Title of article
New findings and an updated checklist of Araneidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from Kosovo
Author/Authors
Ibrahimi ، Krenare Department of Biology - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - University of Prishtina , Islami ، Blertina Department of Biology - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - University of Prishtina , Kastrati ، Blearta Department of Biology - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - University of Prishtina , Geci ، Donard Department of Biology - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - University of Prishtina , Bilalli ، Astrit Faculty of Agribusiness - University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka” , Ibrahimi ، Halil Department of Biology - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - University of Prishtina
From page
547
To page
555
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
Journal title
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Journal title
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Record number
2774607
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