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            <title><![CDATA[First record of the nudibranch Elysia gordanae T. E. Thompson &amp; Jaklin, 1988 (Gastropoda: Plakobranchidae) in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Heterobranch sea slugs represent one of the most diverse groups of marine gastropods in the Mediterranean Sea; however, their diversity and distribution along the short coastline of Bosnia and Herzegovina remain insufficiently documented. In this study, we report the first confirmed record of the sacoglossan nudibranch Elysia gordanae T. E. Thompson &amp; Jaklin, 1988 from the marine waters of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A single specimen was observed and collected in the intertidal zone of Neum Bay during field surveys conducted in August 2023. Morphological characteristics correspond well with published descriptions of the species. This finding represents the easternmost confirmed record of E. gordanae in the Adriatic Sea to date and contributes to the growing knowledge of heterobranch diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting the need for continued systematic surveys of its poorly explored marine habitats.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Integrated Analysis of Morphological and Reproductive Traits Across Reproductive Stages in Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos): Insights into Reproductive Ecology and Success]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Seasonal progression of breeding activities in waterfowl is accompanied by marked adjustments in nest construction and reproductive allocation. In this study, I examine how breeding stages shape nest characteristics and reproductive performance in Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) breeding on Oued Charef Dam Island, northeastern Algeria. Nest dimensions, egg traits, clutch composition, and reproductive success were monitored across successive breeding stages throughout the season. Temporal variation in these traits was analysed using univariate statistical tests (ANOVA with Tukey HSD) and multivariate approaches (Principal Component Analysis and non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS). Results indicate a consistent increase in nest size, egg dimensions, and clutch size as the breeding season advanced. Egg volume and mass peaked during the incubation and brood-rearing stages, coinciding with higher hatching and overall reproductive success in later breeding phases. Multivariate analyses revealed that breeding stage strongly structured the observed patterns of reproductive investment, with PCA identifying a dominant gradient of allocation intensity and NMDS confirming its positive relationship with reproductive outcomes. These findings highlight a progressive and coordinated adjustment of reproductive traits in Mallards breeding under semi-arid Mediterranean conditions. The study provides new insights into the temporal organization of reproductive investment in waterfowl and offers a valuable baseline for evaluating the effects of environmental variability and human disturbance on breeding performance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Description of a new species of Scotochroa LeConte, 1874 (Coleoptera: Melandryidae) from Honshu, central Japan]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Scotochroa yamato sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Melandryidae: Xylitini), is described and illustrated from Honshu Island in central Japan. This represents the first record of Scotochroa from Japan and the Palearctic Region. Scotochroa yamato sp. nov. morphologically resembles Scotochroa atra LeConte, 1874 and Scotochroa basalis LeConte, 1874, but differs from these two species in the shape of the mesoventral process, which does not reach the halflength of the mesocoxal cavitities, whereas in the latter two species it extends to the posterior edge of the cavities. Adults of the new species appear for a short period from late April to mid-May. The main host plant for the larvae is identified Brucea javanica (L.) Merr., 1928 (Simaroubaceae), but it is likely that they also feed on dead branches of other broad-leaved trees. This represents the first documented bionomic association of Scotochroa with the wood of deciduous trees. Its habitat of the new species is lowland scrub and riparian forests, where it can be found on thin, tangled bushes by dead branches in dense shade.