Latest Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” Latest 100 Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” https://travaux.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:54:45 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://travaux.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” https://travaux.pensoft.net/ Bert Hölldobler, Christina L. Kwapich, The Guest of Ants – How Myrmecophiles interact with their hosts https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/117116/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 367-368

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e117116

Authors: Ioan Tăușan

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Book Review Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:09 +0200
Nest box occupancy dynamics by hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) in central-western Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/115008/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 355-365

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e115008

Authors: Eliana Sevianu, Ramona-Andreea Bivoleanu, Ioan Alexandru Rădac

Abstract: The hazel dormouse, Muscardinus avellanarius is a vulnerable and protected species that is challenging to study due to its specific way of life. Limited data on its distribution and population parameters are available for Romania. We collected data regarding species’ biology and ecology in the hilly areas of central-western Romania, within deciduous forests dominated by oak or beech species. We regularly monitored 80 wooden nestboxes, which served as shelter and breeding sites for the species, to assess the seasonal and sex-related variations in nest box usage. The highest occupancy levels were observed during the autumn, with a smaller peak in the spring. Males occupied more nest boxes than females, although the difference was not statistically significant. They also travelled greater distances. Most nest boxes were occupied by a single individual at a time. Recapture rates did not differ significantly between males and females, and most individuals were recaptured only once. Hazel dormice showed a high level of site fidelity, often returning to the same nestbox or one nearby. Interestingly, 14% of the females bred twice a year, which is a lower percentage compared to findings from other studies. Nest box occupancy rates in this region were also lower than those reported in other areas. However, it is important to note that these variations may be attributed to differences in methodology. The occupancy rate declined with the increased presence of the larger species, the fat dormouse Glis glis, which outcompeted the hazel dormouse.

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Research Article Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:08 +0200
Preliminary data on the diet composition and nesting behaviour of the Long‑legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) in south‑western Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/115815/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 337-354

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e115815

Authors: Alexandru Cătălin Birău, Marian Tudor, Dumitru Murariu, Andreea‑Cătălina Drăghici

Abstract: The study of a nest of Long‑legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus was carried out using a trail camera and is one piece of a completely unknown jigsaw puzzle of diet and nesting behaviour in Romania. With a hatching success of 75%, we identified 3 hatched chicks from the 4 eggs. During the 10 days of monitoring, 34 preys brought to the nest were identified, with a peak of activity between 11:00–17:00 and a preference for the European Ground Squirrel Spermophilus citellus (61.76%). This was followed by the Domestic Pigeon Columba livia f. domestica and the Common Wood Pigeon C. palumbus (5.88%), and amphibians were represented by the European Green Toad Bufotes viridis (2.94%). There were 10 unidentified prey species (29.41%). We identified the presence of plastic and textile fibres in the nest and the risk of chick suffocation. We also improved our understanding of interspecific interactions and our observations highlighted the mutualism between the three species in the nest: Spanish Sparrow, House Sparrow and LLB. The removal of solitary trees from the agricultural landscape is a major threat in south‑western Romania, affecting the breeding population of the LLB, which, as in our case, nests on this type of support.

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Research Article Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:07 +0200
New data regarding the distribution and status of the herpetofauna from urban and peri-urban habitats in the city of Pitești, Argeș county (Romania) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/110472/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 307-335

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e110472

Authors: Ionuț-Cătălin Petreanu

Abstract: Identifying urban and peri-urban areas inhabited by species of reptiles and amphibians represents the first step in understanding how herpetofauna can adapt to anthropogenic factors. This is particularly true for regions where sampling biases have left significant gaps in our knowledge of fauna distribution, such as Romania. The aim of the study is to show my preliminary observations on the herpetofauna and its use of habitats in the urban and peri-urban environments from the city of Pitești, Argeș County, located in southern Romania. I identified nine species of amphibians (Salamandra salamandra, Lissotriton vulgaris, Triturus cristatus, Bombina variegata, Bufo bufo, Bufotes viridis, Hyla orientalis, Pelophylax ridibundus and Rana dalmatina) and nine species of reptiles (Emys orbicularis, Trachemys scripta, Lacerta agilis, Lacerta viridis, Podarcis muralis, Anguis colchica, Coronella austriaca, Natrix natrix and Natrix tessellata). The most abundent species in urban environments were Podarcis muralis and Bufotes viridis, with other species naturally present in the same habitats being Lacerta viridis, Hyla orientalis and Bufo bufo. In an artificial urban pond there were present Emys orbicularis and the invasive species Trachemys scripta (together with other exotic turtles belonging to other genera) as a result of translocation and releases. When taking into account the peri-urban areas as well, the most abundant species in the study area were Bombina variegata, Rana dalmatina and Bufotes viridis, the first two being limited to the woodland area. The most widespread species were Hyla orientalis, Bufotes viridis, Lacerta viridis, Podarcis muralis and Natrix natrix. These widespread species were present throughout all the study area. I have also recorded some species of reptiles with very few observations in the Argeș County: Natrix tessellata and Trachemys scripta. Finally, I identified anthropogenic factors that negatively impact the herpetofauna, such as habitat loss, direct persecution, road mortality, invasive species and poaching.

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Checklist Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:06 +0200
Spanioneura fonscolombii (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) a new jumping plant-lice for Romania fauna https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/98619/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 301-306

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e98619

Authors: Florin Prunar, Andreea-Cătălina Drăghici, Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci

Abstract: Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is a host for several mite and insect pests, but the species of plant-parasitic psyllid Spanioneura fonscolombii has been observed in Romania for the first time in 2017. Subsequent research has shown that the species is much more spread, our data confirming its presence in western, eastern, and southern Romania. This is also the most south-eastern record of the species in Europe.

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Faunistic Note Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:05 +0200
On the importance of citizen-science: first records of the Giant water bug Lethocerus patruelis (Hemiptera, Belostomatidae) in Cyprus https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/94457/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 291-299

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e94457

Authors: Michael Hadjiconstantis, Iakovos Tziortzis, Kadir Boğaç Kunt

Abstract: Citizen science has gradually become an important source of data for science. In the present work, we further corroborate this notion by confirming the presence of the Giant water bug, Lethocerus patruelis on the island of Cyprus, based on citizen findings. Our records rely almost entirely on information initially provided through social networks by biodiversity-enthusiast users. We investigate the likely origin of L. patruelis in Cyprus and discuss the possibility of an established population of the species on the island. We also outline some initial thoughts on the environmental impact of a possible future establishment on the islands’ water bodies.

