@article{2-s2.0-85202652709,

title = {Intensive Agriculture vs. Invertebrate Biodiversity: A Case Study of Woodland Islets in a Matrix of Arable Land},

author = { A. Orczewska and A. Dulik and P. Długosz and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85202652709&doi=10.3390%2fagriculture14081400&partnerID=40&md5=a099c38480f53796c64083584a9aad36},

doi = {10.3390/agriculture14081400},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Agriculture (Switzerland)},

volume = {14},

number = {8},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)},

abstract = {Increasing areas of arable land, which is often heavily managed, negatively affect biological diversity in many ways, decreasing species richness and abundance. There is a substantial social demand for implementing agricultural management practices to preserve biological diversity locally. Here, we present the results of studies on the invertebrate diversity of woodland islets, which are small areas of forests surrounded by arable fields. Studies on invertebrate taxa show high values of diversity indices within such forest remnants, with a predominant presence of hymenopterans, collembolans, beetles, and spiders, which serve many ecosystem services, such as pollination or predation. A low abundance of herbivores and a high abundance of agile predators make such small woods a potential habitat for natural pest enemies. The results indicate a potential role for such woodland islets isolated from each other by a distance of ca. 1 km as an efficient substitute for extensive field management since they allow the maintenance of invertebrate diversity in the agricultural landscape. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85194933859,

title = {Circadian pattern in attendance of aphid colonies by ants},

author = { Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85194933859&doi=10.1016%2fj.actao.2024.104009&partnerID=40&md5=6b406c570611ed871b990541b3770518},

doi = {10.1016/j.actao.2024.104009},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Acta Oecologica},

volume = {124},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Ant-attendance of aphids is one of the subjects of interest in ecological studies as a reciprocal service providing benefits to both groups involved. The behavioural patterns in this relation depend on many factors, e.g. biology of the species involved, aphid host plants, activity of natural enemies and abiotic factors. In this respect, the circadian pattern of ant-attendance was almost unknown. The paper presents the results of the pattern of such circadian activity of ants Lasius niger and L. emarginatus attending six aphid species (Panaphis juglandis; Aphis grossulariae; A. urticata; A. umbrella; Myzus persicae and Aphis fabae) feeding on various types of plants and having various dependence of trophobiosis. The highest number of ant workers in aphid colonies was observed at night and dawn, while the lowest was just after solar noon. The circadian pattern of ant activity strongly depends on the weather, especially temperature and relative humidity, with the highest abundance of ants during humid and cool weather. The possible interconnection between the temperature-dependent activity of ants and the water-dependent physiological condition of certain plants is discussed and indicated as an explanation. The issue of possible work division among ant workers attending aphids as an explanation of the observed pattern of activity remains open. © 2024 Elsevier Masson SAS},

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@article{2-s2.0-85160222278,

title = {Perianal Structures in Non-Myrmecophilous Aphids (Hemiptera, Aphididae)},

author = { N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and M. Kanturski and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85160222278&doi=10.3390%2finsects14050471&partnerID=40&md5=81e3fa7c6e51a564eb41ddbe73e2dc43},

doi = {10.3390/insects14050471},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {14},

number = {5},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {Mutualistic relation with ants is one of the leading features of aphid ecology. For some aphid species, it is a crucial association enhancing their survival capability, while the life mode of some others is completely independent of ants. It was broadly accepted that during the evolution of aphids, the ones relying on ants developed special morphological adaptations for this mutualism, the so-called trophobiotic organ. Its exact structuring, however, posed some explanatory difficulties because many non-myrmecophilous aphids had structural modifications accordant with the trophobiotic organ, while some myrmecophilous did not. Here we present an evaluation of the morphology of perianal structures in 25 non-myrmecophilous aphid species with reference to previous, similar studies on myrmecophilous species based on scanning electron microscopy. We conclude that the trophobiotic organ is an existing adaptation, but its definition requires revision. © 2023 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85144733268,

title = {Comparative Studies of Perianal Structures in Myrmecophilous Aphids (Hemiptera, Aphididae)},

author = { N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and M. Kanturski and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85144733268&doi=10.3390%2finsects13121160&partnerID=40&md5=90b0d16f843b06a7bb111feee595a565},

doi = {10.3390/insects13121160},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {12},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {There are three types of relationships between aphids and ants: non-myrmecophilous, obligatory and facultatively myrmecophilous. The degree of involvement in this mutualism is believed to be corelated with morphological adaptations of perianal structures. In this manuscript, we analyzed the differences of these structures in obligatorily (18 species) and facultatively (10 species) myrmecophilous aphids. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light stereoscopic microscopy (LSM) techniques were used for these studies. Comparison of structures showed no strict relationship between their morphology and the degree myrmecophily, with certain indication that the microsculpture of perianal cuticle may play role in protection of aphids against honeydew droplet in facultatively myrmecophilous aphids. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85144671069,

title = {Microbiome of the Aphid Genus Dysaphis Börner (Hemiptera: Aphidinae) and Its Relation to Ant Attendance},

author = { N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85144671069&doi=10.3390%2finsects13121089&partnerID=40&md5=ebecb30c759ace08e80fb9ca4f01e990},

