scholarly journals A faunistic review of ground beetles of Lebiinae Bonelli, 1810 (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of Lithuania

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-85
Author(s):  
Vytautas Tamutis ◽  
Arvids Barševskis
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Ground Beetles ◽  
The Other ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution ◽  
First Time ◽  
Distribution Frequency

The paper presents the first review on species composition and distribution of ground beetles of Lebiinae Bonelli, 1810, subfamily (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in Lithuania. During the study, all available related published sources have been reviewed. A total of 482 records have been analyzed and more than 700 specimens collected since 1923 have been examined. Lebiinae subfamily is presented by 2 tribes in Lithuania. The tribe Odocanthini is monotypical with a single species. The other one, Lebiini tribe, is more diverse, represented by 4 subtribes, 7 genera and 24 species. The information on distribution, frequency and some features of ecology and zoogeography of 25 Lebiinae species found in Lithuanian is detailed. Demetrias atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1758) is reported for the first time for Lithuanian fauna and Philorhizus notatus (Stephens, 1827) is removed from the list of Lithuanian beetles.

scholarly journals Sponge community of the western Black Sea shallow water caves: diversity and spatial distribution

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Ereskovsky ◽  
Oleg A. Kovtun ◽  
Konstantin K. Pronin ◽  
Apostol Apostolov ◽  
Dirk Erpenbeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Black Sea ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
North East ◽  
Open Sea ◽  
Sponge Diversity ◽  
Morphological And Molecular Data ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution ◽  
First Time

Marine caves possess unique biocoenotic and ecological characteristics. Sessile benthic species such as sponges associated with cave habitats typically show a marked zonation from the cave entrance towards the end of the cave. We describe three semi-submerged karstic caves of 50 to 83 m length and 936 to 2,291 m3volume from the poorly explored cavernicolous fauna of North-East Bulgaria. We surveyed sponge diversity and spatial variability. Eight demosponge species were identified based on morphological and molecular data, of which six are known from the adjacent open sea waters of the Black Sea. Two species,Protosuberites denhartogivan Soest & de Kluijver, 2003 andHalichondria bowerbankiBurton, 1930, are reported from the Black Sea for the first time. The spatial sponge distribution inside the caves is in general similar, but shows some differences in species composition and distribution depending on cave relief and hydrodynamics. The species composition of sponges of Bulgarian caves is found to be different from Crimean caves. An updated checklist of the Black Sea sponges is provided.

Fifteen new species of Liphanthus Reed (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae) with two submarginal cells

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4645 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
NEGAR MIR SHARIFI ◽  
LIAM GRAHAM ◽  
LAURENCE PACKER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
The Other ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
Cross Vein

Hitherto, the panurgine genus Liphanthus Reed 1894 has been thought to have only a single species with two, as opposed to three, submarginal cells. Here we describe an additional fifteen species with two submarginal cells. These new species are: L. jenamro Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. sapos Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. domeykoi Packer, L. discolor Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. centralis Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. molavi Mir Sharifi & Packer (all of the above are from Chile), L. abotorabi Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. cochabambensis Mir Sharifi & Packer (both from Bolivia), L. fritzi Mir Sharifi & Packer, L. amblayensis Mir Sharifi & Packer (both from Argentina), L. ancashensis Mir Sharifi & Packer (from Peru), L. tregualemensis Packer (from Chile), L. yrigoyeni Packer, L. sparsipunctus Packer (both from Argentina) and L. aliavenus Packer (from Chile). Only L. tregualemensis readily fits within any of the previously described subgenera—Liphanthus (Leptophanthus) Ruz and Toro 1983. Liphanthus aliavenus is known from two specimens, one with three and one with two submarginal cells whereas L. molavi has one individual with two submarginal cells on one forewing and three on the other while all other specimens have two submarginal cells on each forewing. We verified that none of these new species are merely two submarginal celled variants of species with three submarginal cells (such intraspecific variation arises also in some other bees) by i) comparing each of the new species with all keys, figures and descriptions of all Liphanthus species, ii) comparisons with holotypes and/or paratypes of most of the described species and iii) surveys of the specimens of undescribed species with three submarginal cells in our collection. None of the new species seem closely related to L. (Neoliphanthis) bicellularis Ruz and Toro 1983, the only previously described Liphanthus species with two submarginal cells. It is the second submarginal crossvein that is lost in all species except L. aliavenus in which the first submarginal cross vein is lost. DNA barcode data are presented for some of the species. Some interesting morphological features associated with the penis valves are described and discussed. The genus is recorded from Bolivia for the first time. 

