Wojciech T. Szczepański

• PhD
• PhD at Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom

Confirmation of the occurrence of Cyrtopogon maculipennis (Macquart, 1834) (Diptera: Asilidae) in Poland. This note provides new records of Cyrtopogon maculipennis in Poland. As nearly 100 years have passed since the last documented occurrence of this species in the country, the authors present the first contemporary observations from Sudeten Moun...

The first record of Choerades fimbriatus (Meigen, 1820) (Diptera: Asilidae) in Wroclaw. Choerades fimbriatus (Meigen, 1820) is a rare species that has so far been reported from only two locationsin different parts of Poland. This paper documents the species’ first observation in the Lower Silesia region. Its presence at as many as eight sites in Wr...

This paper provides an overview of the current knowledge concerning the longhorn beetles, inhabiting the Stobrawski Landscape Park, one of the largest protected areas of its kind in Poland. Drawing upon over 20 years of the authors' research and a comprehensive review of existing literature, a total of 92 species have been identified, representing...

This long-term study examines the beetles of Stobrawski Landscape Park, one of the largest landscape parks in Poland, located in the southern part of the country. Analyzing literature data, the authors' own research, and other verifiable sources, the study identifies 846 species from 62 beetle families.

Arthropods play an essential role in steppe ecosystems. However, studies testing the overall response of terrestrial arthropods to overgrazing are scarce. The problem is particularly worrisome in Central Asia, while, to date, only a very few broader studies have been conducted in this region. We investigated how epigeic terrestrial arthropod assemb...

Dasypogon is a widely distributed Palearctic genus. This contribution reviews the species from Central Europe. Two species are identified, including one new species—Dasypogon diabolicus sp. nov. An identification key of the Central European species and descriptions of the male and female of both species are provided along with illustrations of the...

Hybridisation can lead to the formation of new evolutionary lineages and some described insect species may in fact be first‐generation hybrids of their parental species. Anoplistes forticornis and A. galusoi are two closely related cerambycid taxa endemic to Central Asia that exhibit a peculiar geographical distribution. Although the common diagnos...

New data on the distribution, bionomy, and taxonomy of the longhorned beetles that occur in the poorly studied region of southeastern Mongolia (Ömnögovi, Dornogovi, and Sükhbaatar aimags) are presented together with a list of all taxa that are known from this area. The literature records for all known species from this area were summarized, verifie...

This paper sheds the first light on the phylogeny of the Central Asian genus Turanium Baeckmann, 1922. By applying an integrative taxonomy approach, we revealed and described a new species from Kyrgyzstan-Turanium losi Karpiński, Plewa & Hilszczański sp. nov. Distinguishing characters from closely related Turanium pilosum (Reitter, 1891) are presen...

This paper discusses ecological adaptation based on a case study of Anoplistes halodendri and Anoplistes kozlovi (Coleoptera: Ce-rambycidae) that occur in the arid zone of Mongolia. By applying an integrative taxonomy approach, we revealed one of the first documented cases of sympatrically occurring ecotypes in Polyphaga and the second case of ecot...

We report on new findings of nearly 50 species that represent four families of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea, which were collected during an expedition to western Tajikistan that was carried out in June and July 2014. Rhyssemodes transcaspicus Rakovič, 1982 is recorded from the country for the first time. Moreover , we describe and illustrate the d...

New data on the distribution of the beetles from the Eastern Beskid Mountains are given. A list of 100 species from 37 families is presented. New localities of some species rare in Poland such as Elodes johni Klausnitzer, 1980, Lyctus pubescens Panzer, 1792, Malachius scutellaris Erichson, 1840, Osphya bipunctata (Fabricius, 1775), Peltis grossa (L...

This paper revises the taxonomy and phylogeny of Ropalopus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Callidiini) species belonging to the taxonomically intricate Ropalopus ungaricus/insubricus group from the western Palaearctic. Specimens from all taxa were studied and compared. The key characters, including the male terminalia, were examined by means of scanning...

Longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) are phytophagous insects belonging to order Coleoptera. Representatives of this group of insects are present in almost all land ecosystems, where they feed on plant material. However, the vast majority of species is ecologically connected with trees and shrubs, and hence with forest ecosystems. Conservation and prote...