doi = {10.3390/insects13121089},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {12},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {Among mutualistic relationships of aphids with other organisms, there are two that seem to be of major importance: trophobiosis with ants and endosymbiosis of bacteria. While the former is well studied, the latter is the subject of an increasing amount of research constantly revealing new aspects of this symbiosis. Here, we studied the possible influence of ant attendance on the composition of aphid microbiota on primary and secondary hosts exploited by the aphid genus Dysaphis. The microbiome of 44 samples representing 12 aphid species was studied using an Illumina HiSeq 4000 with the V3-V4 region of 16S rRNA. The results showed a higher abundance of common facultative symbionts (Serratia; Regiella; Fukatsuia) in aphid species unattended by ants, but also on secondary hosts. However, in colonies attended by ants, the general species composition of bacterial symbionts was more rich in genera than in unattended colonies (Wolbachia; Gilliamella; Spiroplasma; Sphingomonas; Pelomonas). The results indicate a huge variability of facultative symbionts without clear correlation with ant attendance or aphid species. The possibility of multiple routes of bacterial infection mediated by ant-made environmental conditions is discussed. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85137671141,

title = {Aphidomorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera) in the entomological collection of the Zoology Research Group, University of Silesia in Katowice (DZUS), Poland},

author = { K. Wieczorek and Ł. Junkiert and  Joannatrela and Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85137671141&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5183.1.13&partnerID=40&md5=0c1eec6accc1052b4f0c8df4f06762e8},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.5183.1.13},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {5183},

number = {1},

pages = {113-161},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {The digitisation of the entomology resources of the Department of Zoology, University of Silesia DZUS (presently the Zoology Research Group; Katowice; Poland) allow presenting a substantial collection of aphids, adelgids and phylloxerids (Hemiptera: Aphidomorpha). The collection preserves more than 12 500 curated specimens stored as over 9 500 slides representing 683 taxa (645 identified to the species level and 38 identified only to the genus level), 160 genera, three families and 15 subfamilies. Thirty species represent type material. The geographical analysis of the Aphidomorpha collected shows mainly Eurasian areas, with particularly good representation from Central Europe (especially Poland). The highest diversity is represented by species of Aphididae (98.6%), with the richest in samples subfamily Aphidinae (65.2%). Four hundred twelve genera (972 taxa) of host plants from 99 families were identified among the slide-mounted specimens. A new name-Aphis (Aphis) jaroslavholmani nom. nov. is proposed for Aphis (Aphis) holmani Kanturski & Bezděk, 2019. Copyright © 2022 Magnolia Press.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85087744984,

title = {Ant-induced evolutionary patterns in aphids},

author = { Ł. Depa and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and A. Taszakowski and M. Kanturski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087744984&doi=10.1111%2fbrv.12629&partnerID=40&md5=fdf0734d8bbec418d19845dcbea6ea19},

doi = {10.1111/brv.12629},

issn = {14647931},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Biological Reviews},

volume = {95},

number = {6},

pages = {1574-1589},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing Ltd},

abstract = {This review investigates ant–aphid mutualism (trophobiosis), in particular focusing on evolutionary processes in aphids resulting from this interaction. This broad literature review allows us to revise existing views on certain aspects of this mutualism and provide the first timeline of its possible development over a geological timescale. We propose a new classification of ant–aphid mutualism with respect to its ecological characteristics and present new explanations of the development of certain morphological structures of aphids as resulting from adaptation to a trophobiotic relationship with ants. In light of these findings, the presence of the so-called ‘trophobiotic organ’ in all myrmecophilous aphids is questioned. We review various communication modes between aphids and mutualistic ants and the possible influence of this symbiosis on modifications of aphid life cycles. Recent evidence on the suspected role of endosymbiotic bacteria in the development of mutualism is discussed. Finally, we propose a first timeline of ant–aphid interactions leading to the development of particular adaptations of aphids to mutualism, from general interactions between diverging Aphidomorpha and ants in the late Mesozoic to more specific coevolution between the aphid tribe Fordini and the ant genus Lasius. © 2020 Cambridge Philosophical Society},

note = {14},

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@article{2-s2.0-85090221992,

title = {Trophobiotic organ and perianal structures in aphid genus Stomaphis WALKER (Aphididae, Lachninae)},

author = { N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and T. Yamamoto and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85090221992&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2020.102930&partnerID=40&md5=c7dedb3291589efca0626f97daf86882},

doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2020.102930},

issn = {09684328},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Micron},

volume = {138},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Stomaphis Walker is an obligatorily myrmecophilous, tree-trunk feeding aphid genus, having many peculiar features in its morphology. One poorly studied trait is its perianal anatomy, with suspected existence of trophobiotic organ and intriguing tubercles near abdominal segment VIII. Tubercles on rear end of abdomen in Stomaphis were considered to be marginal tubercles, structure typical of aphids. Only after their investigation under scanning electron microscope they revealed to possess a very rough surface, consisting of many protuberant, sclerotic scales with finger-like processes. Analysis and comparison with other aphids suggests, that these structures – perianal tubercles – may be considered remnants of abdominal sternite IX, atrophied in aphids. Due to their similarity to the surface of cauda of non myrmecophilous aphids, they are suspected to serve as sort of auxiliary caudas, protecting from sticky secretions of aphids e. g. honeydew or mucus while giving birth or ovipositing in confined space. A very well developed trophobiotic organ in this genus has been shown to exist for the first time. © 2020},