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Research Article Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:04 +0200
On the checkered beetle species (Coleoptera: Cleridae) in the collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest (Romania) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/109055/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 263-289

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e109055

Authors: Rodica Serafim, Melania Stan

Abstract: The paper deals with twenty-five species of checkered beetles of the Palaearctic Region preserved in the collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History. All species have been revised. Within these species, Trichodes apiarius has been found to be the most common and widespread species in Romania.

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Research Article Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:03 +0200
Chewing lice (Phthiraptera, Amblycera, Ischnocera) from shorebirds (Aves, Charadriiformes) in the Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/97526/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 225-262

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e97526

Authors: Bilal Dik, Kiraz Erciyas-Yavuz, Melisa Bal, Arif Cemal Özsemir, Nizamettin Yavuz, Dilge Sıla Davulcu

Abstract: This study was carried out in the Kızılırmak Delta Cernek Bird Ringing Station, Central Black Sea Region, during August and September 2020, to survey the louse species found on shorebirds (Aves: Charadriiformes). A total of 241 birds belonging to 13 species were searched for chewing lice. Eleven species in six genera of the family Scolopacidae (Actitis hypoleucos, Arenaria interpres, Calidris alba, Calidris alpina, Calidris falcinellus, Calidris ferruginea, Calidris minuta, Gallinago gallinago, Tringa glareola, Tringa totanus, Xenus cinereus) and two species in one genus of the family Charadriidae (Charadrius dubius, Charadrius hiaticula) were examined. Birds were caught alive with mist-nets, ringed, searched for lice, and released. A total of 153 birds (63.49%) were infested with lice belonging to 16 species, five amblycerans: Actornithophilus bicolor, Actornithophilus ochraceus, Actornithophilus totani, Actornithophilus umbrinus, Austromenopon lutescens, and eleven ischnocerans: Carduiceps fulvofasciatus, Carduiceps meinertzhageni, Carduiceps zonarius, Lunaceps actophilus, Lunaceps falcinellus, Lunaceps schismatus, Quadraceps hiaticulae, Quadraceps obscurus, Quadraceps ravus, Quadraceps strepsilaris and Saemundssonia platygaster frater. These eight species are new records for Turkey: Ac. bicolor, Ac. ochraceus, Ca. fulvofasciatus, Lu. falcinellus, Lu. schismatus, Qu. ravus, Qu. strepsilaris and Sa. platygaster frater. In addition, Qudraceps hiaticulae was recorded from Little ringed plovers (Charadrius dubius) for the first time in the world in this study. According the lice checklist of wild birds in Turkey, a total of 188 bird species examined and 122 of them were infested, and a total of 217 chewing lice species has been recorded.

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Research Article Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:02 +0200
An update on the presence of Leucomigus candidatus candidatus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixinae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/115940/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(2): 217-223

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e115940

Authors: Tudor-Sebastian Olariu, Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci, Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Maria-Magdalena Dascălu

Abstract: This survey presents the first precise records of Leucomigus candidatus candidatus (Pallas, 1781) in Romania, confirming thus the presence of this species almost a century after its first and single record. Furthermore, ecology, habitat preference and distribution are discussed. We illustrate this taxon with high quality macro photographs, including the male genitalia with the everted and inflated endophallus. Comparative plates with similar-looking species are provided. New localities from Romania and Republic of Moldova are recorded for Cleonis pigra (Scopoli, 1763) and Cyphocleonus dealbatus (Gmelin, 1790).

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Short Communication Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:01 +0200
Preliminary observations on the food availability and diet composition of the Romanian hamster Mesocricetus newtoni (Rodentia, Cricetidae) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/108195/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 197-209

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e108195

Authors: Viorel Dumitru Gavril, Oana Cristiana Vasiliu, Ioana Cobzaru, Dumitru Murariu, Tiberiu Constantin Sahlean, Gabriel Bogdan Chișamera, Roxana Georgiana Nicoară

Abstract: The Romanian hamster Mesocricetus newtoni is endemic to South-Eastern Romania (Dobruja region) and North-Eastern Bulgaria, and prefers steppic, arid, uncultivated habitats, but is also found in alfalfa fields, less often in corn cultures and field-protecting vegetation belts. Previous studies provide only limited data regarding the diet of this cryptic species. The diet of one family group (one female and four pups) was monitored for 10 days, during the vernal season. The data was collected using camera traps and direct observations, supplemented by photos. Plants were identified at the species level. A vegetation survey was performed in a radius of 25 m2 around the burrows using the pratological method, estimating a percentage of each plant species present in the habitat. A number of 16 plants were identified as part of the diet of the Romanian hamster, mostly herbaceous species within the Brassicaceae family. According to the observations, Erodium cicutarium (Geraniaceae) and Papaver rhoeas (Papaveraceae) were consumed most frequently, followed by Descurainia sophia (Brassicaceae), Sisymbrium orientale (Brassicaceae), Medicago minima (Fabaceae) and Buglossoides arvense (Boraginaceae). In the studied area, 38 plant taxa were determined and characterized as ruderal and segetal (weeds of arable land) plants, mostly native to Eurasia. The purpose of this study is to provide novel data on the diet composition of the Romanian hamster in accordance with plant taxa availability and to emphasize the importance of conservation measures of its preferred habitats, which are crucial to the survival of the species.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:12 +0300
Novel in-situ observations on the diel surface activity of the Romanian hamster, Mesocricetus newtoni (Rodentia, Cricetidae), during pup rearing https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/107949/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 185-196

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e107949

Authors: Viorel Dumitru Gavril, Oana Cristiana Vasiliu, Ioana Cobzaru, Dumitru Murariu, Tiberiu Constantin Sahlean, Gabriel Bogdan Chișamera

