2010
Natura Croatica, Vol. 19 No.2
Abstract
The first record of Ripart’s Anomalous Blue Polyommatus (Agrodiaetus) ripartii (Freyer, 1830) (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) in Croatia is presented. A single specimen was found during field research in August 2010 between the village of Zrmanja and Zrmanja spring (300 m a.s.l.). This record at least partially fills the gap in the distribution of P. ripartii in Europe and indicates a possibility that more unrecorded species will be found in Croatia. Ripart’s Anomalous Blue is the 194th butterfly species recorded in Croatia.
Keywords
Polyommatus (Agrodiaetus) ripartii, faunistics, butterflies, Zrmanja, first record
Abstract
The Sand Lizard, Lacerta agilis Linnaeus, 1758, is a species very widely distributed in Croatia. Erythronotus coloration morphs are known to appear very often in different parts of Central and Eastern Europe, but were never recorded in Croatia. In this paper the author describes the first record of this color morph in a male individual collected in the vicinity of Donji Miholjac (Northeastern Croatia) during research in 2006.
Keywords
Squamata, Lacerta agilis argus, Sand lizard, erythronotus, morph, Croatia
Abstract
In 1783 Mathias Piller (1733–1788) and Ludwig Mitterpacher (1734–1814) described six species of birds from the Osijek region in today’s north-eastern Croatia as being new for science. A revision of the nomenclatural and taxonomic status of these nominal species revealed that five of them are junior subjective synonyms. They include Ardea obscura (= Nycticorax nycticorax), Charadrius illyricus (= Burhinus oedicnemus), Falco cinereus (= Circus macrourus), Falco rubiginosus (= Circus aeruginosus), and Rallus dubius (= Gallinula chloropus). The sixth form (Falco marginatus) is sometimes recognized as a valid subspecies of Accipiter gentilis, but its taxonomic identity within the latter species is uncertain. The type locality of all of these species is restricted herein to Koro|, Croatia, where the type specimens were collected during 21–23 June 1782.
Keywords
Mathias Piller, Ludwig Mitterpacher, Aves, taxonomy, nomenclature, Croatia, 18th century
Abstract
The finding of Glaucium corniculatum seed in archaeobotanical samples from Roman times on Veli Brijun Island and Zaton near Zadar, initiated detailed study of its phytogeography in Croatia. The study showed that all recorded appearances of this species can be considered ephemeral and that the species came to Croatia many times during the history.
Keywords
Glaucium corniculatum, Croatian flora, archaeobotany
Abstract
Following a change in 1997 of the boundaries of Krka National Park, comprehensive floristic field mapping of the new, North-East area of the park using basic MTB 1/64 field units was conducted during 2007 and 2008. In total, 507 plant taxa were recorded, including 92 new taxa for the park flora. The complete vascular flora of the park now consists of 1080 plant taxa, but new taxa are still expected to be discovered.
Keywords
flora mapping, Krka National Park, new taxa, Croatia
Abstract
The paper lists sixteen new neophytes for the flora in Croatia. The grass Setaria parviflora has been naturalized in the [ibenik area (Solaris, Zabla}e) for some time now but the grass Bromus catharticus has been found only recently, in Zadar (Vo{tarnica). Their seed was probably brought in as a seed admixture used to form lawns on public areas. The Senecio angulata species has been recently noticed as a decorative garden plant in the Zadar area and on the island of Rava, where it demonstrates the ability of subspontaneous spread. The remaining species were registered in the cargo port of Ga`enica where they were probably brought in with raw materials shipments, especially of soy-beans and grains: Amaranthus spinosus, Alternanthera caracasana, Commelina benghalensis, Ipomoea coccinea, I. hederacea, I. cordatotriloba, Eleusine coracana, Pennisetum glaucum, Physalis angulata, Senna obtusifolia, Sida rhombifolia, Solanum chenopodioides and Solanum sisymbrifolium.
