2023 |
Honěk, Alois; Novák, Ivo; Martinková, Zdenka; Saska, Pavel; Kulfan, Ján; Holecová, Milada; Jauschová, Terézia; Zach, Peter Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 116 (2), pp. 125–140, 2023, ISSN: 1938-2901. @article{Hon_k_2023, title = {Trophic Ecology Drives Annual Variation in Abundance of Aphidophagous (Coccinellidae, Coleoptera and Chrysopidae, Neuroptera) and Phytophagous (Noctuidae, Lepidoptera) Insects: Evidence From Light Traps}, author = {Alois Honěk and Ivo Novák and Zdenka Martinková and Pavel Saska and Ján Kulfan and Milada Holecová and Terézia Jauschová and Peter Zach}, editor = {Donald Thomas}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saad002}, doi = {10.1093/aesa/saad002}, issn = {1938-2901}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Annals of the Entomological Society of America}, volume = {116}, number = {2}, pages = {125–140}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2022 |
Soares, António O; Haelewaters, Danny; Ameixa, Olga M C C; Borges, Isabel; Brown, Peter M J; Cardoso, Pedro; de Groot, Michiel D; Evans, Edward W; Grez, Audrey A; Hochkirch, Axel; Holecová, Milada; Honěk, Alois; Kulfan, Ján; Lillebø, Ana I; Martinková, Zdenka; Michaud, J P; Nedvěd, Oldřich; Omkar, ; Roy, Helen E; Saxena, Swati; Shandilya, Apoorva; Sentis, Arnaud; Skuhrovec, Jiri; Viglášová, Sandra; Zach, Peter; Zaviezo, Tania; Losey, John E A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery Journal Article Conservation Biology, 37 (1), 2022, ISSN: 1523-1739. @article{Soares_2022, title = {A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery}, author = {António O Soares and Danny Haelewaters and Olga M C C Ameixa and Isabel Borges and Peter M J Brown and Pedro Cardoso and Michiel D de Groot and Edward W Evans and Audrey A Grez and Axel Hochkirch and Milada Holecová and Alois Honěk and Ján Kulfan and Ana I Lillebø and Zdenka Martinková and J P Michaud and Oldřich Nedvěd and Omkar and Helen E Roy and Swati Saxena and Apoorva Shandilya and Arnaud Sentis and Jiri Skuhrovec and Sandra Viglášová and Peter Zach and Tania Zaviezo and John E Losey}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13965}, doi = {10.1111/cobi.13965}, issn = {1523-1739}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Conservation Biology}, volume = {37}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Haelewaters, Danny; Hiller, Thomas; Ceryngier, Piotr; Eschen, René; Gorczak, Michał; Houston, Makenna L; Kisło, Kamil; Knapp, Michal; Landeka, Nediljko; Pfliegler, Walter P; Zach, Peter; Aime, Catherine M; Nedvěd, Oldřich Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influence the Prevalence of a Common Parasite of the Invasive Alien Ladybird Harmonia axyridis? Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Haelewaters_2022, title = {Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influence the Prevalence of a Common Parasite of the Invasive Alien Ladybird Harmonia axyridis?}, author = {Danny Haelewaters and Thomas Hiller and Piotr Ceryngier and René Eschen and Michał Gorczak and Makenna L Houston and Kamil Kisło and Michal Knapp and Nediljko Landeka and Walter P Pfliegler and Peter Zach and Catherine M Aime and Oldřich Nedvěd}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.773423}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2022.773423}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {10}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2021 |
Honek, Alois; Skuhrovec, Jiří; Martinkova, Zdenka; Kulfan, Ján; Jauschova, Terézia; Zach, Peter Warm Mesoclimate Advances the Seasonal Dynamics of Harmonia axyridis in Urban Habitats Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Honek_2021, title = {Warm Mesoclimate Advances the Seasonal Dynamics of Harmonia axyridis in Urban Habitats}, author = {Alois Honek and Jiří Skuhrovec and Zdenka Martinkova and Ján Kulfan and Terézia Jauschova and Peter Zach}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.725397}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2021.725397}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-09-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {9}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Sarvašová, Lenka; Zach, Peter; Parák, Michal; Saniga, Miroslav; Kulfan, Ján Infestation of Early- and Late-Flushing Trees by Spring Caterpillars: An Associational Effect of Neighbouring Trees Journal Article Forests, 12 (9), pp. 1281, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Sarva_ov__2021, title = {Infestation of Early- and Late-Flushing Trees by Spring Caterpillars: An Associational Effect of Neighbouring Trees}, author = {Lenka Sarvašová and Peter Zach and Michal Parák and Miroslav Saniga and Ján Kulfan}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12091281}, doi = {10.3390/f12091281}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {12}, number = {9}, pages = {1281}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vakula, Jozef; Zúbrik, Milan; Galko, Juraj; Gubka, Andrej; Kunca, Andrej; Nikolov, Christo; Saniga, Miroslav; Zach, Peter Is the double-spined bark beetle Ips duplicatus a new threat to Picea omorika in urban habitats? Journal Article Plant Protection Science, 57 (3), pp. 248–251, 2021, ISSN: 1805-9341. @article{Vakula_2021, title = {Is the double-spined bark beetle Ips duplicatus a new threat to Picea omorika in urban habitats?}, author = {Jozef Vakula and Milan Zúbrik and Juraj Galko and Andrej Gubka and Andrej Kunca and Christo Nikolov and Miroslav Saniga and Peter Zach}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/7/2021-PPS}, doi = {10.17221/7/2021-pps}, issn = {1805-9341}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Plant Protection Science}, volume = {57}, number = {3}, pages = {248–251}, publisher = {Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2017 |
