prof. Mgr. Stano Pekár, Ph.D.

Řazení: Rok, Autoři / Autoři, Rok

2023

Personality predicts mode of attack in the generalist ground spider predator

Beydizada N. & Pekár S. (2023): Personality predicts mode of attack in the generalist ground spider predator. Behav. Ecol. 34 (1): 42–49. DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arac095

Wolbachia hampers the ability to avoid pesticide exposure in Philodromus spiders but does not alter spider’s personality

Beydizada N. I., Mifková T. & Pekár S. (2023): Wolbachia hampers the ability to avoid pesticide exposure in Philodromus spiders but does not alter spider’s personality. Biol. Control 183 (105258): 1–7. DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105258

Effect of the nutritional quality of primary food on the development, sex ratio, and size of a parasitoid in a quadri-trophic food web

Černecká Ľ. & Pekár S. (2023): Effect of the nutritional quality of primary food on the development, sex ratio, and size of a parasitoid in a quadri-trophic food web. European Journal of Entomology 120: 304–309. DOI: 10.14411/eje.2023.031

The evolution and ecology of multiple antipredator defences

Kikuchi D. W., Allen W. L., Arbuckle K., Aubier T. G., Briolat E. S., Burdfield-Steel E. R., Cheney K. L., Daňková K., Elias M., Hämäläinen L., Herberstein M. E., Hossie T. J., Joron M., Kunte K., Leavell B. C., Lindstedt C., Lorioux-Chevalier U., McClure M., McLellan C. F., Medina I., Nawge V., Páez E., Pal A., Pekár S., Penacchio O., Raška J., Reader T., Rojas B., Rönkä K. H., Rößler D., Rowe C., Rowland H. M., Roy A., Schaal K. A., Sherratt T. N., Skelhorn J., Smart H. R., Stankowich T., Stefan A. M., Summers K., Taylor C. H., Thorogood R., Umbers K., Winters A. E., Yeager J. & Exnerová A. (2023): The evolution and ecology of multiple antipredator defences. J. Evol. Biol. 36 (7): 975–991. DOI 10.1111/jeb.14192

Gene flow assessment helps to distinguish strong genomic structure from speciation in an Iberian ant-eating spider

Ortiz D., Pekár S. & Bryjová A. (2023): Gene flow assessment helps to distinguish strong genomic structure from speciation in an Iberian ant-eating spider. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 180 (107682): 1–14. DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2022.107682

Dynamic evolution of size and colour in the highly specialized Zodarion ant-eating spiders

Ortiz D., Pekár S., Bilat J., Shafaie S., Alvarez N. & Gauthier J. (2023): Dynamic evolution of size and colour in the highly specialized Zodarion ant-eating spiders. Proc. R. Soc. B 290 (20230797): 1–9. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2023.0797

Importance of spider prey for development of a specialized araneophagous predator (Araneae: Palpimanidae)

Pekár S. & Líznarová E. (2023): Importance of spider prey for development of a specialized araneophagous predator (Araneae: Palpimanidae). J. Arachnol. 51: 114–117. DOI: 10.1636/JoA-S-22-017

Natural diet of European green lizards, Lacerta viridis (Squamata: Lacertidae): A comparison of macroscopic and molecular identification methods

Pekár S., Gajski D., Mifková T., Smolinský R., Gojak T. & Martišová M. (2023): Natural diet of European green lizards, Lacerta viridis (Squamata: Lacertidae): A comparison of macroscopic and molecular identification methods. Herpetologica 79 (3): 135–143. DOI: 10.1655/Herpetologica-D-23-00017

Golden mimics use multiple defenses to counter generalist and specialist predators

Pekár S., Whiting M. J. & Herberstein M. (2023): Golden mimics use multiple defenses to counter generalist and specialist predators. Behav. Ecol. 34 (6): 1055–1064. DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arad076

Aversive reactions of two invertebrate predators to European red–black insects

Segovia J. M. G. & Pekár S. (2023): Aversive reactions of two invertebrate predators to European red–black insects. Ethology 129 (1): 24–32. DOI: 10.1111/eth.13341

2022

Use of conditional prey attack strategies in two generalist ground spider species.

Beydizada N., Řezáč M. & Pekár S. (2022): Use of conditional prey attack strategies in two generalist ground spider species. Ethology 128 (4): 351–357. DOI: 10.1111/eth.13268

arakno – An R package for effective spider nomenclature, distribution and trait data retrieval.

Cardoso P. & Pekár S. (2022): arakno – An R package for effective spider nomenclature, distribution and trait data retrieval. J. Arachnol. 50 (1): 30–32. DOI: 10.1636/JoA-S-21-024

Winter activity of Clubiona spiders and their potential for pest control.

Michálek O., Gajski D. & Pekár S. (2022): Winter activity of Clubiona spiders and their potential for pest control. J. Therm. Biol. 108 (103295): 1–6. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103295

Composition and toxicity of venom produced by araneophagous white-tailed spiders (Lamponidae: Lampona sp.).

Michálek O., Walker A. A., Šedo O., Zdráhal Z., King G. F. & Pekár S. (2022): Composition and toxicity of venom produced by araneophagous white-tailed spiders (Lamponidae: Lampona sp.). Sci. Rep. 12 (21597): 1–13. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24694-5

Interaction between hunting strategy, habitat type and stratum drive intraguild predation and cannibalism.

Michalko R., Birkhofer K. & Pekár S. (2022): Interaction between hunting strategy, habitat type and stratum drive intraguild predation and cannibalism. Oikos 2022 (3; e08662): 1–12. DOI: 10.1111/oik.08355

Association between arthropod densities suggests dominance of top-down control of predator-prey food-webs on pear trees during winter.

Michalko R., Gajski D., Košulič O., Khum W., Michálek O. & Pekár S. (2022): Association between arthropod densities suggests dominance of top-down control of predator-prey food-webs on pear trees during winter. Food Webs 33 (e00261): 1–9. DOI: 10.1016/j.fooweb.2022.e00261

Phylogenomics and loci dropout patterns of deeply diverged Zodarion ant-eating spiders suggest a high potential of RAD-seq for genus-level spider phylogenetics.

Ortiz D., Pekár S. & Dianat M. (2022): Phylogenomics and loci dropout patterns of deeply diverged Zodarion ant-eating spiders suggest a high potential of RAD-seq for genus-level spider phylogenetics. Cladisctics 38 (3): 320–334. DOI: 10.1111/cla.12493

Gut content metabarcoding of three widespread Iberian ant-eating spiders reveals specialisation on the same abundant harvester ants.

Ortiz D., Petráková Dušátková L. & Pekár S. (2022): Gut content metabarcoding of three widespread Iberian ant-eating spiders reveals specialisation on the same abundant harvester ants. Ecol. Entomol. 47 (3): 305–313. DOI: 10.1111/een.13114

Two new ant-mimicking spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Costa Rica.

Pekár S. (2022): Two new ant-mimicking spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Costa Rica. Eur. J. Taxon. 852: 31–42. DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.852.2005

New drivers of the evolution of mimetic accuracy in Batesian ant-mimics: size, habitat and latitude.

Pekár S. (2022): New drivers of the evolution of mimetic accuracy in Batesian ant-mimics: size, habitat and latitude. J. Biogeogr. 49 (1): 14–21. DOI: 10.1111/jbi.14283

Defences of Arachnids: diversified arsenal used against range of enemies.

Pekár S. & Raspotnig G. (2022): Defences of Arachnids: diversified arsenal used against range of enemies. Entomol. Gen. 42 (5): 663–679. DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/2022/1531

Mimetic accuracy and co-evolution of mimetic traits in ant-mimicking species

Pekár S., Martišová M., Špalek Tóthová A., Haddad C. R. (2022): Mimetic accuracy and co-evolution of mimetic traits in ant-mimicking species. iScience 25 (105126): 1–19. DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105126

Ecological specialisation and reproductive isolation among closely related sympatric ant-eating spiders.

Pekár S., Ortz D., Sentenská L. & Šedo O. (2022): Ecological specialisation and reproductive isolation among closely related sympatric ant-eating spiders. J. Anim. Ecol. 91 (9): 1855–1868. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656.13767

Gut-content analysis in four species, combined with comparative analysis of trophic traits, suggests an araneophagous habit for the entire family Palpimanidae (Araneae).

Pekár S., Petráková Dušátková L., Macháčková T., Slabý O., García L. F. & Haddad C. R. (2022): Gut-content analysis in four species, combined with comparative analysis of trophic traits, suggests an araneophagous habit for the entire family Palpimanidae (Araneae). Org. Divers. Evol. 22: 265–274. DOI: 10.1007/s13127-021-00525-9

2021

Assessment of the biocontrol potential of natural enemies against psyllid populations in a pear tree orchard during spring

Gajski D. & Pekár S. (2021): Assessment of the biocontrol potential of natural enemies against psyllid populations in a pear tree orchard during spring. Pest Manag. Sci. 77 (5): 2358–2366. DOI: 10.1002/ps.6262

Cardinium inhibits Wolbachia in its mite host, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, and affects host fitness

Hubert J., Nesvorna M., Pekar S., Green S. J. & Klimov P. B. (2021): Cardinium inhibits Wolbachia in its mite host, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, and affects host fitness. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol. 97 (fiab123): 1–10. DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiab123

Linear peptides – a combinatorial innovation in the venom of some modern spiders

Kuhn-Nentwig L., Lischer H. E. L., Pekár S., Langenegger N., Albo M. J., Isaia M. & Nentwig W. (2021): Linear peptides – a combinatorial innovation in the venom of some modern spiders. Front. Mol. Biosci. 8 (705141): 1–18. DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.705141

Fundamental trophic niche of two prey-specialized jumping spiders, Cyrba algerina and Heliophanus termitophagus (Araneae: Salticidae)

Michálek O., Pekár S. & Haddad C. R. (2021): Fundamental trophic niche of two prey-specialized jumping spiders, Cyrba algerina and Heliophanus termitophagus (Araneae: Salticidae). J. Arachnol. 49 (2): 268–271. DOI: 10.1636/JoA-S-20-060

Foraging aggressiveness determines trophic niche in a generalist biological control species

Michalko R., Gibbons A. T., Goodacre S. L. & Pekár S. (2021): Foraging aggressiveness determines trophic niche in a generalist biological control species. Behav. Ecol. 32 (2): 257–264. DOI: 10.1093/beheco/araa123

Seasonal dynamics of prey utilization and individual specialization in a generalist spider in a pear orchard

