Odonate Communities of the Sucupira Reservoir, Rio Uberabinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Dragonflies and damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) are widely distributed among freshwater ecosystems of tropical and temperate environments. They are also particularly sensitive to anthropogenic changes. The objective of this study was to inventory the odonate fauna of a section of the Sucupira Reservoir on Rio Uberabinha, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and to document the species composition of the odonate fauna during the dry and rainy seasons. The study also aimed to describe the distribution of the sampled species in Brazilian states. Sampling took place in August and September of 2017 (dry season) and in February and March of 2018 (rainy season), and recorded 860 individuals of 43 species belonging to 26 genera and six families. Six new records representing the families Gomphidae, Libellulidae and Coenagrionidae were recorded for the state of Minas Gerais. Seventeen species were collected only during the rainy season and eight only during the dry season, while 18 species were found in both seasons. The rainy season had greater abundance, with four times as many individuals as the dry season. This study increases the number of records for Odonata in the Minas Gerais state, and reinforces the trend for greater predominance of this group during the rainy season in this biome.

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New records of Gerstaeckerella irrorata and Plega zikani (Neuroptera: Mantispidae) for Minas Gerais state, Brazil

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10.15560/12.1.1825 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 1825 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marise Silva ◽

Brígida Souza ◽

Renato J. P. Machado ◽

César F. Carvalho

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Rare Species ◽

New Records ◽

First Record ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Minas Gerais State

This note extends the geographical distribution of two rare species of Mantispidae (Neuroptera) in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. This is the first record of Gerstaeckerella irrorata and the second record of Plega zikani for the state.

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Too many floristic inventories? New records in seasonal semi-deciduous forest in the Serra da Mantiqueira in Minas Gerais state answer this question

Rodriguésia ◽

10.1590/2175-7860202172106 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 72 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Elias Ferreira Barbosa ◽

Geicilaine Alves Basilio ◽

Luciana Carvalho Pereira ◽

Diego Rafael Gonzaga ◽

Alain Chautems ◽

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Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Deciduous Forest ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Primary Data ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Great Relevance ◽

Brazilian Flora ◽

Floristic Data ◽

First Time

Abstract The importance of continuously conducting botanical inventories has been questioned in recent decades, generating a lack of investment and interest in this area. However, several applied studies are only possible after obtaining the primary data from such surveys. Despite having the greatest richness of plants known in Brazil, several areas with knowledge gaps remain in Minas Gerais (MG) state. This is the case for the Serra da Mantiqueira, an important area for biodiversity conservation in the country. In this scenario, the phytophysiognomy of Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest (SSF) deserves attention, as it is broadly distributed and has great relevance in the state, although subsampled. Therefore, this study aimed to present records of species for the flora of MG and discuss the need for floristic surveys in Brazil. These species were recorded in three of 10 studied remnants along expeditions performed between the years of 2012 and 2019 as part of a wide study performed in SSF remnants in the Serra da Mantiqueira which have a deficit of floristic data. Three species are recorded for the first time in MG, one species was rediscovered after more than two centuries from the last collection (which represents its nomenclatural type), in addition to nine other species which must be considered rare in the state. This study contributed to filling gaps in knowledge on Brazilian flora and also demonstrated the relevance of continuing new collections, mainly in specific subsampled areas in the interior of the country such as in SSF remnants.

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New records of Ischnocnema verrucosa Reinhart and Lütken, 1862 and I. surda Canedo, Pimenta, Leite and Caramaschi, 2010 (Anura, Brachycephalidae) in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

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10.15560/9.5.1062 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 1062

Author(s):

Emanuel Teixeira da Silva ◽

Patrícia Da Silva Santos ◽

Harley Leandro Coelho ◽

Renato De Souza Viana ◽

Rodrigo Carrara Heitor ◽

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Keyword(s):

Leaf Litter ◽

Geographic Distribution ◽

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Type Locality ◽

Minas Gerais State

Herein we provide new records of the leaf litter frogs Ischnocnema verrucosa and I. surda for the state of Minas Gerais, Southeast of Brazil. Our records fill the current gap in the geographic distribution of I. verrucosa in the east of Minas Gerais, and extend the distribution of I. surda in about 117 km straight southeast of its type locality. We also provide discussions regarding diagnose characters of I. surda.

