First record of the alien mantid Hierodula tenuidentata (Insecta: Mantodea) in Romania

Hierodula tenuidentata is reported for the first time in Romania, from several places, with strong evidence on the existence of stable populations in this country. Preliminary data regarding the ecology of the species and its relations with indigenous fauna are presented, as well as differences between this species and its closest congeners from Romania and Europe.

LEAF-BEETLES (COLEOPTERA, CHRYSOMELIDAE) OF THE PROTECTED AREAS OF VORONEZH CITY

From April to August 2017 the study was conducted the aim of which was intended to identify representatives of phytophagous family Chrysomelidae using trophic purpose, vegetative parts of plants growing in field collections of introduced and cultivated species. To identify trophic relations of beetles with the potential host plants to find the potentially dangerous pests when introducing new plants into culture. Studies of leaf beetles in the territories of Botanical gardens, parks and squares of Voronezh identified 15 species of Coleoptera, using trophic purpose, vegetative parts of green space. Six species of beetles from among the following indigenous fauna were first observed on the leaves of introduced plants.

Wild Life and its Preservation in Ceylon

Ceylon, for its size, has been richly endowed with a wealth of indigenous fauna; many species that have been scientifically separated from their close relatives on the Indian continent are peculiar to the island.

Les mammiferes pleistocenes d'Afrique

The Pleistocene mammalian assemblages of the Omo valley region (Ethiopia) and other African localities constitute a relatively homogeneous indigenous fauna, characterized by the presence of Tertiary survivals, which disappeared during the course of the Quaternary. It is concluded that instead of being a refuge for Tertiary relics, Africa was a center of evolution and dispersion.