Viglášová, S; Nedvěd, O; Zach, P; Kulfan, J; Parák, M; Honěk, A; Martinková, Z; Roy, H E Species assemblages of ladybirds including the harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis: a comparison at large spatial scale in urban habitats Journal Article BioControl, 62 (3), pp. 409-421, 2017. @article{Viglášová2017, title = {Species assemblages of ladybirds including the harlequin ladybird \textit{Harmonia axyridis}: a comparison at large spatial scale in urban habitats}, author = {S. Viglášová and O. Nedvěd and P. Zach and J. Kulfan and M. Parák and A. Honěk and Z. Martinková and H.E. Roy}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10526-017-9793-0}, doi = {10.1007/s10526-017-9793-0}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-02-15}, journal = {BioControl}, volume = {62}, number = {3}, pages = {409-421}, abstract = {We evaluated the status of native ladybird assemblages in the presence of the non-native ladybird Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in three European countries. To achieve this, we assessed the abundance of ladybirds from common host plants in urban areas of Great Britain, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in 2014. We determined (i) the effects of season, host plant, location, abundance of H. axyridis and aphids on the ladybird species assemblage, (ii) the relationship between ladybird abundance and aphid density, (iii) the relationship between diversity of native ladybird species and the abundance of H. axyridis. There was a non-linear relationship between abundance of ladybirds and abundance of aphids but we found the abundance of other ladybird species was not correlated with H. axyridis. We highlight the value of large-spatial scale studies for revealing patterns in community assemblages and ultimately informing understanding of ecosystem resilience.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We evaluated the status of native ladybird assemblages in the presence of the non-native ladybird Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in three European countries. To achieve this, we assessed the abundance of ladybirds from common host plants in urban areas of Great Britain, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in 2014. We determined (i) the effects of season, host plant, location, abundance of H. axyridis and aphids on the ladybird species assemblage, (ii) the relationship between ladybird abundance and aphid density, (iii) the relationship between diversity of native ladybird species and the abundance of H. axyridis. There was a non-linear relationship between abundance of ladybirds and abundance of aphids but we found the abundance of other ladybird species was not correlated with H. axyridis. We highlight the value of large-spatial scale studies for revealing patterns in community assemblages and ultimately informing understanding of ecosystem resilience. |
2016 |
Sarvašová, L Denné motýle (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) lúk kúpeľov Sliač a okolia (Slovensko) Journal Article Folia Faunistica Slovaca, 21 (1), pp. 63-71, 2016, ISSN: 1335-7522. @article{L.2016b, title = {Denné motýle (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) lúk kúpeľov Sliač a okolia (Slovensko)}, author = {L. Sarvašová}, url = {http://www.ffs.sk/pdf/FFS-21-09-Sarvasova-2016.pdf}, doi = {DOI ffs.2016.21.09}, issn = {1335-7522}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-10-13}, journal = {Folia Faunistica Slovaca}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {63-71}, abstract = {The research was carried out in a spa Sliač in Zvolenská kotlina basin (central Slovakia) in nine research plots belonging to three categories according to management intensity: (1) intensively mowed meadows, (2) extensive pastures and (3) abandoned pastures under the secondary succession. Butterflies were recorded by transect methods during three seasons in 2009 – 2011. We recorded 1043 adult individuals belonging to 5 families and 46 taxons. Maniola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758) was the most abundant species. Six species from the Red List of Slovakia were recorded: Iphiclides podalirius (Linnaeus, 1758), Lycaena alciphron (Rottemburg, 1775), L. dispar (Haworth, 1803), Phengaris arion (Linnaeus, 1758), Melitaea phoebe (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), Polyommatus bellargus (Rottemburg, 1775) and one pair of species Melitaea aurelia (Nickerl, 1850)/ Melitaea britomartis (Assmann, 1847). The highest butterfly abundance and species richness were in abandoned pastures. In the contrary, intensively mowed meadows were characterized by lowest butterfly abundance and species richness. As for the intensity of management, our research confirmed that the extensively used grasslands and grasslands under the early stages of secondary succession are the most suitable for the butterfly communities. The lepidopterocenosis of spa meadows were similar to that of the city parks. Planting melliferous herbs into flower-beds in park seems to be a good solution how increase biodiversity as these “flower islands” provide insects temporary shelter and nectar source after the all-over mowing of the meadows.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The research was carried out in a spa Sliač in Zvolenská kotlina basin (central Slovakia) in nine research plots belonging to three categories according to management intensity: (1) intensively mowed meadows, (2) extensive pastures and (3) abandoned pastures under the secondary succession. Butterflies were recorded by transect methods during three seasons in 2009 – 2011. We recorded 1043 adult individuals belonging to 5 families and 46 taxons. Maniola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758) was the most abundant species. Six species from the Red List of Slovakia were recorded: Iphiclides podalirius (Linnaeus, 1758), Lycaena alciphron (Rottemburg, 1775), L. dispar (Haworth, 1803), Phengaris arion (Linnaeus, 1758), Melitaea phoebe (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), Polyommatus bellargus (Rottemburg, 1775) and one pair of species Melitaea aurelia (Nickerl, 1850)/ Melitaea britomartis (Assmann, 1847). The highest butterfly abundance and species richness were in abandoned pastures. In the contrary, intensively mowed meadows were characterized by lowest butterfly abundance and species richness. As for the intensity of management, our research confirmed that the extensively used grasslands and grasslands under the early stages of secondary succession are the most suitable for the butterfly communities. The lepidopterocenosis of spa meadows were similar to that of the city parks. Planting melliferous herbs into flower-beds in park seems to be a good solution how increase biodiversity as these “flower islands” provide insects temporary shelter and nectar source after the all-over mowing of the meadows. |
