Folia entomologica hungarica

Author(s): Sáfián, Sz.
Title: The occurrences of Eriogaster catax (Linnaeus, 1758) and Eriogaster lanestris (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in the Körös Valley (Southeastern Hungary)
Year: 2006
Volume: 67
Pages: 137-143.

Abstract: Eriogaster catax (LINNAEUS, 1758) is an endangered IUCN Red Listed species in the whole of Europe. It is also listed in the Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive (Natura 2000) and in the Annex II of the Bern Convention. It frequently occurs syntopically with Eriogaster lanestris (LINNAEUS, 1758). Both species are protected in Hungary. Distributional data from the Körös Valley (Southeastern Hungary) are presented, zoogeographical connection to the Bihor Mountains (Eastern Romania) is explained, and information about the threats to the species and conservation requirements is given. With 2 figures
Keywords: Hungary, Eriogaster catax, Eriogaster lanestris, Prunus spinosa, Natura 2000, Körös Valley

Journal: Folia entomologica hungarica
Journal abbreviation: Folia ent. hung.
ISSN: 0373-9465
Publisher: ,
Editor(s): Merkl, O.