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@article{2-s2.0-85092027395,

title = {The alimentary tract of arostrate, dwarfish males of the aphid genus Stomaphis (Insecta, Hemiptera)},

author = { N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and X. Unrecognized and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85092027395&doi=10.1163%2f18759866-bja10009&partnerID=40&md5=da6f64842eb451eb09f51e9106ee5f6e},

doi = {10.1163/18759866-bja10009},

issn = {13834517},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Contributions to Zoology},

volume = {89},

number = {4},

pages = {434-449},

publisher = {Brill Academic Publishers},

abstract = {Dwarfish males are a relatively common phenomenon in animals, occurring in various taxa, most often when females conduct a sedentary life mode. Such males, beside smaller size, exhibit a series of morphological and anatomical alterations, mostly structural reductions. Here we present the case of the alimentary tract of dwarfish males of the aphid genus Stomaphis where, despite it being structurally normal, it does not serve its original function due to a lack of mouthparts. Cross-sections through mounted specimens revealed also that nervous and reproductive systems are fully developed. The question arises as to whether such a system may be considered vestigial, or an exaptation with secondary function shifted to play new primary function. Because the aphid genus Stomaphis is known from the fossil record to have existed for at least ca. 14 My and all of its species have dwarfish, arostral males, this indicates that it may be too short a period for reduction of the whole system. It also raises questions about the mechanisms of loss of the primary functionality of the whole physiological unit, and the influence of such modification on the evolution of its phylogenetic successors. Secondary functions of the tract are speculated to be responsible for its endurance. © 2020 Copyright 2020 by Kaszyca-Taszakowska et al.},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85082007098,

title = {Citizen science reveals the current distribution of the new plant pest aphis nerii in Slovakia},

author = { A. Purkart and Ł. Depa and M. Holecová and J. Kollár and M. Suvák and Z. Országhová and K. Goffová},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85082007098&doi=10.17221%2f46%2f2019-PPS&partnerID=40&md5=66d4a951972a5f61eb0927575f642ffb},

doi = {10.17221/46/2019-PPS},

issn = {12122580},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Plant Protection Science},

volume = {56},

number = {2},

pages = {101-106},

publisher = {Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences},

abstract = {This paper presents the first record of the oleander aphid (Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe; 1841; Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Slovakia, and also one of the most northern record of this natural pest on the invasive common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus.; Apocynaceae) in Central Europe. Modern social media crowdsourcing has achieved comprehensive distribution data in the horticultural community, and a total of 35 new distribution sites were discovered in 28 Slovak settlements, one new site in Austria, and one in the Czech Republic. It was further established that the oleander aphid could survive in anthropogenic refuges during the winter months. © 2020, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences. All rights reserved.},

note = {3},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85077739326,

title = {Ant-mediated anholocyclic overwintering of Prociphilus fraxini (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in central Europe},

author = { A. Purkart and M. Morawski and A. Masłowski and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85077739326&doi=10.33338%2fef.87175&partnerID=40&md5=09a2bb158e87214af861d0a2513e9b3c},

doi = {10.33338/ef.87175},

issn = {07858760},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Fennica},

volume = {30},

number = {4},

pages = {179-185},

publisher = {Entomologica Fennica},

abstract = {The first observations of the aphid Prociphilus fraxini (Fabricius; 1777) being involved in a mutualistic relationship with the ant Prenolepis nitens (Mayr; 1853) in Europe is documented. Mutualism of an aphid generation living with the ants Prenolepis nitens and Lasius brunneus (Latreille; 1798) is discussed in reference to the possible development of an overwintering parthenogenetic population of the aphid, persisting on the roots of its secondary host, Picea abies, due to coevolution of the aphid with ants. © Entomologica Fennica.},

note = {3},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85069987869,

title = {Morphological and histological study of the forewing of Aleyrodes proletella (Linnaeus 1758) (Sternorrhyncha, Hemiptera) with a comparative analysis of forewings among Sternorrhyncha infraorders},

author = { B. Franielczyk-Pietyra and Ł. Depa and P. Węgierek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85069987869&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-019-00449-1&partnerID=40&md5=f9308e0575e70b4bc312bc047d466d90},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-019-00449-1},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {138},

number = {3},

pages = {321-333},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Identification of whiteflies is based mainly on larval stages and generally very little is known about wings of these insects. Therefore, both sides of the forewings of Aleyrodes proletella were studied using histological methods, light and scanning electron microscopes. Studies confirm the occurrence of only three veins on forewings: the costal, radial and anal ones; only the anal vein lies under the anal fold. A campaniform and trichoid sensilla are present. The shape of wax secretions and wing margins is described. The comparative analysis of forewing structures contains new data for all Sternorrhyncha infraorders. The current results confirm the monophyly of the group, but place aphids closer to psyllids. The analysis of forewing base indicates that its general model is similar among Sternorrhyncha, but there occur some intergroup differences. Ways of wing folding depend on the structure of thorax. © 2019, The Author(s).},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85074774574,

title = {The alate morph of Stomaphis wojciechowskii - first description and implications for species ecology},

author = { J. Hodgson and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and A. Masłowski and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074774574&partnerID=40&md5=6feaf2f636e72f256d5e63fb453bf480},

issn = {17218861},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Bulletin of Insectology},

volume = {72},

number = {2},

pages = {233-240},

publisher = {Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences},

abstract = {The first description of the hitherto unknown alate morph of the recently discovered giant aphid species Stomaphis wojciechowskii Depa is presented, based on examination of specimens collected in the United Kingdom and Poland in 2018. A key for the determination of known alate morphs of the genus Stomaphis is provided. Morphological comparisons are made between the alate morph of S. wojciechowskii and the closely-related, sympatric species Stomaphis quercus L., and we discuss how the observed differences may have evolved as an adaptation of each species to the very different ecological niche occupied by their respective ant hosts: S. wojciechowskii to Lasius brunneus (Latreille), and S. quercus to Lasius fuliginosus (Latreille). © 2019, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences. All rights reserved.},

