{"id":682,"date":"2015-08-16T18:12:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-16T16:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.european-arachnology.org\/wdp\/?page_id=682"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:34:06","slug":"spider-biodiversity-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/european-arachnology.org\/esa\/?page_id=682","title":{"rendered":"European Arachnid Biodiversity Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Since 2014, the Society has been supporting biodiversity research in specific countries or regions within Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Society offers support for consumables and provides a platform to promote biodiversity research, with the aim of enhancing its visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The ESA council<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2024\/25 &#8211; Ukraine<\/h4>\n<p>Spider and Harvestman Diversity of the Steppe Ecosystems of Ukraine<\/p>\n<p>The main objectives of the project are to study spider and harvestman fauna, habitat preferences, and distribution of rare species in the steppe habitats of Central and Southwestern Ukraine, and to assess the impact of human economic activities on the steppe arthropods.<\/p>\n<p>Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Iosypchuk,M. (2025). Fauna and ecology of spiders (Araneae) of the Lower Dnipro region and adjacent territories. \u2013 Qualification scholarly paper: a manuscript. PhD in Biology. V.N.Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Muravjova, I.M., Polchaninova, N.Yu. (2025). Catalog of the spider collection (Arachnida: Araneae) of the Museum of Nature of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Part 1. Kharkiv Entomological Society Gazette. 33(1\u20122). 37\u201258.<\/li>\n<li>Polchaninova, N.Yu. (2025). New data on spiders (Araneae) of the Rzhyshchiv CATC and perspectives of further arachnological research. Scientific Works of the Ecological Research Station \u201cHlyboki Balyky\u201d subdivision of the NGO &#8220;MEU&#8221;. Biodiversity of the Rzhyshchiv Urban United Territorial Community \/ (eds) Kuzemko, A., Kutzokon, Yu., Vasylyuk, \u041e., Skilski,\u00a0I.\u00a0 Chernitsi: Druk Art, 2025. Iss. 5.: 59\u201366.<\/li>\n<li>Borovyk, L.P., Glotov, S.V., Heriak, Yu.M., Guz, G.V., Demianenko S.O., Drogvalenko, O.M., <u>Polchaninova, N.Yu<\/u>., Bondarev, V.Yu. (2024). Invertebrates of the Luhansk Nature Reserve: monograph. Lviv \u2013 Torun: Liha-Pres, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Iosypchuk, A.M. (2024\u0430). Araneilogical research as a component of the steppe ecosystem monitoring in southern Ukraine. Steppe: Conservation Experience: materials of the scientific and practical seminar. Yelanetsky Steppe Nature Reserve. Mykolaiv. Chernitsi: Druk Art, 2024. (Series: Conservation Biology of Ukraine). Iss. 40. 24\u201326.<\/li>\n<li>Iosypchuk, A.M. (2024b). An updated checklist of spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) of the protected areas of the Kherson region (Ukraine)<em>. <\/em>Bulletin of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Series: Biology. 42: 32\u201348.<\/li>\n<li>Iosypchuk, A.M. (2024b). Species richness and rare species of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) of the protected areas of the Lower Dnieper region. Uzhhorod Entomological Readings-2024: thesis of international scientific conference. Ukraine, Uzhhorod-Stuzhitse, 4\u20126 October 2024). Uzhhorod: UzhNU \u201cHoverla\u201d. 37\u201239. [Electronic edition]<\/li>\n<li>Polchaninova, N.Yu. (2024). Taxonomic composition of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) of the steppe ecosystems of Ukraine. Uzhhorod Entomological Readings-2024: thesis of international scientific conference Ukraine, Uzhhorod-Stuzhitse, 6 October 2024) Uzhhorod: UzhNU \u201cHoverla\u201d. 37\u201239. [Electronic edition]<\/li>\n<li>Polchaninova, N., Drogvalenko, O.,\u00a0Nerush, R. (2024). Assemblage structure of ground-dwelling insects and spiders of semi-natural and artificial forest plantations in the surroundings of \u201cHlyboki Balyky\u201d Ecostation. Scientific Works of the Ecological Research Station \u201cHlyboki Balyky\u201d subdivision of the NGO &#8220;MEU&#8221;. Biodiversity of the Rzhyshchiv Urban United Territorial Community \/ (eds) Kuzemko, A., Kutzokon, Yu., Vasylyuk, \u041e. Chernitsi: Druk Art, 2024. Iss. 4.: 89\u2012111.<\/li>\n<li>Polchaninova, N., Iosypchuk, A. (2024). Results of araneological studies in Pryazovskyi National Nature Park and its vicinity (Zaporizhzhia Region, Ukraine). Kharkiv Entomological Society Gazette. 32(1): 30\u201236.