@article{2-s2.0-85199923896,

title = {Taxonomic Revision of the Nearctic Genus Drepanaphis Del Guercio (Hemiptera, Aphididae: Drepanosiphinae)},

author = { K. Malik and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199923896&doi=10.3390%2finsects15070553&partnerID=40&md5=6dbb4af7496e75d20ea31a1b2d566451},

doi = {10.3390/insects15070553},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {15},

number = {7},

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

abstract = {The Nearctic aphid genus Drepanaphis Del Guercio, 1909, the largest within the subfamily Drepanosiphinae (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is characterised by distinctive dorsal abdominal tubercles. This study presents a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the genus, expanding the recognised species to 18, including the newly described Drepanaphis robinsoni Malik sp. nov. Detailed descriptions and figures for 44 morphs, encompassing alate viviparous females, oviparous females and males, are provided, with new identification keys for all known species and morphs. The sexual morphs of 15 species, particularly oviparous females, are documented for the first time. Morphometric and principal component analyses (PCA) are employed to distinguish the studied taxa. This study identifies and corrects numerous misidentifications in museum collections, previously labelled as D. acerifoliae, D. choanotricha, D. kanzensis, D. knowltoni, D. parva, D. sabrinae or D. tissoti. Furthermore, it revalidates the distinct status of D. nigricans and D. tissoti, which had been synonymised in earlier works. Current range maps for all species and images of key morphological features obtained through light and scanning electron microscopy are also presented, providing a more complete understanding of this understudied genus. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85195448548,

title = {New species and reclassification of the fossil assassin bug Koenigsbergia (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Phimophorinae)},

author = { J. Ramirez and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Taszakowski and C. Weirauch},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85195448548&doi=10.3897%2fASP.82.E114213&partnerID=40&md5=350926b731a0bedd03866ed7b907b3a0},

doi = {10.3897/ASP.82.E114213},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Arthropod Systematics and Phylogeny},

volume = {82},

pages = {369-384},

publisher = {Staatliche Naturhistorische Sammlungen Dresden},

abstract = {The assassin bug genus Koenigsbergia Popov, 2003 is currently monotypic and represented by a female holotype from Baltic Amber (~33.9–55.8 MYA). The genus was originally described within Phymatinae (Phymatine Complex or phymatine clade). However, our literature review reveals that the amber fossil likely belongs to the subfamily Phimophorinae, which is distantly related to the phymatine clade. The recent acquisition of one male and one nymph of Koenigsbergia provides the opportunity to reevaluate the systematic placement of this genus. We here examine the new fossils, concluding that the adult male represents an undescribed species, and describe it as Koenigsbergia explicativa, new species. Our morphological comparison between Phimophorinae, Phymatinae, and Koenigsbergia (macro imagining; scanning electron microscopy) shows that the fossil genus shares notable similarities with Phimophorus Bergroth, 1886 and Mendanocoris Miller, 1956. We therefore formally transfer the fossil genus to Phimophorinae. Copyright Jamie Ramirez et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182540894,

title = {A World enchanted in amber. Festschrift for Aleksander Herczeks 70th birthday (Table of contents)},

author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182540894&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5382.1.2&partnerID=40&md5=57c7d0d3f9624d75c66920532d153af4},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.5382.1.2},

issn = {11755334},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {5382},

number = {1},

pages = {3-4},

abstract = {[No abstract available]},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182540173,

title = {A World enchanted in amber. Festschrift for Aleksander Herczeks 70th birthday (Title page)},

author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182540173&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5382.1.1&partnerID=40&md5=8843f16e3e4e16bb940dbea996f379d0},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.5382.1.1},

issn = {11755334},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {5382},

number = {1},

pages = {1-2},

abstract = {[No abstract available]},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180287600,

title = {Thirty years of progress in research on jumping tree bugs and the World checklist of Isometopinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae)},

author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and S. Jung},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180287600&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5382.1.19&partnerID=40&md5=223a218a21ffb82dcd67cf0934f7c61e},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.5382.1.19},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {5382},

number = {1},

pages = {179-196},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {A comprehensive synopsis of isometopine plant bugs, highlighting the thirty-year progress made with information on morphology, biology and zoogeography of extant and extinct taxa, is introduced. In addition, the feeding habit of isometopines is suggested to be at least partially spent as a lichen feeder. A total of 289 Isometopinae species are presented in the world checklist with the zoogeographical information. The direction of further studies on isometopine taxa is also suggested. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85172363902,

