Heft 27/28 (2004)
Zur Kenntnis der Pseudoskorpion-Fauna von Ostdeutschland (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpiones)
On the knowledge of the pseudoscorpion fauna of East Germany (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpiones)
Arachnida; check list; distribution; false scorpion; faunistics; first record; Germany; pseudoscorpions; Pseudoscorpiones; zoogeography
Abstract
Based on the examination of over 23,000 specimens, distribution, frequency/dominance, morphometric data and ecology of the East German false scorpions are presented. Most samples were collected by the authors, the rest are from Museums and other persons. 38 species were recorded. The preferred habitats and strata of the most species are described. Phoresy was observed for Allochernes peregrinus, Lamprochernes chyzeri, L. nodosus and Pselaphochernes scorpioides. Nine species live in ant nests. Zoogeographic aspects of the species assemblage are discussed in the world wide context. Distribution limits of four species run across the area of investigation.
Larinioides sclopetarius, eine parasoziale Spinne Mitteleuropas?
Larinioides sclopetarius, a parasocial spider of Central Europe?
colonial; cooperation; Larinioides sclopetarius; parasocial; tolerance
Abstract
Larinioides sclopetarius is one of very few Central European spiders known to be found in colonies in which the orb-webs are attached to each other. Indiviuals of different generations cooperate at least in web-building, i.e. they share the same framework or irregular "web carpet". This behaviour is called parasocial and up to now it has been studied mainly in subtropical and tropical species. Parasocial (colonial) life can lead to total degeneration of the orb-webs and is the result of increased tolerance, which depends on local superabundance of prey. Initial surveys in Essen (Germany) showed that groups of 60 to 200 individuals do not seem to be exceptional. More detailed studies on the group-living of L. sclopetarius are needed.
Ein Endemit auf Abwegen: Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) nidicola neu für Deutschland (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae)
Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) nidicola - new to Germany
Pseudoscorpiones; Chthoniidae; first record; Rheinland-Pfalz
Abstract
The first record of this species outside the Alps is presented from Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The locality, Bad Neuenahr, represents a considerable extension of the known range of a species which has up till now been regarded an endemic of southern Switzerland.
Einige Funde von Afterskorpionen (Pseudoscorpiones) auf Helgoland
Some findings of pseudoscorpions on the island of Helgoland
Chthoniidae; Germany; Pseudoscorpiones
Abstract
Findings of the pseudoscorpion species Chthonius tetrachelatus (Preyssler, 1790) on the island of Helgoland in the North Sea are described.
Interessante Weberknechtfunde aus Polen (Arachnida: Opiliones)
Interesting records of Polish harvestmen (Arachnida: Opiliones)
Arachnida; Opiliones; Poland; faunistics; new records; Opilio canestrinii
Abstract
Many new localities for Polish harvestmen are recorded, specifically for species whose ranges do not encompass the whole country. Opilio canestrinii is recorded for the first time in Poland.
Bemerkenswerte Spinnen aus der Niederlausitz (Brandenburg)
Remarkable spiders in the area of Niederlausitz (Brandenburg, Germany)
Theridion conigerum; Dipoena torva; Gibbaranea ullrichi; Clubiona marmorata; Micaria dives; Micaria lenzi; Diaea livens
Abstract
Remarkable spiders in the area of Niederlausitz (Brandenburg, Germany).
Thaler Konrad (wissenschaftliche Redaktion) (2004): Diversität und Biologie von Webspinnen, Skorpionen und anderen Spinnentieren. Diversity and biology of spiders, scorpions and other arachnids
Thaler Konrad (wissenschaftliche Redaktion) (2004): Diversität und Biologie von Webspinnen, Skorpionen und anderen Spinnentieren. Diversity and biology of spiders, scorpions and other arachnids
book review
Abstract
book review: Thaler Konrad (wissenschaftliche Redaktion) (2004): Diversität und Biologie von Webspinnen, Skorpionen und anderen Spinnentieren. Diversity and biology of spiders, scorpions and other arachnids.
Harvey, Mark S. (2003): Catalogue of the smaller arachnid orders of the world: Amblypygi, Uropygi, Schizomida, Palpigradi, Ricinulei and Solifugae
Harvey, Mark S. (2003): Catalogue of the smaller arachnid orders of the world: Amblypygi, Uropygi, Schizomida, Palpigradi, Ricinulei and Solifugae
book review; checklists; Europe
Abstract
book review: Harvey Mark S. (2003): Catalogue of the smaller arachnid orders of the world: Amblypygi, Uropygi, Schizomida, Palpigradi, Ricinulei and Solifugae. Includes checklists for Europe of: Amblypygi, Uropygi, Schizomida, Palpigradi, Solifugae.
Logunov, Dmitri V. & Yuri M. Marusik (2003): A revision of the genus Yllenus Simon, 1868 (Arachnida, Araneae, Salticidae)
Logunov, Dmitri V. & Yuri M. Marusik (2003): A revision of the genus Yllenus Simon, 1868 (Arachnida, Araneae, Salticidae)
book review
Abstract
book review: Logunov Dmitri V. & Yuri M. Marusik (2003): A revision of the genus Yllenus Simon, 1868 (Arachnida, Araneae, Salticidae).
Nährig, Dietrich & Karl Hermann Harms, unter Mitarbeit von Josef Kiechle, Hanspeter Rausch, Wolfgang Schawaller & Jörg Spelda (2003): Rote Listen und Checklisten der Spinnentiere (Arachnida) Baden-Württembergs
Nährig, Dietrich & Karl Hermann Harms, unter Mitarbeit von Josef Kiechle, Hanspeter Rausch, Wolfgang Schawaller & Jörg Spelda (2003): Rote Listen und Checklisten der Spinnentiere (Arachnida) Baden-Württembergs
book review
Abstract
book review: Nährig Dietrich & Karl Hermann Harms, unter Mitarbeit von Josef Kiechle, Hanspeter Rausch, Wolfgang Schawaller & Jörg Spelda (2003): Rote Listen und Checklisten der Spinnentiere (Arachnida) Baden-Württembergs.
Kuschka V. (2004): Ackerbrachen als Chance für den Naturschutz? Struktur und Dynamik von Spinnenzönosen der Bodenoberfläche als Indikator der Habitatqualität
Kuschka V. (2004): Ackerbrachen als Chance für den Naturschutz? Struktur und Dynamik von Spinnenzönosen der Bodenoberfläche als Indikator der Habitatqualität
book review
Abstract
book review: Kuschka V. (2004): Ackerbrachen als Chance für den Naturschutz? Struktur und Dynamik von Spinnenzönosen der Bodenoberfläche als Indikator der Habitatqualität.
Treffen der deutschsprachigen Arachnologen und 3. Mitgliederversammlung der Arachnologischen Gesellschaft e.V. vom 1.-3. Oktober in Bern (CH)
Treffen der deutschsprachigen Arachnologen und 3. Mitgliederversammlung der Arachnologischen Gesellschaft e.V. vom 1.-3. Oktober in Bern (CH)
congress report
Abstract
congress report