scholarly journals Lab observations on prolonged chrysalis diapause of Brahmaea (Acanthobrahmaea) europaea Hartig (Lepidoptera: Brahmaeidae)

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Renato Spicciarelli
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Ligustrum Vulgare ◽  
Fraxinus Angustifolia ◽  
Prolonged Diapause

Brahmaea (Acanthobrahmaea) europaea Hartig, 1963, is an Italian endemic species exhibiting a very restricted geographic distribution (Basilicata and Campania regions, Grotticelle di Monticchio Nature Reserve and neighbouring areas), and developing as larvae on a few Oleaceae (Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa, Ligustrum vulgare and Phyllirea latifolia). From spring 2015 to spring 2017 a series of bioethological observations on the moth were conducted, as well as surveys aimed to study the distribution of its host plants in the habitats of SAC “Grotticelle di Monticchio”. In this short communication a prolonged diapause of B. europaea chrysalis kept in the laboratory is documented. In spring 2018, four successfully adult eclosions occurred from two years old pupae, a case never previously reported in literature records for this rare and threatened taxon.

scholarly journals New bioethological observations on Brahmaea (Acanthobrahmaea) europaea and its host plants in Special Area of Conservation “Grotticelle di Monticchio” (Basilicata, Southern Italy) (Lepidoptera: Brahmaeidae)

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Renato Spicciarelli
Keyword(s):  
Host Plants ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Basilicata Region ◽  
Special Area ◽  
Fraxinus Angustifolia ◽  
First Time ◽  
Local Habitat

Brahmaea (Acanthobrahmaea) europaea Hartig, 1963, is an Italian endemic exhibiting an exceedingly restricted geographic distribution. In 1971, a protected site was established for the species: the Nature Reserve of “Grotticelle” (Basilicata Region). Then, the Reserve area was incorporated into the perimeter of the Special Area of Conservation “Grotticelle di Monticchio”. In 1997, for the first time, a group of B. (A.) europaea caterpillars was found in nature. During research conducted in 2013-2014, an egg cluster of B. europaea was observed for the first time, and other groups of larvae were found inside the Reserve. Additional information was acquired about mobility of the caterpillars during their development. Palatability tests allowed to attest Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa, Ligustrum vulgare and Phyllirea latifolia as food plants of the moth among those present in the Reserve. From spring 2015 to spring 2017 other bioethological observations on B. europaea were conducted, as well as surveys aimed to study the distribution of its host plants in the habitats of SAC “Grotticelle di Monticchio”. During 2016, ten egg clusters and numerous groups of caterpillars have been identified on 12 different trees. In 2017, an egg cluster was observed, and other groups of larvae were found. These finding allowed to observe other details on spawning and behaviour of the caterpillars, until to pupate. In addition, a map of local habitat 91B0 “Thermophilous Fraxinus angustifolia woods” is also presented.

scholarly journals Geographic distribution of epiphytic bromeliads of the Una region, Northeastern Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talita Fontoura ◽  
Flavio Antonio Maës dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Southern Bahia ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Epiphytic Bromeliads

Many Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest plant and animal species are geographically restricted to Southern Bahia and Northern Espírito Santo States. We investigated the geographic distribution of epiphytic bromeliads in the lowland forest of the Una region (15° 17' 34' S - 39° 04' 30'' W) in Southern Bahia. Specifically, we addressed the following questions: i) what is the extent of each species distribution?; and ii) are the Bromeliaceae subfamilies distributed differently from one another? Almost half of the 40 species (47.5%) occur exclusively in the Southern Bahia-Northern Espírito Santo region and are herein referred as endemic species. The highest percentage of the 15 species of Tillandsioideae (46.7%) occur throughout the South American Continent and most of the 25 species of Bromelioideae (68.0%) are mainly represented by endemic species. The Una region has almost two times more species than a forested area located 40 km west, suggesting marked increases in diversity in over relatively short distances. The endemism data around Una indicates that species are geographically distributed over an area spanning approximately six to seven degrees in latitude and longitude. This result contrasts with the geographic distribution of Andean epiphytes, mainly represented by Tillandsioideae, that have large geographical distributions. Larger-scale analyses and standardized methods are necessary to verify whether the narrow geographical distribution of most epiphytic bromeliads in the Una region is consistent across different forest types of the Atlantic Rainforest.