note = {1},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85048973412,

title = {First Report of Smynthurodes betae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Phelipanche ramosa (Orobanchaceae)},

author = { R. Piwowarczyk and Sł. Guzikowski and Ł. Depa and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85048973412&doi=10.1653%2f024.101.0231&partnerID=40&md5=0b852702e0d70874520b9523796e63ba},

doi = {10.1653/024.101.0231},

issn = {00154040},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Florida Entomologist},

volume = {101},

number = {2},

pages = {339-341},

publisher = {Florida Entomological Society},

abstract = {The bean root aphid, Smynthurodes betae Westwood (Aphididae: Eriosomatinae: Fordini) is reported for the first time feeding on haustoria of branched broomrape, Phelipanche ramosa, (Orobanchaceae) a cropparasitic plant. Field surveys conducted in Poland revealed infestations of P. ramosa by nymphs and adult apterous females of a secondary-host generation of S. betae in 1 locality in Sandomierz County, near Szewce, Poland. Numerous nymphs of S. betae fed on broomrape sap, resulting in poor growth or dead shoots, and 10 to 20% of the total population of broomrape was infested. Potential use of this insect as a biological control method for invasive broomrapes requires further study. © 2018 Florida Entomological Society. All rights reserved.},

note = {1},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85045331351,

title = {Morphological and histological study of the forewing of orthezia urticae (Linnaeus, 1758) (hemiptera, sternorrhyncha)},

author = { B. Franielczyk-Pietyra and Ł. Depa and P. Węgierek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045331351&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.747.23950&partnerID=40&md5=2a973a2f148edd6c862c201e2b2d8289},

doi = {10.3897/zookeys.747.23950},

issn = {13132989},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {ZooKeys},

volume = {2018},

number = {747},

pages = {101-114},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {Wings of Orthezia urticae males were studied. Both ventral and dorsal surfaces of wings were examined under light and scanning electron microscopes. The structure regarded as vein cubitus anterior turned out to be a reinforcement element only. Two elements known as radius sector and media are almost transparent depressions in the wing membrane. Veins at the margin of the fold of the wing anal lobe were not confirmed. Studies indicated a row of sensilla cupola at the beginning of the subcostal ridge. Cross sections of the wing membrane showed a two-layered membrane. The presence of two veins was confirmed in a common stem – subcostal and radius. The change of common stem shape was described. Neither tracheae nor nerves were observed. This is the second paper on cross-sections of wing within Sternorrhyncha. © Barbara Franielczyk-Pietyra et al.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85041114242,

title = {New records of an alien aphid species Tinocallis (Sappocallis) takachihoensis from countries in central and northern Europe (hemiptera, aphididae, calaphidinae)},

author = { M. Kanturski and Y. Lee and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041114242&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.730.21599&partnerID=40&md5=b8ead4ba2195e056bf70149d107a65b7},

doi = {10.3897/zookeys.730.21599},

issn = {13132989},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {ZooKeys},

volume = {2018},

number = {730},

pages = {1-17},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {The aphid genus Tinocallis Matsumura, 1919 (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Calaphidinae) in central and northern Europe is reviewed; it includes four species. The first records of the Asian elm aphid Tinocallis takachihoensis Higuchi, 1972 are reported from the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Poland. The record in Denmark is the first in Scandinavia. Alate viviparous females and nymphs of T. takachihoensis were collected from Ulmus glabra '‘Pendula’' (the Czech Republic and Poland) and from U. minor (Denmark) in 2017. Tinocallis takachihoensis is the fourth Tinocallis species to be recorded from Poland and together with two other species from the subgenus Sappocallis, T. nevskyi and T. saltans, is a species of alien origin. The alate viviparous females are reviewed and re-described and their affinities and distribution in central and northern Europe are discussed. A key to the European species of Tinocallis based on the characters of live and slide-mounted specimens is also given. © Mariusz Kanturski et al.},

note = {4},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85040779032,

title = {Aphids Playing Possum – Defensive or Mutualistic Response?},

author = { A. Bilska and J. Francikowski and A. Wyglenda and A. Masłowski and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85040779032&doi=10.1007%2fs10905-018-9662-4&partnerID=40&md5=9673d684e281ffcade569f512c329c4a},

doi = {10.1007/s10905-018-9662-4},

issn = {08927553},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Insect Behavior},

volume = {31},

number = {1},

pages = {42-53},

publisher = {Springer New York LLC},

abstract = {Paper presents the phenomenon of thanatosis or death-feigning in selected aphids species. This specific reaction was predominantly analysed on the example of aphid subfamily Lachninae. Individuals of this group were used in experiments, during which a thanatotic response was induced with various results. The response differed from prolonged thanatosis, lasting for several minutes (Eulachnus rileyi), through shrinking behaviour (e. g. in Stomaphis graffii) to non-responsive species such as Cinara (Schizolachnus) pineti. The large interspecies variation of observed responses can be linked to other defensive mechanisms existing in the studied species, as well as to their mutualistic relationship with ants. The behaviour of shrinking is hypothesized to be the mutualistic response, developed from thanatosis, and being adapted to transportation by ant workers. © 2018, The Author(s).},

note = {6},

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@article{2-s2.0-85021794475,

title = {Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi sp. Nov.-a new aphid species (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Tajikistan},

author = { Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski and A. Taszakowski and M. Walczak and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021794475&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4286.4.10&partnerID=40&md5=0ffe3b4e7cc038b7198ff80984041336},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4286.4.10},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {4286},