title = {Distribution of Drepanaphis acerifoliae – aphid pest of Acer trees – faced with global climate change},

author = { K. Malik and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85172363902&doi=10.3409%2ffb_71-3.12&partnerID=40&md5=25b6dfa7c1a288bd678c18a94a40ce0f},

doi = {10.3409/fb_71-3.12},

issn = {00155497},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Folia Biologica (Poland)},

volume = {71},

number = {3},

pages = {115-130},

publisher = {Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals},

abstract = {The genus Drepanaphis del Guercio currently includes 16 species, all of which are found in North America. Representatives of this genus are narrow oligophages associated mainly with plants of the genus Acer. Previous studies have focused only on the morphology of selected species, while not considering their geographical distribution. Among all species, the painted maple aphid Drepanaphis acerifoliae deserves particular attention, because it represents the broadest range in North America and is the only species of this genus to be found outside of its natural range, i.e. in Europe. Thanks to suitable niche modelling based on a maximum entropy model, we were able to present maps with the potential distribution of D. acerifoliae in its natural range. In North America, its distribution coincides with the natural range of the host plants (native to the eastern part), as well as the areas where they are planted (the western part). An extrapolation of these results to the area of Europe allowed for the designation of places where the aphids can find suitable climatic conditions for developing and expanding their spatial distribution. The model indicated the Mediterranean basin, almost all of Italy, excluding mountainous areas, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the western part of Germany, the southeast and central part of Great Britain, Hungary and the Balkan Peninsula. In a more continental view, the model pointed to areas stretching from the middle of eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, through Russia, to northern parts of Kazakhstan along the border with Russia. Additionally, the impact of climate change on the spread of the species within the next 80 years was analysed, both in North America and Europe. Models considering the potential future climate changes indicate that D. acerifoliae may find suitable niches further north of its current ranges. In North America, this is mostly areas of eastern Canada, while in Europe it includes the central and eastern part and the Asian part of Russia. © Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, PAS, Kraków, 2023},

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@article{2-s2.0-85141726423,

title = {Psyttala horrida (Stål, 1865) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Reduviinae)—A Morphological Study of Eggs and Nymphs},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Danielczyk and I. Sułkowska and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85141726423&doi=10.3390%2finsects13111014&partnerID=40&md5=36d0d205efac574bb22d26fb966e2a32},

doi = {10.3390/insects13111014},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {11},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {In terms of body size, species of the genus Psyttala Stål, 1859, are the largest known representatives of the subfamily Reduviinae. Among the species belonging to this genus, Psyttala horrida (Stål; 1865) is the most popular, mainly because it is a laboratory breeding species. Individuals of this species were bred in the laboratory of the Zoology Team at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. A description of the morphology of the nymphs and eggs is presented. In addition to descriptions, photos of the successive immature stages are provided and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images are included to show morphological details and compare the developmental changes in subsequent stages. © 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-s2.0-85127523380,

title = {A microscopy investigation of the complex problem of infertility of insect hybrids. Studies on the reproductive systems, eggshells, and karyotypes of the representatives of the genus Platymeris (Heteroptera, Reduviidae) and their hybrids},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and Ł. Chajec and A.Z. Urbisz and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85127523380&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2022.103248&partnerID=40&md5=00bc8948a83beadd752635d0af3d7abf},

doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2022.103248},

issn = {09684328},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Micron},

volume = {158},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Hybridisation is still a widely studied phenomenon that allows us to look at some processes differently. However, obtaining fertile hybrids, which we might consider in the long term as precursors of a new species, is still a field that requires research. Much of the research done so far indicates that hybrids are sterile – either sex or both. It is influenced by various mechanisms, both prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive isolation. Thanks to the use of light and transmission electron microscopy, our research has made it possible to understand, at least partially, the causes of infertility in male hybrids resulting from the crossing of two Afrotropical species of the genus Platymeris Laporte, 1833. The analysis of microscopic images showed that one of the possible causes of the infertility of hybrids might be spermatogenesis, during which sperm cells were not formed. In turn, the use of scanning electron microscopy revealed potential abnormalities in the structure of the hybrid eggshell. Moreover, karyotyping analyses suggest possible causes of infertility at the genetic level. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-85121653293,