Abstract: The Romanian hamster Mesocricetus newtoni is a threatened and cryptic species, with a distribution limited to North-eastern Bulgaria and South-eastern Romania (Dobruja region). Current literature does not provide sufficient data regarding diel activities and behavior of this species, especially under field conditions. In this context, one female M. newtoni, during the rearing period of her four pups, was monitored for ten days using camera traps. For each documented activity, the date, time, age of the individual, type of activity, and duration were recorded. In total, from the 26140 media files, 72968 seconds were recorded as active behaviors. Data analysis revealed that diurnal activity was predominant and documented for all monitored days; however, the animals spent more time per each activity during the night. The nocturnal activity was present but erratic, without significant patterns. No significant differences were observed in the median duration of activities of the adult compared to the immature individuals. Both the adult female and pups spent time exploring the burrow entrance, especially during the day, but immatures were more reserved to leave the burrow than the female. The female used four burrows for rearing the pups. During this time, food storage behaviors and transferring of immatures between burrows, as well as the weaning of the pups were documented. This study demonstrates that M. newtoni exhibits significant diurnal activity, at least in certain ecological and physiological conditions.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:11 +0300
Is Hippocampus hippocampus (Osteichthyes, Syngnathiformes, Syngnathidae) a member of the Romanian ichthyological fauna? https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/104882/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 179-184

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e104882

Authors: Alexandru Iftime

Abstract: We present a record of Hippocampus hippocampus (the short-snouted seahorse) from a museum collection specimen, arguing that it most likely represents the first known occurrence of this species from the Romanian Black Sea waters.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:10 +0300
The first record of Aplocnemus jejunus (Coleoptera, Rhadalidae) from Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/100056/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 173-177

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e100056

Authors: Isidor Sebastian Plonski, Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie

Abstract: Aplocnemus jejunus Kiesenwetter, 1863 is recorded in Romania for the first time. An up-to-date distribution map and a summary of its currently known biology is presented, together with pictures of a male specimen collected in the ‘Marine dunes from Agigea’.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:09 +0300
Small flies with high conservation value: first reliable record of Hyperoscelis veternosa (Diptera, Canthyloscelidae) from Romania supported by DNA barcode data https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/105107/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 165-171

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e105107

Authors: Lujza Keresztes, Andrei Bogdan Terec, Boróka-Zsuzsánna Jancsó, Avar Lehel Dénes, Anna Dénes

Abstract: Here we present the first reliable record of the rare Hyperoscelis veternosa Mamaev and Krivosheina, 1969 from the headwaters area of the Someșul River, Apuseni Natural Park, Romania. Species level identification was made by detailed examination of the single female genitalia, supported by DNA barcode data. The new finding confirms the presence of the species in Romania, whereas a very old, single and doubtful record from the Bucharest area dates back to 1900 needs further confirmation. The presence of the second species of genus Hyperoscelis from Romania is of high conservation value, and confirm the persistence of a relict biodiversity of an old-growth forests-spot in the Carpathians.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:08 +0300
Notes on the systematic position and distribution of Mycomya supernivea (Diptera, Mycetophilidae) in Japan https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/103945/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 159-164

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e103945

Authors: Levente-Péter Kolcsár

Abstract: Mycomya supernivea Nakamura and Saigusa, 2020 is a recently described large-sized cold-adapted fungus gnat species known from the island of Hokkaido and the northern part of Honshu in Japan. This study reports the species for the first time from Shikoku Island and the central part of Honshu, indicating that the species is more widely distributed throughout the Japanese islands. Additionally, the systematic position of M. supernivae within the genus Mycomya is discussed, and it is placed under the subgenus Mycomya s. str. within the species group M. matrona.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:07 +0300
Genetic diversity of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus (Insecta, Coleoptera) in Romania based on ND1 mitochondrial sequences https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/106451/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 143-158

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e106451

Authors: Alexandra-Florina Popa, Elena Iulia Iorgu, Oana Paula Popa, Ana-Maria Krapal, Andrei Ștefan, Andreea Maria Brezeanu, Marieta Costache, Luis Ovidiu Popa

Abstract: Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the largest Coleoptera species in Europe and one of the most recognizable. It is a saproxylic species living in woodlands and wooded urban habitats and spending its larval stages inside tree trunks below or near soil level, feeding on decaying wood. The stag beetle has a wide distribution covering the entire Europe up to the Ural Mountains. In this paper, we attempted to describe the diversity and genetic structure of L. cervus populations in Romania using the NADH mitochondrial molecular marker. We identified 36 haplotypes arranged in a star-shaped structure with a central haplotype shared by many samples and linked by one or two mutational steps with other 35, represented by 1–3 samples. This pattern is frequently attributed to populations that have undergone recent range expansion, a phenomenon which is also sustained by the mismatch analysis. The analyzed populations revealed various degrees of genetic diversity. Many populations with relatively high levels of genetic diversity were found outside the Natura 2000 Network Special Areas of Conservation, while some populations included in protected areas proved to have low values of genetic variability. This underlines the need to review the designated protection sites for this species in Romania.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:06 +0300
First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/90065/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 135-141

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e90065

Authors: Jakovos Demetriou, Christodoulos Makris, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou

Abstract: Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero and Dellapé, 2006, originally from Australia, has become a cosmopolitan alien species associated with Eucalyptus spp. (Myrtaceae). In this study, the species is recorded for the first time in Cyprus from the Limassol district and the Akrotiri UK Sovereign Base Area. The adverse socioeconomic impacts of the species on the island are briefly discussed.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:05 +0300
The first sighting of Isophya posthumoidalis (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae) in Ukraine and observations on its biology and acoustics https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/96322/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 113-133

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e96322

Authors: Andriy Kovalchuk

Abstract: Isophya posthumoidalis is a rare species native to Central Europe that is only found in a very small area of Poland, Slovakia, and Romania. Since Bazyluk’s description in 1971, it has been regarded as endemic to the Eastern Bieszczady mountains. In 1976, we discovered this species in Zakarpattia Province (Transcarpathia, Ukraine), but the records were not published, because there were no males available. Due to the analysis of a male’s acoustical signals in 2022, further confirmation was obtained.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:04 +0300
First record of Cybocephalus nipponicus (Coleoptera, Cybocephalidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/103564/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 107-111

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e103564

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Jason Mate

Abstract: Cybocephalus nipponicus Endrödy-Younga 1971 is recorded for the first time in Romania. An up-to-date map of its distribution in Europe is presented, together with pictures of the male collected at ‘Dunele Marine de la Agigea’ nature reserve.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:03 +0300
An updated checklist of chironomid species (Diptera, Chironomidae) from Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/102065/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 17-105

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e102065

Authors: Victoria Tatole

Abstract: Present checklist of Romanian chironomid species comprises 722 taxa (6 subfamilies, 13 tribes, 2 subtribes, 142 genera, 42 subgenera and 517 species), listing 179 taxa more than the last published one (Tatole 2000). It also contains chorological data for 487 Romanian chironomid, over a period of almost 150 years.

