New data on the occurrence of lacewings (Neuroptera) in Georgia

New data on the Neuroptera of Georgia are presented. Eighteen species are reported, six of which – Wesmaelius (K.) nervosus, Cueta lineosa, Neuroleon microstenus propinquus, Neuroleon nemausiensis piryulini, Neuroleon (G.) lukhtanovi and Nedroledon maculatus – are new for Georgia

First records of Kolibacia squamulata (Gebler, 1830), Cucujus haematodes Erichson, 1845, and Clerus dealbatus (Kraatz, 1879) (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae, Cucujidae, Cleridae) from Kazakhstan

Three saproxylic beetle species: Kolibacia squamulata (Gebler, 1830) (Trogossitidae), Cucujus haematodes Erichson, 1845 (Cucujidae), and Clerus dealbatus (Kraatz, 1879) (Cleridae) are recorded from Kazakhstan for the first time. Notes on their biology, habitat preferences and distribution are also provided. All species were found in the eastern part of the country, in the vicinity of the villages of Putintsevo, Kol’bay and Koktal in 2017

Competences of the President of the Republic of Poland in extraordinary states

Celem pracy jest omówienie poszczególnych kompetencji Prezydenta Rzeczpospolitej w stanach nadzwyczajnych. Konstytucja Rzeczpospolitej przewiduje stan wojenny, stan wyjątkowy oraz stan klęski żywiołowej. Omówiono także kwestię rozporządzeń z mocą ustawy. Ponadto praca zawiera wskazania i sugestie, jakie zmiany w prawie byłyby korzystne z punktu widzenia zwiększenia swobody działań Prezydenta.The work aims to discuss of the competencies the President of the Republic of Poland in the extraordinary states. Constitution of the Republic of Poland provides a martial law, a state of emergency and a state of natural disaster. Regulation with the effect of the law also was discussed. In addition, the work contains indications and suggestions about what changes in law would be beneficial from the point of view of increasing the freedom of action of the President of the Republic of Poland

A new species of Dienerella Reitter, 1911 from Kazakhstan, with an updated checklist of Dienerella species and summary of their distribution (Coleoptera: Latridiidae: Latridiinae)

Plewa, Radosław, Rücker, Wolfgang H. (2020): A new species of Dienerella Reitter, 1911 from Kazakhstan, with an updated checklist of Dienerella species and summary of their distribution (Coleoptera: Latridiidae: Latridiinae). Zootaxa 4722 (1): 50-58, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4722.1.

The Effect of Trap Color on Catches of Monochamus galloprovincialis and Three Most Numerous Non-Target Insect Species

Black pheromone-baited traps are commonly used for monitoring Monochamus galloprovincialis, a vector of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, although few studies have been conducted on its response to color (black, white, and clear). The objective of our studies was to evaluate the attractiveness of different colors to M. galloprovincialis and non-target species: Spondylis buprestoides and predatory Thanasimus formicarius and T. femoralis. Laboratory tests of fifteen colors against immature and mature M. galloprovincialis revealed some differences in their color preference. In two field tests, eight colors of coroplast vanes in cross-vane traps were compared with unpainted white (a reference (RF)). The first test confirmed the laboratory results, i.e., RF was slightly more attractive to M. galloprovincialis than pastel yellow, reseda green, and cyan blue, but trap color had no significant effect on any of the insect species studied. In the second test, the attractiveness of RF was highest and significantly different from pure white (for all four species), light blue, and pine green (except S. buprestoides). Overall, the unpainted white traps appeared to be most effective in catching M. galloprovincialis. Thanasimus spp. responded to the colors similarly to M. galloprovincialis; therefore, either trap design or lure composition should be modified to reduce their catches

Impact of Common Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) on Scots Pine Forests—A Call for Action

Common mistletoe is increasingly mentioned as contributing not only to the decline of deciduous trees at roadside and in city parks, but to conifers in stands. The presence of Viscum in fir stands has been known for many years, but since 2015 has also been the cause of damage to pine. In 2019, mistletoe was observed on 77.5 thousand hectares of Scots pine stands in southern and central Poland. Drought resulting from global climate change is implicated as an important factor conducive to weakening trees and making them more susceptible to the spread of mistletoe and other pests. This paper presents an overview of the latest information on the development of this semi-parasitic plant in Poland, its impact on tree breeding traits and raw material losses, as well as current options for its prevention and eradication