title = {Revision and phylogenetic analysis of the genus phonoctonus stål, 1853 (Heteroptera, reduviidae, harpactorinae)},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85121653293&doi=10.3390%2finsects12121100&partnerID=40&md5=28218776533d4e45cb767810cc9a6d68},

doi = {10.3390/insects12121100},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {12},

number = {12},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {This paper presents a taxonomic revision and phylogenetic analysis of nine known species of the genus Phonoctonus Stål, 1853, distributed exclusively in the Afrotropical region. The revision and phylogenetic analysis were performed using morphological data. A full redescription for all species is provided, taxonomical problems are clarified, and diagnostic characters are presented and illustrated. Based on the analysis, thirteen species are recognised as valid: Phonoctonus bifasciatus stat. nov., P. caesar, P. elegans, P. fairmairei stat. nov., P. fasciatus, P. grandis, P. immitis stat. rev., P. luridus, P. lutescens, P. nigrofasciatus stat. rev., P. picta stat. nov., P. picturatus stat. rev., and P. principalis. New synonymies are proposed: Phonoctonus nigrofasciatus = P. fasciatus var. poultoni syn. nov., P. picturatus = P. fasciatus var. discalis syn. nov., and P. principalis = P. validus syn. nov. An identification key to separate the species, drawings of dorsal habitus, and distribution maps of all valid species are presented. Performed morphological phylogenetic analyses indicate monophyly of the genus Phonoctonus. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85113968671,

title = {Four new species of the Madagascan genus Exphora Signoret, 1860 (Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoromorpha: Tropiduchidae: Elicini) with comments on some hitherto undescribed ultrastructural characters},

author = { Ł. Junkiert and M. Walczak and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85113968671&doi=10.20363%2fBZB-2021.70.1.015&partnerID=40&md5=4a962b725da2b95242a7dfd6d6cd1ef3},

doi = {10.20363/BZB-2021.70.1.015},

issn = {21907307},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Bonn Zoological Bulletin},

volume = {70},

number = {1},

pages = {15-49},

publisher = {Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig},

abstract = {Four new species of the Madagascan genus Exphora Signoret, 1860 (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Tropiduchidae) are described: E. bourgoini sp. nov., E. kalalaoensis sp. nov., E. angustivenosa sp. nov. and E. robusta sp. nov. Also, a new, green colour form of E. linnavuorii Junkiert, Walczak & Bourgoin, 2017 is presented. The male and female genitalia of the new species are illustrated. SEM photos of the head, antennae and their sensilla, legs, as well as the fore and hind wings are given. A number of structures, which were previously unknown or undescribed, are discussed, including the compound eye with trichoid sensilla, the sensory plate organ on the antennal pedicel surface, the fore and hind wings hamuli, the area of microtrichia at the costa posterior of the fore wing, the tegula, the postcubitus bulla, the third coxa with coxal protrusion and the spines of tibia. A distribution map of the newly described species and an illustrated key to all Exphora species are provided. © ZFMK.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85119013835,

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

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and Ł. Junkiert and M. Kalandyk-Kołodziejczyk and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85119013835&doi=10.20363%2fBZB-2021.70.2.281&partnerID=40&md5=d1cd5e3168cb33cd8529139ba41addbd},

doi = {10.20363/BZB-2021.70.2.281},

issn = {21907307},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Bonn Zoological Bulletin},

volume = {70},

number = {2},

pages = {281-315},

publisher = {Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig},

abstract = {Information about the scientific collections is made available more and more often. The digitisation of such resources allows us to verify their value and share these records with other scientists – and they are usually rich in taxa and unique in the world. Moreover, such information significantly enriches local and global knowledge about biodiversity. The digitisation of the resources of the Zoology Research Group, University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland) allowed presenting a substantial collection of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha). The collection counts 9369 slide-mounted specimens, about 200 alcohol-preserved samples, close to 2500 dry specimens stored in glass vials and 1319 amber inclusions representing 343 taxa (289 identified to species level), 158 genera and 36 families (29 extant and seven extinct). A significant part is the collection of an outstanding Polish coccidologist, Professor Jan Koteja. The geographical analysis of the scale insects collected shows mainly Eurasian areas, but there is also material from North America, South America, as well as Africa and New Zealand. ©ZFMK},