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Research Article Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:02 +0300
Acanalonia conica (Hemiptera, Acanaloniidae) – a new exotic species in Bulgaria and Türkiye and its expansion in Europe https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/101161/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66(1): 7-15

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.66.e101161

Authors: Ilia Gjonov, Monika Pramatarova, Erdem Hızal, Sevcan Öztemiz

Abstract: The green cone-headed planthopper, Acanalonia conica (Say, 1830) (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Flatidae), is native to North America and is already found in several European countries. The species is found to occur in Bulgaria and Türkiye for the first time and is the first representative of the family Acanaloniidae in both countries. The localities in Bulgaria where the species has been recorded are in the town of Malko Tarnovo, near the Turkish border, while the locality in Türkiye is in the Asiatic part of Istanbul. Data on the current distribution range in Europe, a list of plants on which A. conica has been found, and photos of the species are provided.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:01 +0300
Richard W. Heard (February 14, 1939 – November 2, 2022) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/99011/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 199-204

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e99011

Authors: Modest Guțu, Iorgu Petrescu

Abstract: Professor Dr. Richard Willis Heard, a longtime and outstanding collaborator of the “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History of Bucharest, passed away on November 2, 2022.Richard was born on February 14, 1939 in Savannah, Georgia (USA). He was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School and attended the University of Georgia, receiving his BS and MS degree in Zoology. He received his PhD degree in Biology at the University of Southern Mississippi (1976). He worked for more than 35 years at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (The University of Southern Mississippi), passing through various hierarchical steps, up to that of Head of the Invertebrate Zoology Section. He was drawn to know the marine invertebrates of the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and western Atlantic Ocean. His research focused primarily on the study of peracarid crustaceans. Also he mentored many students and young researchers specializing in marine biology.

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In Memoriam Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Variation in the rates of biomass removal by soil macro-fauna in different land uses at Rashad, South Kordofan, Sudan https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/95270/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 173-197

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e95270

Authors: Khalid A E Eisawi, Indra Prasad Subedi, Emad Yasin, Christine Yode, Hong He

Abstract: One of the main implications of reducing biodiversity is the loss or decline of ecosystem function. We have previously seen in the Rashad location that agricultural practices have a lower effect on ant biodiversity. However, how they affect the environmental services, they provide is unclear. The main objective of this study was to evaluate whether the conversion of native areas into agricultural systems affects the removal of biomass carried out by ants, an important ecosystem function linked to decomposition and predation. We sampled three transects from (the Rashad district). Each sampling plot consisted of a grid of 12 pitfall traps filled with sardine baits (simulating animal organisms) and bananas (as attractive vegetable resources). In addition, grass seeds (Sorghum bicolor) were applied in both natural (Campo, Kubos, and forest) and agricultural settings (soy monoculture, pastures, and organic agriculture). The Results showed that ant’s removal was highest in sardine with an average of 87.3g (σ ± 23.8), followed by banana (average of 70.5g, σ ± 31.5) and lowest in the seed (mean of 7.8g, σ ± 7.3) (highest p = 0.017). Only the soy monoculture regions showed the lowest levels of sardine removed, indicating an effect associated with the kind of land use. Because little biomass is eliminated in both natural and agricultural settings, no effect of the seeds bait has been observed. As for the banana bait, the data suggested a redundancy effect with another group of macro-fauna). Our results suggest that there is a redundancy effect with another group of macrofauna. However, macrofauna biomass (excluding ants) does not explain this biomass removal. In addition, it detected no impact of ant species composition on removed biomass. The reduction of sardine and banana biomass was correlated with ant richness, indicating that the effects on ecosystem function depend on the particularities of each evaluated role (such as resource type), the type of land use, and the ant richness in the study area.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
The first arrival of the Chinese sand roach Polyphaga cf. plancyi (Blattodea: Corydiidae) in Europe https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/97208/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 163-172

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e97208

Authors: Mihailo Vujić, Nikola Vesović

Abstract: Polyphaga plancyi Bolívar, 1883, also known as Chinese sand roach, it is a large Corydiidae species with a native distribution that includes several Chinese provinces and southern part of the Russian Far East. It is a well-known insect in traditional Chinese medicine, and the biological activity of the compounds isolated from it are actively studied. So far, there are no records of this species outside its natural range, at least outside China. In this article, we present the first record of P. cf. plancyi specimen collected in Europe, probably imported from Shanghai. The specimen was recognized as a non-native cockroach species to Europe via photo posted on social media, and it was subsequently taxonomically identified. Details of its possible origin, its morphology, importance of citizen science, as well as annotations on the other synanthropic cockroaches in Serbia are provided.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Procas (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) – a new genus for the Romanian entomofauna https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/96720/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 157-161

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e96720

Authors: Tudor-Sebastian Olariu, Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie

Abstract: Procas picipes steveni Krynicki, 1832 is recorded for the first time in Romania. Data on ecology and its distribution in Europe are discussed.

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Faunistic Note Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Prehistoric nests of Mud Dauber Wasps (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) discovered in Transylvania, Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/98294/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 135-156

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e98294

Authors: Alexandra Florina Popa, Valerii Kavruk, Corneliu Beldiman

Abstract: Fragments of mud dauber wasp’s nests dating from the Bronze Age (Noua culture, about 1500–1200 BC) from a Romanian archaeological site are described. The present discovery represents, to our knowledge, the first reported fragments of mud dauber nests recuperated from an archaeological site in Romania and probably among the rare ones from Europe. The archaeological site called Zoltan-“Nisipărie” is placed in the Covasna County, south-eastern Transylvania. The five fragments belong to two nests made by Sceliphron sp. wasps genus and they were described in terms of general and detailed morphology and morphometry. Two nest fragments preserve in situ secondary cells, showing evidence of nest reoccupation by other insects. Another important aspect of this discovery is the opportunity to extract and analyse a whole secondary cell from the original nest fragment. Various impressions of vegetal material (grass, straws etc.) and a seed on the nest fragments’ surface were observed using microscopic techniques. The preserved pieces recovered from archaeological investigations provide important data regarding the local environmental conditions during the recent period of Bronze Age in an anthropized environment of the Noua culture.

