Influence of Daily Temperature Ranges on the Light Trapped Number of Macrolepidoptera Individuals and Species

The Hungarian Forest Research Institute operated a Jermy-type light-trap in the Kámon Botanic Garden, Szombathely (47°15\u2720"N; 16°36\u2725"E) between 1962 and 1970. As the insects are poikilotherm creatures, therefore it is understandable; their body temperature is always the same as the temperature of the environment. It can be assumed, therefore, the temperature ranges, can ​​influence the flight activity of nocturnal Macrolepidoptera individuals and species, so we made this investigation. Different species are swarming in various aspects and the temperature is also different. Therefore, we processed separately the captured data of species and individuals in spring-, early- and late summer-, and autumn aspects, in connection with daily minimum temperature. The results were plotted and the correlations and their level of significance were determined. Our results demonstrate that all aspects on low temperature minima both the number of caught species and individuals are low. In contrast, a higher minimum value ​​of specimens was taken and the rising number of those species is caught. The relationship is linear or exponential function characterized

Light-trap Catch of Harmful Microlepidoptera Species in Connection with Polarized Moonlight and Collecting Distance

The paper deals with light-trap catch of 25 Microlepidoptera species depending on the polarized moonlight and collecting distance. The catching data were chosen from the 27 stations of the Hungarian National Light-trap Network and from the years between 1959 and 1961. Relative catch values were calculated from the catching data per stations and swarming.  They are ranged and averaged in the phase angle divisions.  The catching peak of ten species is in First Quarter, another ten species have the peak in the First Quarter and Last one, and only in two cases, the peak is in Last Quarter. Then there is the maximum ratio of polarized moonlight. Catching peak of only three species is in connection with the collecting distance when is the greatest of collection distance

Light-Trap Catch of Lygus SP. (Heteroptera: Miridae) in Connection with the Polarized Moonlight, the Collecting Distance and the Staying of the Moon Above the Horizon

The paper deals with connections between light trapping of Lygus sp. and the polarized moonlight, the collecting distance and the staying of the Moon above the horizon

Influence of Ozone Content on Light Trapped Trichoptera Species in Central Europe

The study deals with the connection between ozone content of air and light trap catch of ten Caddisflies (Trichoptera) species from a Jermy-type light-trap. Five species were collected in connection with the increasing the high values of the ozone content, but decrease were observed in case of four species. The results can be written down with second- or third-degree polynomials. Our results proved that the daily catches were significantly modified by the ozone content of air, expressing the different lengths and intensities of the ozone content. The different form of behaviour, however, is not linked to the taxonomic position. Further testing will be required for fuller explanation of the results

Influence of Ozone Content on Light Trapped Trichoptera Species in Central Europe

The study deals with the connection between ozone content of air and light trap catch of ten Caddisflies (Trichoptera) species from a Jermy-type light-trap. Five species were collected in connection with the increasing the high values of the ozone content, but decrease were observed in case of four species. The results can be written down with second- or third-degree polynomials. Our results proved that the daily catches were significantly modified by the ozone content of air, expressing the different lengths and intensities of the ozone content. The different form of behaviour, however, is not linked to the taxonomic position. Further testing will be required for fuller explanation of the results

Light-Trapping of the European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.) at Different Values of the Q-index Expressing the Different Intensities of Solar Flares

The paper deals with connections between solar flare activities and light-trap collection of insects. The authors have worked out the catch data of European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.) adults, as published for the period of 1976–1997 by the Hungarian national light-trap network. The results proved that both the daily and annual catches were significantly modified by the Q-indexes, expressing the different lengths and intensities of the solar flares. On days with high Q-indexes relative to the ones of the average swarming periods, the number of catches are considerably lower. In those years when the Q-index is high, the average individual number and the number of caught moths are lower by 30% as compared to the average number of total cycles (11 years) and the average population density of a given biotope. On the contrary, in years with low Q-indexes an increase as high as 45% can be experienced in the number of individuals collected. Thus, by evaluating the light-trap catches a strong modifying effect of solar flares has to be considered

Light-Trap Catch of the Harmful Insects in Connection with the Ozone Content of the Air

The study deals the efficiency of light trapping of the European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis Hbn.) and the Common Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha L.) in connection with the ozone content of the air. The collected data of which use was made the Hungarian national light trap network between the years 1997 and 2006. We calculated relative catch values from the number of caught insects. We assigned these to the ozone values, we averaged them, and we depicted the results together with the regression equation though. We established that the light trapping of this species most fruitful when the ozone content of the air is high. As opposed to this, the low ozone values reduce the successfulness of the catching on one moderated only. Our results will be exploitable in the plant protecting and environment conservation researches

Light-Trap Catch of Lygus sp. (Heteroptera: Miridae) in Connection with the Polarized Moonlight, the Collecting Distance and the Staying of the Moon above the Horizon

The paper deals with connections between light trapping of Lygus sp. and the polarized moonlight, the collecting distance and the staying of the Moon above the horizon

Influence of Daily Temperature Ranges on the Pheromone Trap Catch of Harmful Microlepidoptera Species

Seven species of pheromone trap collection of Microlepidoptera pest presents the results of the everyday function of the daily temperature range in the study. Between 2004 and 2010, Csalomon type pheromone traps were operating in Bodrogkisfalud (48°10’N; 21°21E; Borsod-Abaúj Zemplén County, Hungary, Europe). The data were processed of following species: Spotted Tentiform Leafminer (Phyllonorycter blancardella Fabricius, 1781), Hawthorn Red Midget Moth (Phyllonorycter corylifoliella Hübner, 1796), Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella Linnaeus, 1758), Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella Zeller, 1839), European Vine Moth (Lobesia botrana Denis et Schiffermüller, 1775), Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholita molesta Busck, 1916) and Plum Fruit Moth (Grapholita funebrana Treitschke, 1846). Our results suggest that pheromone trap catches of the species examined are in positive correlation with the daily temperature ranges. The relation can be characterized with is linear, logarithmic and exponential functions