THE GENUS NERENIA BOLÍVAR, 1905 (ORTHOPTERA: PYRGOMORPHIDAE)

1964 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Keith McE. Kevan
Keyword(s):  
New Caledonia ◽  
Single Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Tribe ◽  
First Time

Nerenia is an isolated genus of the Acridoid family Pyrgomorphidae, known only by a single species, N. francoisi Bolfvar, from New Caledonia. Hitherto only the male was known, but it is believed that Sphenacris granulalus Bolfvar, known only from the female, and also from New Caledonia, represents the other sex. The male terminalia of Nerenia are peculiarly modified. The phallic structures are described here for the first time. They indicate that a new tribe, Nereniini, should be recognized.

scholarly journals Some additional data to the genus Bombax L. (Malvaceae- Bombacoideae) for the flora of Vietnam

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phan Ke Loc ◽  
Nguyen Thi Nhung ◽  
Nguyen Thi Anh Duyen
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
National University ◽  
Cultivated Species ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution ◽  
First Time ◽  
Small Genus

Some additional data to the genus Bombax L. (Malvaceae- Bombacoideae) for the flora of Vietnam   Phan Kế Lộc1, Nguyễn Thị Nhung2, Nguyễn Thị Ánh Duyên3 1Faculty of Biology, VNU University of Science, 334 Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi, Vietnam 2VNU University of Education, 144 Xuân Thủy, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi, Vietnam   Abstract: Bombax L. (Malvaceae- Bombacoideae) is a small genus with 8 species, distributed in Old World. Up to now there are 4 species of Bombax registered for the flora of Vietnam, namely B. albidum Gagnep., B. anceps Pierre, B. ceiba L. and B. insigne Wall. Goal of this paper is to contribute some additional data of its species composition and distribution. Specimens of six collecting numbers (three of native and three of cultivated species) were collected, studied and housed at the herbarium (HNU) of the Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University. Due to the lacking of branchlets bearing leaves and flowers of collected specimen P 7660 is named as Bombax cf. cambodiense Pierre, new occurrence for the flora. Bombax anceps Pierre for the first time was seen and taken photos in northwestern Son La Province, far from the main locations in the south. Morphological characters mainly of abaxial face calyx, petals, stamens and pistil of cultivated Bombax ceiba L. are illustrated. The occurrence of Bombax insigne Wall. is not confirmed by herbarium specimens. Comparaison of main morphological characteristics of studied Bombax taxa are presented.

scholarly journals Aphids of the family Eriosomatidae (Insecta: Homoptera) in Belarus

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.V. Buga ◽  
D.G. Zhorov ◽  
N.V. Leshchinskaya ◽  
A.V. Stekolshchikov
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Woody Plants ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Zoological Institute ◽  
The Other ◽  
State University ◽  
Global Pattern ◽  
The Family ◽  
Academy Of Sciences ◽  
First Time

Investigation of Eriosomatidae in Belarus started in the 1900s. However, a regional checklist of Eriosomatidae aphids was not published till now. Based on material preserved in the collections of Belarusian State University and the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and data scattered across publications we have compiled the first comprehensive list of Eriosomatidae recorded from Belarus and briefly analysed it from the geographical and ecological points of views. The list includes 12 genera and 27 species. Pemphigus passeki Börner, 1952 has been recorded from Belarus for the first time. The registered diversity is less abundant than in the adjacent Poland. In the accordance with the global pattern of aphids host plant connections, a single species permanently inhabit woody plants (monoecious species), the other ones are dioecious and migrate from woody plants to woody (eight species) or herbaceous (12 species) plants. Four species is anholocyclic.

scholarly journals Phytoseiid Mites (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae) on Plants in Trostyanets Dendrological Park (Ukraine)

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. e-7-e-14
Author(s):  
I. Omeri
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Phytoseiid Mites ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution ◽  
First Time

Phytoseiid Mites (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae) on Plants in Trostyanets Dendrological Park (Ukraine)Species composition and distribution of phytoseiid mites (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae) are studied studied on plants in Trostyanets state dendrological park NAS of Ukraine (Trostyanets village, Ichnya region, Chernigiv oblast, Ukraine) for the first time. Mites of twenty phytoseiid species from nine genera were found. Frequency of occurrence of each species is estimated as well as their relative biotopic allocation to both vegetation type and plant species.

