Andrzej Kepel

• PhD
• CEO at Polish Society for Nature Conservation SALAMANDRA

Cimex dissimilis (Horváth, 1910) (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) in the Pomeranian Lake District]. This note presents the first observation of Cimex dissimilis in the Pomeranian Lake District. This species is rarely recorded in the country and was previously known only from four zoogeographic regions. It is primarily associated with bats as its food sourc...

Kojderus Magnien & Gierlasiński gen. nov., with a single species, Kojderus maximus Gierlasiński & Magnien sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Tessaratomidae), is described, being the fi rst representative of the subfamily Natalicolinae in Madagascar. The new taxon is diagnosed and described and photographic images of habitus and genital structures of...

W publikacji przedstawiono nowe stanowiska 49 gatunków porostów oraz 11 grzybów naporostowych (te ostatnie oznaczono gwiazdką), które są zagrożone w Polsce lub rzadkie w kraju lub regionie. Poza wykazem stanowisk, przy każdym z gatunków zamieszczono dane na temat ich cech diagnostycznych oraz rozmieszczenia w Polsce. W zamieszczonych wykazach stano...

In this paper, samples of mosses and lichens collected from Ivohibory Forest (south-central Madagascar) were studied in search for tardigrades. In total, 39 tardigrade taxa were identified, 21 of which are new records for Madagascar. Moreover, one of these is a new species for science. Bryodelphax beniowskii sp. nov., described here based on morpho...

Abstract: In this paper we applied an integrative taxonomy approach to describe a new tardigrade species from Madagascar. The description is based on morphological and morphometric data (using both light and scanning electron microscopy), combined with genetic data (nuclear sequences, i.e., 18S rRNA, 28S rRNA and mitochondrial COI sequences). Based...

Forewords from the organizers; introduction to the International Hamster Workgroup; in memoriam of Gábor O. Nechay; programme of the Meeting; abstracts of Meeting presentations; Conference resolution; list of participants, invitation to the 28th MIHW.

When planning the conservation measures for the common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), we try to take advantage of the experience gained from the programme of reintroduction and protection of the European ground squirrel (Spermophius citellus).

Species of the genus Mesobiotus are some of the most often recorded eutardigrades throughout the world. The majority of Mesobiotus species have been described based on morphology of the eggs, which is the most important character in this genus, from the taxonomic point of view. In this paper, we analysed in detail the morphology of eggs, oral cavit...

Pseudechiniscus is a morphologically homogeneous heterotardigrade genus with a relatively low number of morphological features useful for the species discrimination. The species of the Pseudechiniscus suillus-facettalis complex are some of the most challenging tardigrades to identify. Here, we examine several populations from Antarctica, Italy, Mad...

Pseudechiniscus is a morphologically homogeneous genus of tardigrades. The morphological features commonly used for species discrimination in this genus are the dorsal sculpture, the shape and number of dorsal plates and trunk appendages. Species of the Pseudechiniscus suillus-facettalis complex are one of the most challenging tardigrades to identi...

The aim of our study was to explore the bat fauna of Montenegro in areas, which have not been previously surveyed. Simultaneous recordings with bat detectors and mist nets were carried out at eight sites scattered around Montenegro. Mist netting resulted in the capture of 70 bats of 16 species: Barbastella barbastel-lus, Hypsugo savii, Myotis auras...

The majority of species in the genus Echiniscus (Heterotardigrada) have been described based on differences in the chaetotaxy or dorsal sculpture. Dorsal sculpture is, in general, considered to be species-specific and not very variable; however, many problems have arisen due to various interpretations of microscope images, which has led to taxonomi...

In Poland, procedures (of 2003) and regulations (of 2005) do not distinguish between classical RABV and bat rabies. When rabies is confirmed in a bat, an "affected zone" (which is decontaminated) and a "surveillance zone" (with a radius of 5 km) are established. In the zone for up to 3 months it is forbidden e.g. to organise fairs and exhibitions o...

The knowledge of the diversity and distribution of tardigrades on Madagascar is rather poor. To date, only 13 tardigrade taxa have been reported from this region (including one Milnesium species). We examined 46 specimens belonging to two new-to-science species of the genus Milnesium described herein using an integrative approach, including classic...

Zebrano metodą ankietową i przedstawiono listę 35 postulatów (lub ich grup) najczęściej wysuwanych w stosunku do aktualnej polskiej gospodarki leśnej przez środowiska przyrodników związanych z praktyczną ochroną walorów przyrodniczych.

The aim of our study was to investigate the bat fauna of Montenegro in areas which have not been previously surveyed. Simultaneous recordings with bat detectors and mist netting sessions were carried out at 8 different sites scattered around Montenegro. Mist netting resulted in capture of 70 bats representing the 16 species: Barbastella barbastellu...

A hibernaculum of over 200 bats of 5 species (about 60% Myotis myotis) in an old Kobylepole brewery (Poznań, Poland) was planned to be renovated and closed for bats. The regional authority agreed for a compensation measure – creation of a substitute winter shelter in the vicinity. This was built in 2012 and connected with the old shelter by a tunne...

Former military forts in Poznan are important bat hibernacula, designated as a Natura 2000 site and protected as historical monuments. Showing the historical values of these objects is easy; however, the natural values are more difficult to exhibit and are underappreciated, as hibernating bats should not be disturbed. The project "Night life of for...

Guidelines

Europe is faced with the need to tackle climate change and pollution and to find sustainable means to meet demands for energy generation. Thus the promotion of alternative methods for the production of energy such as wind power has been intensified. The low-emission production of wind energy brings benefits for the environment but on the other hand...

European bats are a species-rich group widely distributed through the range of agricultural and non-agricultural landscapes and habitats that form the wider countryside. The landscape of Europe has been and continues to be affected by intensive and varied human influences that have had widespread and sometimes devastating effects on bat populations...

Przegląd flory polskiej pod kątem potrzeb ochrony gatunkowej. Projekt nowleizacji listy gatunków chronionych. Ekspertyza dla Generalnej Dyrekcji Ochrony Środowiska. Review of status of Polish flora from the point of view of legal species protection. Project of update of legally protected species. Expertise for General Directorate of Environemnet Pr...

W publikacji krytycznie omówiono zawiłości polskiego systemu ochrony gatunkowej w odniesieniu do hodowli i obrotu zwierzętami z gatunków rodzimych dla Polski i Unii Europejskiej (stan na grudzień 2013 r.). Może być ona pomocna zarówno dla osób chcących realizować swoje hobby zgodnie z prawem, jak i dla służb odpowiedzialnych za przestrzeganie tych...

Natura 2000 Shadow List for Poland. Sufficiency analyse of Polish official governmental proposal of Natura 2000 network formally adopted and submitted to the EC ar the time of accession to the EU 2004, May, 11st. Proposal of aditional sites. Since publication in 2004 both the oficial and the shadow site lists was updated many times and this report...