Vodeni kukci Parka prirode Kopački rit (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha i Coleoptera: Hydradephaga, Hydrophiloidea)

Authors and affiliation

• Enrih Merdić Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Department of biology, Cara Hadrijana 8/A, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
• N. Keža
• Z. Csabai

Abstract

Fauna and seasonal dynamics of aquatic insects have been investigated in the wider area of Kopa~ki Rit Nature Park over a period of two years. The investigation, carried out at biological localities, included channels as permanent habitats of water insects. Among 42 species of water insects, 14 belong to the order Heteroptera and 28 to the order Coleoptera. Fluctuation in numbers of water insects during the season has been recorded and the greatest numbers of insects were recorded during August. The most abundant are Plea minutissima and Ilyocoris cimicoides. Situated in the midst of the floodplains, Kopa~ki Rit provides specific ecological living conditions for water insects.

Keywords

water insects, list of species, seasonal dynamics, Kopa~ki Rit

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