scholarly journals Impacts of mining activities on the potential geographic distribution of eastern Brazil mountaintop endemic species

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Carlos de Castro Pena ◽  
Fernando Goulart ◽  
G. Wilson Fernandes ◽  
Diego Hoffmann ◽  
Felipe S.F. Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Eastern Brazil ◽  
Potential Geographic Distribution

DISTRIBUTION OF ENDEMIC SPECIES „CERNOSVITOVIA DUDICHI“ IN SERBIA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Trakić ◽  
◽  
Mirjana Stojanović ◽  
Filip Popović ◽  
Slobodanka Radosavljević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Balkan Peninsula

The genus Cernosvitovia consists of nine species in the whole world. Out of the nine species, eight species are with primary distribution in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula (except Cernosvitovia schweigeri). In the Lumbricidae fauna of Serbia, seven species from this genus have been registered. Among them, 6 taxa are endemic. The aim of this paper is to present new data of the endemic species Cernosvitovia dudichi Zicsi & Šapkarev, 1982, based on the current taxonomic status of species, literature data, and our unpublished data. In this paper, we have summarized the knowledge on the geographic distribution, biology, and habitat C. dudichi in Serbia. Our recent investigations have revealed new records for C. dudichi in Central Serbia. After 30 years, this species was found in another place in this area, in Goč Mt. New locality suggests that C. dudichi possess a wider range than it was previously thought.

Catalogue of Tortricidae Latreille, 1802 (Lepidoptera: Tortricoidea) of India

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4757 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-95
Author(s):  
PRAKASH C. PATHANIA ◽  
APURVA DAS ◽  
JOHN. W. BROWN ◽  
KAILASH CHANDRA
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Type Locality

We present a catalogue of the species of Tortricidae Latreille, 1802 recorded from India. The documented fauna consists of 487 species belonging to 168 genera in three subfamilies: Chlidanotinae (14 species), Tortricinae (175 species), and Olethreutinae (298 species). Five species included in the catalogue were previously “named” but not properly described and are considered nomen nuda. We include these species because they are almost certainly distinct taxa and represent a part of the tortricid fauna. The catalogue is based primarily on literature in which Indian tortricid species have been described or mentioned. For each species the type locality, geographic distribution (within and outside of India), known host plants, and references to illustrations are provided. 

scholarly journals The use of thiafentanil oxalate and azaperone for reversible immobilisation of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) within a nature reserve — Short communication

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Szabó ◽  
Diederik Venter ◽  
Eustatius Luyt ◽  
Cobus Raath
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Time ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Tuberculin Test ◽  
African Buffalo ◽  
Syncerus Caffer ◽  
High Potency ◽  
Reversal Agent ◽  
Naltrexone Hydrochloride ◽  
The Mean

Although thiafentanil oxalate has been widely used for wildlife immobilisation on different species, no report has been published about its usefulness on African buffalo (Syncerus caffer). Thirty-four African buffaloes were successfully immobilised at Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, South Africa in July 2013. The animals were kept in bomas of the nature reserve. The purpose of the immobilisation was to provide opportunity for microchip implantation, ear tag placement, intradermal tuberculin test and blood sampling. All animals were immobilised with thiafentanil oxalate 6 mg/animal (0.007–0.01 mg/kg) and azaperone 40 mg/animal (0.07–0.04 mg/kg) using Dan-inject darts and gun. The opioid reversal agent naltrexone hydrochloride 60 mg/animal (0.07–0.1 mg/kg) was given intravenously to the ear vein. The mean induction time was 3.9 ± 0.2 min, the recovery time was 1.65 ± 0.87 min. The results of the present study indicate that thiafentanil oxalate, this low-volume, high-potency, reversible drug combined with azaperone provides fast induction and smooth recovery. The authors recommend this drug combination as a reliable immobilising regimen for African buffalo.