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New records of Psychodinae (Diptera: Psychodidae) of western Slovakia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The study is based on 175 slide-mounted specimens collected during several entomological surveys between 2009 and 2022 in hilly regions of western Slovakia (Považský Inovec Mts., Strážovské vrchy Mts., and Súľovské skaly rocks in Súľovské vrchy Mts.). Altogether, several thousand specimens of moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) were collected. Eight species are recorded from Slovakia for the first time: Mormia revisenda (Eaton, 1893), Psychomormia incerta (Eaton, 1893), Jungiella (Psychocha) hassiaca Wagner, 1993, Seoda vaillanti (Withers, 1989), Berdeniella zwicki Wagner, 1983, Pericoma (Pericoma) calcifera Vaillant &amp; Withers, 1993, P. (P.) pannonica Szabó, 1960, and Pneumia vaillanti (Wagner, 1981). All newly recorded species are considered very rare and are classified as nationally scarce (NS). In addition, several other rare and conservation-relevant species were recorded, including Yomormia furva (Tonnoir, 1940), Jungiella (Psychocha) acuminata (Szabó, 1960), J. (P.) laminata (Szabó, 1960), Paramormia (Phyllotelmatoscopus) acuta (Krek, 1971), Philosepedon (Philothreticus) soljani Krek, 1971, Clytocerus (Boreoclytocerus) splendidus Ježek &amp; Hájek, 2007, Pericoma (Pericoma) tonnoiri Vaillant, 1978, P. (P.) vestita Vaillant &amp; Withers, 1993, and Pneumia rivularis (Berdén, 1954). The occurrence of these species highlights the importance of the studied region for the conservation of moth fly biodiversity and underlines the need for the protection of their habitats.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unmasking the bycatch: New records and faunistic value of Phoridae from CO₂-baited traps in Slovakia]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/cszma-2026-0004</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Carbon dioxide–baited BG-Sentinel 2 traps are widely used for mosquito surveillance, but their bycatch (often dismissed as irrelevant) can reveal surprising biodiversity. In this study, we analyzed the non-target captures from 414 such traps deployed at 16 localities across Slovakia in 2024, focusing on the scuttle fly family Phoridae. Despite a modest detection rate of 6.52 %, we identified 44 phorid species, including five recorded in Slovakia for the first time: Conicera similis, Diplonevra freyi, Pseudacteon lundbecki, Megaselia insons, and M. mimodensior. These findings raise the known national phorid fauna from 254 to 259 species. Several species such as Megaselia albocingulata, M. verralli, and M. involuta were widespread and abundant, suggesting ecological generalism. Others appeared only once, highlighting the value of broad and sustained sampling. Our results underscore the untapped potential of repurposing CO₂ trap bycatch for biodiversity research – an efficient, cost-effective tool to uncover hidden insect diversity.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zajímavé mykologické nálezy ze severní Moravy a Slezska IV.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The fourth volume of the series ‘Interesting mycological records from northern Moravia and Silesia’ presents some noteworthy records of fungi from the region, namely Clavaria fumosa, Cuphophyllus flavipes, C. fornicatus, C. russocoriaceus, Gliophorus irrigatus, G. laetus, Hygrocybe punicea, Neohygrocybe ingrata, N. nitrata, N. ovina, Porpolomopsis calyptriformis, Pseudotricholoma metapodium and Trichoglossum hirsutum.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bats of Opava and Their Synanthropization: A 19-Year Study]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Based on published findings (Ratajová 2012, Hrozová 2024), unpublished data from museum specimens (2006–2018), and field surveys (2006–2024), a total of 13 bat species were recorded in the urban area of Opava in North Moravia. Common species included Nyctalus noctula, Eptesicus serotinus, and Vespertilio murinus. N. noctula was the eudominant species (D = 36.81), followed by E. serotinus (D = 16.48) and V. murinus (D = 10.99). Pipistrellus nathusii was dominant (D = 8.76), followed by P. pygmaeus (D = 7.14) and Myotis daubentonii (D = 6.04). Barbastella barbastellus was subdominant (D = 4.40), followed by P. pipistrellus (D = 2.75) and Plecotus auritus/austriacus (D = 2.75). The occurrence of M. myotis was recedent (D = 1.65), and the occurrences of M. mystacinus (D = 0.55), E. nilssonii (D = 0.55), N. leisleri (D = 0.55), and P. austriacus (D = 0.55) were subrecedent. In summer, eudominant species were N. noctula (D = 25.60), followed by E. serotinus (D = 23.20), P. nathusii (D = 12.00), and P. pygmaeus (D = 10.40). Dominant species included M. daubentonii (D = 8.80) and B. barbastellus (D = 5.60), while P. auritus/austriacus (D = 4.00), V. murinus (D = 3.20), P. pipistrellus (D = 3.20), and M. myotis (D = 2.40) were recedent. M. mystacinus (D = 0.80) and N. leisleri (D = 0.80) were subrecedent. In winter, N. noctula remained eudominant (D = 61.40), followed by V. murinus (D = 28.10). E. serotinus (D = 1.75), P. pipistrellus (D = 1.75), P. nathusii (D = 1.75), and B. barbastellus (D = 1.75) were recedent. Species composition inside and outside buildings differed significantly. In summer, eudominant species inside buildings were M. daubentonii, V. murinus, and P. pipistrellus (all D = 33.33). Outside buildings, N. noctula was eudominant (D = 34.48), followed by P. nathusii (D = 16.65), P. pygmaeus (D = 14.45), and M. daubentonii (D = 11.11). Dominant species were B. barbastellus (D = 6.67) and P. auritus/austriacus (D = 5.56); subdominant species included M. myotis (D = 3.33), P. pipistrellus (D = 3.33), and V. murinus (D = 2.22), while M. mystacinus (D = 1.11) and N. leisleri (D = 1.11) were recedent. In winter, eudominant species inside buildings were V. murinus (D = 70.59), followed by N. noctula (D = 17.65), with E. nilssonii (D = 5.88) and P. austriacus (D = 5.88) as dominant species. Outside, N. noctula was eudominant (D = 88.57), with V. murinus (D = 5.71) and P. nathusii (D = 2.86) as dominant species. Two winter roosts of N. noctula were recorded in the suburb of Opava, in the Municipal Gardens, both in cavities of alder trunks and found during felling. Over a 19-year period, 182 specimens were recorded in 105 occurrences within the urban area of Opava.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The development of the landscape affected by the extraction of mineral resources in the Jeseník Region (Czech Republic)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study analyses the long-term transformation of the landscape in the Jeseník Region (Czech Republic) resulting from the extraction of mineral resources, particularly Silesian granite and Silesian marble. These raw materials, historically quarried within the Žulová Massif and adjacent areas, played a key role in the region’s economic and cultural development from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Using multitemporal aerial photographs from 1953, 1964, 1976 and 1995, combined with a 2022 orthophoto, the research reconstructs changes in quarry areas, land use and landscape structure. Historical aerial imagery was digitized, georeferenced and vectorized, enabling precise GIS-based analyses of spatial and temporal dynamics. Results show that while the total area occupied by quarries remained similar in 1953 and 1995 (approx. 31 ha), the internal structure of mining activities changed significantly: some quarries ceased operation, others expanded, and several new sites appeared. Long-abandoned quarries became predominantly reforested, with forests covering more than three quarters of former extraction areas by 2022. Only 1.39 ha of the original 1953 quarry surfaces remain active today. The study demonstrates that aerial photographs are a valuable tool for assessing landscape evolution in mining regions, enabling both qualitative interpretation and quantitative evaluation of land-cover change.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zajímavé botanické nálezy z regionu severní Moravy a Slezska XIX.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The nineteenth volume of the series Interesting botanical records from the region of northern Moravia and Silesia reports some interesting findings of bryophytes and vascular plants from the region, namely Buxbaumia aphylla, Carex bohemica, Carex hordeistichos, Carex strigosa, Cerinthe major subsp. purpurascens, Chenopodium murale, Epipactis albensis, Equisetum variegatum, Filago germanica, Gagea villosa, Lilium bulbiferum var. bulbiferum, Myosurus minimus, Satureja montana, Stellaria neglecta and Typha laxmannii.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Contribution to the Knowledge of Chrysopilus (Diptera: Rhagionidae) in Türkiye: First Record of C. asiliformis]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In this study, Diptera specimens photographed during nature observations in Bartın and Sakarya of Türkiye provinces were initially identified as Chrysopilus asiliformis (Preyssler, 1791) based on their photographs. Subsequently, to confirm the identification microscopically, representative female and male specimens were collected and examined under a stereomicroscope. This finding represents the first record of C. asiliformis in the Turkish fauna.