Zach, P; Kršiak, B; Kulfan, J; Parák, M; Kontschán, J International Journal of Acarology, 42 (4), pp. 212-217, 2016, ISSN: 1945-3892. @article{Zach2016, title = {Mites \textit{Trichouropoda} and \textit{Uroobovella} spp. (Uropodoidea) phoretic on bark beetles (Scolytinae): a comparison from a declining mountain spruce forest in Central Europe}, author = {P. Zach and B. Kršiak and J. Kulfan and M. Parák and J. Kontschán}, url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01647954.2016.1154107}, doi = {10.1080/01647954.2016.1154107}, issn = {1945-3892}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-03-03}, journal = {International Journal of Acarology}, volume = {42}, number = {4}, pages = {212-217}, abstract = {Mites of the genera Trichouropoda and Uroobovella are characteristic associates of bark beetles which act as agents of their dispersal in many types of forest ecosystems worldwide. We compared the phoretic assemblages of Trichouropoda and Uroobovella mites on six species of bark beetle associated with Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karsten), namely: Dryocoetes autographus Ratzeburg, Hylastes cunicularius Erichson, Hylurgops palliatus (Gyllenhal), Ips typographus (Linnaeus), Pityogenes chalcographus (Linnaeus) and Polygraphus poligraphus (Linnaeus). Bark beetles were caught at random in non-baited flight-interception traps set in the shrub layer of a declining mountain spruce forest in the Tatra Mountains, West Carpathians, Central Europe. Over four years of a bark beetle outbreak, a total of six species of mites and 12 phoretic associations between mites and beetles were recorded. A newly documented host association includes that of Trichouropoda pecinai Hirschmann & Wiśniewski with H. palliatus. The most frequently recorded mite-beetle associations were: T. pecinai with H. cunicularius, Trichouropoda obscura (Koch) with H. palliatus, Trichouropoda polytricha (Vitzthum) with P. chalcographus and I. typographus and Uroobovella vinicolora (Vitzthum) with D. autographus. The results suggest that most of the recorded mite species have distinct bark beetle dispersants and that niche partitioning in these dispersants may be reflected by the observed mite–host associations.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Mites of the genera Trichouropoda and Uroobovella are characteristic associates of bark beetles which act as agents of their dispersal in many types of forest ecosystems worldwide. We compared the phoretic assemblages of Trichouropoda and Uroobovella mites on six species of bark beetle associated with Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karsten), namely: Dryocoetes autographus Ratzeburg, Hylastes cunicularius Erichson, Hylurgops palliatus (Gyllenhal), Ips typographus (Linnaeus), Pityogenes chalcographus (Linnaeus) and Polygraphus poligraphus (Linnaeus). Bark beetles were caught at random in non-baited flight-interception traps set in the shrub layer of a declining mountain spruce forest in the Tatra Mountains, West Carpathians, Central Europe. Over four years of a bark beetle outbreak, a total of six species of mites and 12 phoretic associations between mites and beetles were recorded. A newly documented host association includes that of Trichouropoda pecinai Hirschmann & Wiśniewski with H. palliatus. The most frequently recorded mite-beetle associations were: T. pecinai with H. cunicularius, Trichouropoda obscura (Koch) with H. palliatus, Trichouropoda polytricha (Vitzthum) with P. chalcographus and I. typographus and Uroobovella vinicolora (Vitzthum) with D. autographus. The results suggest that most of the recorded mite species have distinct bark beetle dispersants and that niche partitioning in these dispersants may be reflected by the observed mite–host associations. |
Zúbrik, M; Hajek, A; Pilarska, D; Špilda, I; Georgiev, G; Hrašovec, B; Hirka, A; Goertz, D; Hoch, G; Barta, M; Saniga, M; Kunca, A; Nikolov, C; Vakula, J; Galko, J; Pilarski, P; Csóka, G The potential for Entomophaga maimaiga to regulate gypsy moth Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera; Erebidae) in Europe Journal Article Journal of Applied Entomology, 140 (8), pp. 565–579, 2016, ISSN: 1439-0418. @article{Zúbrik2016, title = {The potential for \textit{Entomophaga maimaiga} to regulate gypsy moth \textit{Lymantria dispar} (L.) (Lepidoptera; \textit{Erebidae}) in Europe}, author = {M. Zúbrik and A. Hajek and D. Pilarska and I. Špilda and G. Georgiev and B. Hrašovec and A. Hirka and D. Goertz and G. Hoch and M. Barta and M. Saniga and A. Kunca and C. Nikolov and J. Vakula and J. Galko and P. Pilarski and G. Csóka}, url = {http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jen.12295/epdf}, doi = {doi:10.1111/jen.12295}, issn = {1439-0418}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-02-13}, journal = {Journal of Applied Entomology}, volume = {140}, number = {8}, pages = {565–579}, abstract = {Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L., is one of the most important pests of deciduous trees in Europe. In regular cycles, it causes large-scale defoliation mostly of oak, Quercus spp., forests. Government authorities in the most infested countries in Europe conduct large-scale applications of pesticides against gypsy moth. In 1999, a new natural enemy, the entomopathogenic fungus Entomophaga maimaiga, was successfully introduced into a gypsy moth population in Bulgaria. Recent investigations suggest that now E. maimaiga is quickly spreading in Europe. Herein, past studies are reviewed regarding this fungus with special emphasis on its potential for becoming an important factor regulating gypsy moth populations in Europe, focusing on the host's population dynamics in relation to the fungus, the influence of environmental conditions on fungal activity, the influence of E. maimaiga on the native entomofauna, including other gypsy moth natural enemies, and spread of the fungus. Based on this analysis, the potential of E. maimaiga for providing control in European gypsy moth populations is estimated.