Faunistic composition and nutrition types of the Hymenoptera Complex in a plum orchard (II)

In the plum orchards the faunistic composition of Hymenoptera insects was studied using yellow sticky traps. As a result, the presence of 26 families was indicated including three dominant, containing many potentially important species in protection against plum pests.

STUDY OF GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS OF THE ORDOVIK AGE OF GORNY ALTAI

The article deals with the study of geological sections of the Ordovic age in Gorny Altai. On the territory of the Altai Mountains, outcrops of rocks of the Ordovic age were found. As a result of the work on the sections, the lithological composition was analyzed and the fauna was collected, the taxonomic composition of which was then determined in the Paleozoic laboratory of the Institute of Geological and Geological Development of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. On the basis of the data of geological survey, mapping of the territory, the results of the study of geological sections, their lithology and faunistic composition, it is planned to create an interactive cartographic service in the future.

Micropaleontological study of the Moroccan Mediterranean western coastline foraminifera and their morphological abnormalities

In order to contribute to the identification of the current faunistic composition of the Moroccan Mediterranean western coastline foraminifera, sediment from 4 stations have been analyzed, along with some abiotic parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity), In order to characterize their populations, different Ecological indices were calculated and compared in the various samples. A total of 3451 individuals belonging to 14 species were recognized (90,26% hyaline, 9,74% porcelaneous, and none agglutinated test was found), all assemblages were dominated mainly by Elphidium crispum, Ammonia beccarii, and subordinately by Quinqueloculina sp1 and Heterolepa dutemplei. All sampling sites showed remarkable similarity in the Foraminiferal assemblages, and the Oued Nigro station is considered the wealthiest and densest site, whereas Oued Martil records the lowest values of those parameters. On the other hand, the Sample from M'diq presents the lowest diversity index even if it is the second in terms of density. The faunistic analysis had also allowed the observation of some morphological abnormalities only found in the Oued Nigro station, affecting some individuals' tests. A small-sized chamber mainly manifests the abnormal appearances in the spiral whorls and calcification defects in the calcareous wall.

Fauna and ecology of Hymenoptera background species of terrestrial ecosystems in the Yenisei Siberia tundra and forest-tundra

This paper presents materials on the ecology and faunistic composition of four species of Hymenoptera: Urocerus gigas L., 1758; Vespula vulgaris L., 1758; Bombus polaris Curtis, 1835; Bombus hyperboreus Schonherr, 1809. Their number was calculated for 20172019, data on population density, seasonal activity and forage plants of Hymenoptera adults in the tundra and forest-tundra of Yenisei Siberia are presented. As a result of calculating in both natural conditions, numerous species are true wasps and bumblebees and the large horntail is a rare species and was recorded only in the forest-tundra. When studying the food base of the studied species, it was noted that Vespula vulgaris was most often found on the forest bellap Anthriscus sylvestris L., in thickets of willow shrubs, Salix polaris Wahlenb. Adult insects Urocerus gigas were found mainly on Siberian larch Larix sibirica L. and alder forest Alnus fruticosa Rupr. Individuals of Bombus polaris and Bombus hyperboreus were recorded on horned dandelion Taraxacum ceratophorum L., narrow-leaved fireweed Chamerion angustifolium L., common tansy Tanacetum vulgare L.

Natural diet of deep-water rose shrimp in the Beni-Saf Bay (Western Algeria)

The deep-water rose shrimp, Parapenaeus longirostris (Lucas, 1846) is one of the Decapod crustacean species that is targeted by coastal and deep-sea demersal fisheries in the western Mediterranean, in the Algerian west coast in particular. Despite its socio-economic importance and commercial interest across the country, there were only few studies focusing on its biology and ecology and no species development plan has been drawn up for now. Our study of the rose shrimp diet was based on the analysis of the faunistic composition of the ingested prey. Seasonal sampling was carried out at Beni Saf port (western Algeria) during 2018-2019, from landings from inshore trawling fisheries. A total of 641 individuals were analyzed, while taking account of males and females and size classes. Results of stomach content analyzes showed a wide range of benthic and endobenthic species. Crustacea are the preferred prey (F=77.69%), followed by Foraminifera, Annelida Polychaeta, and Mollusca with respective frequencies of (77.22%, 58.50% and 52.73%). Radiolaria, Porifera and Echinodermata represent a less important part in the diet of this species and constitute accidental prey, whose frequency is less than 10%. Benthic organisms with silt ingest the plant and various debris, which are the secondary prey with an average frequency of 14.81%.

The beetle (Coleoptera) fauna of the Insect Limestone (late Eocene), Isle of Wight, southern England