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Predictive Maps for the Species Heracleum mantegazzianum for the periods 2011–2040 and 2041–2070 in central Europe.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study applies MaxEnt modeling to predict the future distribution of the invasive plant Heracleum mantegazzianum in Central Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and Poland) for two time periods, 2011–2040 and 2041–2070. A baseline model was also developed for the historical period 1980–2010 to serve as a reference for comparison with future projections. High-resolution CHELSA bioclimatic variables were combined with occurrence records from the Species Occurrence Database (NDOP) of the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR) and from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an international open access database of biodiversity records, to create species distribution models. The models achieved fair to good predictive performance and revealed clear spatial shifts between the historical baseline (1980–2010) and future projections for 2011–2040 and 2041–2070. Areas with high habitat suitability are expected to expand into regions that were only moderately suitable in the past, with southern and western Germany showing the most pronounced increases. Differences between low emission (SSP126) and high emission (SSP585) climate scenarios were limited, suggesting that the species occupies a relatively stable climatic niche. Environmental novelty analyses identified regions of increasing uncertainty due to emerging climatic conditions, highlighting the need for cautious interpretation of projections for 2041–2070. These results highlight priority areas for monitoring and management and demonstrate how climate change may drive the future spread of this invasive species.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Occurrence of Isturgia roraria (Geometridae, Lepidoptera) in Czech Silesia in the context of its distribution in Poland]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/cszma-2025-0010</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Here we present and discuss the record of the endangered species Isturgia roraria (Fabricius, 1776) in the Czech Silesia, originating from the Zlatohorská vrchovina (Zlatohorská Highlands) in the cadastral area of the village Dívčí Hrad (Bruntál District). The record confirms the presence of the species in Czech Silesia after more than 100 years and corresponds to its distribution in adjacent Poland. Together with the occurrence of I. roraria in the Bílé Karpaty Mts., this constitutes the only other known area of distribution in Czechia. In Silesia, the population of I. roraria is strictly associated with one of its host plants, Cytisus scoparius (L.), and with semi-ruderal habitats such as forest clearings, forest edges, clear-cuts and abandoned pastures. Current knowledge of the Lepidoptera fauna in the Zlatohorská vrchovina Highlands is very limited; therefore, detailed entomological surveys will likely reveal additional localities of the species (especially in the area defined by the settlements of Janov, Jindřichov, Krnov, Město Albrechtice and Slezské Rudoltice). The conservation status of the isolated Silesian population is unclear; however, considering its trophic and habitat associations, the Silesian population appears to be less threatened than the one in the Bílé Karpaty Mts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[More than a collection: the scientific value of woodpecker specimens in the Šariš museum in Bardejov (Slovakia)]]></title>
            <link>https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/cszma-2025-0007</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We present a summary of woodpecker (Piciformes, Picidae) specimens deposited in the collection of the Šariš Museum in Bardejov (SMB), Slovakia. This work builds on previous studies highlighting the importance of the SMB collections, both regionally and globally. In total, data on 303 individuals belonging to 10 species from 58 localities were evaluated. The specimens were collected between 1952 and 1977. The significance of this work also lies in the cataloguing process, which provides valuable data on regional museum collections – data that can be important not only at a local level but also in the context of global biodiversity research. In addition, the SMB exhibition includes 8 specimens from 5 exotic Piciformes species – Dryocopus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1766), Melanerpes flavifrons (Vieillot, 1818), M. superciliaris (Temminck, 1827), Sphyrapicus varius (Linnaeus, 1766), and Xiphidiopicus percussus (Temminck, 1826) – originating from Argentina and Cuba.