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Hypenodes pannonica Fibiger, Pekarsky & Ronkay, 2010 was known by its type series only, collected from 1936 to 1983. It is thought to be an endemic species for the Carpathian Basin. After nearly 40 years, in 2022, the species has been observed again, when a specimen was found in Gyula, Békés county, Hungary, on 4th July. Eleven further specimens were observed there during 5 events until 3rd August. The moth was seen also in Tiszadob, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county; 1 specimen was photographed there. Data of all these specimens were uploaded to the citizen science portal www.izeltlabuak.hu. Another, also new locality for the species is Tápiószentmárton-Göbölyjárás, Pest county, where 1 specimen was found on 12th August and 2 specimens on 18th August. These three moths were collected and deposited in the Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest. The new observations encompass a period 12 days longer than that of the old records. The occurrence in Göbölyjárás is the first locality in Pest county and it is the second most western locality of the species. The habitat in Gyula, i.e. the Kisökörjárás park forest strongly differs from the old records i.e. open marshlands with dense vegetation and sparse wooded patches. The latter type of habitat is most similar to the locality in Göbölyjárás. In Tiszadob, the species was found in the garden of a castle, close to a large area of gallery forest near the river Tisza. The first records of H. pannonica on bait (sugar rope) are published here, from Tiszadob and Göbölyjárás; old records are from artificial light only. Light sources were also operated together with the baits (125 W HgL bulb, 8 W BL tube, LEDs with different spectra), none of them attracted the species. Searching with headlamp gave no result. In Gyula, all observations occurred on sheet and nearby objects illuminated by LED light, the specimens were present at light from ca. 22:00 to 22:50, at maximum 50 cm from soil level. Resting specimens hold their wings slightly roof-like, covering the body and only the apex touching the surface. Hindwings are covered by the forewings, only the dorsa of the latter wings touch each other. These are the first data to be published on the behaviour of the species, and the first field photographs on live specimens in any scientific paper are also published by us. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the administration area of Fertő-Hanság National Park Directorate we performed fish fauna investigations in 45 sampling sites between 21th May 2017 and 17th April 2018. We used a low power, battery-powered fishing gear producing pulsed direct current to collect faunistic data. Fishing took place from fishing boats and wading in the water. The captured fish were released back into the water after identification. The location of the sampling sites was determined using a GPS and the resulting coordinates were processed with geographical information software. To process the faunistic data a data base programme was used. To document the numbers of specimens per species and the geocoordinates a digital voice recorder was used. A total of 1764 specimens of 24 species were captured and identified. 5 of the 24 identified faunistic elements are under legal protection by the nature conservation regulation: Sun bleak (Leucaspius delineatus), Bitterling (Rhodeus amarus), Weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis), Danubian spined loach (Cobitis elongatoides), European mudminnow (Umbra krameri). 102 individuals of the aim species, the European mudminnow were caught in 25 different sampling sites. According to our results the formation of the planned natural spawning lakes to increase the population of European mudminnow has reason for existance, in order to maintain its population in the region of Fertő and Hanság areas in the long run. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In my second report on the flora and phytogeography of the Tolna Hills (SW Hungary), I present occurrence data for 313 species in the Kiszékely Hills (HUDD20029) Natura 2000 site designated in the northern part of the region lying in the forest steppe vegetation zone. In addition to forest associations, data collection was extended to grassland and wetland habitats as well. Th ese floristic records complement the maps published in Bartha et al. 2015: Distribution at las of vascular plants of Hungary. Compared with records obtained earlier in the local forest zone, these new observations show a higher prevalence of Eurasiancontinental floristic elements (e.g. Stipa pennata, Stipa capillata, Adonis vernalis, Allium flavum, Inula germanica, Linum hirsutum, Acer tataricum, Melica transsilvanica, Festuca rupicola), and a lower preponderance of certain sub-Mediterranean and Mediterranean taxa, like Helleborus and Ruscus species, and Tamus communis. Additionally, markedly fewer Pteridopsida and Epipactis species were encountered. Agricultural fi eld cultivation in the vicinity of Kisszékely Creek endanger precious wetland habitat fragments not registered before. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On the administration area of the Hortobágy National Park Directorate the fish fauna of the water bodies along the Hungarian-Romanian borderline was investigated. Between 24th of April 2003 and 1st of August 2019 75 sampling places were observed. The data were collected by using battery operated electric fishing gears working with pulsating direct current. After the identification of the species all individuals were released, specimen collection was not implemented. The collection was carried out from boat and wadering on foot in the water. The exact sampling sites were identified by GPS, the obtained Hungarian EOV coordinates were processed using a commercial spatial analyst software. The analysis of the faunistical data was carried out using the Access data base management software. The number of individuals and the geocoordinate data were registered on site using a digital dictaphone. Altogether 5.852 individuals were collected and identified that belonged to 29 species and one hybride. From the 29 species 7 species are protected in Hungary at national level: Sun bleak (Leucaspius delineatus), Carpathian gudgeon (Gobio carpathicus), Danube whitefinned gudgeon (Romanogobio vladykovi), Bitterling (Rhodeus amarus), Weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis), Danubian spined loach (Cobitis elongatoides), Mudminnow (Umbra krameri) - and 5 more species Danube whitefinned gudgeon, Bitterling, Weatherfish, Danubian spined loach, Mudminnow are on the appendix of the Habitat Directive of Nature 2000 of the European Union. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Up until now the occurrences of 46 Sesiidae species have been proven in Hungary. One of the largest natural geographical areas of the country is the Great Hungarian Plain; the central part of the Pannonian biogeographical region. Only 31 species have been known to this area. For the Sesiidae species in the Great Plain no previously planned research was carried on. The study presents faunistic and bionomic data of 15 species from the Great Hungarian Plain. Three species, Synanthedon loranthi (Kláricek, 1966), Chamaesphecia dolerifromis (Herrich- Schäffer, 1846) and Chamaesphecia crassicornis Bartel, 1912 are recorded first for the Great Hungarian Plain. The table summarizes the habitat preference of the species in English and Hungarian based on new localities. The study focuses on the species protected in Hungary, their threats and conservation measures are discussed. The numbers read before the names of the species indicate the serial number of the Hungarian Sesiidae fauna book. A detailed map is given for the range of many species. The text of the study is Hungarian with English supplements and explanations. With 13 figures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our list of the investigated area (200 ha) includes 136 protected and rare species, among these 115 are protected by national law. The distribution of the protected species between the main taxonomic groups: 1 fungus, 8 vascular plants, 70 vertebrate and 36 invertebrate animals. Here we have found eleven Natura 2000 indicator species: Lucanus cervus, Cucujus cinnaberinus, Morimus, funereus, Rosalia alpina, Myotis myotis, Myotis bechsteinii, Picus canus, Dryocopus martius, Dendrocopos medius, Ficedula albicollis, Lanius collurio. We had a few literature data from the Pintér Hill, so the list of this area was established by the researchers of the Bakony Museum of the Hungarian Natural History Museum and by the actual investigations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The coleopterous fauna was investigated from the surroundings of Réde between 2011-2017. Methods of research were the following: traps baited with red wine and bananas, pitfall trapping, sweep¬netting, observations in the field. 110 pitfall trap samples were collected in several habitat types (beech forest, oak forest, acacia grove, pine forest, meadows, moorish habitat, riparian willow and alder) of 11 localities. Six Natura 2000 species (Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758), Cerambyx cerdo Linnaeus, 1758, Morimus funereus Mulsant, 1863, Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758), Limoniscus violaceus (P.W.J. Müller, 1821), Cucujus cinnaberinus (Scopoli, 1763)) are present among the 31 protected beetle species. The collected material includes 2 rare species Neoplinthus porcatus (Panzer, 1798), Bembidion elongatum (Dejan, 1831), comments about these are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studying the autecology of protected species can help to develop effective conservation strategies. In the case of Adonis vernalis the mean of the total number of achenes (viable and non-viable), the number of viable achenes, the number of non-viable achenes, the viable/total number of achenes ratio and the length and width of achenes were significantly different among sites. The number of flowers per individuals (genets) has a significant effect on stem height, number of viable achenes, number of non-viable achenes and on the viable/total number of achenes ratio. Unexpectedly the correlation between the number of stems and other compared values is not linear. Our results contribute to the thorough understanding of the biology of this species and can help to develop its conservation strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Old forests are amongst the most significant habitats in terms of nature conservation. The forests belonging to our national parks are home to several rare and interesting beetle species, the status of which is vulnerable across Europe and most of these are protected or strictly protected in Hungary. For their effective conservation, however, we need to know the exact distribution of their remaining populations, their life cycles and the relevant threat factors. The staff of the Hungarian Natural History Museum has been investigating the saproxylic beetle fauna of Hungary for several years and their expertise is often called for by the Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate for nature conservation purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The "Club of Young Naturalists" (FTK) has been investigating the peat-bog near Szőce, Western Hungary for 29 years; functioning as the Youth Division of the Hungarian Biological Society, summer camps have been organized near this habitat since 1988. Fundamental part of our research activities is the exploration of insect fauna. Significant results have been achieved during the past three decades, which are presented in this work. 1222 insect species were hitherto found, 72 of them are protected and further 2 (Cordulegaster heros THEISCHINGER and Carabus nodulosus CREUTZER) are strictly protected according to Hungarian laws, these two species are listed in Annex IV of EU Habitats Directive as well. Further six species of the area: Ophiogomphus cecilia, Parnassius mnemosyne, Lycaena dispar, Maculinea teleius, Maculinea nausithous and Euphydryas maturna are also listed in Annex IV. More than half of the insect checklist is represented by Lepidoptera, nearly one quarter by Coleoptera, and 8% belongs to Hemiptera. One-third of the species are silvicolous, but nearly one-seventh require open habitats. Nearly 20% of the species are hygrophilous, 6% lives in, on or near water at their particular stage, while less than 4% of the species are xerophilous. We found 649 species which were not published from the area yet, including the two strictly protected taxa. List of these new species as well as that of protected taxa are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This spider fauna list is based on all the published and unpublished data available to the two authors up to date, it includes Herman's monograph (1879), all the scientific papers published till date and data from various other sources, which are not considered as publications, such as bachelor and master theses from University of West Hungary and some unpublished data from the two authors. The data regarding to the 479 species originated from 66 localities of Veszprém County. The number of species included in this list reached about 65% of the total number of spider species described in Hungary. The high incidence of rare species indicates Veszprém County's special natural richness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biodiversity of lichen-forming fungi of two small hills (Mogyorós-hegy, Ugri-hegy) of the Balaton-felvidék region was studied between 1997 and 2014. Lichens from bark of deciduous and coniferous trees, acidic rocks and soil were sampled in the investigation area. Altogether 96 species (with 216 occurrence records) were recognized. Four legally protected lichen species occur here (Cetraria aculeata, Solorina saccata, Xanthoparmelia pokornyi, X. pulvinaris). Further interesting and rare species, i.e. Arthonia cf. muscicola, Hyperphyscia adglutinata, Leptogium schraderi, Porpidinia tumidula, Rinodina calcarea, and Thelenella muscorum were also found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]