number = {4},

pages = {573-585},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi Depa & Kanturski sp. nov., a new aphid species associated with an endemic plant species Anacantha darwasica (C. Winkl.) Soják (Asteraceae) is described and figured from specimens collected in Tajikistan. Taxonomic comments on the morphological resemblance of the new species to closely related Dysaphis (D.) pseudomolli Narzikulov is provided. In view of the finding that the new species shares identical COI sequence with that reported for the morphologically distinct Dysaphis (Dysaphis) lappae lappae (Koch), the reliability of barcoding and molecular data is discussed. © Copyright 2017 Magnolia Press.},

note = {1},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85021823578,

title = {Perianal structures in myrmecophilous subterranean aphids (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) – Comparative morphology of trophobiotic organ with its first description in Lachninae},

author = { M. Kanturski and J. Karcz and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021823578&doi=10.1016%2fj.asd.2017.06.001&partnerID=40&md5=4f10ff2aac001d123c07bdaa3c7f012a},

doi = {10.1016/j.asd.2017.06.001},

issn = {14678039},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Arthropod Structure and Development},

volume = {46},

number = {4},

pages = {496-507},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and light stereoscopic microscopy (LSM) were used for the first time to elucidate the external morphology of the so called “trophobiotic organ” on the end of abdomen of apterous viviparous females of six aphid species (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae), representatives of the myrmecophilous, subterranean aphids from the subfamilies Anoeciinae (Anoecia furcata), Eriosomatinae (Forda formicaria; Geoica utricularia; Tetraneura ulmi), and Lachninae (Protrama flavescens; Trama troglodytes). We examined and compared the external morphology in the parthenogenetic generation living on roots of deciduous plants. FE-SEM images based on HMDS preparation techniques revealed great similarity of perianal structures even between not closely related groups. Rectangular, vertically positioned anal plate, extremely shortened cauda and setae around the anus seem to be common features of these aphids. However, some differences in the number and length of setae, their arrangement and inclination of anal plate may be observed. The discussion focuses on the adaptive importance of such modifications, with respect to underground life mode and myrmecophily, but with reservations concerning living in galls by representatives of Eriosomatinae, which is hypothesized to be a factor driving the development of such modifications of perianal structures in this group of aphids. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {9},

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@article{2-s2.0-85026679878,

title = {Sexual morphs of pterocomma tremulae börner, 1940 (Aphididae, aphidinae) with description of male reproductive system},

author = { A. Nowińska and E. Mróz and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85026679878&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.686.14493&partnerID=40&md5=977f59f1a7316411c4257160d8b78643},

doi = {10.3897/zookeys.686.14493},

issn = {13132989},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {ZooKeys},

volume = {2017},

number = {686},

pages = {125-136},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {Paper presents the first description of the so far unknown sexual generation of Pterocomma tremulae (Aphididae; Aphidinae): oviparous female and alate male. It also provides detailed description of the male reproductive system. Discussion focuses on comparative analysis of male reproductive system with other aphid groups and possible importance of its structure in resolving phylogenetic interrelationships within the genus Pterocomma. A key is provided to the known males of European Pterocomma species. © Agnieszka Nowinska et al.},

note = {2},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84964587024,

title = {Do ants drive speciation in aphids? A possible case of ant-driven speciation in the aphid genus Stomaphis Walker (Aphidoidea, Lachninae)},

author = { Ł. Depa and E. Mróz and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Orczewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84964587024&doi=10.1111%2fzoj.12437&partnerID=40&md5=39e6bb9d54b56bbd186145d58d001df6},

doi = {10.1111/zoj.12437},

issn = {00244082},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society},

volume = {179},

number = {1},

pages = {41-61},

publisher = {Oxford University Press},

abstract = {Ecological divergence is an accepted mode of speciation in phytophagous insects such as aphids. Adaptations of ancestral populations to various feeding locations on a plant seem to be a promoted mode of such speciation. In this study we present a thesis that for obligatorily myrmecophilous aphids it is a mutualistic relationship with distinct ants that constitutes a significant selective factor. It leads to the separation of ecological niches of ancestral aphid populations and development of sibling species. The thesis is supported by the example of two sibling aphid species of the genus Stomaphis, S. quercus (L.) and S. wojciechowskii Depa, which show very peculiar adaptations to feeding on trees and are both undoubtedly obligatorily myrmecophilous species. Their separateness is proven by mitochondrial markers, as well as their life modes and ecological adaptations: they all follow the biology of their respective ant hosts: Lasius (Dendrolasius) fuliginosus and L. (L.) brunneus. Proven and modelled geographical distributions indicate a high level of sympatry and the fact that environmental requirements of both aphid species overlap. It is suggested that their divergence has resulted from having adapted to living with ants of distinct life modes, foraging strategies and positions in the hierarchy of ant assemblages. This, in turn, indirectly affected their adaptations to exploit different host plant genera. © 2016 The Linnean Society of London.},

note = {14},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-84966562846,

title = {Morphological description of the alimentary tract of Geoica utricularia (Passerini, 1856) (Insecta, Hemiptera, Eriosomatinae)},

author = { E. Mróz and D. Kertowska and A. Nowińska and B. Baran and P. Węgierek and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84966562846&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-016-0313-z&partnerID=40&md5=05ab4a8a6865a6edcc86feca93cb0535},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-016-0313-z},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {135},