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@article{2-s2.0-85116252445,

title = {From asia to europe? Where could the geographical place of origin of polymerus (pachycentrum) carpathicus (horváth, 1882) (hemiptera: Miridae) be?},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Taszakowski and G. Gierlasiński},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85116252445&doi=10.6620%2fZS.2021.60-42&partnerID=40&md5=eed1db7e72f30d1ff13486a672d31d3b},

doi = {10.6620/ZS.2021.60-42},

issn = {10215506},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Studies},

volume = {60},

publisher = {Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica},

abstract = {This paper presents the first record of a rare species of Miridae, Polymerus (Pachycentrum) carpathicus (Horváth; 1882), in Poland. A broad analysis of its occurrence was conducted, which was based on modelling its potential ecological niche using past and future models, which enabled new and valuable information about the potentially suitable habitats and its possible range of distribution as well as its climatic preferences to be identified. The results of the research indicate that P. (P.) carpathicus prefers habitats in highlands and mountains. This species probably came to Europe from Asia via a postglacial migration and the disjunctive range that characterises P. (P.) carpathicus may be due to a lack of data. Additionally, the key to identifying the Polish species from the subgenera Pachycentrum and Polymerus and maps of their distribution in Poland are also presented. © 2021, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85079730826,

title = {Prediction of hybridisation zones of selected species of the genus Platymeris (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) supported by laboratory crossbreeding},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and N. Sawka-Gądek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85079730826&doi=10.1111%2faen.12452&partnerID=40&md5=4c344313abce814acc4083dcc859e657},

doi = {10.1111/aen.12452},

issn = {2052174X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Austral Entomology},

volume = {59},

number = {2},

pages = {323-336},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing},

abstract = {Genus Platymeris Laporte, 1833 is a medium-sized genus belonging to the subfamily Reduviinae, and all known species of these assassin bugs are large-sized insects, distributed exclusively in Africa. Among them, two species, Platymeris biguttatus and Platymeris rhadamanthus, are particularly well known for being bred in commercial cultures. Representatives of both species were bred and crossed in laboratory conditions resulting in interspecific hybrids. The offspring of both species were genetically tested to confirm their hybridisation by nuclear analysis of the wingless gene, which differs in sequence between the parental species. In addition, previous research on the distribution of these species has shown that their ranges partly overlap. This area began to be considered as a potential hybridisation zone. The occurrence of both species was modelled to determine the zone of overlap and estimate the potential hybridisation zone by using the ecological niche modelling technique and Maxent software. In addition, we tested various model settings and program capabilities. As a result, two large areas were identified as potential hybridisation zones. Both are mostly within the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ecoregion, as well as tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands ecoregion. In addition, new occurrences of P. rhadamanthus in Namibia have been presented. © 2020 Australian Entomological Society},

note = {3},

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@article{2-s2.0-85037346937,

title = {Are we witnessing speciation? A case study of the species Sirthenea flavipes (Stål, 1855) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and N. Sawka-Gądek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85037346937&doi=10.1111%2faen.12320&partnerID=40&md5=c525b8a144b431c5878e03618a16cd83},

doi = {10.1111/aen.12320},

issn = {2052174X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Austral Entomology},

volume = {58},

number = {1},

pages = {96-110},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing},

abstract = {During our previous morphological and molecular studies, as well as modelling the environmental niche preferences of the genus Sirthenea Spinola, (Peiratinae), the distribution of the species S. flavipes (Stål;) became one of the most interesting issues. This species has a very broad distribution range covering the southern part of western, central and eastern Asia. We observed two distinct types of colouration, each also exhibiting a certain degree of variability. Although both colour forms of the studied species show similar variability, the differences between them are so clear that they allow distinction of two populations that are separated by a geographical barrier. Morphology and colour variability are described for representatives of both populations. Genetic studies support the use of the distributional model for individuals in both populations, as well as a characteristic distribution of colour forms. Models which identified potentially suitable habitats based solely on climatic variables are prepared for both populations, as well as for the entire species, and predicted for the Last Glacial Maximum period. An analysis of ecoregions shows that both populations prefer areas with tree vegetation, such as tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest biomes. Our studies show morphological divergence of these two discrete populations, reflecting an incipient stage of speciation. © 2017 Australian Entomological Society},

note = {4},

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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.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85014928343,

title = {Geographical variation in morphology of Chaetosiphella stipae stipae Hille Ris Lambers, 1947 (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Chaitophorinae)},

