The impact of climate change on carbon sequestration, growth and biodiversity of European beech forests in Serbia

Prognoze Međuvladinog panela o klimatskim promenama govore da će prostor Jugoistočne Evrope biti  pod snažnim uticajem izmenjenih klimatskih uslova u 21. veku. Očekuje se da će leta biti toplija i suvlja sa više ekstremnih događaja i temperaturama koje mogu u proseku porasti i za čak 3,8°C, što predstavlja veliki izazov za šumarstvo. Da bi se odgovorilo na taj izazov neophodno je načiniti i sprovesti adekvatne mere adaptacije, što bi značilo prilagođavanje mera gazdovanja šumama novonastlim ekološkim uslovima. Jedan od značajnih alata u tom prilagođavanju predstavljaju različiti  modelarski pristupi. U  ovoj disertaciji su upotrebljene najsavremenije metode modeliranja uticaja klimatskih promena na šume. Radi se o pionirskom istraživanje koje je prvo takve vrste u regionu. Dva različita metodska pristupa, vezanih za distribuciju, rast, adaptivno i multifunkcionalno gazdovanja bukovim šumama u Srbiji u klimatskim uslovima 21. veka su uputila na nekoliko najbitnijih rezultata i zaključaka.  Izmenjeni klimatski uslovi će imati uticaj na rast i distribuciju bukovih šuma u 21. veku na osnovu simulacija sa 4C modelom i predikcija pomoću Elenbergovog koeficijenta. Na  kraju simuliranog perioda 2001-2030 pomoću 4C modela zabeležene su  veće zapremine za devet sastojina monodominantnih bukovih šuma u odnosu na referentni period 1961-1990, dok su zapremine na kraju perioda 2071-2100 po pravilu bile veće ili  slične referentnom period. Simulacije u period 2001-2030 su proseku imale najveće godišnje priraste i najviše mrtvog drveta, a one u period 1961-1990  najmanje. Najbolje rezultate za vezivanje ugljenika i očuvanje biodiverziteta je pokazao scenario gazdovanja u kojem nije bilo intervencija. Suprotno tome,  najviše prinosa drveta je zabeleženo u scenarijima sa najintenzivnijim intervencijama. U adaptivnom multifunkcionalnom gazdovanju bukovim šumama za scenarija preferencija koje su kreirale tri grupe zainteresovanih strana (Uprava za šume, sektor zaštite prirode i JP „Srbijašume“) pokazalo se da gazdovanje koje podrazumeva češće zahvate (pet godina između seča) daje bolje rezultate u odnosu scenarija koji podrazumevaju desetogodišnje intervale. Scenariji gazdovanja u kojima su posečena visoka stabla su pokazale bolje rezultate u multifunkcionalnom gazdovanju u odnosu na scenarija gde su sečena niža stabla u istom zapreminskom odnosu za sva scenarija preferencija zainteresovanih strana. Elenbergov koeficijent je pokazao dobru prediktivnu sposobnost za određivanje donje granice distribucije bukovih šuma u  Srbiji. Do kraja 21. veka okvirno 90% današnjih bukovih šuma će se naći izvan bioklimatske ekološke niše u kojoj su bili u 20. veku, dok će se 50% naći u zoni u kojoj je  zabeležen njen masovni mortalitet u Mađarskoj. Izračunate granice EQ su bile nešto niže od dobijenih u sličnim studijama u region što implicira striktan regionalni i lokalni pristup problem. Poređenje rezultata simulacija sa 4C modelom i EQ za posmatranih devet sastojina je pokazalo različite trendove vezano za rast (distribuciju) bukovih šuma u Srbiji do kraja 21. veka. 4C model je predvideo poboljšanje uslova, dok je EQ predvideo pogoršanje uslova. Iz tog razloga potrebna su dalja kontinuirana dugoročna istraživanja bukovih šuma kako bi smo dobili pouzdaniju osnovu za procenu budućeg rasprostranjenja, rasta i planiranja gazdovanja ovim šumama u budućnosti.Predictions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggest that the region of Southeast Europe will be strongly influenced by the altered climate conditions in 21 century. It is expected that the summers will be hotter and drier with more extreme events and temperatures that can rise on average as much as 3.8 °C. That is a big challenge for forestry. To respond to this challenge it is necessary to make and implement appropriate adaptation measures which would mean adapting forest management practice to changed environmental conditions. Different models are one of the important tools which can be used in this purpose. In this dissertation state-of-the art methods for calculating the impact of climate change on forests have been applied. This is a pioneering work and the first of its kind in the region. Two different methodological approaches, related to the distribution, growth, adaptive and multifunctional management of European beech forests in Serbia has been performed and provided following results and conclusions. Changed climatic conditions will have  an impact on the growth and distribution of beech forests in 21st century based on simulations with the 4C model and predictions of Ellenberg’s climate quotient (EQ). At the end of the simulated period 2001-2030 higher volumes were recorded for the nine beech stands in comparison to the reference period 1961 to 1990, while the volume at the end of the period 2071-2100 were higher or similar to the reference period. Simulations in the period 2001-2030  have had the greatest average annual increment and the biggest amount of dead wood. The best results for carbon sequestration and biodiversity were provided by management scenario in which there were no management measures. In contrast, the highest yield  of timber is recorded in the scenarios with the most intensive management measures. The adaptive multifunctional  management of beech forests including three scenarios of preferences’ (Forest Directorate , Nature Protection Sector and Public Enterprise "Srbijašume" ) suggested that management measures that involved more frequent interventions (five years between felling) givesbetter results than scenario which include a ten-year periods. Scenarios in which higher trees are cut provide better results than scenario where the lower trees are cut. EQ showed good predictive capability for determining the lower (xeric) limit of the distribution of beech forests in Serbia. By the end of 21st century, approximately 90 % of today's beech forests will be found outside the bioclimatic niches in which they were in the 20th century, while the 50 % of them will be in the zone in which their mass mortality is observed in Hungary. Calculated EQ beech threshold distribution for Serbia were slightly lower than in similar studies in the region (Hungary) , which implies strict regional and local approach to the problem. Comparison of simulated results with the 4C model and EQ for nine stands showed different trends related to growth (distribution) of beech forests in Serbia by the end of 21st century. 4C model predicted improvement of environmental conditions, while the EQ predicted their worsening. For this reason, continuing long-term studies of beech forests are needed in order to get a more reliable basis for estimating future distribution, growth and planning of forest management in the future