number = {3},

pages = {305-312},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Existing literature data report the lack of stomach and crenated intestine in the aphid species Geoicasetulosa (Passerini; 1860), a representative of subfamily Eriosomatinae. This odd anatomical feature seemed remarkable, due to the presence of fully developed intestine in closely related genera and mutualistic relationship with ants of this genus. The study aimed at repeated anatomical research of Geoicautricularia (Passerini 1856), in order to confirm what seemed to be a generic feature. Standard histological methods were applied, with addition of oblique light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The results indicated the existence of a fully developed intestine, with broad sac-shaped stomach and loops of the crenated intestine. The general anatomy of the alimentary tract of G. utricularia resembles that of other representatives of the tribe Fordini. Also well-developed rectal gland is present, most probably playing a role in modifying the carbohydrate composition of excreted honeydew. © 2016, The Author(s).},

note = {1},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84940590814,

title = {The structure of extremely long mouthparts in the aphid genus Stomaphis Walker (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae)},

author = { J. Brożek and E. Mróz and D. Wylężek and Ł. Depa and P. Węgierek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84940590814&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-015-0266-7&partnerID=40&md5=4b2eecff99c88dc44ccbbae98aced074},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-015-0266-7},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {134},

number = {3},

pages = {431-445},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy were used to elucidate the morphology of labium and mandibular and maxillary stylets of the aphids Stomaphis quercus (L.) and S. graffii Cholodkovsky. The mechanism of labium shortening associated with feeding process was described as well. Stomaphis quercus and S. graffii have cone-shaped labium of 13 and 10 mm in length, respectively, that strongly extend behind the abdomen. The stylets bundle comprises a pair of mandibular and maxillary stylets which are on average as long as labium. Serial cross sections of labium revealed that the first segment is inverted inside and the second is pulled into it; both segments are shifted into abdomen. This study provides new information on S. quercus and S. graffii mouthparts that may help to understand their feeding behavior. © 2015, The Author(s).},

note = {15},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84934287772,

title = {Impact of warm weather events on prolongation of the life cycle of stomaphis walker (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Lachninae)},

author = { Ł. Depa and A. Taszakowski and M. Kanturski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84934287772&doi=10.3906%2fzoo-1404-6&partnerID=40&md5=58e55ae1b2866d1d6dd6b24dd31abac4},

doi = {10.3906/zoo-1404-6},

issn = {13000179},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Turkish Journal of Zoology},

volume = {39},

number = {4},

pages = {669-671},

publisher = {Turkiye Klinikleri},

abstract = {Termination of the life cycle of sexually reproducing aphids usually takes place in autumn, during October and November, in the climatic conditions of Central Europe. However, episodes of warm weather are suspected to trigger prolongation of the life cycle. Observations of Stomaphis spp. in early winter of 2013/2014 in southern Poland support this thesis. Surprisingly, adult females of two species were collected as late as early January and early March. High daily temperatures during this period were the probable cause of aphid survival, despite frosty nights. The possibility of the influence of warm weather episodes (higher temperature) on prolongation of the life cycle in aphids, or such episodes causing permanent parthenogenesis, is discussed. © TÜBİTAK.},

note = {7},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84930044634,

title = {Taxonomic analysis of Lachnus pallipes/longirostris-roboris complex (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Lachninae), with the redescription of sexual morphs and new synonymy},

author = { E. Mróz and J. Trela and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84930044634&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcz.2014.11.002&partnerID=40&md5=75c3b61bba64fa7738c28ba6057bfee5},

doi = {10.1016/j.jcz.2014.11.002},

issn = {00445231},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoologischer Anzeiger},

volume = {254},

pages = {51-61},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {The aphid genus Lachnus contains some species of uncertain taxonomic status, described either as separate species despite having similar morphology, or as host plant races. The separation of L. pallipes and L. longirostris exemplifies this uncertainty. Following a detailed morphological analysis and the application of molecular markers COXI and COXII, their taxonomic position is clarified. The morphology of L. pallipes on Fagus and L. longirostris on Quercus was confirmed to be the same, but different from L. roboris, and sexual morphs of L. pallipes and L. roboris are redescribed. The results of morphological analysis were confirmed with molecular markers, so L. longirostris (Mordvilko; 1909) was synonymized with L. pallipes (Hartig; 1841), and the neotype of L. pallipes was designated. The effectiveness of both mitochondrial markers in barcoding and phylogenetic studies within Lachnus is also discussed. © 2014 Elsevier GmbH.},

note = {7},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84911488501,

title = {Micromyzus platycerii sp. n. (Hemiptera, Aphididae) – A new fern-feeding aphid species from Thailand},

author = { E. Mróz and Ł. Depa and T. Artchawakom and J. Gorczyca},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84911488501&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.456.8598&partnerID=40&md5=1666cdfa9b391fa2ff49dd68c0c83414},

doi = {10.3897/zookeys.456.8598},

issn = {13132989},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {ZooKeys},

number = {456},

pages = {49-57},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {A new fern-feeding aphid species, Micromyzus platycerii, collected in Sakaerat Research Station in Thailand, is described. © Ewa Mróz et al.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84902986868,

title = {Description of hitherto unknown fundatrices of Stomaphis graffii and S. longirostris (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Lachninae)},

author = { Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84902986868&doi=10.3897%2fdez.61.7185&partnerID=40&md5=1d76e8a6c60c5c202522acddc4f48fb3},

doi = {10.3897/dez.61.7185},

issn = {14351951},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift},

volume = {61},

number = {1},

pages = {31-36},

publisher = {Wiley-VCH Verlag},

abstract = {The hitherto unknown fundatrices of two large aphid species having a cryptic mode of life, Stomaphis graffii Cholodkovsky, 1894 and S. longirostris (Fabricius; 1787), are described from specimens collected in Poland. Key to identification of known fundatrices of European representatives of the genus Stomaphis is provided and the observed morphological features are discussed. © L. Depa, M. Kanturski.},