author = { K. Wieczorek and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and M. Kanturski and G.L. Miller},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014928343&doi=10.1038%2fsrep43988&partnerID=40&md5=9d424ee6d6041bea91e287728720294a},

doi = {10.1038/srep43988},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {7},

publisher = {Nature Publishing Group},

abstract = {Chaetosiphella stipae stipae is a xerothermophilous aphid, associated with Palaearctic temperate steppe zones or dry mountain valleys, where there are grasses from the genus Stipa. Its geographical distribution shows several populations that are spread from Spain, across Europe and Asia Minor, to Mongolia and China. Geographical variation in chaetotaxy and other morphological features were the basis to consider whether individuals from different populations are still the same species. Moreover, using Ch. stipae stipae and Stipa species occurrences, as well as climatic variables, we predict potential geographical distributions of the aphid and its steppe habitat. Additionally, for Stipa species we projected current climatic conditions under four climate change scenarios for 2050 and 2070. While highly variable, our results of morphometric analysis demonstrates that all Ch. stipae stipae populations are one very variable subspecies. And in view of predicted climate change, we expect reduction of Stipa grasslands. The disappearance of these ecosystems could result in stronger separation of the East-European and Asian steppes as well as European 'warm-stage' refuges. Therefore, the geographic morphological variability that we see today in the aphid subspecies Ch. stipae stipae may in the future lead to speciation and creation of separate subspecies or species. © 2017 The Author(s).},

note = {4},

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@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},

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@article{2-s2.0-84978224859,

title = {Pine pest aphids of the genus Eulachnus (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Lachninae): how far can their range extend?},

author = { M. Kanturski and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and K. Wieczorek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84978224859&doi=10.1111%2fafe.12171&partnerID=40&md5=9d5a7d3653288744d15c77d449cf80de},

doi = {10.1111/afe.12171},

issn = {14619555},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Agricultural and Forest Entomology},

volume = {18},

number = {4},

pages = {398-408},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing Ltd},

abstract = {Species of the aphid genus Eulachnus (Hemiptera; Aphididae), associated with pine trees, are an example of insects reported as rare over their native geographical range in Europe and serious pine pests far from their natural distribution. To predict the risk of invasion of spotted pine aphid Eulachnus agilis (Kaltenbach; 1843), green pine aphid Eulachnus brevipilosus Börner, 1940 and narrow brown pine aphid Eulachnus rileyi (Williams; 1911) on a global scale, ecological niche modelling was applied. We used the maximum entropy model, based on associations between unique occurrence localities and a set of environmental variables. We obtained models of potentially suitable habitats, based on climatic variables and distribution of host plants, suggesting that favourable conditions for each species may be present on every continent. However, E. agilis and E. rileyi appear to be potentially the most widespread species. In Europe, models showed that the potential distribution of the representatives of the genus Eulachnus overlapped with that of the host plants. In places where they have been introduced, these aphid species have readily adapted to indigenous or introduced pines, including trees grown commercially for timber. A jackknife test indicated that annual mean temperature and mean temperature of the coldest quarter were the most important environmental variables restricting the expansion of the species under investigation. Moreover, the most important factor in the decrease in population density of the feeding aphids is the rainy season and, on a smaller scale, the presence of their natural enemies. © 2016 The Royal Entomological Society},

note = {8},

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@article{2-s2.0-84949451998,

title = {Distribution pattern and climate preferences of the representatives of the cosmopolitan genus Sirthenea spinola, 1840 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Peiratinae)},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84949451998&doi=10.1371%2fjournal.pone.0140801&partnerID=40&md5=feda72ae5068faced79c97847d88a9c6},

doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0140801},

issn = {19326203},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {PLoS ONE},

volume = {10},

number = {10},

publisher = {Public Library of Science},

abstract = {The main goal of this study was to predict, through the use of GIS tool as ecological niche modelling, potentially suitable ecological niche and defining the conditions of such niche for the representatives of the cosmopolitan genus Sirthenea. Among all known genera of the subfamily Peiratinae, only Sirthenea occurs on almost all continents and zoogeographical regions. Our research was based on 521 unique occurrence localities and a set of environmental variables covering the whole world. Based on occurrence localities, as well as climatic variables, digital elevation model, terrestrial ecoregions and biomes, information about the ecological preferences is given. Potentially useful ecological niches were modelled using Maxent software, which allowed for the creation of a map of the potential distribution and for determining climatic preferences. An analysis of climatic preferences suggested that the representatives of the genus were linked mainly to the tropical and temperate climates. An analysis of ecoregions also showed that they preferred areas with tree vegetation like tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests biomes as well as temperate broadleaf and mixed forest biomes. Therefore, on the basis of the museum data on the species occurrence and ecological niche modelling method, we provided new and valuable information on the potentially suitable habitat and the possible range of distribution of the genus Sirthenea along with its climatic preferences. © 2015 Chłond, Bugaj-Nawrocka This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},