Taxonomic-faunistical study of butterflies and moths (Insecta : Lepidoptera) of mt. Fruška Gora

U studiji je dat prikaz jedanaestogodišnjih istraţivanja insekata iz reda Lepidoptera na Fruškoj gori. Registrovane su 934 vrste leptira i moljaca. Za 382 vrste Lepidoptera ili 40,89% od ukupnog broja vrsta izvršena je taksonomska verifikacija analizom hitinskih armatura genitalnih aparata. U periodu od 2001. do 2011. godine sakupljani su leptiri i moljci uglavnom uz pomoć svetlosne klopke (ţivine sijalice TEŢ WTF od 250 W, “Philips Ml“ od 100, 160, 250 i 400 W i petromaks lampe od 400 W), iza koje je postavljeno belo pamuĉno platno. 934 zabeleţene vrste su svrstane u 22 superfamilije, 47 familija i 564 rodova. Broj od 934 vrste Lepidoptera predstavlja u odnosu na evropsku faunu leptira (8478 vrsta) 11,01%. Sve vrste leptira i moljaca Fruške gore svrstane su u 7 zoogeografskih kategorija. PreovlaĊuju evroazijske vrste (449 vrsta ili 48,07% od ukupnog broja vrsta). Evropskih vrsta je 236 (25,27% od ukupnog broja vrsta). Mediteransko-azijski elementi su zastupljeni sa 162 vrste ili 17,34% od ukupnog broja vrsta. Holarktiĉki elementi zastupljeni su sa 44 vrste ili sa 4,71% od ukupnog broja vrsta, a palearktiĉki sa 25 vrsta ili 2,68% od ukupnog broja vrsta. Paleotropsko-suptropski elementi zastupljeni su sa 10 vrsta ili sa 1,07% od ukupnog broja vrsta. Kosmopolitskih vrsta je 8 vrsta ili 0,86% od ukupnog broja vrsta. Sve evidentirane vrste u ovoj studiji grupisane su u pet skupova: mali moljci, veliki moljci, dnevni leptiri, zemljomerke i sovice. Ukupno 287 vrsta malih moljaca svrstano je u 16 superfamilija i 31 familiju. Više od 5% vrsta malih moljaca Evrope (5,16%) je zastupljeno na Fruškoj gori. Veliki moljci (Lasiocampidae, Saturniidae, Sphingidae, Drepanidae, Notodontidae, Lymantriidae i Arctiidae) su zastupljeni na Fruškoj gori sa 77 vrsta . Više od ĉetvrtine vrsta velikih moljaca Evrope (27,5%) je zastupljeno na Fruškoj gori. Dnevni leptiri (Hesperiidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae i Nymphalidae) su zastupljeni na Fruškoj gori sa 115 vrsta. Više od ĉetvrtine vrsta dnevnih leptira Evrope (26,13%) je zastupljeno na Fruškoj gori. Zemljomerke su zastupljene na Fruškoj gori sa 187 vrsta. Oko petine vrsta zemljomerki Evrope (20,43%) je zastupljeno na Fruškoj gori. Sovice (Noctuidae, Pantheidae, Nolidae) su zastupljene na Fruškoj gori sa 268 vrsta. Više od petine vrsta sovica Evrope (20,87%) je zastupljeno na Fruškoj gori. Najbrojnija je grupa malih moljaca sa 287 zabeleţenih vrsta ili sa 30,73% od ukupnog broja utvrĊenih vrsta. Zatim sledi grupa sovica sa 268 zabeleţenih vrsta ili 28,69% od ukupnog broja utvrĊenih vrsta. Na trećem mestu po zastupljenosti nalazi se grupa zemljomerki sa 187 zabeleţenih vrsta ili sa 20,02% od ukupnog broja utvrĊenih vrsta. Slede dnevni leptiri (sa 115 vrsta ili 12,31% od ukupnog broja vrsta) i veliki moljci (sa 77 vrsta ili 8,24% od ukupnog broja vrsta). Na Fruškoj gori je zabeleţeno 129 vrsta Lepidoptera (13,80% od ukupnog broja vrsta) koje mogu naneti štetu lišćarskom i ĉetinarskom drveću. Istraţivanjima na Fruškoj gori identifikovana je 61 vrsta Lepidoptera iz grupe migratornih vrsta, tj. selica. Sezonskih selica prvog reda ima 7 vrsta, sezonskih selica drugog reda 1 vrsta, selica iseljenika (lokalnih selaca prvog i drugog