Abstract

The results on studies of the fauna of true bugs are presented. The research was conducted in the years 2005–2008 in the Pieniny Mountains. A list of 71 species, mainly belonging to the family Miridae, is presented. Among the identified specimens such rare species in Poland as Eurycolpus flaveolus, Stenodema sericans and Berytinus signoreti deserve a special interest. Features that distinguish very similar species, such as Lygus wagneri and L. punctatus, are given.

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  • Fauna of Pieniny Mts is characterized by conspicuous richness and diversity

  • *Lygus wagneri Remane, 1955 Throughout the study area collected in large numbers

  • Stenodema holsata (Fabricius, 1787) Throughout the study area collected in large numbers

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Introduction

Fauna of Pieniny Mts is characterized by conspicuous richness and diversity. This is the result of location within the bend of the Carpathians, vicinity of the mountains of a different character, the terrain topography which facilitates migration, low altitude, limestone substratum and specific microclimate. Szopka Pass, 15 Jun 2006, 1 ex.; 18 Aug 2007, 2 exx. Stolarzówka Clearing, 16 Jun 2006, 2 exx.; 19 Aug 2006, 1 ex. Halticus apterus (Linnaeus, 1761) Throughout the study area collected in large numbers.

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