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New insights into the fauna of Slovak Moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae, Psychodinae): A supplement to the Prodromus]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The biodiversity of non-biting moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Slovakia is presented. A total of 69 species are recorded, of which 10 are new for the country: Panimerus goetghebueri (Tonnoir, 1919), Feuerborniella obscura (Tonnoir, 1919), Philosepedon (Philosepedon) dumosum Omelková &amp; Ježek, 2012, P. (P.) nickerli Ježek, 1997, P. (P.) perdecorum Omelková &amp; Ježek, 2012, P. (Philothreticus) soljani Krek, 1971, Logima surcoufi (Tonnoir, 1922) comb. n. (originally described as Psychoda), Berdeniella caprai Salamanna &amp; Sarà, 1979, B. lucasii (Satchell, 1955) – also newly recorded for Europe; and Tonnoiriella obtusa (Tonnoir, 1919). Four species are classified as critically endangered: Promormia silesiensis Ježek, 1983, Parajungiella ellisi (Withers, 1987), Philosepedon (Trichosepedon) balkanicum Krek, 1971, and Saraiella rotunda (Krek, 1970). Five species are considered endangered: Promormia eatoni (Tonnoir, 1940), Panimerus goetghebueri (Tonnoir, 1919), Pericoma (Pericoma) exquisita Eaton, 1893, Pneumia stammeri (Jung, 1956), and Ulomyia vaseki Ježek, 2002. Three species are classified as vulnerable: Parajungiella prikryli Ježek, 1999, Philosepedon (Philosepedon) nickerli Ježek, 1997, and Threticus silvaticus Ježek, 1985. In addition, 13 species are currently considered nationally scarce (NS), with no assessed conservation status: Philosepedon (Philosepedon) dumosum Omelková &amp; Ježek, 2012, P. (P.) perdecorum Omelková &amp; Ježek, 2012, P. (Philothreticus) soljani Krek, 1971, Threticus negrobovi Vaillant, 1972, Apsycha pusilla (Tonnoir, 1922), Logima surcoufi (Tonnoir, 1922), Berdeniella caprai Salamanna &amp; Sarà, 1979, B. lucasii (Satchell, 1955), Berdeniella vimmeri Ježek, 1995, Clytocerus (Boreoclytocerus) longicorniculatus Krek, 1987, C. (B.) splendidus Ježek &amp; Hájek, 2007, Pericoma (Pericoma) tatrica Szabó, 1960, and Tonnoiriella obtusa (Tonnoir, 1919). Establishing a robust faunal and taxonomic foundation is essential for understanding and protecting biodiversity. This knowledge can directly support the conservation of numerous species (25 in this study) and guide the management of their habitats, which are often threatened by the development of large-scale mountain tourism infrastructure. This study also provides a preliminary proposal for the inclusion of Slovak non-biting moth flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) on the national list of threatened species.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Relict population of Glacies alpinata (Geometridae, Lepidoptera) in the Czech part of the Králický Sněžník Mt.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Alpine areas represent island-like habitats. In Czechia, such habitats are very limited in extent but host unique relict and endangered fauna and flora. Among the species exclusively associated with alpine (subalpine) habitats is Glacies alpinata (Scopoli, 1763) (Geometridae, Lepidoptera). Until now, this species has only been documented at the highest elevations of the Krkonoše and Jeseníky Mountains in Czechia. Its occurrence in the forest‐free summit area of the Czech part of the Králický Sněžník Mt., however, has not previously been explicitly confirmed. In 2025, we recorded the presence of G. alpinata in the summit area of the Králický Sněžník Mt. This represents the first documented confirmation of a relict, isolated population of the species on the Czech side of the border. The population, potentially threatened by climate change, may benefit from ongoing management measures such as mowing and restoration of alpine treeless habitats at the summit of the Králický Sněžník Mt.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Description of a New Species of Sapintus (Coleoptera, Anthicidae) from Hokkaido, Japan]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sapintus horii Saitȏ, new species, is described from Hokkaido, Japan. This new species appears to be closely related to Sapintus litorosus (Lewis, 1895), differing from the latter in several respects, but notably by the elongate, cylindrical antennomeres 7-9 in males.