reda) 36 vrsta, selica raseljenika (povremenih selaca) 10 vrsta, selica raseljenika (vrsta koje proširuju svoj areal) 2 vrste, dok mogućih selica ima 5 vrsta. U odnosu na zabeleţeni broj od 934 vrste leptira, procenjuje se da je poznato svega oko jedne trećine vrsta koje bi se mogle otkriti na Fruškoj gori. PronaĊene su 133 nove vrste iz reda Lepidoptera za faunu Srbije. Prvi put u Srbiji, ali i u zemljama u sastavu bivše SFRJ je kao prilog poznavanju faune Lepidoptera u ovoj studiji dat detaljan prikaz hitinskih armatura genitalnih aparata sa opredeljujućim taksonomskim karakteristikama za 250 vrsta (26,76% od ukupnog broja vrsta) uglavnom iz grupe malih moljaca i za nekoliko izdvojenih taksona ostalih grupa. Dat je uporedni prikaz brojnosti vrsta po familijama i superfamilijama za Frušku goru, Timoĉku krajinu, Evropu, Rumuniju, rumunski Banat i MaĊarsku. Lepidoptera su veoma slabo istraţeni na pojedinim podruĉjima Fruške gore. Ovo se prvenstveno odnosi na podruĉje juţno od Dunava oko Neština, Suseka, Banoštora i Ĉerevića, deo od Sremskih Karlovaca do Petrovaradina i Ĉortanovaca, od Krušedola i Neradina do Iriga sa juţne strane Fruške gore i od Vrdnika do Leţimira sa jugozapadne strane (izuzimajući podruĉje oko grgurevaĉkog lovaĉkog doma, selo Grgurevci). Neophodno je da se faunistiĉka i ekološka istraţivanja nastave. Veliki broj lokaliteta je nedovoljno istraţen, na pojedinim mikrolokalitetima istraţivanja nisu ni otpoĉela, a potencijalno su na njima se mogu naći zanimljivi nalazi.This thesis presents results of an eleven-year research on insects belonging from order Lepidoptera on Mt. Fruška Gora. Total of 934 species were recorded. For 382 species Lepidoptera, or 40.89% of the total number of species, a taxonomic verification has been performed by the analysis of chitinous armatures of genital apparatus. In the 2001-2011 period, the specimens were collected mostly by light trap (mercury bulb TEŢ WTF of 250W, “Philips Ml“ of 100, 160, 250 and 400W, and Petromax lamp of 400W), with a white cotton sheet propped in behind. 934 recorded species of Lepidoptera belong to 22 superfamilies, 47 families and 564 genera. The number of 934 species represents 11,01% of European fauna of Lepidoptera (8,478 species). The Lepidoptera species from Mt. Fruška Gora are classified into seven zoogeographical categories. Eurasian species are prevailing (449 species or 48.07% of the total number of species). We recorded 236 European species (25.27% of the total number of species) and 162 Mediterranean-Asian species (17.34% of the total number of species). Holarctic elements are represented by 44 species (4.71% of the total number of species), Palearctic elements by 25 species (2.68% of the total number of species), while Paleotropical-subtropical elements are represented by 10 species (1.07% of the total number of species). Finally, cosmopolitan elements are represented by eight species (0.86% of the total number of species). Within the research, all registered species were classified into five groups: Microlepidoptera (micromoths), macromoths, butterflies, geometrid moths and owlet moths. 