note = {7},

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@article{2-s2.0-84936845741,

title = {Assassin bugs of the subfamily Diaspidiinae (Heteroptera: Reduviidae): Distribution and potential ecological niches},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84936845741&doi=10.1111%2fens.12137&partnerID=40&md5=32ce0697f5c1fbb3416be2497ec84b4c},

doi = {10.1111/ens.12137},

issn = {13438786},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Entomological Science},

volume = {18},

number = {3},

pages = {389-399},

abstract = {The prediction and definition of the conditions for the potentially suitable ecological niche of the subfamily Diaspidiinae was the main goal of this study. Our research was based on 283 specimens of all known species of assassin bugs belonging to the subfamily Diaspidiinae stored in European museum collections and a set of 21 environmental variables in the form of a 1×1km grid covering Africa and Madagascar. Based on occurrence localities, as well as a digital elevation model and layer of the tree cover-continuous fields, information about the distribution of each species is given. Using Maxent software, potentially useful ecological niches were modeled, which allowed for the creation of a map of the potential distribution of the members of this subfamily and for determining their climatic preferences. A jackknife test showed that annual precipitation, annual temperature range and tree cover-continuous fields were the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of the subfamily Diaspidiinae. An analysis of climatic preferences suggested that the representatives of the subfamily were linked mainly to the tropical climate. An analysis of environmental variables also showed that the subfamily preferred areas with herbaceous vegetation and some trees, and this preference is probably caused by the food preferences of their prey. On the basis of the museum data on the species occurrence, as well as ecological niche modeling methods, we provided new and valuable information on potentially suitable habitat and the possible range of distribution of the subfamily Diaspidiinae along with its climatic preferences. © 2015 The Entomological Society of Japan.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-84935858914,

title = {A comparative morphometric study of the genus Drepanosiphoniella Davatchi, Hille Ris Lambers and Remaudière (Hemiptera: Aphididae: Drepanosiphinae)},

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

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84935858914&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcz.2015.04.002&partnerID=40&md5=a452fa88fab44112a98eecafa785d58e},

doi = {10.1016/j.jcz.2015.04.002},

issn = {00445231},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoologischer Anzeiger},

volume = {257},

pages = {39-53},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {The genus Drepanosiphoniella Davatchi, Hille Ris Lambers and Remaudière, 1957 of the subfamily Drepanosiphinae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is revised using comparative morphology of parthenogenetic and sexual generations. On the basis of thorough examination of morphological characters, a full species status of Drepanosiphoniella fugans Remaudière and Leclant, 1972 stat. rev. is given, and supported by using statistical analysis - principal component analysis (PCA) and multiple discriminant analysis (canonical variates analysis). A new species, Drepanosiphoniella remaudièrei sp. n. Wieczorek, is described and figured in detail on the basis of specimens collected in Morocco. Fundatrix, oviparous female and apterous male of Drepanosiphoniella aceris aceris Davatchi, Hille Ris Lambers and Remaudière, 1957 are described and figured. Original keys to the identification of the known species and morphs of the genus Drepanosiphoniella as well as differences with related species are given. Notes about the distribution and host plants of the studied taxa are supplied. All species studied seem to be montane elements associated with Acer monspessulanum or its subspecies. © 2015 Elsevier GmbH.},

note = {3},

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@article{2-s2.0-84922363313,

title = {Current and potential geographical distribution of Platymeris biguttatus (Linnaeus, 1767) with description of nymphs},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84922363313&doi=10.1186%2fs40555-014-0092-5&partnerID=40&md5=735b1362618491509517b17af058fe30},

