Ábrahám Levente: A Látrányi Puszta Természetvédelmi Terület élővilága - Natura Somogyiensis 5. (Kaposvár, 2003)

Józan Zsolt: A Látrányi Puszta Természetvédelmi Terület fullánkos hártyásszárnyú (Hymenoptera: Aculeata) faunája - Aculeata fauna of the Látrányi Puszta Nature Conservation Area (Hymenoptera: Aculeata)

JÓZAN Zs.: FULLÁNKOS HÁRTYÁSSZÁRNYÚAK (HYMENOPTERA: ACULEATA) 233 Aculeata fauna of the Látrányi Puszta Nature Conservation Area (Hymenoptera: Aculeata) ZSOLT JÓZAN In the vicinity of Látrányi Puszta Nature Conservation Area, the author has visited this sandy grassland almost annually since the 1970's. He carried out a faunistical research work covering the whole protected area in 1999 and in 2001. As a result of the collected sampling, the occurrence of 403 species of the six surveyed taxa has been recorded. Considering the size of the area, this amount of reported species is rather significant, especially, ifit is compared to other surveyed areas. The distribution of species by families and subfamilies showed a great diversity in Sphecinae and Larrinae, while among Andrenidae and Halictidae species, proved to be rich in species. The distribution of recorded species was examined according to their spreading and eco-faunistical character. Distribution of taxa and eco-faunistical character have been recorded in tables. Due to their faunistical value, it is worth mentioning Parnopes grandior, Sphex rufocinctiis and Bombus argicellus, that are on the list of protected species. The faunistical values of the protected area are represented by those species which were distinctively marked in the species inventory by the number of their South-Transdanubian collecting sites. The number of these species is 63. Among them the most typical ones are, naturally, the psammophilous species. The habitat types of the researched area are classified in four groups, each of them were thoroughly analysed. From faunistical point of view, the majority of the most valuable species were found on sandy grasslands. In addition to these areas, wetter habitats as well as arboreal areas also play an important role in sustaining species. Considering plants, Euphorbia and Umbelliferae species proved to be the most important source of food. A detailed description of the individual sampling places was provided and a recommendation was drafted as well, aiming to enhance environmental protection of the area. The area definitely deserves protection with regard to its Aculeata fauna.