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Short Communication Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Platyscelio hits again: the first record of this genus in the Dominican Republic https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/98045/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 127-134

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e98045

Authors: Ovidiu Alin Popovici, Irinel Eugen Popescu

Abstract: After the presence of the genus Platyscelio was noticed and confirmed in the Neotropical realm, in this paper the genus is recorded from the Panamanian realm, in Dominican Republic. In the Neotropical realm Platyscelio is represented through P. africanus Risbec, previously considered as being present only in the Afrotropical realm, but in the Panamanian realm we found a different species – P. pulchricornis Kieffer.

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Short Communication Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
On the Palaearctic tiger beetle species (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in the collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/94533/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 107-126

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e94533

Authors: Rodica Serafim, Melania Stan

Abstract: The paper deals with twenty-two species and subspecies of tiger beetles of the Palaearctic Region, except the species of Romanian fauna. The specimens preserved in the collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest has been reviewed.

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Catalogue Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
New data on the distribution of the threatened Marsh Fritillary – Euphydryas aurinia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) – in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/95146/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 87-105

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e95146

Authors: Mihai Stănescu, Florin Prunar, Adorian Ardelean, Tibor-Csaba Vizauer, Alexandru Iftime

Abstract: Euphydryas aurinia, a highly endangered species listed on the Annex II of the Habitats Directive as well as on the Annex II of the Bern Convention, has a wide distribution in the Palearctic realm. Although it is an intensively studied species, its distribution is still not enough known. In Romania, in the last century it has been reported almost exclusively from the regions inside and westwards to the Carpathian Mountains. Records from Oltenia and Wallachia are filling a gap in the known distribution of this butterfly in the southern part of Romania, while 13 new records consolidate the known range of this species in southern and eastern Transylvania. In order to assess the progress encountered, a critical reviewed checklist with the records of the Marsh Fritillary presented in a regional distribution map complete this paper.

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Faunistic Note Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Preliminary investigations of the main Flavescence dorée vector Scaphoideus titanus and its first record in Kosovo https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/98562/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 81-86

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e98562

Authors: Gazmend Gjinovci, Bekri Xhemali, Betim Bresilla, Shpend Shahini, Nesim Morina, Tasim Bajrami

Abstract: Scaphoideus titanus Ball is a major pest of grapevine in Europe, being the main vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp). The North American grapevine leafhopper was identified in neighboring countries, however, the FDp vector was not recorded and there is no available data on its presence in Kosovo. In 2021, initial investigations were conducted and field surveys were carried out in the region of Rahovec in order to evaluate the presence of S. titanus in Kosovarian vineyards. The survey was established in seventeen vineyards in different locations and grapevine varieties. In the middle of June, in each vineyard chosen for investigation were settled yellow sticky traps for surveying and sampling of leafhoppers. All plantations were subjected to fungicide treatment and no insecticide treatment was applied for S. titanus. The captures on the yellow sticky traps indicated that the North American grapevine leafhopper was present in Kosovo. Its population was different in investigated vineyards. Of the seventeen vineyards monitored, in twelve of them was captured the FDp vector, two sticky traps were damaged, and in three vineyards was not captured any specimen of Scaphoideus titanus. An average, of two up to forty-nine specimens of S. titanus per trap were collected over the surveyed period from the beginning of June until the end of September 2021. These results show only the distribution of S. titanus in the surveyed area. Furthermore, the presence of the North American grapevine leafhopper in Kosovo is an alert for urgent phytosanitary control of the quarantine phytoplasma Flavescence dorée (FD).

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Short Communication Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
First records of aneuretine ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Aneuretinae) in late Eocene Rovno amber (Ukraine) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/85206/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 69-80

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e85206

Authors: Alexander Radchenko, Mykola Khomych

Abstract: Aneuretinae is an enigmatic ant subfamily with poorly defined morphological boundaries. Aneuretus simoni Emery, 1893, found only in Sri Lanka, is a “living fossil”, the only known extant species of Aneuretinae. In the distant past, however, Aneuretinae was more diverse and widespread, including eight extinct genera spread across North America, Europe, and the Russian Far East. Here, we report two fossil Aneuretinae species, Protaneuretus succineus Wheeler, 1915 and Paraneuretus tornquisti Wheeler, 1915, found in late Eocene (Priabonian, 37.8–33.9 Ma) Rovno amber (Ukraine), providing distinguishing morphological features and measurements. These species, the first recorded Aneuretinae in Rovno amber, were originally described from Baltic amber of similar Priabonian age. These new records raise the number of reported ants in Rovno amber to 77 species from 39 genera and 9 subfamilies, and indicate that in the late Eocene Aneuretinae were distributed both on the northern and southern coasts of the Paratethys. Fossil evidence suggests that Aneuretinae originated in the Northern Hemisphere and only entered India and Sri Lanka after the Indian subcontinent collided with Asia ~59 Ma. Why Aneuretinae survived to the present only in Sri Lanka remains a mystery.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
The Effects of Pitfall Trap Spacing on Ant Richness (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Abundance, and Composition in Dinder National Park, Sudan https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/71644/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 51-68

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e71644

Authors: Khalid A. E. Eisawi, Tayyab Shaheen, Hong He

Abstract: Ants play an important role in Sudanese biodiversity and environmental impact assessments, Although baiting is easy and cheap to implement, several considerations, such as the spacing among bait, can affect the estimation of the abundance and richness of ants species. In this study, we evaluated the effects of bait spacing on abundance and the number of ant species. We also demonstrate which distance between baits showed the best relationship between costs and the number of ant species sampled. We sampled 30 transects of 100 m with bait spacing ranging (2.5; 3.3; 5; 6.7; 10 and 20 m), spread over 1 km² into three different type of ecosystems (Wooded grass land, Riverine ecosystem and Maya ecosystem), at DNP located in Sudan. The bait spacing did not affect the ant diversity estimative. Regardless bait spacing, the number of species collected every five baits was around 8, and the average abundance was approximately 50 individuals. However, the number of species per bait was higher in transects with a larger gap between baits. Transects with bait spans of 20 and 10 m captured 50% more species per bait than transects with baits 2.5 and 3.4 m apart. Our study suggest that the most efficient sampling design using only baits in the park would be, to place 450 baits every 10 m and 20 m.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Contribution to the Salpingidae (Coleoptera, Tenebrionoidea) of Greece including new faunistic records and ecological data on a poorly studied family https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/84293/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 39-49