doi = {10.1186/s40555-014-0092-5},

issn = {10215506},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Studies},

volume = {54},

number = {JAN},

publisher = {Academia Sinica},

abstract = {Background: The description of Platymeris biguttatus (Linnaeus 1767) nymphal instars as well as the prediction of the potentially suitable ecological niche was the main goal of this study. Our research was based on 258 specimens of P. biguttatus species of museum collections. A set of 23 environmental predictor variables covering Africa was used at ecological niche modeling - a method performed using the Maxent software to prepare potential distribution maps for this species. Results: The results suggested the most suitable areas seen as potentially suitable ecological niche for P. biguttatus in Africa. A jackknife test showed that temperature seasonality and percentage of tree cover were among the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of the species. The analysis of climate preferences shows that most of the potentially suitable niches for this species were located in the area of tropical savanna climate, with a small participation of tree vegetation. Conclusions: P. biguttatus was only known to be widely distributed in the tropical part of continental Africa. Thanks to the ecological niche modeling methods and the museum data on the occurrence of the species, we introduced new information about potentially suitable ecological niches and the possible range of distribution. © 2015 Chłond et al.; licensee Springer.},

note = {9},

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@article{2-s2.0-84911808225,

title = {Invasive aphids of the tribe Siphini: A model of potentially suitable ecological niches},

author = { K. Wieczorek and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84911808225&doi=10.1111%2fafe.12073&partnerID=40&md5=fda512fb7425372624765a7f66fd7206},

doi = {10.1111/afe.12073},

issn = {14619555},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Agricultural and Forest Entomology},

volume = {16},

number = {4},

pages = {434-443},

abstract = {Sipha (Rungsia) maydis, Sipha (Rungsia) elegans, Sipha (Sipha) glyceriae and especially Sipha (Sipha) flava are considered to be virus vectors and serious pests of crops and pasture grasses. Ecological niche modelling, a useful tool for assessing potential geographical distributions of species, was used to predict the risk of invasion of these four species of the Siphini (Hemiptera; Aphididae) on a global scale. The maximum entropy model based on associations between unique occurrence localities and a set of environmental variables was used. Obtained models of potentially suitable habitats, based only on climatic variables, suggest that favourable conditions for each species may be present on every continent. However, S. (S.) flava appears to be potentially the most widespread species. Moreover, the resulting maps provide important information on the corridors by which invasive species are able to penetrate into new areas. A mean of the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve at the levels of 0.937, 0.947, 0.968, 0.937 for S. (R.) maydis, S. (R.) elegans, S. (S.) glyceriae and S. (S.) flava, respectively, indicated a high level of discriminatory power of the maximum entropy model. A jackknife test indicated that the precipitation of the coldest quarter with the highest gain value was the most important environmental variable restricting the expansion of the studied species. © 2014 The Royal Entomological Society.},

note = {16},

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@article{2-s2.0-84899822115,

title = {Model of potential distribution of platymeris rhadamanthus gerstaecker, 1873 with redescription of species},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84899822115&doi=10.1186%2f1810-522X-53-8&partnerID=40&md5=b6fb51bfe477b8d9e8a83ad84220c061},

doi = {10.1186/1810-522X-53-8},

issn = {10215506},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Studies},

volume = {53},

number = {1},

publisher = {Academia Sinica},

abstract = {Background: The redescription of Platymeris rhadamanthus Gerstaecker, 1873 as well as the designation of lectotype and paralectotype, plus the prediction of the potentially suitable habitat was the main goal of this study. Our research were based on 262 specimens of museum collections of P. rhadamanthus species and a set of 23 environmental predictor variables, all recorded in a 1×1 km grid covering Africa. Ecological niche modelling was performed using the MAXENT analyses to produce predictive potential distribution maps for this species and its colour forms separately. Results: The results suggested the most suitable areas of distribution of P. rhadamanthus, both for species as a whole and also for the colour forms. A jackknife test showed that the precipitation of coldest quarter and herbaceous vegetation were the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of P. rhadamanthus. After analyzing the climatic preferences, this species seems to be related mainly to the tropical savanna climate, subtropical highland variety of the oceanic climate and humid subtropical climate. An analysis of environmental variables also showed that this species prefers areas with herbaceous vegetation, with a small participation of trees, which is probably caused by food preferences of its victims. Conclusions: P. rhadamanthus so far was only known that it occurs in widely understood tropical Africa. On the base of the museum data on the occurrence of the species and ecological niche modelling methods we provided new and valuable information of the potentially suitable habitat, the possible range of distribution of the species and its climatic preferences. © 2014 2hłond and Bugaj-Nawrocka; licensee Springer.},

note = {6},

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