Michalko R., Mifková T. & Pekár S. (2021): Seasonal dynamics of prey utilization and individual specialization in a generalist spider in a pear orchard. Biol. Control 163 (104763): 1–8. DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2021.104763

The new COST Action European Venom Network (EUVEN) – synergy and future perspectives of modern venomics

Modica M. V., Ahmad R., Ainsworth S., Anderluh G., Antunes A., Beis D., Caliskan F., Dalla Serra M., Dutertre S., Moran Y., Nalbantsoy A., Pekár S., Marcus von Reumont B., Sarigiannis Y., Tarallo A., Tytgat J., Undheim E. A. B., Verdes A., Violette A. & Zancolli G. (2021): The new COST Action European Venom Network (EUVEN) – synergy and future perspectives of modern venomics. GigaScience 10 (3): 1–5. DOI: 10.1093/gigascience/giab019

Microbiome variation during culture growth of the European house dust mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

Nesvorna M., Pekar S., Shcherbachenko E., Molva V., Erban T. Green S. J., Klimov P. Hubert J. (2021): Microbiome variation during culture growth of the European house dust mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol. 97 (4): 1–16. DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiab039

Poor performance of DNA barcoding and the impact of RAD loci filtering on the species delimitation of an Iberian ant-eating spider

Ortiz D., Pekár S., Bilat J. & Alvarez N. (2021): Poor performance of DNA barcoding and the impact of RAD loci filtering on the species delimitation of an Iberian ant-eating spider. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 154 (106997): 1–16. DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2020.106997

The food web in a subterranean ecosystem is driven by intraguild predation

Parimuchová A., Petráková Dušátková L., Kováč Ľ., Macháčková T., Slabý O., Pekár S. (2021): The food web in a subterranean ecosystem is driven by intraguild predation. Sci. Rep. 11 (4994): 1–11. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84521-1.

Increased speed of movement reduced identification of Batesian ant-mimicking spiders by surrogate predators

Pekár S. (2021): Increased speed of movement reduced identification of Batesian ant-mimicking spiders by surrogate predators. Anim. Cogn. 24: 1247–1257. DOI: 10.1007/s10071-021-01517-0

The World Spider Trait database: a centralized global open repository for curated data on spider traits.

Pekár S., Wolff J. O., Černecká Ľ., Birkhofer K., Mammola S., Lowe E. C., Fukushima C. S., Herberstein M. E., Kučera A., Buzatto B. A., Djoudi El A., Domenech M., Enciso A. V., Espejo Y. M. G. P., Febles S., García L. F., Gonçalves-Souza T., Isaia M., Lafage D., Líznarová E., Macías-Hernández N., Magalhães I., Malumbres-Olarte J., Michálek O., Michalik P., Michalko R., Milano F., Munévar A., Nentwig W., Nicolosi G., Painting C. J., Pétillon J., Piano E., Privet K., Ramírez M. J., Ramos C., Řezáč M., Ridel A., Růžička V., Santos I., Sentenská L., Walker L., Wierucka K., Zurita G. A., Cardoso P. (2021): The World Spider Trait database: a centralized global open repository for curated data on spider traits. Database 2021 (0; baab064): 1–10. DOI: 10.1093/database/baab064

Evolutionary insights into the eco-phenotypic diversification of Dysdera spiders in the Canary Islands

Řezáč M., Pekár S., Arnedo M., Macías-Hernández N. & Řezáčová V. (2021): Evolutionary insights into the eco-phenotypic diversification of Dysdera spiders in the Canary Islands. Org. Divers. Evol. 21: 79–92. DOI: 10.1007/s13127-020-00473-w

Relationship between model noxiousness and mimetic accuracy in myrmecomorphic spiders

Segovia J. M. G. & Pekár S. (2021): Relationship between model noxiousness and mimetic accuracy in myrmecomorphic spiders. Evol. Ecol. 35: 657–668. DOI: 10.1007/s10682-021-10126-9

Effect of bio-insecticide residues and the presence of predatory cues on mating in a biocontrol spider

Sentenská L., Cometa M. & Pekár S. (2021): Effect of bio-insecticide residues and the presence of predatory cues on mating in a biocontrol spider. Chemosphere 272 (129647): 1–7. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129647

Sharing a bed with mites: preferences of the house dust mite Dermatophagoides farinae in a temperature gradient

Vackova T., Pekar S., Klimov P. B. & Hubert J. (2021): Sharing a bed with mites: preferences of the house dust mite Dermatophagoides farinae in a temperature gradient. Exp. Appl. Acarol. 84: 755–767. DOI: 0.1007/s10493-021-00649-9

2020

Tracing the evolution of trophic specialisation and mode of attack behaviour in the ground spider family Gnaphosidae.

Baydizada N., Tóthová A. & Pekár S. (2020): Tracing the evolution of trophic specialisation and mode of attack behaviour in the ground spider family Gnaphosidae. Org. Divers. Evol. 20: 551–563. DOI: 10.1007/s13127-020-00453-0

Ant‐eating spider maintains specialist diet throughout its ontogeny.

Gajski D., Petráková L. & Pekár S. (2020): Ant‐eating spider maintains specialist diet throughout its ontogeny. J. Zool. 311 (3): 155–163. DOI: 10.1111/jzo.12778

Towards establishment of a centralized spider traits database.

Lowe E. C., Wolff J. O., Aceves-Aparicio A., Birkhofer K., Branco V. V., Cardoso P., Chichorro F., Fukushima C. S., Gonçalves-Souza T., Haddad C. R., Isaia M., Krehenwinkel H., Lynn Audisio T., Macías-Hernández N., Malumbres-Olarte J., Mammola S., McLean D. J., Michalko R., Nentwig W., Pekár S., Pétillon J., Privet K., Scott C., Uhl G., Urbano-Tenorio F., Wong B. H. & Herberstein M. E. (2020): Towards establishment of a centralized spider traits database. J. Arachnol. 48 (2): 103–109. DOI: 10.1636/0161-8202-48.2.103

Ant-mimicking spider actively selects its mimetic model (Araneae: Gnaphosidae; Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

Pekár S. (2020): Ant-mimicking spider actively selects its mimetic model (Araneae: Gnaphosidae; Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Myrmecol. News 30: 131–137. DOI: 10.25849/myrmecol.news_030:131

Moderní analýza biologických dat. 1. Zobecněné lineární modely v prostředí R. 2. přepracované vydání.

Pekár S. & Brabec M. (2020): Moderní analýza biologických dat. 1. Zobecněné lineární modely v prostředí R. 2. přepracované vydání. (Modern Analysis of Biological Data. 1. Generalized Linear Models in R, 2nd overworked edition). Masaryk University Press, Brno, 265 pp.

Pax islamita (Araneae: Zodariidae) as a new host of an acrocerid fly from Israel.

Pekár S. & Lubin Y. (2020): Pax islamita (Araneae: Zodariidae) as a new host of an acrocerid fly from Israel. Arachnol. Mitt. 59: 5–7. DOI: 10.30963/aramit5902

Spiders mimic the acoustic signalling of mutillid wasps to avoid predation: startle signalling or Batesian mimicry?

Pekár S., García L. F. & Bulbert M. W. (2020): Spiders mimic the acoustic signalling of mutillid wasps to avoid predation: startle signalling or Batesian mimicry? Anim. Behav. 170 (12): 157–166. DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2020.10.015

No ontogenetic shift in the realised trophic niche but in Batesian mimicry in an ant-eating spider.

Pekár S., Petráková Dušátková L. & Haddad C. R. (2020): No ontogenetic shift in the realised trophic niche but in Batesian mimicry in an ant-eating spider. Sci. Rep. 10: 1250. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58281-3

Coexistence of two termite-eating specialists (Araneae).

Pekár S., Petráková Dušátková L., Michálek O. & Haddad C. R. (2020): Coexistence of two termite-eating specialists (Araneae). Ecol. Entomol. 45 (6): 1307–1317. DOI: 10.1111/een.12914

Transformational mimicry in a myrmecomorphic spider.

Pekár S., Tsai Y.-Y. & Michalko R. (2020): Transformational mimicry in a myrmecomorphic spider. Am. Nat. 196 (2): 2016–226. DOI: 10.1086/709426

Estimation of trophic niches in myrmecophagous spider predators.

Petráková Dušátková L., Pekár S., Michálek O., Líznarová E. & Symondson O. C. (2020): Estimation of trophic niches in myrmecophagous spider predators. Sci. Rep. 10: 8683. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65623-8

Biting and binding: an exclusive coercive mating strategy of males in a philodromid spider.

Sentenská L., Šedo O. & Pekár S. (2020): Biting and binding: an exclusive coercive mating strategy of males in a philodromid spider. Anim. Behav. 168: 59–69. DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2020.08.001

MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometric Profiling of Spider Venoms.

Šedo O., Pekár S. & Zdráhal Z. (2020): MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometric Profiling of Spider Venoms. In Priel A. (ed.) Snake and Spider Toxins. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2068. Humana, New York, pp. 173–181. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9845-6_9

Dispersal and life-history traits in a spider with rapid range expansion.

Wolz M., Klockmann M., Schmitz T., Pekár S., Bonte D. & Uhl G. (2020): Dispersal and life-history traits in a spider with rapid range expansion. Movement Ecol. 8: 2. DOI: 10.1186/s40462-019-0182-4

2019

Dynamics of the microbial community during growth of the house dust mite Dermatophagoides farinae in culture.

Klimov P., Molva V., Nesvorna M., Pekar S., Shcherbachenko E., Erban T. & Hubert T. (2019): Dynamics of the microbial community during growth of the house dust mite Dermatophagoides farinae in culture. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol. 95 (11): fiz153. DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiz153

Trophic niche and capture efficacy of an ant-eating spider, Euryopis episinoides (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Líznarová E. & Pekár S. (2019): Trophic niche and capture efficacy of an ant-eating spider, Euryopis episinoides (Araneae: Theridiidae). J. Arachnol. 47 (1): 45–51. DOI: 10.1636/0161-8202-47.1.45

High specific efficiency of venom of two prey-specialized spiders.

Michálek O., Kuhn-Nentwig L. & Pekár S. (2019): High specific efficiency of venom of two prey-specialized spiders. Toxins 11 (12): 687. DOI: 10.3390/toxins11120687

Nest usurpation: a specialised hunting strategy used to overcome dangerous spider prey.