<\/li>\n<li>Ronkin, V.I., Savchenko, G.O., <u>Polchaninova, N.Yu.<\/u> (2024). Current challenges and priority measures for steppe conservation in northeastern Ukraine. Steppe: Conservation Experience: materials of the scientific and practical seminar. Yelanetsky Steppe Nature Reserve. Mykolaiv. Chernitsi: Druk Art, 2024. (Series: Conservation Biology of Ukraine). Iss. 40: 89-93.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serhieiev, L. A., <u>Deli, O. F<\/u>., Uzhevska, S. P., Burykina, S. I., Rudenko, V. A. (2024). Spiders on winter wheat and winter peas. Interdepartmental Thematic Scientific Collection of Phytosanitary Safety. 70: 277\u2013298.<\/p>\n<h4>2022\/23 &#8211; Kosovo<\/h4>\n<p>The project was awarded to Donard Geci for support in faunistic work on the spider fauna of Kosovo.<\/p>\n<p>ESA support:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>ESA as platform for increased visibility<\/li>\n<li>Media outreach<\/li>\n<li>Support with consumables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main objective of this project is to investigate the fauna of spiders, distribution and rare species in the Republic of Kosovo, including special ecosystems such as caves, and to assess the impact of environmental factors on the distribution and subscription of spiders in different habitats.<\/p>\n<p>Outcome:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Geci, D., Ibrahimi, H., Naumova, M., Bilalli, A., Kolbm\u00fcller, S., Musliu, M., Grapci-Kotori, L., Gashi, A., Sch\u00e4ffer, S. &amp; Wagner, M. (2025b). Description of a new Eratigena Bolzern, Burckhardt &amp; H\u00e4nggi, 2013 (Arachnida: Araneae: Agelenidae) from the Balkans based on an integrative approach. Zootaxa 5636(1): 144-162. doi:10.11646\/zootaxa.5636.1.6<\/li>\n<li>Geci, D., Ibrahimi, H., Bilalli, A. &amp; Musliu, M. (2025a). New records of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from the Western Balkans. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11(2): 269-289. doi:10.61186\/jibs.11.2.269<\/li>\n<li>Ibrahimi, K., Islami, B., Kastrati, B., Geci, D., Bilalli, A. &amp; Ibrahimi, H. (2024). New findings and an updated checklist of Araneidae (Arachnida: Araneae) from Kosovo. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 10(3): 547-555. doi:10.61186\/jibs.10.3.547<\/li>\n<li>Geci, D. \u00a0Naumova, M.\u00a0 Ibrahimi, H. Grapci-Kotori, L. Gashi, A. Bilalli, A, Musliu, M. (2023). Contribution to spider fauna (Arachnida: Araneae) from Bjeshk\u00ebt e Nemuna mountains (Kosovo). Natura Croatica. 32. 535-547. doi:10.20302\/NC.2023.32.35.<\/li>\n<li>Berisha, N. &amp; Geci, D.,(2023). The analysis of the influence of grazing intensity on the diversity and abundance of plants and spiders (Arachnida: Araneae). European Journal of Environmental Sciences. 13. 31-38. doi:10.14712\/23361964.2023.4.<\/li>\n<li>Grapci-Kotori, L., Geci, D., Naumova, M., Ibrahimi, H., Bilalli, A., Musliu,\u00a0 M. Kasmuaj, E.\u00a0 Gashi, A. (2022). Spiders from Sharr mountain \u2013 new faunistic data (Arachnida: Araneae). <em>Natura Croatica<\/em> 39. 2.\u00a0 doi:10.20302\/NC.2022.31.24<\/li>\n<li>PhD Thesis: Geci, D. \u00a0Faunistic, ecological, and biogeographic features of spider fauna (arachnida: araneae) of kosovo.\u00a0 University of Prishtina. Supervised by: Linda Grapci-Kotori and Maria Naumova<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2018\/19 &#8211; Cyprus<\/h4>\n<p>The project was awarded to Duncan McCowan.<\/p>\n<p>Outcome:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Bosmans, R., Van Keer, J., Russell-Smith, A., Hadjiconstantis, M., Komnenov, M., Bosselaers, J., Huber, S., McCowan, D., Snazell, R., Decae, A., Zoumides, C., Kielhorn, K.-H. &amp; Oger, P. (2019). Spiders of Cyprus (Araneae). A catalogue of all currently known species from Cyprus.<\/li>\n<li><i>Newsletter <\/i><i>of the Belgian arachnological Society<\/i> 34 (Supplement): 1-173<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2014\/15 &#8211; Greece<\/h4>\n<p>In 2014\/15, the first European Year of Spider Biodiversity Research is devoted to Greece, one of the most important biodiversity hotspots of Europe. We ask all interested arachnologists to perform collections in Greece, share material, contribute new records, and help with identifications. For further information, please see the project description <a href=\"https:\/\/european-arachnology.org\/esa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SPIDOnetGR.pdf\">(PDF)<\/a> or contact Maria Chatzaki (maria.chatzaki(a)gmail.com).