287 species of micromoths are classified into 16 superfamilies and 31 families. More than 5% of European species of micromoths (5.16%) are present on Mt. Fruška Gora. Macromoths (Lasiocampidae, Saturniidae, Sphingidae, Drepanidae, Notodontidae, Lymantriidae and Arctiidae) are represented on Mt. Fruška Gora with 77 species. More than one quarter of European species of macromoths (27.5%) are recorded on Mt. Fruška Gora. Butterflies (Hesperiidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae and Nymphalidae) are represented on Mt. Fruška Gora with 115 species, which is more than a quarter of the butterfly species of Europe (26.13%). Geometrid moths are represented by 187 species on Mt. Fruška Gora, which is about one fifth of European species of Geometridae (20.43%). Owlet moths (Noctuidae, Pantheidae and Nolidae) are represented on Mt. Fruška Gora by 268 species, which is more than a fifth of the European owlet moth species (20.87%). The micromoths are the most numerous group with 287 recorded species, or 30.73% of the total number of species recorded on Mt. Fruška Gora. They are followed by the group of owlet moths with 268 recorded species (28.69% of the total number of species), geometrid moths with 187 recorded species (20.02% of the total number of species), butterflies (with 115 species or 12.31% of the total number of species), and macromoths (with 77 species or 8.24% of the total number of species). Of all Lepidoptera species recorded in Mt. Fruška Gora, 129 (or 13.80% of the total number of species) may be harmful for deciduous and coniferous trees. Research also revealed 61 species of Lepidoptera belonging to the group of migratory species. Seven species are first-order seasonal migratory species (eumigrators), one seasonal species is second-order migratory species (paramigrator), and 36 species are emigrants (first- and second-order local migrants). Finally, among the dismigrators there are two invasive species that expand their areas and five species that are possibly migratory. Regarding the recorded number of 934 species of Lepidoptera, it is estimated that this is just one third of the species that might exist on Mt. Fruška Gora and the rest could be recorded in the future. From Lepidoptera species recorded, 133 are new for the fauna of Serbia. For the first time in Serbia, but also in other former Yugoslav countries, a detailed analysis of chitinous armatures of genital apparatus with presenting specific taxonomic characteristics for 250 species (26.76% of the total number of recorded species), mostly for micromoths and some selected taxa. A comparative overview is given of species population number within families and superfamilies in investigated Fruška Gora area, as well as for Timoĉka Krajina, Europe, Romania, Romanian Banat, and Hungary. The order Lepidoptera is not sufficiently investigated in some areas of Mt. Fruška Gora. This primarily refers to the area south of the Danube River around Neštin, Susek, Banoštor, and Ĉerević, to the part between Sremski Karlovci, Petrovaradin and Ĉortanovci, from Krušedol and Neradin to Irig on the south slope of Mt. Fruška Gora, and from Vrdnik to Leţimir on the southwest slope (except the area around hunter’s house in the village of Grgurevci). Therefore, it is necessary to continue further faunistic and ecological research. A large number of localities are not explored enough, while at some microlocalities investigations have not even started, although they could be very interesting with possible new findings