Michálek O., Lubin Y. & Pekár S. (2019): Nest usurpation: a specialised hunting strategy used to overcome dangerous spider prey. Sci. Rep. 2019 (9): 5386. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-41664-6

Silk versus venom: alternative capture strategies employed by closely related myrmecophagous spiders.

Michálek O., Řezáč M, Líznarová E., Symondson W. O. C. & Pekár S. (2019): Silk versus venom: alternative capture strategies employed by closely related myrmecophagous spiders. Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 126 (3): 545–554. DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/bly181

An updated perspective on spiders as generalist predators in biological control

Michalko R., Pekár S. & Entling M. H. (2019): An updated perspective on spiders as generalist predators in biological control. Oecologia 189 (1): 21–36. DOI: 10.1007/s00442-018-4313-1

Global patterns in the biocontrol efficacy of spiders: A meta‐analysis

Michalko R., Pekár S., Ďula M. & Entling M. H. (2019): Global patterns in the biocontrol efficacy of spiders: A meta‐analysis. Global Ecol. Biogeogr. 28 (9): 1366–1378. DOI: 10.1111/geb.12927

Distinct feeding strategies of generalist and specialist spiders

Pompozzi G., García L.F., Petráková L. & Pekár S. (2019): Distinct feeding strategies of generalist and specialist spiders. Ecol. Entomol. 44 (1): 129–139. DOI: 10.1111/een.12683

Do ladybird spiders really mimic ladybird beetles?

Raška J. & Pekár S. (2019): Do ladybird spiders really mimic ladybird beetles? Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 126 (1): 168–177. DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/bly152

Silk- and volatile-based male mate choice in the genital plug-producing spider

Sentenská L. & Pekár S. (2019): Silk- and volatile-based male mate choice in the genital plug-producing spider. Ethology 125 (9): 620–627. DOI: 10.1111/eth.12913

Prey acceptance and conditional foraging behavior in the cribellate-web spider Titanoeca quadriguttata (Araneae: Titanoecidae)

Tsai Y.-Y. & Pekár S. (2019): Prey acceptance and conditional foraging behavior in the cribellate-web spider Titanoeca quadriguttata (Araneae: Titanoecidae). J. Arachnol. 47 (2): 202–208. DOI: 10.1636/JoA-S-18-083

Prey and venom efficacy of male and female wandering spider, Phoneutria boliviensis (Araneae: Ctenidae)

Valenzuela-Rojas J. C., González-Gómez J. C., van der Meijden A., Cortés J. N., Guevara G., Franco L. M., Pekár S. & García L. F. (2019): Prey and venom efficacy of male and female wandering spider, Phoneutria boliviensis (Araneae: Ctenidae). Toxins 11 (11): 622. DOI: 10.3390/toxins11110622

2018

Comparison of the capture efficiency, prey processing, and nutrient extraction in a generalist and a specialist spider predator.

García L. F., Viera C. & Pekár S. (2018): Comparison of the capture efficiency, prey processing, and nutrient extraction in a generalist and a specialist spider predator. Sci. Nat. 105: 30. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-018-1555-z

Resource availability, mating opportunity, and sexual selection intensity influence the expression of male alternative reproductive tactics.

Ghislandi P. G., Pekár S., Matzke M., Schulte-Doinghaus S., Bilde T. & Tuni C. (2018): Resource availability, mating opportunity, and sexual selection intensity influence the expression of male alternative reproductive tactics. J. Evol. Biol. 31 (7): 1035–1046. DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13284

Divergence in host utilisation by two spider ectoparasitoids within the genus Eriostethus (Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae).

Korenko S., Hamouzová K., Kysilková K., Kolářová M., Kloss T. G., Takasuka K. & Pekár S. (2018): Divergence in host utilisation by two spider ectoparasitoids within the genus Eriostethus (Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae). Zool. Anz. 272: 1–5. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcz.2017.11.006

One generalist or several specialist species? Wide host range and diverse manipulations of the hosts’ web building behaviour in the true spider parasitoid Zatypota kauros (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae).

Korenko S., Pekár S., Walter G., Korenková V., Hamouzová K., Kolářová M., Kysilková K., Spasojevic T. & Klopfstein S. (2018): One generalist or several specialist species? Wide host range and diverse manipulations of the hosts’ web building behaviour in the true spider parasitoid Zatypota kauros (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). Insect Conserv. Divers. 11 (6): 587–599. DOI: 10.1111/icad.12307

Stridulation can suppress cannibalism in a specialised araneophagous predator.

Líznarová E., Sentenská L., Šťáhlavský F. & Pekár S. (2018): Stridulation can suppress cannibalism in a specialised araneophagous predator. Behav. Ecol. Soc. 72: 127. DOI: 10.1007/s00265-018-2541-3

Generalized estimating equations: A pragmatic and flexible approach to the marginal GLM modelling of correlated data in the behavioural sciences.

Pekár S. & Brabec M. (2018): Generalized estimating equations: A pragmatic and flexible approach to the marginal GLM modelling of correlated data in the behavioural sciences. Ethology 124 (2): 86–93. DOI: 10.1111/eth.12713

Marginal models via GLS: a convenient yet neglected tool for analysis of correlated data in behavioural sciences.

Pekár S. & Brabec M. (2018): Marginal models via GLS: a convenient yet neglected tool for analysis of correlated data in behavioural sciences. Ethology 124 (2): 86–93. DOI: 10.1111/eth.12514

Venom gland size and venom complexity – essential trophic adaptations of venomous predators: A case study using spiders.

Pekár S., Bočánek O., Michálek O., Petráková L., Haddad C. R., Šedo O. & Zdráhal Z. (2018): Venom gland size and venom complexity – essential trophic adaptations of venomous predators: A case study using spiders. Mol. Ecol. 27 (21): 4257–4269. DOI: 10.1111/mec.14859

Venom of prey‐specialized spiders is more toxic to their preferred prey: A result of prey‐specific toxins.

Pekár S., Líznarová E., Bočánek O., Zdráhal Z. & Jackson A. (2018): Venom of prey‐specialized spiders is more toxic to their preferred prey: A result of prey‐specific toxins. J. Anim. Ecol. 87 (6): 1639–1652. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656.12900

Trophic niche, capture efficiency, and venom profiles of six sympatric ant-eating spider species (Araneae: Zodariidae).

Pekár S., Petráková L., Šedo O., Korenko S. & Zdráhal Z. (2018): Trophic niche, capture efficiency, and venom profiles of six sympatric ant-eating spider species (Araneae: Zodariidae). Mol. Ecol. 27 (4): 1053–1064. DOI: 10.1111/mec.14485

Evolution of ant-eating specialisation in the basal lineage of Zodariidae (Araneae): trophic trophic ecology of South American Leprolochus birabeni.

Pompozzi G., Petráková L. & Pekár S. (2018): Evolution of ant-eating specialisation in the basal lineage of Zodariidae (Araneae): trophic trophic ecology of South American Leprolochus birabeni. Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 124 (1): 21–31. DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/bly034

Deposition, removal and production site of the amorphous mating plug in the spider Philodromus cespitum.

Sentenská L., Pekár S. & Uhl S. (2018): Deposition, removal and production site of the amorphous mating plug in the spider Philodromus cespitum. Sci. Nat. 105: 50. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-018-1575-8

2017

Evaluation of sample preparation protocols for spider venom profiling by MALDI-TOF MS.

Bočánek O., Šedo O., Pekár S. & Zdráhal Z. (2017): Evaluation of sample preparation protocols for spider venom profiling by MALDI-TOF MS. Toxicon 133: 18–25. DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.04.008.

A cost efficient and simple protocol to enrich prey DNA from extractions of predatory arthropods for large scale gut content analysis by Illumina sequencing.

Krehenwinkel H., Kennedy S., Pekár S. & Gillespie R. (2017): A cost efficient and simple protocol to enrich prey DNA from extractions of predatory arthropods for large scale gut content analysis by Illumina sequencing. Methods Ecol. Evol. 8 (1): 126–134. DOI: 10.1111/2041-210X.12647.

Capture efficiency and trophic adaptations of a specialist and generalist predator: a comparison.

Michálek O., Petráková L. & Pekár S. (2017): Capture efficiency and trophic adaptations of a specialist and generalist predator: a comparison. Ecol. Evol. 7 (8): 2756–2766. DOI: 10.1002/ece3.2812.

The behavioral type of a top-predator drives the short-term dynamic of intraguild predation.

Michalko R. & Pekár S. (2017): The behavioral type of a top-predator drives the short-term dynamic of intraguild predation. Am. Nat. 189 (3): 242–253. DOI: 10.5061/dryad.9br59.

The effect of increased habitat complexity and density-dependent non-consumptive interference on pest suppression by winter-active spiders.

Michalko R., Petráková L., Sentenská L. & Pekár S. (2017): The effect of increased habitat complexity and density-dependent non-consumptive interference on pest suppression by winter-active spiders. Agr. Ecosyst. Environ. 242: 26–33. DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2017.03.025.

Trophic niche and trophic adaptations of prey-specialised spiders of the Neotropics: a guide.

Pekár S., García L. F. & Viera C. (2017): Trophic niche and trophic adaptations of prey-specialised spiders of the Neotropics: a guide. In Viera C. & Gonzaga M. O. (eds), Behavioural Ecology of Spiders. Springer, Cham, pp. 247–274. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65717-2_10

The golden mimicry complex uses a wide spectrum of defence to deter a community of predators.

Pekár S., Petráková L., Bulbert M. W., Whiting M. J. & Herberstein M. E. (2017): The golden mimicry complex uses a wide spectrum of defence to deter a community of predators. eLife 6: e22089. DOI: 10.7554/eLife.22089.002.

Revision of eastern Australian ant-mimicking spiders of the genus Myrmarachne (Araneae, Salticidae).

Pekár S., Petráková L., Corcobado G. & Whyte R. (2017): Revision of eastern Australian ant-mimicking spiders of the genus Myrmarachne (Araneae, Salticidae) reveals a complex of species and forms. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 179 (3): 642–676. DOI: 10.1111/zoj.12439

Neurons and a sensory organ in the pedipalps of male spiders reveal that it is not a numb structure.

Sentenská L., Müller C. H. G., Pekár S. & Uhl G. (2017): Neurons and a sensory organ in the pedipalps of male spiders reveal that it is not a numb structure. Sci. Rep. 7: 12209. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12555-5.