Materials to the knowledge of ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of the Eastern Beskid Mountains. The paper presents new data on distribution of the family Carabidae. The study were carried out between 2001-2016 in southwestern part of the Eastern Beskid Mountains. The list of 118 species of ground beetles is presented, including some taxa whic...

Population of European hamster Cricetus cricetus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Siemianowice Śląskie (Poland) in 2009 and threat assessment. The paper discusses the distribution and ecology of the European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) in Siemianowice Śląskie (Poland) based on data collected in 2009. The inventoried localities of hamster burrows are presented....

New data on the distribution, biology and ecology of the longhorn beetles occurring in southern and eastern regions of Kazakhstan are presented together with a list of 78 species that were collected during two entomological expeditions conducted in May and June 2017. New localities of some rare taxa endemic to this region of Asia, such as Psilotars...

A major component of the "Our Planet Reviewed-Papua New Guinea" project was to evaluate insect diversity along an el-evational gradient on Mt. Wilhelm (Madang Province, Papua New Guinea), the fourth highest peak in New Guinea. Flight intercept traps were installed at eight sites separated by approximately 500 m in elevation from 200 m a.s.l. to 370...

First records of Kolibacia squamulata (Gebler, 1830), Cucujus haematodes Erichson, 1845, and Clerus dealbatus (Kraatz, 1879) (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae, Cucujidae, Cleridae) from Kazakhstan. Three saproxylic beetle species: Kolibacia squamulata (GebLer, 1830) (Trogossitidae), Cucujus haematodes Erichson, 1845 (Cucujidae), and Clerus dealbatus (Kraa...

New data on the distribution, biology, and ecology of the longhorn beetles occurring in Mongolia are presented together with a list of 35 species that were collected during a one-month entomological expedition in August 2015. New localities of some rare taxa endemic to Mongolia, such as Eodorcadion dorcas dorcas (Jakovlev, 1901), E. humerale impluv...

Xylotrechus (Kostiniclytus) alakolensis sp. nov. from East Kazakhstan is described. Distinguishing characters from closely related species are presented and discussed. The habitus, male genitalia and habitat of the newly described species are illustrated. The new species differs from X. (K.) arnoldii mainly due to its denser pubescence, stockier bo...

The paper presents new data about distribution of the family Chrysomelidae in the Eastern Beskid Mountains. The study was carried out between 2004–2016 in the area of south-western part of Eastern Beskid Mountains. The list of 112 species of leaf beetle is presented, including those rarely collected in Poland. Four species are recorded for the firs...

This study of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the Strachociński Forest was carried out in 2003-2016. The research plot was a relatively small area of woodland (ca 140 ha) situated between the River Oder and two of the south-eastern districts of Wroclaw – Strachocin and Wojnów. The standard methods of beetle collection (collection on sight, shaki...

Phytoecia (Pilemia) kruszelnickii sp. nov. from Greece is described. Distinguishing characters from closely related species are given and discussed. Moreover, Phytoecia (Pilemia) moreana Breuning 1943 stat. nov. is distinguished as a separate species based on morphological and structural differences. According to the results of our research, P. kru...

First record of phoresy of Dendrochernes cyrneus (L. Koch, 1873) (Pseudoscorpiones, Chernetidae) on Cerambyx cerdo Linnaeus, 1758 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) and their potential value as bioindicators.— The first evidence of phoresy of Dendrochernes cyrneus (L. Koch, 1873) on Cerambyx cerdo Linnaeus, 1758 is documented. A critical review of all know...

New data on distribution, biology, and ecology of some little-known cerambycid species, collected in the western part of Tajikistan, are presented. Arhopalus rusticus (Linnaeus, 1758) is recorded in Tajikistan for the first time. New localities of species considered pests or invasive species such as Aeolesthes sarta (Solsky, 1871) and Xylotrechus s...

The genus Dryops Olivier, 1791 has a worldwide distribution. In the Palaearctic region, it contains 34 species, from Tajikistan only one was recorded so far-Dryops rufipes Krynicki, 1832 (Olmi 1976, Kodada & Jäch 2006). During an expedition of last two authors to the Tajikistan in 2014 a series of new species was found, which is described in this p...