note = {6},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84902583608,

title = {Atypical, ventro-ventral copulation position in aphids of the genus Stomaphis Walker, 1870 (Insecta, Hemiptera)},

author = { Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski and A. Taszakowski and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84902583608&doi=10.1163%2f18759866-08303002&partnerID=40&md5=3b629bb0458f69ec2d41d4195ecfdff6},

doi = {10.1163/18759866-08303002},

issn = {13834517},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Contributions to Zoology},

volume = {83},

number = {3},

pages = {177-183},

publisher = {SPB Academic Publishing bv},

abstract = {Firm matching of genitals during copulation is of critical importance to effective insemination and thus, gene flow. During the evolution of insects, an effective position during copulation promoted higher fecundity through control over the act of mating or elimination of competitors. Usually during insect copulation, either twisting or flexing of the male abdomen occurs, and genitals remain symmetrically or asymmetrically disposed following changes in the mating position. However, it is always the dorsal side of the male genitalia that makes contact with the ventral side of female abdomen. Here we present the unusual case of a 'belly-to-belly' copulation, with symmetrically positioned male genitals and no twisting of the abdomen. During the mating of two species in the Stomaphis genus of large, tree dwelling aphids, the dwarfish male is attached to the underside of the female, with the ventral part of its genitals contacting the ventral part of female abdomen, and the aedeagus effectively inserted into the female genital organs. Interestingly, congeneric species do not exhibit this sort of mating, but differences in the genital plates of females, between species, may play an important role. These observations raise many questions concerning the possible dominant role of the female during mating and later, during mate guarding by male, which can lead to monandry in this generally polyandrous group of insects. It is possible that this sort of mating is either an adaptation to the competitive behaviour of other males or a consequence of the obligatory mutualistic relationship with ants, and the adaptation to specialised ecological niches enforced by this relationship. If ants do influence the mating habits of Stomaphis then it is possible that speciation in this group of insects, and phytophagous insects generally, is partially driven by their relationship with ants.},

note = {6},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-84898464035,

title = {Description of fundatrices of pterocomma tremulae börner, 1940 and pterocomma pilosum buckton, 1879 (sternorrhyncha: Aphididae)},

author = { E. Mróz and Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84898464035&doi=10.3161%2f000345414X680564&partnerID=40&md5=cb01c811b563980c47ef2249713c0594},

doi = {10.3161/000345414X680564},

issn = {00034541},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Annales Zoologici},

volume = {64},

number = {1},

pages = {51-55},

publisher = {Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii},

abstract = {First descriptions of fundatrix morphs of Pterocomma tremulae Börner, 1940 and P. pilosum Buckton, 1879 are presented with some taxonomical comments on their morphological traits. The key to the known fundatrices of European representatives of the genus Pterocomma is provided. © Fundacja Natura optima dux.},

note = {1},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84893117886,

title = {Life cycle of maple-tree aphid stomaphis graffii Cholodkovsky, 1894 (Hemiptera, Aphididae)},

author = { Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84893117886&doi=10.1163%2f15707563-00002414&partnerID=40&md5=08ed96ba90f39d354a91386dd5b32b62},

doi = {10.1163/15707563-00002414},

issn = {15707555},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Animal Biology},

volume = {63},

number = {3},

pages = {313-320},

abstract = {Aphids tend to alter their life cycle and habitat range under the influence of changes in climatic conditions, which is especially relevant given that such species are often agricultural pests. Aphids of the genus Stomaphis are remarkable for their large body size, but due to their discreet feeding positions, knowledge of their biology remains fragmentary. Observations conducted during a period of two years were used to infer the life-cycle of Stomaphis graffii Cholod., an abundant species in parks and forest-stands in southern Poland. Observations indicate the occurrence of the first generation as early as at the end of April and the generation of alate females throughout July and August. Sexual generation occurs in late August and oviposition takes place from the end of September through to October. At the turn of October and November, apart from oviparous females, some larvae are still present in colonies. Meteorological data provided for the period of hatching of first larvae indicates correlation of this phenomenon with the phenology of the host plant rather than directly with the weather. Presented data are further compared with the biology of other representatives of the genus Stomaphis with reference to their habitat requirements. © 2013 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden.},

note = {11},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84881077152,

title = {Trigonocranus emmeae Fieber, 1876 (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Cixiidae) - a new species for Poland},

author = { K. Musik and M. Walczak and Ł. Depa and Ł. Junkiert and A. Jedynowicz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84881077152&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.319.4278&partnerID=40&md5=51767fffae90cfe83c1509151f4ed388},

doi = {10.3897/zookeys.319.4278},

issn = {13132989},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {ZooKeys},

volume = {319},

pages = {249-253},

abstract = {A single macropterous female of Trigonocranus emmeae Fieber, 1876 has been found during the faunistic studies in semi-natural plant communities of Oświęcim city in southern Poland. It is the first record of this species in Poland. Trigonocranus emmeae is rarely collected within the wide range of its distribution, mostly due to its hidden life mode. © Krzysztof Musik et al.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84880386064,

title = {Description of the oviparous female and new information on the biology of the rare aphid Stomaphis radicicola Hille Ris Lambers 1947 (Hemiptera, Aphidoidea)},

author = { Ł. Depa and E. Mróz and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84880386064&partnerID=40&md5=c9ebbe5514346f5fbf8dc314049faa3f},

