New findings and an updated checklist of Araneidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from Kosovo

Autor: Krenare Ibrahimi, Blertina Islami, Blearta Kastrati, Donard Geci, Astrit Bilalli, Halil Ibrahimi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp 547-555 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2423-8112
Popis: In this paper, we provide additional data on the orb-weaver spider fauna (Araneae: Araneidae) of Kosovo. Three species are reported for the first time from this country: Araneus grossus (C.L. Koch, 1844), Argiope lobata (Pallas, 1772) and Cyclosa oculata (Walckenaer, 1802). In consideration of the findings and the updated checklist of Araneidae in this study, the documented number of spider species in Kosovo has now increased to 251. Given that the spider fauna of Kosovo is still not fully explored, our study emphasizes the necessity of ongoing exploration to better comprehend the diversity of spider species within the region.
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