The sap beetle Pityophagus quercus found in the Czech Republic after more than a century
Lesknáček Pityophagus quercus nalezen v České republice po více než sto letech
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Klapalekiana 60(3–4): 147-151, 2024
David Hauck, Josef Jelínek & Lukáš Čížek
Published in print: 31st December 2025
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Abstract: The sap beetle Pityophagus quercus Reitter, 1877 is a rare beetle species
associated with old oaks. Herein we report two records of the species: A recent
finding from Pohansko near Břeclav and a century-old specimen from
Prague-Radotín. The first record confirms occurrence of the beetle in the Czech
Republic after more than a century, while the second one widens its known
distribution to Bohemia. The habitat requirements of the species and its
conservation are discussed.
Key words: Coleoptera, Nitidulidae, Pityophagus quercus, new record, faunistics