issn = {07858760},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Fennica},

volume = {24},

number = {2},

pages = {65-80},

abstract = {Information is provided concerning the discovery of the rare aphid species Stomaphis radicicola H. R. Lambers in Slovakia. The first description of the oviparous morph is given and its morphological resemblance to S. bratislavensis Czylok et Blackman is discussed. Supplementary data concerning the molecular identity and biology of S. radicicola is presented. © Entomologica Fennica. 24 June 2013.},

note = {3},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84878615086,

title = {Central European acer- and salicaceae-feeding aphids of the genus stomaphis (Insecta: Aphidoidea: Lachnidae) -Separate species or populations?},

author = { Ł. Depa and E. Mróz},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84878615086&doi=10.2108%2fzsj.30.509&partnerID=40&md5=199b41df8fc0ca26ced12863222cb836},

doi = {10.2108/zsj.30.509},

issn = {02890003},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Science},

volume = {30},

number = {6},

pages = {509-518},

abstract = {In Europe, there are three aphid species of the genus Stomaphis Walker that feed on trees in the genus Acer and one that feeds on trees in the family Salicaceae. Although these species are considered morphologically distinct, their uncertain host specificity and variation in morphological features has led to misidentifications or questionable attribution of subspecies status. The aim of the present study was to clarify the identity of the Central European representatives on the basis of morphological and molecular analyses. Our study is based on 42 samples from Central Europe and Northern Italy. Mitochondrial markers COXI and COXII were used to determine the molecular identity of the specimens studied. Our molecular analyses revealed the existence of three clades (two on Acer; one on Salicaceae) as defined by both molecular markers. Morphological analysis showed a broad range of variability of the key morphological features in all three clades. Despite significant differences in the mean values of morphometric traits, their range of variability strongly overlapped. Samples from COXI clades on Acer showed two different patterns of geographical distribution. Host specificity is recognized only at the level of host plant genera (Acer) and family (Salicaceae), excluding the possibility of the existence of separate subspecies on single host plant species. © 2013 Zoological Society of Japan.},

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@article{2-s2.0-84856768237,

title = {Abundance of Stomaphis graffii Cholod. (Hemiptera) on maple trees in Poland},

author = { Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84856768237&doi=10.2478%2fs11535-012-0020-9&partnerID=40&md5=3eacc68e6096af4926861acc42bf7a01},

doi = {10.2478/s11535-012-0020-9},

issn = {1895104X},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Central European Journal of Biology},

volume = {7},

number = {2},

pages = {284-287},

abstract = {The paper presents data on the remarkable abundance of S. graffii in the parks of the industrially transformed region of Upper Silesia, Poland. Ten new sites and 36 colonies were recorded, while only 6 sites were known so far from the whole territory of Poland. New host plant species and new ant species tending aphids were also recorded. The conclusion is that the abundance of Stomaphis species may be underestimated due to their cryptic life mode. © 2012 Versita Warsaw and Springer-Verlag Wien.},

note = {10},

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@article{2-s2.0-84865159300,

title = {Molecular identity of Stomaphis quercus (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea: Lachnidae) and description of a new species},

author = { Ł. Depa and E. Mróz and K. Szawaryn},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84865159300&doi=10.14411%2feje.2012.056&partnerID=40&md5=03ea20cb5c54112f385be1b8da7b9eed},

doi = {10.14411/eje.2012.056},

issn = {12105759},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

journal = {European Journal of Entomology},

volume = {109},

number = {3},

pages = {435-444},

publisher = {Czech Academy of Sciences},

abstract = {The two species of the genus Stomaphis feeding on oak and birch, respectively, although morphologically similar, are considered to be separate species. However, the birch-feeding S. betulae Mamontova is considered to be a synonym of the oak and birch feeding S. quercus (L.) by some authors. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the birch feeding and oak feeding populations attributed to S. quercus belong to the same species. The mitochondrial cytochrome-c oxidase I (COXI) and II (COXII) were used to determine whether these two populations differ. There are no significant differences in these markers from oak and birch feeding individuals, indicating that these populations are conspecific. However, morphologically and ecologically distinct populations of Stomaphis were discovered feeding on oak. The molecular analysis confirmed that these populations are distinct, which resulted in the description of the new oak-feeding species, Stomaphis wojciechowskii Depa, sp. n. This new species previously remained unrecognized due to its very cryptic mode of life.},

note = {23},

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@article{2-s2.0-84864402175,

title = {Coexisting Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) communities: Interdependence in various habitats},

author = { Ł. Depa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84864402175&partnerID=40&md5=f4ea6282abd5e925d25e08c32b307bce},

issn = {15052249},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Polish Journal of Ecology},

volume = {59},

number = {4},

pages = {835-840},

abstract = {The paper presents the comparison of species diversity and evenness indices calculated for coexisting communities of aphids and ants. In six study areas, localised in Upper Silesia (Poland), representing acidophilous oak-forest (Molinio caeruleae-Quercetum roboris), moist meadow (Molinietum caeruleae) and xerothermic grassland (Sileno-Phleetum) the community structure of aphids and ants (species number and abundance) was determined. The number of ant nests and aphid colonies was determined by searching the squares of 25 m2 during vegetation seasons in 2006 and 2007. This provided the base to calculate the Shannon's diversity index and evenness index of both groups. Spearman's rank correlation analysis showed significant correlation only in the case of the number of species of both groups in a particular study area. It showed no significant correlation of values of diversity and evenness indices; however, considerable differences of values between both groups in various habitat types were recorded. The results are discussed with reference to the habitat history and maintenance, also reflecting the mutualistic relationship between ants and aphids.},

note = {1},

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