ABSTRACTA review of the faunistic composition of the coleopterous taphocenoses from Bembridge Marls is given. Only two families (Cupedidae and Carabidae) have been recorded from this site before. A total of 31 families have been revealed and determined in the course of the recent study, and 42 species have been described:Agabus latissimusPonomarenko, sp. nov. andIlybius gratsheviPonomarenko, sp. nov. from Dytiscidae;Neothanes europaeusPonomarenko, sp. nov. from Carabidae;Spercheus punctatusPonomarenko, sp. nov.,Spercheus wightensisPonomarenko, sp. nov. from Spercheidae,Hydrochara woodwardiPonomarenko & Soriano, sp. nov. andBerosus barclayiPonomarenko & Soriano, sp. nov. from Hydrophilidae;Ochthebius rossiKirejtshuk, sp. nov.,Eolimnebius fossilisKirejtshuk, sp. nov.,Hydraenites gracilimmusKirejtshuk, sp. nov.,Metacoxites ventritalisKirejtshuk, sp. nov.,Davidraenites gratsheviKirejtshuk, sp. nov.,D. interruptusKirejtshuk, sp. nov. andD. spurcusKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Hydraenidae;Aphodius vectisKrell, sp. nov. andPentodon dorcusKrell, sp. nov. from Scarabaeidae;Scirtes calcariferensKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov.,Scirtes khnzoryaniKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov.,Scirtes metepisternalisKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov.,Scirtes wightensisKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov.,Contacyphon insularisKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov.,Contacyphon involutusKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov. andContacyphon kozloviKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov. from Scirtidae;Eucinetes nikolaevaeKirejtshuk & Ponomarenko, sp. nov. from Eucinetidae;Macropunctum rossiAlexeev, sp. nov. from Elateridae;Byrrhites bembridgensisKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Byrrhidae;Paralichas striatopunctatusKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Ptilodactylidae;Trixagus barclayiKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Throscidae;Themus(?Telephorops)polyakiKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Cantharidae;Attalus flexusKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Malachiidae;Epuraea(Epuraea)kozloviKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov.,Phenolia(Lasiodites)vanescensKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov.,Prometopia europaeaKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov.,Cyllodes argutusKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov. andCoxollodes palaeogenicusKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov. from Nitidulidae;Telmatophilus britannicusKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov. from Cryptophagidae;Corticariites kozloviKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Latridiidae;Orthoperites antiquusKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, sp. nov. from Corylophidae;Octotemnites sepultusKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Ciidae;Cyclodinus efficaxKirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Anthicidae; andPlateumaris robustusKurochkin & Kirejtshuk, sp. nov.,Plateumaris rubiconisKurochkin & Kirejtshuk, sp. nov. andPlateumaris wightensisKurochkin & Kirejtshuk, sp. nov. from Chrysomelidae.ByrrhitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,CorticariitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,DavidraenitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,EolimnebiusKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,HydraenitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,MetacoxitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov.,OctotemnitesKirejtshuk, gen. nov. andOrthoperitesKirejtshuk & Kurochkin, gen. nov. are proposed as taxa, partly as formal ones with generic rank and include species described herein. ForPlateumaris rubiconissp. nov., a new subgenusNecrodexisKurochkin & Kirejtshuk, subgen. nov. is proposed. A brief review of the published fossil records for the groups considered in the paper is made. The probable ecological circumstances of the lives of the groups and species considered are discussed in the paper, and comparison with other Palaeogene sites and some conclusions on probable climatic circumstances have been elaborated. The taxonomic interpretation of three fossil species from the Caenozoic is reconsidered. It is shown that the genusMiocyphonWickham, 1914 can be scarcely regarded as a close relative of representatives of either Dascillidae or Scirtidae. ‘Phenolia'incapaxScudder, 1890 andLithomacratriaWickham, 1914 are regarded here without family attribution, the first as a member of Cucujiformia (i.e., out of Nitidulidae) and the latter as a member of the superfamily Tenebrionoidea (i.e., out of both Anthicidae and Pyrochroidae).

Faunistic composition and population dynamic of Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from Castile-La Mancha

Un total de 21 especies del género Culicoides Latreille, 1809 (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) han sido identificadas dentro del Programa Nacional de Vigilancia Entomológica frente a la Lengua Azul en Castilla-La Mancha durante el periodo 2007-2009, de las cuales 10 son nuevas citas para la comunidad autónoma. Se ha llevado a cabo una descripción y discusión detalladas de la variación espacial y temporal de las especies mamófilas y/o generalistas más abundantemente capturadas, siendo éstas C. imicola, complejo C. obsoletus, C. circumscriptus, C. newsteadi, C. pulicaris, C. punctatus, C. nubeculosus y C. parroti. Asimismo, se aportan datos sobre las diferencias en la proporción de sexos y el estado gonotrófico entre los diferentes taxones.Framed into the National Bluetongue Entomological Surveillance Program in Castile-La Mancha, 21 species of the genus Culicoides Latreille, 1809 (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) has been identified in the 2007-2009 period, of which 10 are new records for the autonomous community. A detailed description and discussion of the spatial and temporal variation of mammal and/or generalist feeders more abundantly captured was undertaken, being these C. imicola, C. obsoletus complex, C. circumscriptus, C. newsteadi, C. pulicaris, C. punctatus, C. nubeculosus and C. parroti. In addition, data on differences in sex ratio and gonotrophic state between taxa are given.

Effectiveness of GAEC cross-compliance Standard 4.2c for biodiversity conservation in set-asides, part II (ground-dwelling Arthropods and Vertebrates)

<p class="p1">The MO.NA.CO. project has been set up to evaluate the effectiveness of some GAECs (Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions) through the institution of a monitoring network throughout the Italian territory. The present work deals with the evaluation of the Standard 4.2c, concerning biomass and biodiversity in set-asides, in relation to fauna conservation. Monitoring was performed in three areas, using the following indicators: ground-dwelling Arthropods identified at the order level, Coleoptera identified at the family level and Lacertids. Our results seem to indicate that a mild management of set-asides, consisting in mowing once a year (mid July in the examined areas), may enhance faunal diversity, above all Arthropod diversity. After mowing, the set-asides managed following Standard 4.2, hosted higher levels of Arthropod diversity and a more balanced faunistic composition in comparison to unmoved set-asides and arable lands. On the contrary, we did not find significant effects of mowing on lizard abundance. We also discussed some measures to mitigate the negative direct effects of mechanical mowing on fauna. </p>