<\/p>\n<p>Outcome:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Chatzaki, M., Pitta, E., Poursanidis, D., Komnenov, M., Gloor, D., Nikolakakis, M. and Nentwig, W. 2015 SPIDOnet.gr &#8211; Spiders of Greece, Version 1.0, online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.araneae.unibe.ch\/spidonet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.araneae.unibe.ch\/spidonet&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1641885976377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0l7yhD_6Vsm1RpE5WjH53V\">www.araneae.unibe.ch\/spidonet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Komnenov, M., Pitta, E., Zografou, K. and Chatzaki, M. 2016. Discovering the still unexplored arachnofauna of the National Park of Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli, NE Greece: a taxonomic review with description of new species. <i>Zootaxa, <\/i>Vol., 4096:1-66<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\u039a<span lang=\"EN-US\">ornilios, P., <\/span>\u03a4<span lang=\"EN-US\">hanou, E., Kapli, P., <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Parmakelis<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">, A. and <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Chatzaki<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">, <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">M<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. 2016. Peeking through the trapdoor: historical biogeography of the Aegean endemic spider <i>Cyrtocarenum<\/i> Ausserer, 1871 with an estimation of mtDNA substitution rates for Mygalomorphae. <i>Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution,<\/i> Vol. 98: 300-313 (equal contribution with first author)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Thanou, E., Kornilios, P., Poursanidis, D., Parmakelis, A., Arnedo, M. and Chatzaki, M. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">2017. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Exploring the role of within-island ecogeographical factors: insights from the genetic diversity of Cretan trap-door spiders (<i>Cyrtocarenum cunicularium<\/i>, Ctenizidae, Araneae)<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. <i>Invertebrate Systematics,<\/i> Vol. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">31: 506\u2013517 [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1071\/IS16082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1071\/IS16082&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1641885976377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3g3rBWPBA2N4IJQ8kW9mBl\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1071\/<wbr \/>IS16082<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Zografou, K., Adamidis, G.C., Komnenov, M., Kati, V., Sotirakopoulos, P., Pitta, E. and Chatzaki, M. 2017. Intra-seasonal activity of spiders and Orthoptera along a canopy cover gradient. <i>Journal of Insect Conservation<\/i> [doi:10.1007\/s10841-017-9993-<wbr \/>z]<i> <\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Chatzaki, M. 2018. On the ground spiders genera <i>Marjanus <\/i>gen. n., <i>Lasophorus<\/i> gen. n. and <i>Turkozelotes<\/i> Kovblyuk &amp; Seyyar, 2009 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) from Greece.<i> Zootaxa, <\/i>Vol. 4392 (3): 521-545 [doi: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.11646\/zootaxa.4392.3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.11646\/zootaxa.4392.3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1641885976377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zJr7b8hX0lQ3pbHiHcvoM\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.11646\/<wbr \/>zootaxa.4392.3<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Chatzaki, M. and<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Komnenov, M. 2019. Description of a new <i>Chaetopelma<\/i> (Araneae, Theraphosidae) species from Crete and a re-description of <i>Macrothele cretica<\/i> Kulczy\u0144ski, 1903 (Araneae, Hexathelidae). <i>Zootaxa, <\/i>Vol. 4544 (2): 269\u2013284 [doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.11646\/zootaxa.4544.2.7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/doi.org\/10.11646\/zootaxa.4544.2.7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1641885976377000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BjB9VN1Wj9kf9QoF4FcwU\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.11646\/<wbr \/>zootaxa.4544.2.7<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Pitta, E., Zografou, K., Poursanidis, D. and Chatzaki M. 2019. Effects of climate on spider beta diversity across different Mediterranean habitat types. <i>Biodiversity and Conservation<\/i> [doi: 10.1007\/s10531-019-01860-2]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Chatzaki, M. 2021. 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