Beetles (Coleoptera) of the Bystřice pod Hostýnem and its environs (eastern Moravia, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Bystřice pod Hostýnem (eastern Moravia, Czech Republic) and its surroundigs is interesting and poorly explored region from entomological point of view. The following article presents over 200 selected species of beetles (Coleoptera) found during the years 2006-2021 in 4 faunal grids (6571, 6572, 6671 and 6672). Over 50 of recorded species belongs to Red List of Threatened Species of the Czech Republic, many of them previously unknown from these area/ region. The most remarkable records include Magdalis caucasica, which becomes new species for Moravia region. Another rare and endangered species such as Ampedus tristis, Calosoma sycophanta, Leptura aurulenta, Osmoderma barnabita, Rosalia alpina (possible introduction), Protaetia speciosissima, Siagonium humerale, Trichoferus pallidus were recorded. Main purpose of this work is to contribute to the knowledge of beetle fauna of this overlooked but valuable natural region.