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e84293

Authors: George Kakiopoulos, Jakovos Demetriou

Abstract: Salpingidae are a small family of beetles living mainly under the bark of deciduous forest trees and conifers, feeding on fungi, organic matter and other insects. A total of 23 species are known in the Western Palearctic out of which only six have been recorded in Greece. Material surveys of the first author during the last decades unveil ten species of Salpingidae for the country. Four species, Salpingus ruficollis (Linnaeus, 1760), Sphaeriestes castaneus (Panzer, 1796), Sphaeriestes exsanguis (Abeille de Perrin, 1870) and Vincenzellus ruficollis (Panzer, 1794) are reported from Greece for the first time. These records are presented alongside a literature survey regarding Greek Salpingidae, their overall distribution, ecology, host-plants and conservation status in the country.

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Faunistic Note Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
A new greenhouse invader: the first report of the alien ring-legged earwig, Euborellia annulipes (Dermaptera, Anisolabididae) in Serbia, with the first checklist of earwigs of the country https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/85829/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 27-38

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e85829

Authors: Mihailo Vujić, Nikola Vesović, Mirko Šević, Marko Maričić, Ivan Tot

Abstract: The ring-legged earwig Euborellia annulipes (Lucas, 1847) is recorded for the first time on the territory of Serbia. The species was found in the greenhouse of Jevremovac Botanical Garden in Belgrade and represents the second allochthonous invertebrate species registered in this greenhouse, after an exotic millipede. In total, 10 specimens of ring-legged earwig were found in the sections of the greenhouse where tropical and subtropical plants are cultivated. The first checklist of earwigs of Serbia was compiled and notes on autochthonous species are given.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
New observations on two umbraculid molluscs: Tylodina perversa (Umbraculida: Tylodinidae) and Umbraculum umbraculum (Umbraculida, Umbraculidae) along the central‑eastern coast of Sicily https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/91185/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 15-25

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e91185

Authors: Andrea Lombardo, Giuliana Marletta

Abstract: The present note aims to provide detailed information on the biology and ecology of two marine heterobranch species belonging to the order Umbraculida: Umbraculum umbraculum and Tylodina perversa. The observations were carried out through scuba dives from 2017 to May 2022 in 5 sites located along the central-eastern coast of Sicily. For each species, information on the morphology, abundance, bathymetric range, substrates and habitats, seasonality, and further remarks were here provided. Through this research, it was noted that along the central-eastern coast of Sicily, T. perversa has never been found on sponges of the genus Aplysina, its prey so far documented, but always on algal substrates. Regarding U. umbraculum, it was observed that it counts among the sponges of its diet also the poriferan C. crambe. Moreover, through this study, it was documented for the first time the breeding activity of U. umbraculum, never reported in detail.

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Faunistic Note Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
First record and redescription of wolf spider Pardosa oriens (Araneae, Lycosidae) from India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/95756/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(2): 7-13

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e95756

Authors: Raveendran Sudha Abhijith, Ambalaparambil Vasu Sudhikumar

Abstract: Genus Pardosa incorporates species morphologically resembling each other. As a result, a lot of discrepancies can be observed in the group. This paper reports and redescribes Pardosa species Pardosa oriens (Chamberlin 1924) for the first time from India.

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Research Article Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0200
Addendum et corrigendum: Alien fish, amphibian and reptile species in Romania and their invasive status: a review with new data. Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64 (1): 131–186. https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.64.e67558 https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/87547/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 151-153

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e87547

Authors: Alexandru Iftime, Oana Iftime

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Corrigenda Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:14 +0300
Effects of a forest landscape on the prey composition of the Common Barn-owl Tyto alba in southern Bulgaria https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/65230/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 141-149

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e65230

Authors: Boyan Milchev

Abstract: The diet of the Common Barn-owl in a forest- and shrub-dominated hunting area in the Strandzha Mountains, southern Bulgaria, was identified from 516 prey specimens. Shrews (52.9% by number, 26.7% by biomass) and rodents (42.1% N, 71.5% B) were prevalent. Among them, White-toothed shrews, Criocidura sp., (45.3% N, 21.4% B) was the most numerous prey genus. Mice, Apodemus sp., (15.7% N, 29% B) contributed with the largest share to the food biomass due to high predation of Striped field mice, A. agrarius, (12.2% B). The proportions of forest species in diet (Apodemus sp, Sorex sp., and dormice liridae) increased with the higher proportion of forest habitats (forests and shrublands cover more than 25% of the area) in most Barn Owl hunting territories in southern Bulgaria.

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Short Communication Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:13 +0300
First record of Lestes concinnus (Zygoptera: Lestidae) from Sri Lanka with observations on its natural history https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/74234/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 129-139

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e74234

Authors: Amila Sumanapala, Tharindu Ranasinghe

Abstract: Lestes concinnus is a widespread species in tropical Asia and Oceania. It is a species known to have variable colour patterns ranging between pale and dark phenotypes which have earlier been recognized as distinct species. Lestes concinnus has never been known from Sri Lanka before. We report observations of both phenotypes of the species and intermediate morphs of Lestes concinnus from coastal habitats with dry reed patches in the northern part of the country, adding it to the Odonata fauna of Sri Lanka. With multiple field observations examined, we also provide comments on its identification and natural history in the country.