NEW DATA ON THE CARABID BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE) OF MT. FRUŠKA GORA (NORTHERN SERBIA)

Adult carabid beetles were collected from the territory of Mt. Fruška Gora (Northern Serbia) over the period 2002-2008. The investigations were performed at 26 localities. During the study altogether 219 specimens were captured. These beetles were collected mostly by hand, but some individuals were caught by pitfall and light traps as well. In total 64 species classified into 33 genera, 16 tribes, and six subfamilies were found.  Agonum monachum (Duftschmid, 1812) is a new species for the fauna of Serbia. Twenty-seven species are recorded for the first time for Mt. Fruška Gora. The presence of the tribe Perigonini, genus Perigona Laporte, 1835 and subgenus Trechicus LeConte, 1853 is registered in Northern Serbia for the first time in this study. The species Ophonus (Metophonus) cordatus (Duftschmid, 1812), Acupalpus (Acupalpus) flavicollis (Sturm, 1825), Stenolophus (Stenolophus) skrimshiranus Stephens, 1828, Dromius (Dromius) quadrimaculatus (Linnaeus, 1758), Perigona (Trechicus) nigriceps (Dejean, 1831), Agonum monachum, and Pterostichus (Phonias) ovoideus (Sturm, 1824) were found in Vojvodina Province for the first time. The findings of the species Chlaenius (Chlaeniellus) tristis (Schaller, 1783), Ophonus (Hesperophonus) azureus (Fabricius, 1775), and Ophonus (Metophonus) puncticeps Stephens, 1828 are the first precise ones for the species for the territory of Vojvodina Province. After the present study the carabid fauna of Mt. Fruška Gora currently comprises 184 species. 

Drought Effects on Physiology and Biochemistry of Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur L.) and Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) Saplings Grown in Urban Area of Novi Sad, Serbia

Background and Purpose: Water stress is one of the major problems for urban trees. It affects a wide range of plant responses, from changes at the cellular level to the reduction in growth rates. Irrigation of trees in urban areas may provide numerous benefits important for increasing tree vitality to withstand other stresses that might occur. The aim of this study was to compare drought effects on some physiological and biochemical performances of Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) and Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) saplings grown in the urban area. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted during August 2012 at the Boulevard of Europe (Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia). Measurements were carried out on saplings grown in the part of the boulevard with drip irrigation system installed (Site 1) and on the saplings cultivated in the part without any irrigation system (Site 2). Results: Soil moisture content was significantly higher at Site 1 with approximately 57.2%, compared to 18.7% at Site 2. The results showed that irrigated saplings were characterized by significantly higher stomatal conductance in Q. robur and C. betulus. Similarly, the content of free proline, FRAP units and the amount of malonyldialdehyde showed increased values in trees subjected to soil water deficit. In contrast, net photosynthesis, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents did not differ notably in irrigated and non-irrigated Q. robur and C. betulus trees. Conclusions: Water stress significantly affected stomatal conductance and some biochemical properties of Q. robur and C. betulus saplings cultivated at the non-irrigated site. The results showed that the implementation of drip irrigation system in urban landscape is an important tool in the prevention of drought stress effects on the physiological processes of plants