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L., is one of the most important pests of deciduous trees in Europe. In regular cycles, it causes large-scale defoliation mostly of oak, Quercus spp., forests. Government authorities in the most infested countries in Europe conduct large-scale applications of pesticides against gypsy moth. In 1999, a new natural enemy, the entomopathogenic fungus Entomophaga maimaiga, was successfully introduced into a gypsy moth population in Bulgaria. Recent investigations suggest that now E. maimaiga is quickly spreading in Europe. Herein, past studies are reviewed regarding this fungus with special emphasis on its potential for becoming an important factor regulating gypsy moth populations in Europe, focusing on the host's population dynamics in relation to the fungus, the influence of environmental conditions on fungal activity, the influence of E. maimaiga on the native entomofauna, including other gypsy moth natural enemies, and spread of the fungus. Based on this analysis, the potential of E. maimaiga for providing control in European gypsy moth populations is estimated. |
Kulfan, J; Dvořáčková, K; Zach, P; Parák, M; Svitok, M Distribution of Lepidopteran Larvae on Norway Spruce: Effects of Slope and Crown Aspect Journal Article Environmental Entomology, 45 (2), pp. 436-445, 2016. @article{Kulfan2016, title = {Distribution of Lepidopteran Larvae on Norway Spruce: Effects of Slope and Crown Aspect}, author = {J. Kulfan and K. Dvořáčková and P. Zach and M. Parák and M. Svitok}, url = {https://academic.oup.com/ee/article-abstract/45/2/436/2464918/Distribution-of-Lepidopteran-Larvae-on-Norway?redirectedFrom=fulltext}, doi = {doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvv221}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-21}, journal = {Environmental Entomology}, volume = {45}, number = {2}, pages = {436-445}, abstract = {Lepidoptera associated with Norway spruce, Picea abies (L.) Karsten, play important roles in ecosystem processes, acting as plant pests, prey for predators, and hosts for parasites and parasitoids. Their distribution patterns in spruce crowns and forests are only poorly understood. We examined how slope and crown aspect affect the occurrence and abundance of moth larvae on solitary spruce trees in a montane region in Central Europe. Moth larvae were collected from southern and northern crowns of trees growing on south- and north-facing slopes (four treatments) using emergence boxes at the end of winter and by the beating method during the growing season. Species responses to slope and crown aspect were not uniform. Treatment effects on moth larvae were stronger in the winter than during the growing season. In winter, the abundance of bud-boring larvae was significantly higher in northern than in southern crowns regardless of the slope aspect, while both slope and aspect had marginally significant effects on abundance of miners. During the growing season, the occurrence of free-living larvae was similar among treatments. Emergence boxes and beating spruce branches are complementary techniques providing valuable insights into the assemblage structure of moth larvae on Norway spruce. Due to the uneven distribution of larvae detected in this study, we recommend adoption of a protocol that explicitly includes sampling of trees from contrasting slopes and branches from contrasting crown aspect in all seasons.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Lepidoptera associated with Norway spruce, Picea abies (L.) Karsten, play important roles in ecosystem processes, acting as plant pests, prey for predators, and hosts for parasites and parasitoids. Their distribution patterns in spruce crowns and forests are only poorly understood. We examined how slope and crown aspect affect the occurrence and abundance of moth larvae on solitary spruce trees in a montane region in Central Europe. Moth larvae were collected from southern and northern crowns of trees growing on south- and north-facing slopes (four treatments) using emergence boxes at the end of winter and by the beating method during the growing season. Species responses to slope and crown aspect were not uniform. Treatment effects on moth larvae were stronger in the winter than during the growing season. In winter, the abundance of bud-boring larvae was significantly higher in northern than in southern crowns regardless of the slope aspect, while both slope and aspect had marginally significant effects on abundance of miners. During the growing season, the occurrence of free-living larvae was similar among treatments. Emergence boxes and beating spruce branches are complementary techniques providing valuable insights into the assemblage structure of moth larvae on Norway spruce. Due to the uneven distribution of larvae detected in this study, we recommend adoption of a protocol that explicitly includes sampling of trees from contrasting slopes and branches from contrasting crown aspect in all seasons. |