New localities of click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae) in the Eastern Beskidy Mountains. The paper presents new data about the distribution of Elateridae in the Eastern Beskidy Mountains. A list of 33 species is given. New localities of rare species, i.e. Anostirus gracilicollis, Betarmon bisbimaculatus, Denticollis borealis, Limonius poneli and...

New data on the occurrence of the 70 species of longhorn beetles from the area of the Eastern Beskid Mountains including the Low Beskids (56 species) are presented. The state of knowledge about Cerambycidae of the Eastern Beskid Mountains, Low Beskids, Western Beskid Mountains and Bieszczady Mountains is summarised. New localities of some rarely se...

New localities of jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Eastern Beskid Mts. The paper presents new data on the distribution of Buprestidae in the Eastern Beskid Mountains in south-eastern Poland. The material is based mainly on observation obtained between 2010-2014 in eight research localities. The list of 17 species of jewel beetles is p...

New locality of Cassida panzeri Weise, 1907 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in south Poland

The paper presents new data on the distribution of Coccinellidae in the Eastern Beskid Mountains in south-eastern Poland. The material is based on observation obtained between 2010-2014 in ten research localities in the south-west part of the Eastern Beskid Mts. This paper contains a list of 32 species of Coccinellidae, among which 4 are new for th...

[New localities of five species of Aradidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) in Poland]. New data on five species of Aradidae, including two rarely collected in Poland (i.e., Aneurus avenius and Aradus truncatus) are presented. A review of the literature data and information regarding their biology is also provided.

The current state of knowledge on the fungus weevils (Coleoptera: Anthribidae) of Lower and Upper Silesia is presented. On the basis of data from literature and gathered by authors, from Lower Silesia 19 species have been recorded until now, while from Upper Silesia 17 species. Three species (Choragus horni, Ch. sheppardi, Pseudeuparius sepicola) a...

Contribution to the knowledge of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Bory Zielonogórskie. The new data on longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Bory Zielonogórskie are presented. The study was carried out in 1991–2004 in the area of south-west part of Zielona Góra. The total number of 48 species were recorded. Some rare...

Materials to the knowledge of soldier beetles, net-winged beetles and fireflies (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Cantharidae, Lycidae, Lampyridae) of the Eastern Beskid Mountains. The paper presents new data about distribution of Cantharidae, Lycidae and Lampyridae in the Eastern Beskid Mountains. The list of 25 species is presented. Among the identified...

The state of knowledge on the Mycetophagidae (Coleoptera) of the Lower and Upper Silesia is presented. On the basis of data from references and available in the collections specimens: in the Lower and Upper Silesia until now appearing 14 species of Mycetophagidae. Litargus balteatus is new for the Lower Silesia. (Main tekst in Polish)

The structure of anthophilous longhorn beetles (Col.: Cerambycidae) visiting blossoming hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) in various part of the Western Palearctic was analysed. Field inventories were carried out in Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, and Georgia. The study started in 2005 and continued with varying intensity until 2014. In total, 458 specim...

New localities of Oxythyrea funesta (Poda, 1761) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Poland

New locality of Hemicoelus costatus (Aragona, 1830) (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) in Poland

Literature records about the occurrence of Pseudoptilinus fissicollis (Reitter in Putzeys, Reitter, Saulcy et Weise, 1877) in Poland are analysed and supplemented by new data. Information about the species habitat and biology are presented.

New localities of Omalisus (Omalisus) fontisbellaquaei Geoffroy, 1785 (Coleoptera: Omalisidae) in Southern Poland

Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of Chryszczata massif in the Bieszczady Mountains. The paper presents the results of study of longhorn beetles of Chryszczata massif (Bieszczady Mountains). The observations were done irregularly by the authors during the last 26 years. In the studied area a total number of 78 species have been recorded....

New localities of Laemophloeus kraussi Ganglbauer, 1897 and Bostrichus capucinus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae, Bostrichidae) in Kraków-Częstochowa Upland

The paper provides information about newest localities of Cerambyx scopolii (Fuessly, 1775) in Poland. The beetle was recorded from seven localities in following physiographic regions: Baltic Coast, Wielkopolska-Kujawy Lowland, Western Sudety Mountains, Bieszczady Mountains.

Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Załęczański Landscape Park. This paper presents preliminary results of faunistic investigations on longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) carried out in 2010–2011 in southern part of the Załęczański Landscape Park. A total number of 37 species were recorded.