Party dynamics and leadership longevity: experience from Western Balkans and Visegrad Group countries

This article is examining the effects of party dynamics on changeability of party leaders, arguing that significant differences can be expected with regard to ideology, parliamentary strength, and involvement in government. Authors claim that leaders are more prone to change, when their parties lose elections or depart from the government. Moreover, they explore variations in leadership longevity in relation to degree of democratic consolidation, based on the analysis of experience from the Western Balkans and Visegrad Group countries. Findings confirm the hypotheses regarding electoral failure and departure from government, as well as regional differences between transitional and more consolidated democracies

ENERGY ANALYSIS OF REPOWERING STEAM POWER PLANTS BY FEED WATER HEATING

Modern society and economic development are completely dependent on various forms of energy while the ever-increasing demand for energy, in combination with significant environmental topics, has resulted in state-of-the-art ideas and solutions for fulfilling these often-contradictory goals, i.e. increasing efficiency or environmental protection and economic goal. The efficiency of the existing operating units for electricity production based on the usage of low-quality coal does not go hand in hand with the requirements of this new concept.One of the most efficient ways to reduce specific energy consumption is using Combined Heat and Power plants. In comparison to classical, separate heat and power plants, the advantage for CHP plants comes from their high efficiency. The result of higher efficiency is lower primary energy consumption and lower environmental pollution due to low values of CO2 emissions.Several revitalization configurations can be applied in order to fit the existing thermal power plants into combined cycles. The idea is to install, at the existing location, one gas turbine to increase the overall efficiency. This paper analyzes the potential of a combined gas-steam facility in the situation where the gas facility is used for heating feed water, which enters the heat recovery steam generator.A comparison of energy efficiency for various operating regimes, with and without heat production, is performed for this option.

Expert System Models for Forecasting Forklifts Engagement in a Warehouse Loading Operation: A Case Study

The paper focuses on the problem of forklifts engagement in warehouse loading operations. Two expert system (ES) models are created using several machine learning (ML) models. Models try to mimic expert decisions while determining the forklifts engagement in the loading operation. Different ML models are evaluated and adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and classification and regression trees (CART) are chosen as the ones which have shown best results for the research purpose. As a case study, a central warehouse of a beverage company was used. In a beverage distribution chain, the proper engagement of forklifts in a loading operation is crucial for maintaining the defined customer service level. The created ES models represent a new approach for the rationalization of the forklifts usage, particularly for solving the problem of the forklifts engagement incargo loading. They are simple, easy to understand, reliable, and practically applicable tool for deciding on the engagement of the forklifts in a loading operation.</p

ZLATICE (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) PLANINE FRUŠKE GORE (VOJVODINA, SJEVERNA SRBIJA), SA PREGLEDOM BILJAKA HRANITELJICA

Leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) have not been sufficiently studied in Serbia so far. The species of the family were investigated in a protected area – the Fruška Gora National Park (Vojvodina Province, Northern Serbia) over the period of 11 years (2001–2011). Mt. Fruška Gora is an isolated island mountain in the Pannonian Plain and is characterized by a complex assembly of forest, meadow, shrubby, grassland, cultivated land, wetland, and aquatic phytocenoses. At total of 99 chrysomelid species from 42 genera and 11 subfamilies were identified from the area. The data on nutritional preference of the found Chrysomelidae species and host plants are given by own observations in nature. Furthermore, economically important leaf beetle species (i.e., forest and crop pests) are identified and briefly discussed as well. The registered species can be classified into seven chorotypes of Holarctic and three chorotypes of Europe according to zoogeographical analysis.Zlatice (Chrysomelidae) za sada nisu dovoljno dobro proučene u Srbiji. Vrste ove obitelji istraživane su tijekom razdoblja od 11 godina (2001–2011) u zaštićenom području – Nacionalnom parku &quot;Fruška gora&quot;. Planina Fruška gora je izolirana otočna planina u Panonskoj nizini, koju karakterizira kompleksni sklop šumskih, livadskih, žbunastih, travnatih, kultiviranih, močvarnih i vodenih fitocenoza. Kukci su prikupljeni sa 35 lokaliteta, odnosno različitih tipova staništa. Ukupno 99 vrsta zlatica iz 42 roda i 11 podobitelji identificirano je iz ovoga područja. Zajedno s rezultatima Grueva (1984, 1986), koji je vršio ranija istraživanja, fauna zlatica obuhvaća 135 vrsta iz 46 rodova i 11 podobitelji. Podobitelji Chrysomelinae i Alticinae obuhvaćaju najveći broj vrsta. Podaci o ishrani i biljkama hraniteljicama prikupljenih Chrysomelida dobiveni su na osnovi vlastitih zapažanja u prirodi. Zlatice su prikupljene sa 128 vrsta biljaka iz 84 roda i 26 obitelji. Većina je asocirana s biljkama klase Magnoliopsida. Gospodarski važne vrste zlatica (štetnici šuma i usjeva) identificirane su i kratko spomenute. Prema zoogeografskoj analizi registrirane vrste mogu se svrstati u sedam horotipova Holarktika i tri horotipa Europe. Velik broj vrsta ima široku distribuciju u Europi, ali su brojne i zapadnopalearktičke i euroazijske vrste. Zabilježeno je devet vrsta koje se tipično javljaju u brdsko-planinskim regijama

ZLATICE (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) PLANINE FRUŠKE GORE (VOJVODINA, SJEVERNA SRBIJA), SA PREGLEDOM BILJAKA HRANITELJICA

Leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) have not been sufficiently studied in Serbia so far. The species of the family were investigated in a protected area – the Fruška Gora National Park (Vojvodina Province, Northern Serbia) over the period of 11 years (2001–2011). Mt. Fruška Gora is an isolated island mountain in the Pannonian Plain and is characterized by a complex assembly of forest, meadow, shrubby, grassland, cultivated land, wetland, and aquatic phytocenoses. At total of 99 chrysomelid species from 42 genera and 11 subfamilies were identified from the area. The data on nutritional preference of the found Chrysomelidae species and host plants are given by own observations in nature. Furthermore, economically important leaf beetle species (i.e., forest and crop pests) are identified and briefly discussed as well. The registered species can be classified into seven chorotypes of Holarctic and three chorotypes of Europe according to zoogeographical analysis.Zlatice (Chrysomelidae) za sada nisu dovoljno dobro proučene u Srbiji. Vrste ove obitelji istraživane su tijekom razdoblja od 11 godina (2001–2011) u zaštićenom području – Nacionalnom parku &quot;Fruška gora&quot;. Planina Fruška gora je izolirana otočna planina u Panonskoj nizini, koju karakterizira kompleksni sklop šumskih, livadskih, žbunastih, travnatih, kultiviranih, močvarnih i vodenih fitocenoza. Kukci su prikupljeni sa 35 lokaliteta, odnosno različitih tipova staništa. Ukupno 99 vrsta zlatica iz 42 roda i 11 podobitelji identificirano je iz ovoga područja. Zajedno s rezultatima Grueva (1984, 1986), koji je vršio ranija istraživanja, fauna zlatica obuhvaća 135 vrsta iz 46 rodova i 11 podobitelji. Podobitelji Chrysomelinae i Alticinae obuhvaćaju najveći broj vrsta. Podaci o ishrani i biljkama hraniteljicama prikupljenih Chrysomelida dobiveni su na osnovi vlastitih zapažanja u prirodi. Zlatice su prikupljene sa 128 vrsta biljaka iz 84 roda i 26 obitelji. Većina je asocirana s biljkama klase Magnoliopsida. Gospodarski važne vrste zlatica (štetnici šuma i usjeva) identificirane su i kratko spomenute. Prema zoogeografskoj analizi registrirane vrste mogu se svrstati u sedam horotipova Holarktika i tri horotipa Europe. Velik broj vrsta ima široku distribuciju u Europi, ali su brojne i zapadnopalearktičke i euroazijske vrste. Zabilježeno je devet vrsta koje se tipično javljaju u brdsko-planinskim regijama