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New and interesting records of Diptera on glacial sand deposits in Silesia (NE Czech Republic). Part 4 – Calyptratae]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Records of 15 interesting species belonging to four families of Diptera Calyptratae, viz., Anthomyiidae (4 species), Muscidae (3 species), Sarcophagidae (3 species) and Tachinidae (5 species) from glacial sand deposits in the Czech Silesia (NE Czech Republic) and S Poland are presented and their association with sandy habitats discussed. A total of 14 species are recorded from the Czech Silesia for the first time, 10 are new additions to the fauna of Moravia of which 6 are also new for the whole of the Czech Republic. Two species (both Tachinidae) represent first records from Poland and Egle anderssoni Michelsen, 2009 from the Závada sand-pit is the first from Central Europe. The affinity of the recorded species to sandy habitats is discussed. One of the here reported species is classified as psammobiont (Delia coarctoides Michelsen, 2007, Anthomyiidae) and 6 species are considered psammophilous or probably psammophilous, viz., Coenosia strigipes Stein, 1916 (Muscidae), Metopia argentata Macquart, 1850, M. staegerii Rondani, 1859, M. tshernovae Rohdendorf, 1955 (all Sarcophagidae), Labigastera pauciseta (Rondani, 1861) and Thecocarcelia acutangulata (Macquart, 1850) (both Tachinidae).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The fauna of Conopidae (Diptera) in the Gemer area (central Slovakia) with updated checklist of Slovakia]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Results of the study of family Conopidae (Diptera) in the Gemer area (Slovakia) are presented. A total of 35 species are treated based mostly on newly collected material and partly also older museum material (altogether 295 specimens, mainly from the Muránska planina National Park and the Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area) supplemented with previously published records. Each species is listed with comments about its general distribution, biology and faunistic and/or nature-conservancy importance. The Gemer regional fauna of Conopidae is distinguished for relatively high species diversity and for the occurrence of several rare or stenotopic species. Five species, Leopoldius brevirostris (Germar, 1827), L. signatus (Wiedemann, 1824), Merziella longirostris (Lyneborg, 1962), Sicus nigritarsis Zimina, 1975, and Thecophora bimaculata (Preyssler, 1791), are new additions to the fauna of Slovakia. In addition, four more species belong to rare and little-known taxa, with only a few previous records from the country. The known fauna of the Gemer area is enriched by 14 species; 14 species are recorded from the Muránska planina NP and 24 from the Cerová vrchovina PLA for the first time. The peculiarities of the fauna of Conopidae in the Gemer territory are discussed regarding the species most important from the faunistic, ecological and nature-conservancy points of view. The updated checklist of Conopidae of Slovakia is compiled and presented.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[First record of Neria cibaria (Linnaeus, 1761) (Diptera: Micropezidae) in Türkiye]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Neria cibaria (Linnaeus, 1761) is a micropezid fly species distributed in the western part of the Palaearctic Region in areas where the habitat is suitable, such as moist woodlands, streams and rivers. The species was recorded, for the first time in Türkiye, from two different provinces, Bartın and Sakarya, located on the Black Sea coast of Türkiye. Originally this fly was photographed without collection and identified from the photographs taken. Afterwards, five specimens were collected in the same areas and identified under a stereo microscope using relevant literature. These records represent a new southeasternmost distribution limit of N. cibaria in the Palaearctic Region.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Description of a New Species of Ariotus (Coleoptera, Aderidae) allied to A. takedai, from Honshu, Central Japan]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ariotus spinitibialis M. Saitȏ, new species is described from Honshu, Central Japan. This new species is closely related to Ariotus takedai M. Saitȏ &amp; Young, 2015, differing from the latter in several respects, but notably by the presence of a pair of tibiale spines in male.]]></description>
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