2016

The role of ultraviolet colour in the assessment of mimetic accuracy between Batesian mimics and their models: a case study using ant-mimicking spiders

Corcobado G., Herberstein M. E. & Pekár S. (2016): The role of ultraviolet colour in the assessment of mimetic accuracy between Batesian mimics and their models: a case study using ant-mimicking spiders. Sci. Nat. 103: 90. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-016-1410-z.

Seasonal population dynamics of a specialised termite-eating spider (Araneae: Ammoxenidae) and its prey (Isoptera: Hodotermitidae)

Haddad C. R., Brabec M., Pekár S., Fourie R. & Otto S. (2016): Seasonal population dynamics of a specialised termite-eating spider (Araneae: Ammoxenidae) and its prey (Isoptera: Hodotermitidae). Pedobiologia 59 (3): 105–110. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedobi.2016.03.003.

Arthropod fauna recorded in flowers of apomictic Taraxacum section Ruderalia.

Honěk A., Martinková Z., Skuhrovec J., Barták M., Bezděk J., Bogush P., Hadrava J., Hájek J., Janšta P., Jelínek J., Kirschner J., Kubáň V., Pekár S., Průdek P., Štys P. & Šumpich J. (2016): Arthropod fauna recorded in flowers of apomictic Taraxacum section Ruderalia. Eur. J. Entomol. 113: 173–183. DOI: 10.14411/eje.2016.021.

Life history of the spider parasitoid Zatypota percontatoria (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae).

Korenko S., Potopová V. & Pekár S. (2016): Life history of the spider parasitoid Zatypota percontatoria (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). Entomol. Sci. 19 (2): 104–111. DOI: 10.1111/ens.12171.

Metabolic specialisation on preferred prey and constraints in the utilization of alternative prey in an ant-eating spider.

Líznarová E. & Pekár S. (2016): Metabolic specialisation on preferred prey and constraints in the utilization of alternative prey in an ant-eating spider. Zoology 119 (5): 464–470. DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2016.04.004.

Different hunting strategies of generalist predators result in functional differences.

Michalko R. & Pekár S. (2016): Different hunting strategies of generalist predators result in functional differences. Oecologia 181 (4): 1187–1197. DOI: 10.1007/s00442-016-3631-4.

Preface to the Proceedings of the 29th European Congress of Arachnology, Brno, 2015 August 24–28

Pekár S. (2016): Preface to the Proceedings of the 29th European Congress of Arachnology, Brno, 2015 August 24–28. Arachnol. Mitt. 51: i–iii.

Suitability of woodlice prey for generalist and specialist spider predators: a comparative study

Pekár S., Líznarová E. & Řezáč M. (2016): Suitability of woodlice prey for generalist and specialist spider predators: a comparative study. Ecol. Entomol. 41 (2): 123–130. DOI: 10.1111/een.12285.

Intraguild predation among spiders and their effect on the pear psylla during winter.

Petráková L., Michalko R., Loverre P., Sentenská L., Korenko S. & Pekár S. (2016): Intraguild predation among spiders and their effect on the pear psylla during winter. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 233: 67–74. DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2016.08.008.

2015

The spider assemblage of olive groves under three management systems.

Cárdenas M., Pascual F., Campos M. & Pekár S. (2015): The spider assemblage of olive groves under three management systems. Environ. Entomol. 2015 (3): 1–10. DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvv030.

A revised and dated phylogeny of cobweb spiders (Araneae, Araneoidea, Theridiidae): A predatory Cretaceous lineage diversifying in the era of the ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae).

Liu J., May-Collado L. J., Pekár S. & Agnarsson I. (2015): A revised and dated phylogeny of cobweb spiders (Araneae, Araneoidea, Theridiidae): A predatory Cretaceous lineage diversifying in the era of the ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae). Mol. Phylogenet.Evol. 94: 658–675. DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2015.09.023.

Trophic niche of Oecobius maculatus (Araneae: Oecobiidae): Evidence based on natural diet, prey capture success, and prey handling.

Líznarová E. & Pekár S. (2015): Trophic niche of Oecobius maculatus (Araneae: Oecobiidae): Evidence based on natural diet, prey capture success, and prey handling. J. Arachnol. 43 (2): 188–193. DOI: 10.1636/J14-56.

Niche partitioning and niche filtering jointly mediate the coexistence of three closely related spider species (Araneae, Philodromidae).

Michalko R. & Pekár S. (2015): Niche partitioning and niche filtering jointly mediate the coexistence of three closely related spider species (Araneae, Philodromidae). Ecol. Entomol. 40: 22–33. DOI: 10.1111/een.12149.

The biocontrol potential of Philodromus (Araneae, Philodromidae) spiders for the suppression of pome fruit orchard pests.

Michalko R. & Pekár S. (2015): The biocontrol potential of Philodromus (Araneae, Philodromidae) spiders for the suppression of pome fruit orchard pests. Biol. Control 82: 13–20. DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2014.12.001.

Innate prey preference overridden by familiarisation with detrimental prey in a specialised myrmecophagous predator.

Pekár S. & Cárdenas M. (2015): Innate prey preference overridden by familiarisation with detrimental prey in a specialised myrmecophagous predator. Sci. Nat. 102 (1–2): 8. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-015-1257-8.

Trophic specialisation in a predatory group: the case of prey-specialised spiders (Araneae).

Pekár S. & Toft S. (2015): Trophic specialisation in a predatory group: the case of prey-specialised spiders (Araneae). Biol. Rev. 90 (3): 744–761. DOI: 10.1111/brv.12133.

Biological control in winter: novel evidence for the importance of generalist predators.

Pekár S., Michalko R., Loverre P., Líznarová E. & Černecká Ľ. (2015): Biological control in winter: novel evidence for the importance of generalist predators. J. Appl. Ecol. 52: 270–279. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12363.

Discovery of a monophagous true predator, a specialist termite-eating spider (Araneae: Ammoxenidae).

Petráková L., Líznarová E., Pekár S., Haddad C. R., Sentenská L. & Symondson W. O. C. (2015): Discovery of a monophagous true predator, a specialist termite-eating spider (Araneae: Ammoxenidae). Sci. Rep. 5: 14013. DOI: 10.1038/srep14013.

Female control of mate plugging in a female-cannibalistic spider (Micaria sociabilis)

Sentenská L., Pekár S., Lipke E., Michalik P. & Uhl G. (2015): Female control of mate plugging in a female-cannibalistic spider (Micaria sociabilis). BMC Evol. Biol. 15: 18. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-014-0278-9.

2014

Is there ontogenetic shift in the capture traits of a prey-specialized ant-eating spider?

Cárdenas M., Šedo O. & Pekár S. (2014): Is there ontogenetic shift in the capture traits of a prey-specialized ant-eating spider? J. Zool. 293 (4): 234–242. DOI: 10.1111/jzo.12139.

Trophic niche and predatory behaviour of the goblin spider Triaeris stenaspis (Oonopidae): a springtail specialist?

Korenko S., Hamouzová K. & Pekár S. (2014): Trophic niche and predatory behaviour of the goblin spider Triaeris stenaspis (Oonopidae): a springtail specialist? J. Arachnol. 42 (1): 74–78. DOI: 10.1636/Hi12-90.1.

Parasitoid genus-specific manipulation of orb-web host spiders (Araneae, Araneidae).

Korenko S., Isaia M., Satrapová J. & Pekár S. (2014): Parasitoid genus-specific manipulation of orb-web host spiders (Araneae, Araneidae). Ecol. Entomol. 39 (1): 30–38. DOI: 10.1111/een.12067.

Is different degree of individual specialisation in three spider species caused by distinct selection pressures?

Michalko R. & Pekár S. (2014): Is different degree of individual specialisation in three spider species caused by distinct selection pressures? Basic Appl. Ecol. 15 (6): 496–506. DOI: 10.1016/j.baae.2014.08.003.

Is inaccurate mimicry ancestral to accurate in myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae)?

Pekár S. (2014): Is inaccurate mimicry ancestral to accurate in myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae)? Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 113: 97–111. DOI: 10.1111/bij.12287.

Comparative analysis of passive defences in spiders (Araneae).

Pekár S. (2014): Comparative analysis of passive defences in spiders (Araneae). J. Anim. Ecol. 83 (4): 779–790. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656.12177.

Comparative analysis of the macronutrient content of Central European ants (Formicidae): implications for ant-eating predators.

Pekár S. & Mayntz D. (2014): Comparative analysis of the macronutrient content of Central European ants (Formicidae): implications for ant-eating predators. J. Insect Physiol. 62: 32–38. DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2014.01.008.

David and Goliath: potent venom of an ant-eating spider (Araneae) enables capture of a giant prey.

Pekár S., Šedo O., Líznarová E., Korenko S. & Zdráhal Z. (2014): David and Goliath: potent venom of an ant-eating spider (Araneae) enables capture of a giant prey. Naturwissenschaften 101 (7): 533–540. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-014-1189-8.

Eat or not to eat: reversed sexual cannibalism as a male foraging strategy in spider Micaria sociabilis (Araneae: Gnaphosidae).

Sentenská L. & Pekár S. (2014): Eat or not to eat: reversed sexual cannibalism as a male foraging strategy in spider Micaria sociabilis (Araneae: Gnaphosidae). Ethology 120 (5): 511–518. DOI: 10.1111/eth.12225.

2013

Hymenopteran parasitoids of the ant-eating spider Zodarion styliferum (Simon) (Araneae, Zodariidae).

Korenko S., Schmidt S., Schwarz M., Gibson G. A. P. & Pekár S. (2013): Hymenopteran parasitoids of the ant-eating spider Zodarion styliferum (Simon) (Araneae, Zodariidae). ZooKeys 262: 1–15. DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.262.3857

Assortative mating by aggressiveness type in orb weaving spiders.

Kralj-Fišer S., Sanguino Mostajo G. A., Preik O., Pekár S., Schneider J. M. (2013): Assortative mating by aggressiveness type in orb weaving spiders. Behav. Ecol. 24 (4): 824–831. DOI: 10.1093/beheco/art030.

Dangerous prey is associated with a type 4 functional response in spiders.

Líznarová E. & Pekár S. (2013): Dangerous prey is associated with a type 4 functional response in spiders. Anim. Behav. 85 (6): 1183–1190. DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2013.03.004.

Local trophic specialisation in a cosmopolitan spider (Araneae).

Líznarová E., Sentenská L., García L. F., Pekár S. & Viera C. (2013): Local trophic specialisation in a cosmopolitan spider (Araneae). Zoology 116 (1): 20–26. DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2012.06.002.