scholarly journals Diversity of Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera at Selorejo Waterfall Area, Ponorogo District, East Java, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Siti Zulaikha ◽  
Muhamad Azmi Dwi Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Species Diversity Index ◽  
Good Environment

Selorejo Waterfall is a natural tourist area that is directly adjacent to the Sigogor Mountain Nature Reserve and has a beautiful and natural environment. This makes the Selorejo Waterfall area has a good environment for the sustainability of various species of butterflies. This research aimed to find out the diversity and abundance of butterflies in the Selorejo Waterfall area. This research was conducted using the Visual Day Flaying method by following the trail in the Selorejo Waterfall area. This study found 26 species belongs 4 families with 109 individuals in total. The value of the species diversity index at the location of H'= 2.81 moderate category. The diversity of butterflies in the Selorejo Waterfall area was influenced by the availability of host plants and feed as well as abiotic factors.

scholarly journals Short Communication: Two new species and new record of Psydrax Gaertn. (Rubiaceae: Vanguerieae) in Borneo

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
RIDHA MAHYUNI ◽  
TATIK CHIKMAWATI ◽  
NUNIK SRI ARIYANTI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
New Record ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Lower Surface ◽  
Malay Peninsula ◽  
Petiole Length ◽  
Apex Acuminate ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Tertiary Venation

Abstract. Mahyuni R, Chikmawati T, Ariyanti NS. 2019. Short Communication: Two new species and new record of  Psydrax Gaertn. (Rubiaceae: Vanguerieae) in Borneo. Biodiversitas 20: 2011-2015. Psydrax sabahensis Mahyuni and P. wongii Mahyuni are two new species endemic to Borneo proposed in this present study with descriptions, illustrations and map of distribution provided. Psydrax sabahensis has blades ovate to elliptic, with angle 60º to the midrib, tertiary venation conspicuous on both side, petiole length 10-13 mm long, inflorescence sub-umbellate and pedicels 23-27 mm long. Psydrax wongii has blade elliptic, with angle 45º to midrib, apex acuminate to caudate, secondary veins 3-4 pairs, tertiary venation inconspicuous on upper side and slightly wrinkled on lower surface. The presence of P. maingayi (Hook.f.) Bridson in Borneo, previously thought to be a Malay Peninsula endemic species, is also confirmed as a new record.

scholarly journals Short communication: An overview of the trematodes fauna of pool frog Pelophylax lessonae (Camerano, 1882) in the Volga Basin, Russia: 1. Adult stages

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-262
Author(s):  
IGOR V CHIKHLYAEV ◽  
ALEXANDER B RUCHIN ◽  
ALEXANDER I FAYZULIN
Keyword(s):  
Host Specificity ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Adult Stage ◽  
Helminth Fauna ◽  
Volga Basin ◽  
Taxonomic Position ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Past ◽  
Stage Of Development

Abstract. Chikhlyaev IV, Ruchin AB, Fayzulin AI. 2018. Short communication: An overview of the trematodes fauna of pool frog Pelophylax lessonae (Camerano, 1882) in the Volga Basin, Russia: 1. Adult stages. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 256-262.  The paper presents data on fauna of trematodes of a pool frog Pelophylax lessonae (Camerano, 1882) from 13 regions of the Volga basin (Russia). It consolidates data from different authors over the past 80 years, supplemented by our own research results. There are authentically known findings of 19 trematodes species at an adult stage of development. Three species of trematodes make the basis of helminth fauna: Pneumonoeces variegatus, Opisthioglyphe ranae and Diplodiscus subclavatus. By all species of helminths the following data are provided: taxonomic position, localization, area of detection, biology, definitive hosts, geographic distribution and the degree host-specificity.

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