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Senna (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae) in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Rodriguésia ◽

10.1590/2175-7860202172104 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 72 ◽

Author(s):

Letícia das Graças Rosignoli de Oliveira ◽

Flávia Cristina Pinto Garcia

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

Geographic Distribution ◽

Native Species ◽

Morphological Analysis ◽

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Taxonomic Treatment ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Cultivated Species

Abstract Senna comprises about 350 species worldwide, of which 80 species occur in Brazil. This work brings an update taxonomic treatment of Senna species in the state of Minas Gerais, the second most diverse state for the genus, through the morphological analysis of about 2,348 specimens from herbaria and fieldwork. Thirty-six species and 29 varieties were recognized, including 34 native species and 2 cultivated species. Of the 39 species reported in literature for the state, but 4 species were excluded from the list produced. The occurrence of Senna acuruensis was confirmed; S. macranthera var. striata and S. pilifera var. tubata are new records, and S. hirsuta var. acuminata is endemic to Minas Gerais. There are 28 species in the Cerrado, 26 species in the Atlantic Forest and 20 species in the Caatinga. The distribution of Senna pentagonia var. pentagonia is extended to include the Atlantic Forest. Identification keys, descriptions, illustrations, taxonomic comments and geographic distribution are provided for the species and varities.

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New records of Orthalicoidea land snail species for the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora)

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10.15560/17.2.395 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 395-399

Author(s):

Rodrigo Brincalepe Salvador ◽

Luiz Ricardo L. Simone

Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Land Snail ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Type Locality ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Snail Species ◽

Minas Gerais State

New collection efforts in the limestone caves of Parque Nacional Cavernas do Peruaçu, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, has brought to light specimens belonging to three orthalicoid land snail species previously unrecorded from that state: Kora nigra Simone, 2015 and Kora rupestris Salvador & Simone, 2016 (Bulimulidae), and Leiostracus subtuszonatus (Pilsbry, 1899) (Simpulopsidae). All the above species were previously known from very restricted areas or just from their type locality. A possible record of Streptartemon aff. cookeanus (F. Baker, 1914) (Streptaxidae) is also reported herein.

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First records and range extension of Bristle-spined Porcupine, Chaetomys subspinosus (Olfers, 1818) (Rodentia, Erethizontidae), in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

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10.15560/18.1.11 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 11-15

Author(s):

Flávio Kulaif Ubaid ◽

Tarcilla Valtuille ◽

Helbert Sansão ◽

João Marques Lima ◽

Adriano Garcia Chiarello ◽

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Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Range Extension ◽

Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽

Habitat Types ◽

Minas Gerais State

We report from three localities four new records of the threatened Brazilian Atlantic Forest endemic Chaetomys subspinosus (Olfers, 1818). These are the first records of this porcupine species from the state of Minas Gerais, and these new data extend the distribution of this species by approximately 220 km to the southwest. As C. subspinosus was observed in areas of transitional vegetation, this species may be found in a much broader spectrum of habitat types than previously thought. We recommend further surveys focusing on documenting this species.

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Biodiversity of Hematophagous Diptera (Culicidae and Psychodidae) in a Small Hydroelectric Power Station and Surrounding Area in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Journal of Medical Entomology ◽

10.1093/jme/tjz144 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 57 (1) ◽

pp. 312-317

Author(s):

Felipe Dutra Rêgo ◽

Maria Angélica de Oliveira ◽

Gustavo Mayr de Lima Carvalho ◽

José Dilermando Andrade Filho

Keyword(s):