Pre-adaptive shift of a native predator (Araneae, Zodariidae) to an abundant invasive ant species (Hymenoptera, Formicidae).

Monzó C., Juan-Blasco M., Pekár S., Mollá O., Castañera P. & Urbaneja A. (2013): Pre-adaptive shift of a native predator (Araneae, Zodariidae) to an abundant invasive ant species (Hymenoptera, Formicidae). Biol. Invasions 15 (1): 89–100. DOI: 10.1007/s10530-012-0270-5

Evolutionary ecology: linking traits, selective pressures and ecological factors. In Penney D. (ed.), Spider Research in the 21st Century: trends and perspectives.

Moya-Laraño J., Foellmer M. W., Pekár S., Arnedo M. A., Bilde T. & Lubin Y. (2013): Evolutionary ecology: linking traits, selective pressures and ecological factors. In Penney D. (ed.), Spider Research in the 21st Century: trends and perspectives. Siri Scientific Press, Manchester, pp. 112–153.

Side effect of synthetic pesticides on spiders

Pekár S. (2013): Side effect of synthetic pesticides on spiders. In Nentwig W. (ed.), Spider Ecophysiology. Springer, Berlin-Heidelberg, pp. 415–427. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-33989-9_31.

K 80. narodeninám nestora slovenskej arachnológie, Mgr. Jaroslava Svatoňa. Pavouk 35: 19-21 (in Slovak)

Pekár S. (2013): K 80. narodeninám nestora slovenskej arachnológie, Mgr. Jaroslava Svatoňa. Pavouk 35: 19-21 (in Slovak)

Naši pavouci – pexeso.

Pekár S., Martišová M. & Sentenská L. (2013): Naši pavouci – pexeso [Czech spiders – memory game]. Masaryk University Press, Brno.

Phenotypic integration in a series of trophic traits: tracing evolution of myrmecophagy in spiders (Araneae).

Pekár S., Michalko R., Korenko S., Šedo O., Líznarová E., Sentenská L. & Zdráhal Z. (2013): Phenotypic integration in a series of trophic traits: tracing evolution of myrmecophagy in spiders (Araneae). Zoology 116 (1): 27–35. DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2012.05.006.

Mate with the young, kill the old: reversed sexual cannibalism and male mate choice in the spider Micaria sociabilis (Araneae: Gnaphosidae).

Sentenská L. & Pekár S. (2013): Mate with the young, kill the old: reversed sexual cannibalism and male mate choice in the spider Micaria sociabilis (Araneae: Gnaphosidae). Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 67 (7): 1131–1139. DOI: 10.1007/s00265-013-1538-1.

2012

Selective olfactory attention of a specialised predator to intraspecific chemical signals of its prey

Cárdenas M., Jiroš P. & Pekár S. (2012): Selective olfactory attention of a specialised predator to intraspecific chemical signals of its prey. Naturwissenschaften 99 (8): 597–605. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-012-0938-9.

Calymmochilus dispar Bouček & Andriescu, the parasitoid of ant-eating spiders

Korenko S., Schmidt S., Gibson G. A. P. & Pekár S. (2012): Calymmochilus dispar Bouček & Andriescu, the parasitoid of ant-eating spiders. In Bryja J., Albrechtová J. & Tkadlec E. (eds), Zoologické dny Olomouc 2012. Sborník abstraktů z konference 9.–10. února 2012. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, pp. 99–100.

Mate quality, not aggressive spillover, explains sexual cannibalism in a size dimorphic spider

Kralj-Fišer S., Schneider J. M., Justinek Ž., Kalin S., Gregorič M., Pekár S. & Kuntner M. (2012): Mate quality, not aggressive spillover, explains sexual cannibalism in a size dimorphic spider. Behav. Ecol. Sociobiol. 66 (1): 145–151.

Evolution of stenophagy in spiders (Araneae): evidence based on the comparative analysis of spider diets.

Pekár S., Coddington J. A. & Blackledge T. (2012): Evolution of stenophagy in spiders (Araneae): evidence based on the comparative analysis of spider diets. Evolution 66 (3): 776–806.

Prey-race drives differentiation of biotypes in ant-eating spiders

Pekár S., Šmerda J., Hrušková M., Šedo O., Muster C., Cardoso P., Zdráhal Z., Korenko S., Bureš P., Líznarová E. & Sentenská L. (2012): Prey-race drives differentiation of biotypes in ant-eating spiders. J. Anim. Ecol. 81 (4): 838–848. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2012.01957.x.

2011

Global patterns of guild composition and functional diversity of spiders

Cardoso P., Pekár S., Jocqué R. & Coddington J. A. (2011): Global patterns of guild composition and functional diversity of spiders. PloS One 6 (6): e21710.

Abuse of ant pheromones for prey search in ant-eating spiders

Guerrero M. C. & Pekár S. (2011): Abuse of ant pheromones for prey search in ant-eating spiders. In: Lubin et al. (eds), 26th European Congress of Arachnology, Israel 2011, Program and Abstract Book, 4–8 September 2011. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, p. 130.

Sperm storage and copulation duration in a sexually cannibalistic spider

Herberstein M. E., Schneider J. M., Harmer A. M. T., Gaskett A. C., Robinson K., Shaddick K., Soetkamp D., Wilson P. D., Pekár S. & Elgar M. A. (2011): Sperm storage and copulation duration in a sexually cannibalistic spider. J. Ethol. 29 (1): 9–15.

Sperm storage and copulation duration in a sexually cannibalistic spider

Herberstein M. E., Schneider J. M., Harmer A. M. T., Gaskett A. C., Robinson K., Shaddick K., Soetkamp D., Wilson P. D., Pekár S. & Elgar M. A. (2011): Sperm storage and copulation duration in a sexually cannibalistic spider. J. Ethol. 29 (1): 9–15.

A parasitoid wasp induces overwintering behaviour in its spider host.

Korenko S. & Pekár S. (2011): A parasitoid wasp induces overwintering behaviour in its spider host. PloS One 6 (9): e24628.

Three-dimensional web as defence for parasitoid larva

Korenko S., Isaia M. & Pekár S. (2011): Three-dimensional web as defence for parasitoid larva. In: Lubin et al. (eds), 26th European Congress of Arachnology, Israel 2011, Program and Abstract Book, 4–8 September 2011. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, p. 53.

Are arboreal spiders associated to particular tree canopies?

Korenko S., Kula E., Šimon V., Michalková V. & Pekár S. (2011): Are arboreal spiders associated to particular tree canopies? North-West J. Zool. 7 (2): 261–269.

Host specificity and temporal and seasonal shifts in host preference of a web-spider parasitoid Zatypota percontatoria

Korenko S., Michalková V., Zwakhals K. & Pekár S. (2011): Host specificity and temporal and seasonal shifts in host preference of a web-spider parasitoid Zatypota percontatoria. J. Insect Sci. 11: 101.

Predatory versatility enhances local trophic specialisation in a cosmopolitan carnivorous predator

Líznarová E., Sentenská L. & Pekár S. (2011): Predatory versatility enhances local trophic specialisation in a cosmopolitan carnivorous predator. In: Lubin et al. (eds), 26th European Congress of Arachnology, Israel 2011, Program and Abstract Book, 4–8 September 2011. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, p. 42.

Ecology of Arachnida alien to Europe

Nedvěd O., Pekár S., Bezděčka P., Líznarová E., Řezáč M., Schmitt M. & Sentenská L. (2011): Ecology of Arachnida alien to Europe. BioControl 56: 539–550.

Overview of prey-specialized spiders and their adaptations

Pekár S. (2011): Overview of prey-specialized spiders and their adaptations. In: Lubin et al. (eds), 26th European Congress of Arachnology, Israel 2011, Program and Abstract Book, 4–8 September 2011. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, p. 40.

Trophic strategy of ant-eating Mexcala elegans (Araneae: Salticidae): Looking for evidence of evolution of prey-specialization

Pekár S. & Haddad C. R. (2011): Trophic strategy of ant-eating Mexcala elegans (Araneae: Salticidae): Looking for evidence of evolution of prey-specialization. J. Arachnol. 39 (1): 133–138.

Assessment of color and behavioral resemblance to models by inaccurate myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae)

Pekár S. & Jarab M. (2011): Assessment of color and behavioral resemblance to models by inaccurate myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae). Invertebr. Biol. 130 (1): 83–90.

Life-history constraints in inaccurate Batesian myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae: Corinnidae, Gnaphosidae)

Pekár S. & Jarab M. (2011): Life-history constraints in inaccurate Batesian myrmecomorphic spiders (Araneae: Corinnidae, Gnaphosidae). Eur. J. Entomol. 108 (2): 255–260.

Do ant-mimics imitate cuticular hydrocarbons of their models? Anim. Behav. 82 (5): 1193–1199.

Pekár S. & Jiroš P. (2011): Do ant-mimics imitate cuticular hydrocarbons of their models? Anim. Behav. 82 (5): 1193–1199.

Intersexual trophic niche partitioning in an ant-eating spider (Araneae: Zodariidae)

Pekár S., Bilde T. & Martišová M. (2011): Intersexual trophic niche partitioning in an ant-eating spider (Araneae: Zodariidae). PLoS One 6 (1): e14603.

Update to the zodariid spider fauna of the Iberian Peninsula and Madeira (Araneae: Zodariidae)

Pekár S., Cardoso P., Barriga J. C. & Carvalho J. C. (2011): Update to the zodariid spider fauna of the Iberian Peninsula and Madeira (Araneae: Zodariidae). Zootaxa 2814: 19–32.

Is the evolution of inaccurate mimicry a result of selection by a suit of predators? A case study using myrmecomorphic spiders

Pekár S., Jarab M., Fromhage L. & Herberstein M. E. (2011): Is the evolution of inaccurate mimicry a result of selection by a suit of predators? A case study using myrmecomorphic spiders. Am. Nat. 178 (1): 124–134.

Specialist ant-eating spiders selectively feed on different body parts to balance nutrient intake

Pekár S., Mayntz D., Riberio T. & Herberstein M. E. (2011): Specialist ant-eating spiders selectively feed on different body parts to balance nutrient intake. In Bryja J., Řehák Z. & Zukal J. (eds), Zoologické dny Brno 2011. Sborník abstraktů z konference 17.–18. února 2011. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, pp. 175–176.