Štofík, J; Merganič, J; Merganičová, K; Bučko, J; Saniga, M Brown bear winter feeding ecology in the area with supplementary feeding – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia) Journal Article Polish Journal of Ecology, 64 (2), pp. 277-288, 2016, ISSN: 1505-2249 . @article{Štofík2016, title = {Brown bear winter feeding ecology in the area with supplementary feeding – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia)}, author = {J. Štofík and J. Merganič and K. Merganičová and J. Bučko and M. Saniga}, url = {http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.3161/15052249PJE2016.64.2.011}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3161/15052249PJE2016.64.2.011}, issn = {1505-2249 }, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Polish Journal of Ecology}, volume = {64}, number = {2}, pages = {277-288}, abstract = {We performed snow tracking of brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the area of the Eastern Carpathians affected by supplementary feeding during the winter periods from 2007 to 2013. On each snow track we recorded all food habits and collected all scats. From these data we calculated occurrence frequency of food habits on snow tracks, occurrence frequency, volumetric proportion and energy values of food items in scats. We revealed that: i) the most frequent food source on snow tracks was corn from supplementary feeding places for ungulates (FOST = 64%); ii) crops for ungulates was the most important food group found in scat samples of bears (EDEC = 61%, EDECST = 53%); iii) the analysis of the inter-seasonal (late autumn, winter and early spring) changes in winter bear diet based on scat analyses revealed decreasing importance of hard mast and fruit, and increasing importance of invertebrates, herbs and wood biomass and crops for ungulates from autumn to spring; iv) bears searched for food at lower elevations in comparison to the location of their beds which are situated at higher elevations. Winter bear activity and bear diet was affected by supplementary feeding for ungulates.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We performed snow tracking of brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the area of the Eastern Carpathians affected by supplementary feeding during the winter periods from 2007 to 2013. On each snow track we recorded all food habits and collected all scats. From these data we calculated occurrence frequency of food habits on snow tracks, occurrence frequency, volumetric proportion and energy values of food items in scats. We revealed that: i) the most frequent food source on snow tracks was corn from supplementary feeding places for ungulates (FOST = 64%); ii) crops for ungulates was the most important food group found in scat samples of bears (EDEC = 61%, EDECST = 53%); iii) the analysis of the inter-seasonal (late autumn, winter and early spring) changes in winter bear diet based on scat analyses revealed decreasing importance of hard mast and fruit, and increasing importance of invertebrates, herbs and wood biomass and crops for ungulates from autumn to spring; iv) bears searched for food at lower elevations in comparison to the location of their beds which are situated at higher elevations. Winter bear activity and bear diet was affected by supplementary feeding for ungulates. |
Roy, H E; Brown, P M J; Adriaens, T; Berkvens, N; Borges, I; Clusella-Trullas, S; De_Clercq, P; Eschen, R; Estoup, A; Evans, E W; Facon, B; Gardiner, M M; Gil, A; Grez, A; Guillemaud, T; Haelewaters, D; Honěk, A; Howe, A G; Hui, C; Hutchison, W D; Kenis, M; Koch, R L; Kulfan, J; Lawson_Handley, L; Lombaert, E; Loomans, A; Losey, J; Lukashuk, A O; Maes, D; Magro, A; Murray, K M; San_Martin, G; Martinkova, Z; Minnaar, I; Nedved, O; Orlova-Bienkowskaja, M J; Rabitsch, W; Peter_Ravn, H; Rondoni, G; Rorke, S L; Ryndevich, S K; Saethre, M -G; Onofre, Soares A; Stals, R; Tinsley, M C; Vandereycken, A; van_Wielink, P; Viglášová, S; Zach, P; Zaviezo, T; Zhao, Z The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology Journal Article Biological Invasions, 18 , pp. 997-1044, 2016, ISSN: 1387-3547. @article{Roy2016, title = {The harlequin ladybird, \textit{Harmonia axyridis}: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology}, author = {H.E. Roy and P.M.J. Brown and T. Adriaens and N. Berkvens and I. Borges and S. Clusella-Trullas and P. De_Clercq and R. Eschen and A. Estoup and E.W. Evans and B. Facon and M.M. Gardiner and A. Gil and A. Grez and T. Guillemaud and D. Haelewaters and A. Honěk and A.G. Howe and C. Hui and W.D. Hutchison and M. Kenis and R.L. Koch and J. Kulfan and L. Lawson_Handley and E. Lombaert and A. Loomans and J. Losey and A.O. Lukashuk and D. Maes and A. Magro and K.M. Murray and G. San_Martin and Z. Martinkova and I. Minnaar and O. Nedved and M.J. Orlova-Bienkowskaja and W. Rabitsch and H. Peter_Ravn and G. Rondoni and S.L. Rorke and S.K. Ryndevich and M.-G. Saethre and A. Soares Onofre and R. Stals and M.C. Tinsley and A. Vandereycken and P. van_Wielink and S. Viglášová and P. Zach and T. Zaviezo and Z. Zhao}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10530-016-1077-6}, doi = {10.1007/s10530-016-1077-6}, issn = {1387-3547}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Biological Invasions}, volume = {18}, pages = {997-1044}, abstract = {The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of pest insects. In numerous countries, however, it has been introduced unintentionally. The dramatic spread of H. axyridis within many countries has been met with considerable trepidation. It is a generalist top predator, able to thrive in many habitats and across wide climatic conditions. It poses a threat to biodiversity, particularly aphidophagous insects, through competition and predation, and in many countries adverse effects have been reported on other species, particularly coccinellids. However, the patterns are not consistent around the world and seem to be affected by many factors including landscape and climate. Research on H. axyridis has provided detailed insights into invasion biology from broad patterns and processes to approaches in surveillance and monitoring. An impressive number of studies on this alien species have provided mechanistic evidence alongside models explaining large-scale patterns and processes. The involvement of citizens in monitoring this species in a number of countries around the world is inspiring and has provided data on scales that would be otherwise unachievable. Harmonia axyridis has successfully been used as a model invasive alien species and has been the inspiration for global collaborations at various scales. There is considerable scope to expand the research and associated collaborations, particularly to increase the breadth of parallel studies conducted in the native and invaded regions. Indeed a qualitative comparison of biological traits across the native and invaded range suggests that there are differences which ultimately could influence the population dynamics of this invader. Here we provide an overview of the invasion history and ecology of H. axyridis globally with consideration of future research perspectives. We reflect broadly on the contributions of such research to our understanding of invasion biology while also informing policy and people.