Phyllodromica carniolica (Ramme, 1913)

Figures 11, 25, 48, 62, 68, 70

Phyllodromica carniolica Ramme: 1. Harz & Kaltenbach 1976: 288 (Rila Mts., Vitosha Mt.). Phyllodromica pallida Br. v. W.: 2. Harz 1984: 135.

Notes to the literature data. The records of Phyllodromica pallida from Bulgaria (Harz 1984) were based on material collected from Pirin Mts. and identified by Chládek. After photographic observation of the materials in Chládek’s collection the specimens were referred to Phyllodromica carniolica .

Distribution in Bulgaria (Fig. 78): This species occurs mainly in mountainous areas between 200 and 1800 m and is rarely found in lowland areas. Inhabits meso- and xerothermic Oak and Hornbeam forests as well as open stony karstic habitats, lives in leaf litter, in low grass and shrubs.

Studied material. 301 specimens (163 adults, 132 nymphs) and 13 oothecae.

General distribution. The species distribution range covers the Balkan Peninsula and Southwestern Asia.