Armoured spiderman: morphological and behavioural adaptations of a specialised araneophagous predator (Araneae: Palpimanidae)

Pekár S., Šobotník J. & Lubin Y. (2011): Armoured spiderman: morphological and behavioural adaptations of a specialised araneophagous predator (Araneae: Palpimanidae). Naturwissenschaften 98 (7): 593–603.

Sexual cannibalism in the European garden spider Araneus diadematus: the roles of female hunger and mate size dimorphism

Roggenbuck H., Pekár S. & Schneider J. M. (2011): Sexual cannibalism in the European garden spider Araneus diadematus: the roles of female hunger and mate size dimorphism. Anim. Behav. 81 (4): 749–755.

2010

Coercive copulation in two sexually cannibalistic camel-spider species (Arachnida: Solifugae).

Hrušková-Martišová M., Pekár S. & Bilde T. (2010): Coercive copulation in two sexually cannibalistic camel-spider species (Arachnida: Solifugae). Journal of Zoology 282: 91-99.

Natural history of the Iberian solifuge Gluvia dorsalis (Solifuges: Desidae).

Hrušková-Martišová M., Pekár S. & Cardoso P. (2010): Natural history of the Iberian solifuge Gluvia dorsalis (Solifuges: Desidae). Journal of Arachnology 38(3): 466-474.

Host specific manipulation of spiders by a parasitoid wasp

Korenko S. & Pekár S. (2010a): Host specific manipulation of spiders by a parasitoid wasp. In Żabka M. (ed.), Book of abstracts of the 18^th International Congress of Arachnology. Akademia Podlaska, Siedlce, p. 220.

Is there intraguild predation between winter-active spiders (Araneae) on apple tree bark

Korenko S. & Pekár S. (2010b): Is there intraguild predation between winter-active spiders (Araneae) on apple tree bark. Biological Control 54: 206–212.

Parasitism of space-web spiders (Araneae, Theridiidae) by parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae, Polysphinctini) in an apple orchard in Central Europe

Korenko S. & Pekár S. (2010c): Parasitism of space-web spiders (Araneae, Theridiidae) by parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae, Pimplinae, Polysphinctini) in an apple orchard in Central Europe. In Bryja J. & Zasadil P. (eds), Zoologické dny Praha 2010. Sborník abstraktů z konference 11.–12. února 2010. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, pp. 123–124.

Predation activity of two winter-active spiders (Araneae: Anyphaenidae, Philodromidae)

Korenko S., Pekár S. & Honěk A. (2010): Predation activity of two winter-active spiders (Araneae: Anyphaenidae, Philodromidae). Journal of Thermal Biology 35: 112–116.

Cytogenetic data do not support a close relationship between the families Mimetidae and Palpimanidae (Araneae: Araneomorphae)

Kořínková T., Král J., Pekár S. & Haddad C. R. (2010): Cytogenetic data do not support a close relationship between the families Mimetidae and Palpimanidae (Araneae: Araneomorphae). In Żabka M. (ed.), Book of abstracts of the 18^th International Congress of Arachnology. Akademia Podlaska, Siedlce, pp. 221–223.

Sex-specific kleptoparasitic foraging in ant-eating spiders

Pekár S., Martišová M. & Bilde T. (2010): Sex-specific kleptoparasitic foraging in ant-eating spiders. In Bryja J. & Zasadil P. (eds), Zoologické dny Praha 2010. Sborník abstraktů z konference 11.–12. února 2010. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, pp. 166–167.

The negative effect of some selective insecticides on the functional response of a potential biological control agent, the spider Philodromus cespitum.

Řezáč M., Pekár S. & Stará J. (2010): The negative effect of some selective insecticides on the functional response of a potential biological control agent, the spider Philodromus cespitum. BioControl 55: 503–510.

2009

Stenochrus portoricensis new to the Czech Republic (Schizomida, Hubbardiidae).

Korenko S., Harvey M. & Pekár S. (2009): Stenochrus portoricensis new to the Czech Republic (Schizomida, Hubbardiidae). Arachnologische Mitteilungen 38: 1-3.

Life-history traits of the parthenogenetic oonopid spider, Triaeris stenaspis (Araneae:Oonopidae)

Korenko S., Šmerda J. & Pekár S. (2009): Life-history traits of the parthenogenetic oonopid spider, Triaeris stenaspis (Araneae:Oonopidae). Eur. J. Entomol. 106: 217–223.

Sex-specific kleptoparasitic foraging in ant-eating spiders

Martišová M., Bilde T. & Pekár S. (2009): Sex-specific kleptoparasitic foraging in ant-eating spiders. Animal Behaviour 78: 1115–1118.

How glyphosate altered the behaviour of agrobiont spiders (Araneae: Lycosidae) and beetles (Coleoptera:Carabidae)

Michalková V. & Pekár S. (2009): How glyphosate altered the behaviour of agrobiont spiders (Araneae: Lycosidae) and beetles (Coleoptera:Carabidae). Biological Control 51: 444–449.

Capture efficiency of an ant-eating spider, Zodariellum asiaticum (Araneae: Zodariidae), from Kazakhstan

Pekár S. (2009): Capture efficiency of an ant-eating spider, Zodariellum asiaticum (Araneae: Zodariidae), from Kazakhstan. J. Arachnol. 37: 388–381.

Out of the frying pan and into the fire? Not really!

Pekár S. & Jarab M. (2009): Out of the frying pan and into the fire? Not really! In Bryja J., Řehák Z. & Zukal J. (eds), Zoologické dny Brno 2009. Sborník abstraktů z konference 12.–13. února 2009. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, p. 145.

Prey and predatory behaviour of two zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae)

Pekár S. & Lubin Y. (2009): Prey and predatory behaviour of two zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae). J. Arachnol. 37: 118–121.

Can ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) develop on a diet optimal for polyphagous predators?

Pekár S. & Toft S. (2009): Can ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) develop on a diet optimal for polyphagous predators? Physiological Entomology 34: 195–201.

2008

How to get control over reproduction: courtship in forcibly mating camel spider Galeodes caspius (Solifugae: Galeodidae).

Hrušková-Martišová M. & Pekár S. (2008): How to get control over reproduction: courtship in forcibly mating camel spider Galeodes caspius (Solifugae: Galeodidae). In: Sborník abstraktů z konference Zoologické dny, (Bryja J., Řehák Z.& Zukal J, eds.),12 – 13 February 2009, Brno, pp. 82.

Luring behaviour as a complementary strategy to forced copulation in Galeodes caspius subfuscus (Solifugae: Galeodidae).

Hrušková-Martišová M. & Pekár S. (2008): Luring behaviour as a complementary strategy to forced copulation in Galeodes caspius subfuscus (Solifugae: Galeodidae). In: Abstracts of the 24th European Congess of Arachnology, 25 – 29 August 2008, Bern, pp. 62.

Solifugy - tajemní tvorové z pouště.

Hrušková-Martišová M. & Pekár S. (2008): Solifugy - tajemní tvorové z pouště. Vesmír 87: 386-391.

Analysis of stridulation in solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae).

Hrušková-Martišová M., Pekár S. & Gromov A. (2008): Analysis of stridulation in solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae). Journal of Insect Behavior 21: 440-449.

Spiders (Araneae) of the family Oonopidae in the Czech Republic.

Korenko S., Řezáč M. & Pekár S. (2008): Spiders (Araneae) of the family Oonopidae in the Czech Republic. Arachnol. Mitt. 34: 6–8.

Fundamental trends in the karyotype evolution of Pedipalpi: comparison with spiders, solifuges, and palpigrades.

Král J., Šťáhlavský F., Musilová J., Sember A., Dulíková L., Pekár S., Weygoldt P., Haupt J., Gromov A., Huber S. & Prendini L. (2008): Fundamental trends in the karyotype evolution of Pedipalpi: comparison with spiders, solifuges, and palpigrades. In: Abstracts of the 24th European Congess of Arachnology, 25 – 29 August 2008, Bern, pp. 59.

Aged pesticide residues are detrimental to agrobiont spiders (Araneae)

Pekár S. & Beneš J. (2008): Aged pesticide residues are detrimental to agrobiont spiders (Araneae). J. Appl. Entomol. 132: 614–622.

Erratum to “Comparative study of the femoral organ in Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae)”

Pekár S. & Šobotník J. (2008): Erratum to “Comparative study of the femoral organ in Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae)”. Arthropod Structure & Development 37: 93–94.

Dietary and prey-capture adaptations by which Zodarion germanicum, an ant-eating spider (Araneae: Zodariidae), specialises on the Formicinae

Pekár S., Toft S., Hrušková M. & Mayntz D. (2008): Dietary and prey-capture adaptations by which Zodarion germanicum, an ant-eating spider (Araneae: Zodariidae), specialises on the Formicinae. Naturwissenschaften 95: 233–239.

The spider genus Dysdera (Araneae, Dysderidae) in central Europe: revision and natural history

Řezáč M., Král J. & Pekár S. (2008): The spider genus Dysdera(Araneae, Dysderidae) in central Europe: revision and natural history. J. Arachnol. 35 [2007]: 432–462.

Taxonomic review and phylogenetic analysis of central European Eresus species (Araneae: Eresidae)

Řezáč M., Pekár S. & Johannesen J. (2008): Taxonomic review and phylogenetic analysis of central European Eresus species (Araneae: Eresidae). Zoologica Scripta 37: 263–287.

How oniscophagous spiders overcome woodlouse armour

Řezáč M., Pekár S. & Lubin Y. (2008): How oniscophagous spiders overcome woodlouse armour. Journal of Zoology 275: 64–71.

2007

Predatory behaviour of ant-eating Nomisia spiders (Gnaphosidae, Araneae): preliminary results

Henriques S. & Pekár S. (2007): Predatory behaviour of ant-eating Nomisia spiders (Gnaphosidae, Araneae): preliminary results. In Bryja J., Zukal J. & Řehák Z. (eds), Zoologické dny Brno 2007. Sborník abstraktů z konference 8.–9. února 2007. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, p. 37.

Biology of Galeodes caspius subfuscus (Arachnida: Solifugae).

Hrušková-Martišová M., Pekár S. & Gromov A. (2007): Biology of Galeodes caspius subfuscus (Arachnida: Solifugae). Journal of Arachnology 35(3): 546-550.

Comparative study of the femoral organ in Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae). Arthropod Structure & Development 36: 105–112.

Pekár S. & Šobotník J. (2007): Comparative study of the femoral organ in Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae). Arthropod Structure & Development 36: 105–112.