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Short Communication Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:12 +0300
New data on the taxonomy, distribution and host plants of subfamily Chrysochroinae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Bulgaria https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/77971/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 121-128

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e77971

Authors: Vladimir Sakalian, Toshko Ljubomirov, Enrico Migliaccio, Victor Gashtarov, Danail Doychev, Georgi Georgiev

Abstract: Data about distribution and host plants of 19 species-group taxa from subfamily Chrysochroinae are presented. In this study, fourth known locality in Balkan Peninsula of Sphenoptera (Sphenoptera) cuprina cuprina (wery rare taxon in this region) was established. Distinguishing characters of S. (Chilostetha) laportei and S. (Ch.) substriata allowing their better identification are given as well.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:11 +0300
Sawfly Fauna (Hymenoptera: Symphyta) in the Mordovia State Nature Reserve (Central Russia) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/64076/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 83-120

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e64076

Authors: Alexander B. Ruchin, Veli Vikberg, Natalya A. Lengesova, Svetlana E. Mironova

Abstract: Protected areas are biodiversity hotspots of the world. Knowledge of their overall biodiversity is essential for nature conservation. Sawflies are an integral part of terrestrial ecosystems; being phytophages, they play a significant role in the processing of primary production. The aim of the research was to study the biodiversity of sawflies in the Mordovian Reserve. The research was carried out in 2008, 2009 and 2012-2019 on the territory of the Mordovia State Nature Reserve (Republic of Mordovia, Central part of European Russia). The article provides information on records of 169 species of sawflies of 9 families in the Mordovia State Nature Reserve. The annotated list includes 103 new species for the reserve, of which 1 species (Dineura parcivalvis) is listed for the European part of Russia for the first time, and 3 species are specified for the first time for the Central part of European Russia (Arge beckeri, Rhogogaster genistae, Tenthredo amurica).

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:10 +0300
Detection of Zabrotes subfasciatus and Bruchidius glycyrhizae (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/81595/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 71-81

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e81595

Authors: Ioan Alexandru Rădac, Ionela Rădac, Cecilia Șerban

Abstract: Although beans are an important part of the human diet, their long-term storage is still problematic due to pest damage by seed beetles. This study provides data on a documented detection of Mexican bean beetle Zabrotes subfasciatus in Romania. A great number of individuals were found inside packages of small white beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) imported from Syria and Ethiopia. Based on the investigation of the infested seeds, rearing and biology of the species, it is unlikely that this alien species is established in Romania. We also provide the first known record of Bruchidius glycyrhizae in Romania, based on its previously known distribution and the range of its host plants, it is more likely an overlooked native species.

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:09 +0300
Trigonalyoidea (Hymenoptera: Apocrita) – a new superfamily of wasps recorded in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/83252/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 67-70

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e83252

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie

Abstract: The superfamily Trigonalyoidea, along with the species Pseudogonalos hahnii (Spinola, 1840), is recorded for the first time in Romania. An up-to-date distribution in Europe and a brief description of its biology is presented, together with a picture of the specimen collected in Romania.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:08 +0300
An update on Penthetria funebris (Diptera: Bibionidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/84019/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 63-66

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e84019

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Levente-Péter Kolcsár

Abstract: We summarized the known data on the distribution of Penthetria funebris Meigen, 1804 in Romania, based on old and two new records. We illustrate the male habitus, brachypterous wing, head and terminalia.

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Short Communication Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:07 +0300
Eretes sticticus (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae) - A new record for the Romanian fauna, and new data regarding the distribution of two rare species - Acinopus ammophilus (Coleoptera, Carabidae) and Sphenoptera (Chilostetha) laportei (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) in Dobrogea (Romania) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/83600/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 55-61

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e83600

Authors: Eugen Nitzu

Abstract: The presence of Eretes sticticus in the Romanian fauna, unconfirmed until now, is for the first time accurately recorded and documented with photographs in this article. The presence of other two very rare and little-known species: Acinopus (Osimus) ammophilus and Sphenoptera (Chilostetha) laportei are reconfirmed for the Romanian fauna, in a different geographical area (North Dobrogea), other than that they were previously recorded last century.

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:06 +0300
On Lampyroidea dispar in Bulgaria (Coleoptera, Lampyridae) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/79706/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 45-54

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e79706

Authors: Denis Gradinarov, Fabrizio Fanti

Abstract: In this paper we provide information on the distribution and biology of Lampyroidea dispar (Fairmaire, 1857), based on males collected in Bulgaria. After its description, little research was conducted on this species. Here, for the first time, we provide habitus and aedeagus photographs. For comparison we also provide a photo of the aedeagus of Luciola mingrelica (Ménétriés, 1832).

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:05 +0300
First record of the alien seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) from Cyprus https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/81350/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 37-43

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e81350

Authors: Jakovos Demetriou, George Kakiopoulos, Jiri Háva, Angeliki F Martinou, Alex Delobel

Abstract: The subfamily Bruchinae includes the majority of alien to Europe Chrysomelidae. Up-to-date, seven alien seed-beetle species have been collected from Cyprus affecting ornamental plants and stored products. During the last decade Stator limbatus (Horn, 1873), a New World species has been gradually reported invading Middle-Eastern countries and Mediterranean islands. In this publication, S. limbatus is recorded for the first time from the island of Cyprus. Specimens were collected from Ficus microcarpa, Eucalyptus sp. and Delonix regia, with the later species being confirmed as a suitable host for S. limbatus. The alarming presence of S. limbatus in both urban and protected areas raises some questions about any adverse effects on native biodiversity and socioeconomic parameters. The general lack of knowledge regarding the Bruchinae fauna of Cyprus hampers research endeavours for possible agonistic behaviour between native and alien species for resources and host-plants.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:04 +0300
First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/82873/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 25-36

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e82873

Authors: Jakovos Demetriou, Evangelos Koutsoukos, Leonidas‑Romanos Davranoglou, Helen E. Roy, Malkie Spodek, Angeliki F. Martinou

Abstract: The psyllids Platyobria biemani Burckhardt, Queiroz & Malenovský, 2014 and Blastopsylla occidentalis Taylor, 1985 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Aphalaridae) originally native to Australia, have now spread to the Eastern Mediterranean as pests of Eucalyptus spp. In the present study, we provide the first records of these species from Cyprus and we expand the range of P. biemani within continental Greece. The specimens were collected from ornamental Eucalyptus trees in Paphos and Limassol districts. In addition, material surveys in Greece revealed the presence of P. biemani in Attica (Salamis Island and Nea Peramos). Given the number of sampled sites, both species should be classified as established pests responsible for small-scale, local infestations of Eucalyptus spp. The Australian Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore, 1964, already known from Cyprus, is widespread on the island and its effects undermine the aesthetics of natural and urban landscapes. The socioeconomic impacts of alien Eucalyptus psyllids in Cyprus are discussed.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:03 +0300
Distribution of the European mole cricket Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa (Orthoptera) in Slovakia https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/79915/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 15-23

