Sergeev M. Flea beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Alticinae) of southeastern Ukraine (fauna and ecology).

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0409U002415

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Specialization

  • 03.00.24 - Ентомологія

26-05-2009

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

The fauna of flea beetles of the southeast of Ukraine includes 166 species and 19 genera. For the first time for fauna of research region 49 species and 5 genera are registered. For the fauna of Ukraine 5 species are given for the first time. The population of flea beetles of the regional fauna is divided into 6 faunistic groupings. The analysis of distribution of flea beetles in biotopes on the types of vegetation is carried out. For the first time seasonal dynamics of species is analysed and phenological groups are separated. Firstly the analysis of trophic connections of flea beetles which eat the common fodder plant is lead and the mechanism which helps to avoid a food competition on the part of other species of Chrysomelidae is established.

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