Prey specificity of ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Zodariidae)

Pekár S., Hrušková M. & Cardoso P. (2007): Prey specificity of ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Zodariidae). In Bryja J., Zukal J. & Řehák  Z. (eds), Zoologické dny Brno 2007. Sborník abstraktů z konference 8.–9. února 2007. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, p. 45.

Evidence for woodlice-specialization in Dysdera spiders: behavioural versus developmental approaches.

Řezáč M. & Pekár S. (2007): Evidence for woodlice-specialization in Dysdera spiders: behavioural versus developmental approaches. Physiological Entomology 32: 367–371.

Revize pavouků druhového agregátu Dysdera erythrina (Araneae, Dysderidae): sympatrický výskyt sibling druhů.

Řezáč M., Král J. & Pekár S. (2007): Revize pavouků druhového agregátu Dysdera erythrina (Araneae, Dysderidae): sympatrický výskyt sibling druhů [Revision of the spiders of the species aggregate Dysdera erythrina: sympatric occurrence of sibling species]. In Bryja J., Zukal J. & Řehák Z. (eds), Zoologické dny Brno 2007. Sborník abstraktů z konference 8.–9. února 2007. Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno, p. 46–47 (in Czech).

The distribution of purse-web Atypus spiders (Araneae: Mygalomorphae) in central Europeis constrained by microclimatic continentality and soil compactness.

Řezáč M., Řezáčová V. & Pekár S. (2007): The distribution of purse-web Atypusspiders (Araneae: Mygalomorphae) in central Europeis constrained by microclimatic continentality and soil compactness. J. Biogeogr. 34: 1016–1027.

2006

Death feigning in the face of sexual cannibalism

Bilde T., Tuni C., Elsayed R., Pekár S. & Toft S. (2006): Death feigning in the face of sexual cannibalism. Biol. Lett. 2: 23–25.

Geographical sexual size dimorphism in an ant-eating spider, Zodarion rubidum (Araneae: Zodariidae)

Pekár S. & Vaňhara P. (2006): Geographical sexual size dimorphism in an ant-eating spider, Zodarion rubidum (Araneae: Zodariidae). Journal of Natural History 40 (21/22): 1343–1350.

Unusual karyotype diversity in the European spiders of the genus Atypus (Araneae: Atypidae).

Řezáč M., Král J., Musilová J. & Pekár S. (2006): Unusual karyotype diversity in the European spiders of the genus Atypus (Araneae: Atypidae). Hereditas 143: 123–129.

Effect of Bt-maize on epigeic spiders (Araneae) and harvestmen (Opiliones)

Řezáč M., Pekár S. & Kocourek F. (2006): Effect of Bt-maize on epigeic spiders (Araneae) and harvestmen (Opiliones). Plant Protect. Sci. 42: 1–8.

Effect of Bt-maize on epigeic spiders (Araneae) and harvestmen (Opiliones)

Řezáč M., Pekár S. & Kocourek F. (2006): Effect of Bt-maize on epigeic spiders (Araneae) and harvestmen (Opiliones), Plant Protect. Sci. 42(1): 1–8.

2005

Arboreal spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in pistachio orchards in South Africa

Haddad C. R., Dippenaar-Schoeman A. S. & Pekár S. (2005): Arboreal spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in pistachio orchards in South Africa. African Plant Protection 11: 32–41.

Predatory characteristics of ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae): Potential biological control agents

Pekár S. (2005b): Predatory characteristics of ant-eating Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae): Potential biological control agents.Biological Control 34: 196–203.

Horizontal and vertical distribution of spiders (Araneae) in sunflowers

Pekár S. (2005a): Horizontal and vertical distribution of spiders (Araneae) in sunflowers. J. Arachnol.33: 197–204.

Ant-eating spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) of Portugal: additions to the current knowledge

Pekár S. & Cardoso P. (2005): Ant-eating spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) of Portugal: additions to the current knowledge. Zootaxa 1009:51–60.

Can agrobiont spiders (Araneae) avoid a surface with pesticide residues?

Pekár S. & Haddad C. R. (2005): Can agrobiont spiders (Araneae) avoid a surface with pesticide residues? Pest Manag. Sci. 61: 1179–1185.

Natural history and karyotype of some ant-eating zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae) from Israel

Pekár S. & Král J. & Lubin Y. (2005): Natural history and karyotype of some ant-eating zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae) from Israel. J. Arachnol. 33: 50–62.

Can solitary spiders (Araneae) cooperate in prey capture?

Pekár S., Hrušková M. & Lubin Y. (2005): Can solitary spiders (Araneae) cooperate in prey capture? Journal of Animal Ecology 74: 63–70.

Comparison of natural histories and karyotypes of two closely related ant-eating spiders, Zodarion hamatum and Z. italicum (Araneae, Zodariidae)

Pekár S., Král J., Malten A. & Komposch C. (2005): Comparison of natural histories and karyotypes of two closely related ant-eating spiders, Zodarion hamatumand Z. italicum (Araneae, Zodariidae). Journal of Natural History
39: 1583–1596.

Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) do not grow well on any ant

Pekár S., Toft S. & Hrušková M. (2005): Zodarion spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae) do not grow well on any ant. In Abstracts of the 22nd European Colloquium of Arachnology. Institute of Zoology & National Museum of Natural History, Sofia, p. 40.

2004

Poor display repertoire, tolerance and kleptobiosis: results of specialization in an ant-eating spider (Araneae, Zodariidae)

Pekár S. (2004a): Poor display repertoire, tolerance and kleptobiosis: results of specialization in an ant-eating spider (Araneae, Zodariidae). J. Insect Behav. 17: 555–568.

Predatory behavior of two European ant-eating spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae)

Pekár S. (2004b): Predatory behavior of two European ant-eating spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae). J. Arachnol. 32: 31–41.

Spiders (Araneae) in the biological and integrated pest management of apple in the Czech Republic

Pekár S. & Kocourek F. (2004): Spiders (Araneae) in the biological and integrated pest management of apple in the Czech Republic. J. Appl. Ent. 128: 561–566.

Cesta za tajomstvom solifúg. [Towards discovering the mystery of Solifugids].

Pekár S., Král J. & Hrušková M. (2004): Cesta za tajomstvom solifúg. [Towards discovering the mystery of Solifugids]. Živa 1: 25-28. (in Slovak)

2003

Change in the community of epigeal spiders and harvestmen (Araneae, Opiliones) with the age of an apple orchard

Pekár S. (2003): Change in the community of epigeal spiders and harvestmen (Araneae, Opiliones) with the age of an apple orchard. Plant Soil Environ. 49: 81–88.

Change in the community of epigeal spiders and harvestmen (Araneae, Opiliones) with the age of an apple orchard

Pekár S. (2003): Change in the community of epigeal spiders and harvestmen (Araneae, Opiliones) with the age of an apple orchard. Plant Soil Environm 49: 81–88.

Habitats and interspecific associations of zodariid spiders in the Negev (Araneae: Zodariidae)

Pekár S. & Lubin Y. (2003): Habitats and interspecific associations of zodariid spiders in the Negev (Araneae: Zodariidae). Isr. J. Zool. 49:255–267.

Additions to the knowledge of Portuguese zodariid spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae)

Pekár S., Cardoso P. & Meierrose C. (2003): Additions to the knowledge of Portuguese zodariid spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae). Bull. Br.arachnol. Soc. 12: 385–395.

2002

Snímání a analýza zvuků vydávaných pavouky rodu Palpimanus (Araneae: Palpimanidae)

Husník L. & Pekár S. (2002): Snímání a analýza zvuků vydávaných pavouky rodu Palpimanus (Araneae: Palpimanidae) [Recording and analysis of sounds produced by spiders of the genus Palpimanus (Araneae: Palpimanidae)]. Akustické listy 8 (4): 20–23 (in Czech, English summary).

Differential effects of formaldehyde concentration and detergent on the catching efficiency of surface active arthropods by pitfall traps

Pekár S. (2002a): Differential effects of formaldehyde concentration and detergent on the catching efficiency of surface active arthropods by pitfall traps. Pedobiologia 46: 539–547.

Revision of the genus Zodarion (Araneae: Zodariidae) in the Czech and Slovak Republics

Pekár S. (2002b): Revision of the genus Zodarion (Araneae: Zodariidae) in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Acta Soc. Zool. Bohem. 66: 51–66.

Susceptibility of the spider Theridion impressum to 17 pesticides

Pekár S. (2002c): Susceptibility of the spider Theridion impressumto 17 pesticides. Journal of Pest Science75 (2): 51–55.

Zodarion rubidum Simon, 1914; Railroad riders?

Pekár S. (2002d): Zodarion rubidum Simon, 1914; Railroad riders? Newsl. Br. arachnol. Soc. 95: 11–12.

Differential effects of formaldehyde concentration and detergent on the catching efficiency of surface active arthropods by pitfall traps

Pekár S. (2002): Differential effects of formaldehyde concentration and detergent on the catching efficiency of surface active arthropods by pitfall traps. Pedobiologia 46: 539–547.

Mimicry complex in two central European zodariid spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae): how Zodarion deceives ants

Pekár S. & Král J. (2002): Mimicry complex in two central European zodariid spiders (Araneae: Zodariidae): how Zodarion deceives ants. Biol. J. Linn. Soc. 75: 517–532.

Two spider species new to Slovakia (Araneae: Theridiidae, Salticidae)

Svatoň J., Prídavka R. & Pekár S. (2002): Two spider species new to Slovakia (Araneae: Theridiidae, Salticidae). Acta Univ. Carolinae– Biologica 45 [2001]: 299–302.

2001

Nuptial gifts of male spiders: sensory exploitation of the female’s maternal care instinct of foraging motivation?

Bilde T., Tuni C., Elsayed R., Pekár S. & Toft S. (2001): Nuptial gifts of male spiders: sensory exploitation of the female’s maternal care instinct of foraging motivation? Animal Behaviour 73: 267–273.

Orchestina pavesii (Simon, 1873), an oonopid spider new to Slovakia (Araneae: Oonopidae).

Pekár S. & Gajdoš P. (2001): Orchestina pavesii(Simon, 1873), an oonopid spider new to Slovakia (Araneae: Oonopidae). Arachnol. Mitt. 21: 50–53.

A comparative study of the biology and karyotypes of two central European zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae).

Pekár S. & Král J. (2001): A comparative study of the biology and karyotypes of two central European zodariid spiders (Araneae, Zodariidae). J. Arachnol. 29: 345–353.