scholarly journals Extensive new Anopheles cryptic species involved in human malaria transmission in western Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daibin Zhong ◽  
Elizabeth Hemming-Schroeder ◽  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Solomon Kibret ◽  
Guofa Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Vector Control ◽  
Malaria Transmission ◽  
Cryptic Species ◽  
Mosquito Species ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Transmission Potential ◽  
Efficient Vector ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution ◽  
First Time

Abstract A thorough understanding of malaria vector species composition and their bionomic characteristics is crucial to devise effective and efficient vector control interventions to reduce malaria transmission. It has been well documented in Africa that malaria interventions in the past decade have resulted in major changes in species composition from endophilic Anopheles gambiae to exophilic An. arabiensis. However, the role of cryptic rare mosquito species in malaria transmission is not well known. This study examined the species composition and distribution, with a particular focus on malaria transmission potential of novel, uncharacterized Anopheles cryptic species in western Kenya. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS2 and COX1 genes revealed 21 Anopheles mosquito species, including two previously unreported novel species. Unusually high rates of Plasmodium sporozoite infections were detected in An. funestus, An. gambiae and eight cryptic rare species. Plasmodium falciparum, P. malariae and P. ovale sporozoite infections were identified with large proportion of mixed species infections in these vectors. This study, for the first time, reports extensive new Anopheles cryptic species involved in the malaria transmission in western Kenya. These findings underscore the importance of non-common Anopheles species in malaria transmission and the need to target them in routine vector control and surveillance efforts.

scholarly journals The nematode community of two Italian rivers (Taro and Ticino)

Nematology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 667-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Barbuto ◽  
Aldo Zullini
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Nematode Community ◽  
The Other ◽  
Maturity Index ◽  
Unicellular Eukaryote ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Freshwater Nematodes ◽  
Ecological Parameters ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe Taro and Ticino rivers were sampled (maximum 15 cm depth) for nematodes during 1 year at three sites for each river and some ecological parameters were measured. The yearly mean abundance of nematodes in the river Taro was 23 individuals/10 cm2 and in the river Ticino 79 individuals/10 cm2. In the two rivers five to 15 and three to ten species, respectively, were found. The highest station (Taro 1) of the river Taro was significantly different from all the other Taro and Ticino stations both for number and species composition: bacterial feeders were the dominant group in Taro 1 (mean Maturity Index (MI) was 2.25), whereas unicellular eukaryote feeders dominated the other Taro and Ticino sites (mean MI of 2.85). Chromadorina bioculata was the most common species in both rivers, except at Taro 1, where Eumonhystera dispar dominated. Significant correlations were found between conductivity and unicellular eukaryote feeders and bacterial feeders. For the first time the Distinctness Index δ+ is used for freshwater nematodes. Comparing our communities with other Italian rivers (data taken from the literature), we detected significant differences between polluted and not polluted habitats.

Ciliated Protozoan Fauna in the Forestomach of Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Libya

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4434 (3) ◽  
pp. 429
Author(s):  
GÖZDE GÜRELLİ ◽  
ASEM RAMADAN AMAR MOHAMED
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Camelus Dromedarius ◽  
Ciliated Protozoa ◽  
Ciliated Protozoan ◽  
Dromedary Camels ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Ciliate Species ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Species Composition And Distribution

Species composition and distribution of ciliated protozoa obtained from the forestomach of 20 dromedary camels living in Zawiya, Libya were examined. Nineteen species and 10 morphotypes belonging to eight genera were identified. The mean number of ciliates was 54.2 ± 32.9 × 104 cells ml−1 in the forestomach contents, and the mean number of ciliate species per host was 6.5 ± 2.9. Entodinium and Epidinium were the main genera, as these ciliates were found consistently at higher proportions than those of the other genera. In contrast, Ophryoscolex and Polyplastron were only observed at low frequencies. Diplodinium rangiferi, Entodinium ellipsoideum, E. simulans, and Polyplastron multivesiculatum were new endosymbionts recorded from camels. 

Hierobotana Briq., an intriguing monotypic genus of tribe Verbeneae (Verbenaceae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 164 (4) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
NATALY O’LEARY ◽  
PABLO MORONI
Keyword(s):  
Single Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

Hierobotana is a monotypic genus that belongs to tribe Verbeneae and is endemic to Ecuador. It is morphologically distinct from the other genera of Verbeneae in having only two functional stamens instead of four, as occur in most Verbenaceae. In the present work the relationship between Hierobotana and the other genera of Verbeneae is examined for the first time. Its single species, Hierobotana inflata, is described and illustrated and a key to the genera of tribe Verbeneae is provided. 

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