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of pest insects. In numerous countries, however, it has been introduced unintentionally. The dramatic spread of H. axyridis within many countries has been met with considerable trepidation. It is a generalist top predator, able to thrive in many habitats and across wide climatic conditions. It poses a threat to biodiversity, particularly aphidophagous insects, through competition and predation, and in many countries adverse effects have been reported on other species, particularly coccinellids. However, the patterns are not consistent around the world and seem to be affected by many factors including landscape and climate. Research on H. axyridis has provided detailed insights into invasion biology from broad patterns and processes to approaches in surveillance and monitoring. An impressive number of studies on this alien species have provided mechanistic evidence alongside models explaining large-scale patterns and processes. The involvement of citizens in monitoring this species in a number of countries around the world is inspiring and has provided data on scales that would be otherwise unachievable. Harmonia axyridis has successfully been used as a model invasive alien species and has been the inspiration for global collaborations at various scales. There is considerable scope to expand the research and associated collaborations, particularly to increase the breadth of parallel studies conducted in the native and invaded regions. Indeed a qualitative comparison of biological traits across the native and invaded range suggests that there are differences which ultimately could influence the population dynamics of this invader. Here we provide an overview of the invasion history and ecology of H. axyridis globally with consideration of future research perspectives. We reflect broadly on the contributions of such research to our understanding of invasion biology while also informing policy and people. |
Haelewaters, D; Zhao, S Y; Clusella-Trullas, S; Cottrell, T E; De_Kesel, A; Fiedler, L; Herz, A; Hesketh, H; Hui, C; Kleespies, R G; Losey, J E; Minnaar, I A; Murray, K M; Nedvěd, O; Pfliegler, W P; Raak-van_den_Berg, C L; Riddick, E W; Shapiro-Ilan, D I; Smyth, R R; Steenberg, T; Van_Wielink, P S; Viglášová, S; Zhao, Z; Ceryngier, P; Roy, H E Parasites of Harmonia axyridis: current research and perspectives Journal Article BioControl, 62 , pp. 355-371, 2016. @article{Haelewaters2016, title = {Parasites of \textit{Harmonia axyridis}: current research and perspectives}, author = {D. Haelewaters and S.Y. Zhao and S. Clusella-Trullas and T.E. Cottrell and A. De_Kesel and L. Fiedler and A. Herz and H. Hesketh and C. Hui and R.G. Kleespies and J.E. Losey and I.A. Minnaar and K.M. Murray and O. Nedvěd and W.P. Pfliegler and C.L. Raak-van_den_Berg and E.W. Riddick and D.I. Shapiro-Ilan and R.R. Smyth and T. Steenberg and P.S. Van_Wielink and S. Viglášová and Z. Zhao and P. Ceryngier and H.E. Roy}, doi = {10.1007/s10526-016- 9766-8}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {BioControl}, volume = {62}, pages = {355-371}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2015 |
Bíliková, K; Huang, S.Ch.; Lin, I P; Šimúth, J; Peng, Ch.Ch. Structure and antimicrobial activity relationship of royalisin, an antimicrobial peptide from royal jelly of Apis mellifera. Journal Article Peptides, 68 , pp. 190–196, 2015. @article{K.2015b, title = {Structure and antimicrobial activity relationship of royalisin, an antimicrobial peptide from royal jelly of \textit{Apis mellifera}.}, author = {K. Bíliková and S.Ch. Huang and I.P. Lin and J. Šimúth and Ch.Ch. Peng}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196978115000595}, doi = {10.1016/j.peptides.2015.03.001}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-06-01}, journal = {Peptides}, volume = {68}, pages = {190–196}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Parák, M; Kulfan, J; Zach, P Are the moth larvae able to withstand tree fall caused by wind storm? Journal Article Annals of Forest Research, 58 (1), pp. 185-190, 2015. @article{Parák2015, title = {Are the moth larvae able to withstand tree fall caused by wind storm?}, author = {M. Parák and J. Kulfan and P. Zach}, url = {http://www.afrjournal.org/index.php/afr/article/view/346}, doi = {10.15287/afr.2015.346}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-03-18}, journal = {Annals of Forest Research}, volume = {58}, number = {1}, pages = {185-190}, abstract = {Wind storms play an important role in structuring European forests, however, the direct effects of strong wind on insects roosting in tree canopies are poorly known. In this study we assess the proportion of moth larvae which remain on Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) trees which have fallen during high winds. Next, we contribute to the knowledge of potential importance of such larvae in forests fragmented by local wind damage. We studied the effects of wind in spruce forest in the West Carpathians in March 2013. Branches were sampled from randomly chosen fallen and standing (undamaged) spruce trees in April 2013. Larvae or emerged moths were obtained from branches in the laboratory using photoeclectors. Assemblages of larvae were analysed at community level using several approaches. In total, 11 species of Lepidoptera were found on the branches, 10 of them overwinter as larvae and one as eggs. No differences were observed between abundance and species richness of larval assemblages on fallen and standing trees. Assemblages were very similar; there was no difference detected between standing and fallen trees. Overwintering larvae can successfully complete their development on wind-felled trees; hence, the emerged moths may contribute to greater infestation of standing spruce trees surviving wind disturbance.