Spiders (Araneae) of the Biele Karpaty Mountains.

Svatoň J., Gajdoš P. & Pekár S. (2001): Spiders (Araneae) of the Biele Karpaty Mountains. In Biodiversitas Slovaca. Nitra, pp. 16–61.

2000

Biológia našich mravčíkov a pavúkov v sadoch

Pekár S. (2000a): Biológia našich mravčíkov a pavúkov v sadoch [Biology of zodariid spiders and spiders in orchards]. PhD Thesis, CharlesUniversity, Praha, 107 pp. (in Slovak).

Webs, diet, and fecundity of Theridion impressum (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Pekár S. (2000b): Webs, diet, and fecundity of Theridion impressum(Araneae: Theridiidae). Eur. J. Entomol.97: 47–50.

Xysticus slovacus sp. n., a new thomisid spider from Slovakia (Araneae: Thomisidae)

Svatoň J., Pekár S. & Prídavka R. (2000): Xysticus slovacussp. n., a new thomisid spider from Slovakia (Araneae: Thomisidae). Acta Univ.Carolinae – Biologica44: 157–162.

1999

Dictyna szaboi Chyzer, a cribellate spider recently found in Slovakia (Araneae: Dictynidae)

Gajdoš P. & Pekár S. (1999): Dictyna szaboi Chyzer, a cribellate spider recently found in Slovakia (Araneae: Dictynidae). Acta Univ. Carolinae – Biologica 43: 3–5.

Winter wheat pests and their natural enemies under organic farming system in Slovakia: Effect of ploughing and previous crop

Gallo J. & Pekár S. (1999): Winter wheat pests and their natural enemies under organic farming system in Slovakia: Effect of ploughing and previous crop. Anz. Schädlingskunde 72: 31–36.

Effect of IPM practices and conventional spraying on spider population dynamics in an apple orchard

Pekár S. (1999a): Effect of IPM practices and conventional spraying on spider population dynamics in an apple orchard. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment73: 155–166.

Euophrys aperta Miller, 1971, a junior synonym of Talavera thorelli (Kulczyński, 1891) (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae)

Pekár S. (1999b): Euophrys apertaMiller, 1971, a junior synonym of Talavera thorelli(Kulczyński, 1891) (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae). Bull. Br. arachnol. Soc.11: 153–154.

Foraging mode: a factor affecting the susceptibility of spiders (Araneae) to insecticide applications

Pekár S. (1999c): Foraging mode: a factor affecting the susceptibility of spiders (Araneae) to insecticide applications. Pestic. Sci.55: 1077–1082.

Life-histories and the description of developmental stages of Theridion bimaculatum , T. impressum and T. varians (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Pekár S. (1999d): Life-histories and the description of developmental stages of Theridion bimaculatum, T. impressumand T. varians(Araneae: Theridiidae). Acta Soc. Zool. Bohem.63: 301–309.

Side-effect of integrated pest management and conventional spraying on the composition of epigeic spiders and harvestmenin an apple orchard (Araneae, Opiliones)

Pekár S. (1999e): Side-effect of integrated pest management and conventional spraying on the composition of epigeic spiders and harvestmenin an apple orchard (Araneae, Opiliones). J. Appl. Ent.123: 115–120.

Some observations on overwintering of spiders (Araneae) in two contrasting orchards in the Czech Republic

Pekár S. (1999f): Some observations on overwintering of spiders (Araneae) in two contrasting orchards in the Czech Republic. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment73: 205–210.

Side-effect of integrated pest management and conventional spraying on the composition of epigeic spiders and harvestmen in an apple orchard (Araneae, Opiliones).

Pekár S. (1999): Side-effect of integrated pest management and conventional spraying on the composition of epigeic spiders and harvestmen in an apple orchard (Araneae, Opiliones) J. Appl. Entomol.- Z. Angew. Entomol. 123: 115–120.

Reconsideration of Lepthyphantes montanus Kulczyński, 1898 and Lepthyphantes milleri Staręga, 1972 (Araneae: Linyphiidae)

Pekár S., Svatoň J. & Thomka V. (1999): Reconsideration of Lepthyphantes montanusKulczyński, 1898 and Lepthyphantes milleriStaręga, 1972 (Araneae: Linyphiidae). Bull. Br. arachnol. Soc.11: 254–256.

1998

Effect of some insecticides on spiders

Pekár S . (1998b): Effect of some insecticides on spiders. In 1st International Meeting of Young Scientists in Horticulture. Faculty of Horticulture, Lednice, pp. 29–30.

Effect of selective insecticides on the beneficial spider community of a pear orchard in the Czech Republic.

Pekár S. (1998a): Effect of selective insecticides on the beneficial spider community of a pear orchard in the Czech Republic. In Selden P. A. (ed.), Proceedings of the 17th European Colloquium of Arachnology. British Arachnological Society, Burnham Beeches, Bucks, pp. 337–342.

Mravčíky – pozoruhodná skupina myrmekofilných pavúkov

Pekár S. & Král J. (1998): Mravčíky – pozoruhodná skupina myrmekofilných pavúkov [Zodariid spiders – the remarkable group ofmyrmecophagous spiders]. Živa46: 173–174 (in Slovak, English summary).

K poznaniu pavúkov (Araneae) CHKO Kysuce

Svatoň J., Franc V., Krajča A., Krumpálová Z., Křížová V., Pekár S., Staňková E. & Svatoňová E. (1998): K poznaniu pavúkov (Araneae) CHKO Kysuce [On the subject of spiders (Araneae) in the preserve area of Kysuce]. Vlastivedný zborník Považia19: 101–115 (in Slovak, English summary).

1997

Changes in epigeic spider community in primary succession on a brown-coal dump

Pekár S. (1997a): Changes in epigeic spider community in primary succession on a brown-coal dump. Arachnol. Mitt.14: 40–50.

Effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) combined with deltamethrin on beneficial arthropods in spring barley

Pekár S. (1997b): Effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) combined with deltamethrin on beneficial arthropods in spring barley. Ochr. Rostl.33: 257–265.

Short-term effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) on beneficial arthropods (Aranea, Opilionida, Carabidae, Staphylinidae) in winter wheat

Pekár S. (1997c): Short-term effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) on beneficial arthropods (Aranea, Opilionida, Carabidae, Staphylinidae) in winter wheat. Ochr. Rostl. 33: 17–24.

Short-term effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) on beneficial arthropods (Aranea, Opilionida, Carabidae, Staphylinidae) in winter wheat

Pekár S. (1997a): Short-term effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) on beneficial arthropods (Aranea, Opilionida, Carabidae, Staphylinidae) in winter wheat. Ochr. Rostl. 33: 17–24.

Effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) combined with Deltamethrin on beneficial arthropods in spring barley

Pekár S. (1997b): Effect of liquid fertilizer (UAN) combined with Deltamethrin on beneficial arthropods in spring barley. Vliv směsi tekutého hnojiva (DAM 390) s pesticidem (Decis) přirozené nepřátele škůdců ječmene jarního. Ochr. rostl. 33(4): 257–264.

Effect of an organophosphate insecticide combined with a liquid fertiliser (UAN) on some pests (Aphidoidea, Chrysomelidae) and beneficial arthropods (Araneae, Opiliones) in winter wheat stands

Pekár S., Kazda J. & Veverka K. (1997): Effect of an organophosphate insecticide combined with a liquid fertiliser (UAN) on some pests (Aphidoidea, Chrysomelidae) and beneficial arthropods (Araneae, Opiliones) in winter wheat stands. Scientia Agric. Bohem.28: 271–281.

Effect of an organophosphate insecticide combined with liquid fertiliser (UAN) on some pests (Aphidoidea, Chrysomelidae) and beneficial arthropods (Araneae, Opiliones) in winter wheat stands

Pekár S., Kazda J. & Veverka K. (1997): Effect of an organophosphate insecticide combined with liquid fertiliser (UAN) on some pests (Aphidoidea, Chrysomelidae) and beneficial arthropods (Araneae, Opiliones) in winter wheat stands. [Vliv směsi kapalného hnojiva (DAM390) s organofosfátovým insekticidem (Actelic) na škůdce ozimé pšenice (Aphidoidea, Chrysomelidae) a přirozené nepřátele (Araneae, Opiliones).] Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica 28(4): 271–281.

Pavouci komerčních sadů

Pekár S., Pavela R. & Kůrka A. (1997): Pavouci komerčních sadů [Spiders of commercial orchards]. AGRO ochrana a výživa rostlin1997(11–12): 19–25, 31–34 (in Czech).

1996

A laboratory study of the efficiency and attractiveness of pitfall traps for Pardosa agrestis (Aranea)

Pekár S. (1996): A laboratory study of the efficiency and attractiveness of pitfall traps for Pardosa agrestis(Aranea). Acta Soc. Zool. Bohem.60: 191–197.

1995

Side-effects of liquid fertilizers on the pests

Veverka K. & Pekár S . (1995): Side-effects of liquid fertilizers on the pests. European Journal of Plant Pathology101 (Supplement): Abstract No. 1398.

1994

Populačná dynamika pavúkov na plochách ošetrovaných kvapalnými hnojivami, alebo pesticídmi

Pekár S. (1994a): Populačná dynamika pavúkov na plochách ošetrovaných kvapalnými hnojivami, alebo pesticídmi [Spider population dynamics of agricultural land treated by liquid fertilizers, or pesticides]. In Mikulka J., Chodová D., Martinková Z. & Oliberius J. (eds), Sborník referátů z XIII. české a slovenské konference o ochraně rostlin. Proceedings of the XIIIth Czech and Slovak Plant Protection Conference. Research Institute for Crop Production, Praha, pp. 252–253 (in Slovak and English).

The first record of Zodarion rubidum and Ostearius melanopygius for Slovakia (Arachnida: Araneae: Zodariidae, Linyphiidae)

Pekár S. (1994b): The first record of Zodarion rubidum and Ostearius melanopygius for Slovakia (Arachnida: Araneae: Zodariidae, Linyphiidae). Entomol. Probl.25 (1): 97–100.

1993

Príspevok k poznaniu arachnofauny Horného Ponitria

Pekár S. (1993): Príspevok k poznaniu arachnofauny Horného Ponitria [A contribution to the knowledge of the arachnofauna of the UpperNitra region]. MSc. thesis, Charles University, Praha, 85 pp. (in Slovak).