New findings and an updated checklist of Araneidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from Kosovo | ||
| Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics | ||
| Article 7, Volume 10, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 547-555 PDF (3.29 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Article | ||
| DOI: 10.61186/jibs.10.3.547 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Krenare Ibrahimi1; Blertina Islami1; Blearta Kastrati1; Donard Geci* 1; Astrit Bilalli2; Halil Ibrahimi1 | ||
| 1Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo | ||
| 2University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”, Faculty of Agribusiness, Street “UÇK” 30000 Pejë, Republic of Kosovo | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In this paper, we provide additional data on the orb-weaver spider fauna (Araneae: Araneidae) of Kosovo. Three species are reported for the first time from this country: Araneus grossus (C.L. Koch, 1844), Argiope lobata (Pallas, 1772) and Cyclosa oculata (Walckenaer, 1802). In consideration of the findings and the updated checklist of Araneidae in this study, the documented number of spider species in Kosovo has now increased to 251. Given that the spider fauna of Kosovo is still not fully explored, our study emphasizes the necessity of ongoing exploration to better comprehend the diversity of spider species within the region. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Orb-weaver spider; fauna; diversity; Balkan Peninsula | ||
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