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Wind storms play an important role in structuring European forests, however, the direct effects of strong wind on insects roosting in tree canopies are poorly known. In this study we assess the proportion of moth larvae which remain on Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) trees which have fallen during high winds. Next, we contribute to the knowledge of potential importance of such larvae in forests fragmented by local wind damage. We studied the effects of wind in spruce forest in the West Carpathians in March 2013. Branches were sampled from randomly chosen fallen and standing (undamaged) spruce trees in April 2013. Larvae or emerged moths were obtained from branches in the laboratory using photoeclectors. Assemblages of larvae were analysed at community level using several approaches. In total, 11 species of Lepidoptera were found on the branches, 10 of them overwinter as larvae and one as eggs. No differences were observed between abundance and species richness of larval assemblages on fallen and standing trees. Assemblages were very similar; there was no difference detected between standing and fallen trees. Overwintering larvae can successfully complete their development on wind-felled trees; hence, the emerged moths may contribute to greater infestation of standing spruce trees surviving wind disturbance. |
2014 |
Panigaj, Ľ; Zach, P; Honěk, A; Nedvěd, O; Kulfan, J; Martinková, Z; Selyemová, D; Viglášová, S; Roy, H E Zookeys, 412 , pp. 89–112, 2014. @article{Ľ.2014, title = {The invasion history, distribution and colour pattern forms of the harlequin ladybird beetle \textit{Harmonia axyridis} (Pall.) (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) in Slovakia, Central Europe}, author = {Ľ. Panigaj and P. Zach and A. Honěk and O. Nedvěd and J. Kulfan and Z. Martinková and D. Selyemová and S. Viglášová and H.E. Roy}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042697/}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-05-29}, journal = {Zookeys}, volume = {412}, pages = {89–112}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2013 |
Štofík, J; Merganič, J; Merganičová, K; Saniga, M Seasonal changes in food composition of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) from the edge of its occurence – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia) Journal Article Folia Zoologica, 62 (3), pp. 221-231, 2013. @article{J.2013, title = {Seasonal changes in food composition of the brown bear (\textit{Ursus arctos}) from the edge of its occurence – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia)}, author = {J. Štofík and J. Merganič and K. Merganičová and M. Saniga}, url = {http://www.ivb.cz/folia_zoologica/archive/62_222-231.pdf}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-08-08}, journal = {Folia Zoologica}, volume = {62}, number = {3}, pages = {221-231}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jamnická, G; Váľka, J; Bublinec, E Heavy metal accumulation and distribution in forest understory herb species of Carpathian beech ecosystems Journal Article Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability, 25 (3), pp. 209-215, 2013. @article{G.2013b, title = {Heavy metal accumulation and distribution in forest understory herb species of Carpathian beech ecosystems}, author = {G. Jamnická and J. Váľka and E. Bublinec}, url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3184/095422913X13785568683285}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability}, volume = {25}, number = {3}, pages = {209-215}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2012 |
Kulfan, J; Štrbová, E; Zach, P Effect of vegetation and management on occurrence of larvae and adults of generalist Maniola jurtina L. (Lepidoptera) in meadow habitat Journal Article Polish Journal of Ecology , 60 (3), pp. 601-609, 2012. @article{J.2012b, title = {Effect of vegetation and management on occurrence of larvae and adults of generalist \textit{Maniola jurtina} L. (Lepidoptera) in meadow habitat}, author = {J. Kulfan and E. Štrbová and P. Zach}, url = {http://www.miiz.waw.pl/pliki/article/ar60_3_16.pdf}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-10-12}, journal = {Polish Journal of Ecology }, volume = {60}, number = {3}, pages = {601-609}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Parák, M; Kulfan, J; Svitok, M Lepidopteran larval assemblages associated with three oak (Quercus spp.) species in the Čachtické Karpaty Mts (western Slovakia) Journal Article Folia Faunistica Slovaca, 17 (3), pp. 247–256, 2012. @article{Parák2012, title = {Lepidopteran larval assemblages associated with three oak (\textit{Quercus} spp.) species in the Čachtické Karpaty Mts (western Slovakia)}, author = {M. Parák and J. Kulfan and M. Svitok}, url = {http://www.ffs.sk/17-2012/28-parak-et-al/}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-08-08}, journal = {Folia Faunistica Slovaca}, volume = {17}, number = {3}, pages = {247–256}, abstract = {Lepidopteran larval assemblages were collected in the northern part of the Malé Karpaty Mts (western Slovakia), on three oak species (Quercus polycarpa, Q. pubescens and Q. cerris) in forests with closed canopy and in sunlit forests. The studied habitats were situated very near each other, without any barriers for moving insects. The abundance and composition of larval assemblages were affected by the host tree species more than by the forest structure. The polyphagous Archips xylosteana, living on various species of host trees (also on oaks), avoided the Turkey oak. Agriopis leucophaeria and Aleimma loeflingiana were evaluated as the indicator species associated with Q. pubescens.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Lepidopteran larval assemblages were collected in the northern part of the Malé Karpaty Mts (western Slovakia), on three oak species (Quercus polycarpa, Q. pubescens and Q. cerris) in forests with closed canopy and in sunlit forests. The studied habitats were situated very near each other, without any barriers for moving insects. The abundance and composition of larval assemblages were affected by the host tree species more than by the forest structure. The polyphagous Archips xylosteana, living on various species of host trees (also on oaks), avoided the Turkey oak. Agriopis leucophaeria and Aleimma loeflingiana were evaluated as the indicator species associated with Q. pubescens. |