Rainy Season ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Dry Season ◽

The State ◽

Hydropower Plant ◽

Hydroelectric Power Station ◽

Sand Flies ◽

Hydroelectric Power ◽

Power Station

Abstract Hydroelectric power stations may affect the population dynamics of mosquitoes and sand flies, a group with impact on public health due to the possibility to transmit pathogens to humans. This work characterized and compared the fauna of mosquitoes and sand flies in a hydroelectric power station and peridomicile areas in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Insect collections were performed in August 2015 at dry season and February 2016 in rainy season. Ten HP light traps were set at each of two sites for three consecutive days in each of two seasons (dry and rainy). Furthermore, collections with Shannon traps were made in each sampling area (hydropower plant and peridomicile area) from 4:00 p.m. being shut down at 8:00 p.m. for two consecutive days in each of two seasons (dry and rainy). In total, 1,222 insects from 13 genera and 27 species were collected. The most plentiful species were respectively Culex declarator (Dyar and Knab, 1906) and Pintomyia pessoai (Coutinho & Barretto, 1940). A high number of insects (78.5%) were collected during the rainy period (P < 0.05). About equitability, statistical significance was observed in the peridomicile area (dry season J = 0.75 and rainy season J = 0.82). The highest values of species diversity were observed in the hydropower plant (H = 2.68) and peridomicile area (H = 2.38) both in the rainy season with statistical significance comparing with dry season. Our results demonstrate that the occurrence of vector species in this region increases the potential risk of transmission of pathogens, especially arbovirus and Leishmania Ross, 1903.

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New records of Phibalura flavirostris Vieillot, 1816 (Aves: Cotingidae) in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, with notes on its natural history and a review of its historical occurrence

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10.15560/9.4.870 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 870

Author(s):

Helberth José Cardoso Peixoto ◽

Gustavo Bernardino Malacco ◽

Marcelo Ferreira de Vasconcelos ◽

Luiz Gabriel Mazzoni ◽

Alyne Perillo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Breeding Behavior ◽

Migration Patterns ◽

Quadrilátero Ferrífero ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Plant Families

We present new records of Phibalura flavirostris for the state of Minas Gerais, a little known and endangered species in the state, including notes on feeding and breeding behavior. We also present a review of records of the species in this state based on specimens housed in ornithological collections. It was noted the consumption of fruits belonging to five different plant families and reproductive evidence in a new state locality. The species proved to be rare in Minas Gerais, being relatively common in a few localities. P. flavirostris proved to be resident in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero region and were not found evidence of altitudinal migration. However the available records are inconsistent to affirm about the migration patterns of this species. The preservation of certain areas and new studies on the natural history are important for the conservation of the species in Minas Gerais state.

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New records of Trachycephalus mambaiensis (Amphibia: Hylidae) from a cerrado region in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

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10.15560/8.2.269 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 269 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jussara Santos Dayrell ◽

Vitor Dias Fernandes ◽

Mário Ribeiro Moura ◽

Renato Neves Feio

Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Type Locality ◽

Minas Gerais State

In this article we report two new records of Trachycephalus mambaiensis for the state of Minas Gerais and present a map which represents the known distribution of this species. The record of T. mambaiensis from municipalities of Bonito de Minas and Januária, state of Minas Gerais represents a distribution extension of 190 km southern from the type locality, at the municipality of Mambaí, state of Goiás.

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Coleoptera in the Canopy of the Cloud Forest From Tlanchinol in the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

Environmental Entomology ◽

10.1093/ee/nvz059 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 1012-1023 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Juan Márquez ◽

Julieta Asiain ◽

Ana P Martínez-Falcón ◽

Jaime A Escoto-Moreno

Keyword(s):

Species Composition ◽

Edge Effect ◽

Rainy Season ◽

Cloud Forest ◽

Dry Season ◽

The State ◽

The Family ◽

Internal Site ◽

Study Zone ◽

Species Richness And Abundance

AbstractWe describe the biodiversity, seasonal variation, and the possible edge effect of Coleoptera found in the canopy of the cloud forest in Tlanchinol in the state of Hidalgo. The coleopterans were collected by means of three fogging events during the dry season and another three during the rainy season in three sites of the forest: the edge, an intermediate, and an internal site. In total, 3,487 coleopterans were collected, belonging to 325 morphospecies from 52 families. The family with the largest number of morphospecies and abundance was Staphylinidae, followed by Curculionidae and Chrysomelidae. Species richness and abundance were higher in the dry season than in the rainy season. The biodiversity analyses, however, suggest that the rainy season showed the highest biodiversity levels, mainly because of the pronounced dominance of some species in the dry season. Species composition was different between the dry and rainy seasons. The internal site showed the lowest biodiversity compared with the intermediate and edge sites. The main edge effect detected was that species composition in the edge site differed from the intermediate and internal sites. Species composition did not differ significantly between the two latter sites. These results suggest that the study zone had a considerable level of biodiversity of Coleoptera and that it was very likely in a well-preserved condition, which supports the findings of another study previously performed in the same site using flight intercept traps.

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