razdoblju od travnja do kraja rujna 2016. Fauna leptira tog područja nije prethodno istraživana. Istraživano je 13 lokaliteta s različitim tipovima staništa, dominirali su travnjaci, šuma i grmlje. Tijekom istraživanja zabilježene su 83 vrste leptira. Najveća raznolikost (Shannon-Wienerov indeks raznolikosti H) bila je na lokalitetu Dush i Sverkes, 68 od 83 zabilježene vrste. Najviše je bilo eurosibirskih vrsta (ES), slijedile su euroorijentalne (EO), euromeridionalne (EM) I holarktičke vrste (Hol). Naši rezultati potvrđuju bogatu bioraznolikost, na koju utječu klimatske značajke, geologija i biljni svijet istraživanog područja. Od 83 zabilježene vrste, 7 ih ima status gotovo ugroženih u Europi: Carcharodus floccifera (Zeller, 1847); Parnassius mnemosyne (Linnaeus, 1758); Cupido decolorata (Staudinger, 1886); Hipparchia fagi (Scopoli, 1763); Hipparchia statilinus (Hufnagel, 1758); Melitea aurelia (Nickeri, 1850) i Chazara briseis (Linnaeus, 1764)

Novi podaci o vrsti Potamophylax rotundipennis (Brauer, 1857) i prvi nalaz vrste Stenophylax permistus McLachlan, 1895 (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae) s Kosova

In this paper we report two new records of the rare limnephilid species Potamophylax rotundipennis (Brauer, 1857) from the Balkan Peninsula, more precisely from the Republic of Kosovo. The first sampling station is located around the spring area of the only stream inside Blinajë Hunting Reserve in central Kosovo, and the second one in the middle section of the Turuqicë tributary of the Llap River in northern Kosovo. From Blinajë Hunting Reserve we also report Stenophylax permistus McLachlan, 1895 for the first time from the Republic of Kosovo.U ovom radu su prikazana dva nova nalaza rijetke vrste porodice Limnephilidae, Potamophylax rotundipennis (Brauer, 1857) s Balkanskog poluotoka, točnije iz Republike Kosovo. Prvi lokalitet se nalazi na izvorišnom području jedinog potoka unutar lovnog rezervata Blinajë u središnjem Kosovu, a drugi na srednjem dijelu pritoke rijeke Llap, Turuqicë, na sjeveru Kosova. U Blinaji je također utvrđena po prvi puta na području Kosova vrsta Stenophylax permistus McLachlan, 189

The spider fauna (Arachnida, Araneae) of abandoned military bunkers in Albania

We investigated 11 pillbox bunkers in Dibër Municipality and one military tunnel near Tirana (Albania). We found 101 spider specimens belonging to 15 species, of which two species are reported for the first time from Albania: Leviellus thorelli (Ausserer, 1871) (Araneidae) and Meta bourneti Simon, 1922 (Tetragnathidae). This paper contributes new information on the diversity, distribution and natural history of spider fauna in the bunkers of Albania

Expansıon Of Harmonıa Axyrıdıs (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccınellıdae) In South-Eastern Europe

In this paper, we report the first records of the harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) from Republic of Kosovo as well as new records from Albania, Greece, Montenegro and the Republic of North Macedonia. So far, the species is reported from 25 localities in Kosovo (first record in 2013) and 13 localities all over Montenegro. H. axyridis was found at different habitats and elevations, from sea level up to 1700 m above sea level, frequently being associated with seven coccinellid species. Our results clearly indicate that the harlequin ladybird is well established all over South-eastern Europe. Future studies should focus on its potential impact on native ladybird fauna. © 2022, Croatian Natural History Museum. All rights reserved

Expansion of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in South-Eastern Europe

In this paper, we report the first records of the harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) from Republic of Kosovo as well as new records from Albania, Greece, Montenegro and the Republic of North Macedonia. So far, the species is reported from 25 localities in Kosovo (first record in 2013) and 13 localities all over Montenegro. H. axyridis was found at different habitats and elevations, from sea level up to 1700 m above sea level, frequently being associated with seven coccinellid species. Our results clearly indicate that the harlequin ladybird is well established all over South-eastern Europe. Future studies should focus on its potential impact on native ladybird fauna

Caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) from Kožuf and Baba mountains (Republic of North Macedonia

Adult caddisflies were collected during 2018 and 2019 from Kožuf and Baba mountains, located in the southern end of the Republic of North Macedonia. A total of 36 species were recorded, of which 22 and 8 were recorded for the first time for Kožuf and Baba mountains, respectively. Limnephilus flavicornis (Fabricius, 1787) is reported for the first time from the country from Kožuf Mountain. In addition, new localities of several rare and endemic caddisfly species were found. The results of this study highlight Kožuf and Baba mountains as refugium for caddisfly species of conservation importance

Spiders from Sharr Mountain - new faunistic data (Arachnida: Araneae)

In this paper, we present new faunistic data of the spider fauna from the Sharr Mountains (Kosovo), one of the least investigated areas in the Balkans. Previously only 27 species of spiders were known from the Kosovo part of the Sharr Mountains but with this investigation, the number has increased to 74. Pictures of rare and interesting species are provided. We also include a new record from the North Macedonian part of the Sharr Mountains. In total we report fifty species, eight of which are first records for Sharr Mountains, twenty-eight are first records for Kosovo, and one species is reported for the first time for North Macedonia. Species recorded for the first time from the Sharr Mountains belong to the following genera: Histopona, Clubiona, Zelotes, Ceratinella, Mughiphantes, Robertus and Ozyptila. We also provide a checklist of spider species for the Sharr Mountains in Kosovo