Three decades of zoological survey in national parks in Hungary(1974–2002)

摘要

Three decades of zoological survey of the national parks of Hungary is described in a historic context and some of the effects and uses mentioned, especially for Heteroptera. Meta-analysis of published faunistic data allows new conclusions on the species richness and species-area relationships. The diversity indication value of species and higher taxa lists in case of Heteroptera is calculated. The unique research series also allows an overview on the composition and changes of the specialist assemblages, and its effects on the species richness. An evaluation of the survey from nature conservation point is given.This paper also celebrates the 70th birthday of Dr. Sándor Mahunka, acknowledging his extensive assistance to zoology in Hungary, and his central role in the presented research. He is the last editor in chief of the series Fauna Hungariae, was secretary of SIEEC (Symposium Internationalis Entomologica Europae Centralis), was the organiser of the faunistic explorations in the national parks from the very beginnings on. Dr. Mahunka was editor (and co-author) of all the published volumes – and has been a constant good friend and valued colleague.