Keywords
new neophytes, flora, Croatia
Abstract
In the period 1999–2010 biological investigations were conducted at 369 sampling stations all over Croatia, which included water-quality assessment according to benthic macroinvertebrates, involving 10 institutions. Water quality is assessed according to a type-specific approach which is demanded by the EU Water Framework Directive. From all the investigated sampling stations, 264 sampling stations (71.54%) indicate high or good water quality and therefore meet the requirements of WFD EU. 105 sampling stations (28.46%) indicate moderate or poor water quality, and thus do not meet the requirements of WFD EU.
Keywords
saprobic status, running waters, macroinvertebrates, Croatia, WFD ]uk, R., Vu~kovi}, I., [ikoronja, M., [urmanovi}, D., [irac, S., Kerovec, M. & Mihaljevi}, Z.:
Abstract
The results of a re-examination of specimens of clearwings (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) deposited in the Vara`din Municipal Museum and the Croatian Natural History Museum (CNHM) in Zagreb are presented. Re-determination confirmed 21 species from 6 genera among the 142 clearwing moth specimens from Croatia.
Keywords
Lepidoptera, Sesiidae, Croatian museums, fauna, redetermination
Abstract
Between the years 1981–1986 and 2001–2010, 102 butterfly species were identified in the Pazin area and four surrounding localities. The estimated diversity and endangerment status of certain species is discussed. Also, a comparison between past and recent lists of species is also given. Including historical records a total of 104 butterfly species are known from Pazin region. Thirteen species recorded during this research are new for Istria.
Keywords
Rhopalocera, fauna, diversity, Istria
Abstract
Adult caddisflies were collected monthly from October 2008 to October 2009 at 25 sites along the course of the rivers Kupa and ^abranka, and at various habitats in their tributaries. Altogether 38 species were recorded. Regarding the seasonal composition of caddisfly fauna, the highest number of species was recorded in the spring months, followed by the summer period. The occurrence of the most abundant species was mainly in accordance with their typical flight periods. Three species, Rhyacophila palmeni, Wormaldia copiosa and Tinodes rostocki, are new to the caddisfly fauna of Croatia. The current study represents an important contribution to the knowledge of caddisfly fauna of the Gorski kotar region, but also of Croatia in general.
Keywords
Trichoptera, fauna, flight period, Gorski kotar, Croatia
Abstract
In this paper we present the current known distribution and status of Rhinolophus ferrumequinum in Croatia. Distribution, size and status of maternity and winter colonies is presented and discussed in relation to different aspects of biology (altitude, temperature requirements etc.). Overall and regional population estimates are calculated for this species considering the most recent population data. We also present causes of threat and make a proposal for further research, monitoring and conservation measures for greater horseshoe bat in Croatia.
Keywords
Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Croatian fauna, distribution, population estimate, con- servation, monitoring
Abstract
The distribution of twelve resident species of bats in Croatia listed in Appendix II of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC was mapped in 10 km squares of the UTM projection grid: Rhinolophus blasii, R. euryale, R. ferrumequinum, R. hipposideros, Myotis bechsteinii, M. blythii, M. capaccinii, M. dasycneme, M. emarginatus, M. myotis, Barbastella barbastellus and Miniopterus schreibersii. A list of localities is provided with dates and references. A total of 828 UTM squares are connected with the land area of Croatia, of which 249 (= 30%) have records of bats. A total of 105 UTM squares have only one of the twelve species (42%), 103 squares have between two and four species (41%), 36 UTM squares have five to eight (14%) and only 5 UTM squares have nine species (2%). The number of localities varies between 2 (Myotis dasycneme) and 229 (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum). Depending on the species, these localities cover between 2 and 144 UTM squares (0.2%–17.3% of all 10 km squares of Croatia) with a central quartile range between 21 and 69 squares (2.5–8.3%).
Keywords
Chiroptera, distribution, Croatia, status