2011 |
Slugeňová, K; Ditmarová, Ľ; Kurjak, D; Váľka, J Drought and aluminium as stress factors in Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.]Karst) seedlings Journal Article Journal of Forest Science, 57 (12), pp. 547-554, 2011. @article{Slugeňová2011, title = {Drought and aluminium as stress factors in Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.]Karst) seedlings}, author = {K. Slugeňová and Ľ. Ditmarová and D. Kurjak and J. Váľka}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Forest Science}, volume = {57}, number = {12}, pages = {547-554}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2007 |
Ditmarová, Ľ; Kmeť, J; Ježík, M; Váľka, J Mineral nutrition in relation to the Norway spruce forest decline in the region Horný Spiš (Northern Slovakia) Journal Article Journal of Forest Science, 53 (3), pp. 93-100, 2007. @article{Ditmarová2007, title = {Mineral nutrition in relation to the Norway spruce forest decline in the region Horný Spiš (Northern Slovakia)}, author = {Ľ. Ditmarová and J. Kmeť and M. Ježík and J. Váľka}, year = {2007}, date = {2007-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Forest Science}, volume = {53}, number = {3}, pages = {93-100}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2023 |
Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 116 (2), pp. 125–140, 2023, ISSN: 1938-2901. |
2022 |
A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery Journal Article Conservation Biology, 37 (1), 2022, ISSN: 1523-1739. |
Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influence the Prevalence of a Common Parasite of the Invasive Alien Ladybird Harmonia axyridis? Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 2296-701X. |
2021 |
Warm Mesoclimate Advances the Seasonal Dynamics of Harmonia axyridis in Urban Habitats Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-701X. |
Infestation of Early- and Late-Flushing Trees by Spring Caterpillars: An Associational Effect of Neighbouring Trees Journal Article Forests, 12 (9), pp. 1281, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907. |
Is the double-spined bark beetle Ips duplicatus a new threat to Picea omorika in urban habitats? Journal Article Plant Protection Science, 57 (3), pp. 248–251, 2021, ISSN: 1805-9341. |
2017 |
Species assemblages of ladybirds including the harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis: a comparison at large spatial scale in urban habitats Journal Article BioControl, 62 (3), pp. 409-421, 2017. |
2016 |
Denné motýle (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) lúk kúpeľov Sliač a okolia (Slovensko) Journal Article Folia Faunistica Slovaca, 21 (1), pp. 63-71, 2016, ISSN: 1335-7522. |
International Journal of Acarology, 42 (4), pp. 212-217, 2016, ISSN: 1945-3892. |
The potential for Entomophaga maimaiga to regulate gypsy moth Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera; Erebidae) in Europe Journal Article Journal of Applied Entomology, 140 (8), pp. 565–579, 2016, ISSN: 1439-0418. |
Distribution of Lepidopteran Larvae on Norway Spruce: Effects of Slope and Crown Aspect Journal Article Environmental Entomology, 45 (2), pp. 436-445, 2016. |
Brown bear winter feeding ecology in the area with supplementary feeding – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia) Journal Article Polish Journal of Ecology, 64 (2), pp. 277-288, 2016, ISSN: 1505-2249 . |
The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis: global perspectives on invasion history and ecology Journal Article Biological Invasions, 18 , pp. 997-1044, 2016, ISSN: 1387-3547. |
Parasites of Harmonia axyridis: current research and perspectives Journal Article BioControl, 62 , pp. 355-371, 2016. |
2015 |
Structure and antimicrobial activity relationship of royalisin, an antimicrobial peptide from royal jelly of Apis mellifera. Journal Article Peptides, 68 , pp. 190–196, 2015. |
Are the moth larvae able to withstand tree fall caused by wind storm? Journal Article Annals of Forest Research, 58 (1), pp. 185-190, 2015. |
2014 |
Zookeys, 412 , pp. 89–112, 2014. |
2013 |
Seasonal changes in food composition of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) from the edge of its occurence – Eastern Carpathians (Slovakia) Journal Article Folia Zoologica, 62 (3), pp. 221-231, 2013. |
Heavy metal accumulation and distribution in forest understory herb species of Carpathian beech ecosystems Journal Article Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability, 25 (3), pp. 209-215, 2013. |
2012 |
Effect of vegetation and management on occurrence of larvae and adults of generalist Maniola jurtina L. (Lepidoptera) in meadow habitat Journal Article Polish Journal of Ecology , 60 (3), pp. 601-609, 2012. |
Lepidopteran larval assemblages associated with three oak (Quercus spp.) species in the Čachtické Karpaty Mts (western Slovakia) Journal Article Folia Faunistica Slovaca, 17 (3), pp. 247–256, 2012. |
2011 |
Drought and aluminium as stress factors in Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.]Karst) seedlings Journal Article Journal of Forest Science, 57 (12), pp. 547-554, 2011. |
2007 |
Mineral nutrition in relation to the Norway spruce forest decline in the region Horný Spiš (Northern Slovakia) Journal Article Journal of Forest Science, 53 (3), pp. 93-100, 2007. |