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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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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
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
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 18th 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 18th International Congress of Arachnology. Akademia Podlaska, Siedlce, pp. 221–223.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
Naši pavouci – pexeso.
Pekár S., Martišová M. & Sentenská L. (2013): Naši pavouci – pexeso [Czech spiders – memory game]. Masaryk University Press, Brno.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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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
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
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
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.
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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