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e79915

Authors: Martin Danilák, Martin Lukáň, Anton Krištín

Abstract: Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa is widely distributed in the lowlands and hilly regions of southern, western, eastern Slovakia, outside the mountains as the High and Low Tatras. It was found at 516 sites, including 136 sites (5.3% of 2,561 studied sites) which were recorded using regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats in 1994–2021 and 380 other sites acquired from a questionnaire survey in 2020 and 2021. Altogether 72 % of the records were collected below 350 m a.s.l., and 98% below 700 m a.s.l. The habitat structure was biased by the result of questionnaire survey (recording mainly secondary habitats), with gardens (> 70%, n = 516) being the most frequent habitat. During regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats the most frequently inhabited environments were wet grasslands, marshes (42 %) and meadows (30%, n = 136). Suspected occurrence of the closely related species G. stepposa was investigated at nine lowland sites in southern Slovakia (6 in the Danube River area and 3 in the Ipeľ River area) in 2020 and 2021, but all the determined males (11) belonged to the species G. gryllotalpa. Distributional patterns of the species in Slovakia have been compared with neighboring countries of Europe.

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:02 +0300
A new species of Hamataliwa (Araneae: Oxyopidae) from Western Ghats, India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/63398/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 65(1): 7-13

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.65.e63398

Authors: Souvik Sen, Pavittu M. Sureshan

Abstract: A new species of lynx spider genus Hamataliwa Keyserling is described from the Western Ghats, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Female of the new species is illustrated, and distribution has been mapped.

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Research Article Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:00:01 +0300
Peter Shurulinkov, Zdravko Hubenov, Stoyan Beshkov, Georgi Popgeorgiev (Eds). Biodiversity of the Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Lower Danube. Book review https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/70928/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 115-119

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e70928

Authors: Alexi Popov

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Book Review Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Confirmation of the presence of steppe polecat Mustela eversmanii (Carnivora: Mustelidae) in Giurgiu County (Romania) after more than 5 decades https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/65524/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 109-113

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e65524

Authors: Cristina Florentina Pelcaru, Alexandru Alistar

Abstract: This paper confirms the presence of steppe polecat Mustela eversmanii in Giurgiu County after more than 50 years. Mustela eversmanii is considered a vulnerable species, being listed in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive. The specimen was found within the Site of Community Importance - ROSCI0043 Comana, included in the Natura 2000 network, which significantly overlaps with the protected natural area (Comana Natural Park). Currently, the steppe polecat is not added to the list of the Standard Form, because its presence was uncertain. We consider that this discovery is valuable and has important implications for the conservation of the species.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
The first record of Boloria frigga (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) on Kolguev Island, Arctic Russia https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/65131/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 103-108

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e65131

Authors: Grigory S. Potapov, Elizaveta A. Spitsyna, Vitaly M. Spitsyn

Abstract: A new record of Boloria frigga from the Arctic islands of European Russia is given. Image of a captured specimen, as well as brief considerations on the species habitat, are provided.

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Faunistic Note Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
The first confirmed record of Mediterranean mantis, Iris oratoria (Mantodea: Eremiaphilidae) in Montenegro https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/76249/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 97-101

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e76249

Authors: Mihailo Vujić, Luka Zlatić

Abstract: The Mediterranean mantis, Iris oratoria is recorded for the first time for the fauna of Montenegro. Two female specimens were collected in Donji Štoj (Ulcinj Municipality) in dry, grassy meadow. The presence of this species is not unexpected in Montenegro, given that it is widespread in Mediterranean region and neighbouring countries (Albania and Croatia).

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Faunistic Note Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
The  second record of Platyscelio (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) in South America https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/76076/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 93-96

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e76076

Authors: Elijah Talamas, Ovidiu Alin Popovici

Abstract: The presence of Platyscelio (Platygastroidea, Scelionidae) in the Neotropical region is confirmed. After a recent record from French Guiana, a second specimen of Platyscelio was found in samples from the Republic of Suriname, being a new record for the fauna of this country.

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Short Communication Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Tiger beetles of Romania (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) in the Collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/77772/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 69-91

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e77772

Authors: Melania Stan, Rodica Serafim

Abstract: The paper deals with eleven species and subspecies of tiger beetles of Romania. The specimens preserved in the collections of “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History were revised. Distribution maps based on the examined material are presented for each species.

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Catalogue Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
New faunistic data on the family Capniidae (Plecoptera) from the Carpathians (Romania and Ukraine) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/66918/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 61-68

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e66918

Authors: Anna Dénes, Dávid Murányi, Ádám Soós, Emőke Szőcs, Lujza Keresztes

Abstract: Zwicknia acuta is reported for the first time from the South-Eastern Carpathians (Romania and Ukraine). Additionally, another stonefly species, Zwicknia kovacsi, previously described from Romania, is added to the Plecoptera fauna of Ukraine. New faunistic data are presented for two other winter-active species, Capnia vidua rilensis and Zwicknia bifrons. Based on a combination of personal and literature data we present a checklist of Capniidae from Romania and provide a key for them.

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Research Article Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
A checklist and areography of Buprestidae, Vesperidae and Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Italy https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/72145/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 35-60

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e72145

Authors: Vladimir Sakalian, Enrico Migliaccio, Franco Tassi, Georgi Georgiev

Abstract: The species of Buprestidae, Vesperidae and Cerambycidae in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park in Italy were studied based on literature data and original material. As a result, a list of 128 taxa was assembled: 49 buprestids, one vesperid and 78 cerambycids. These taxa belong to 21 areographical categories combined in seven complexes. The European complex occupies a dominant position (39.1%), followed by the Palaearctic (24.2%), Mediterranean (14.1%), Eurosiberian (10.2%), European- Iranoturanian (6.3%), Endemic (3.9%), and Cosmopolitan and Holarctic (2.3%) complexes. The Park has four endemic and one subendemic taxa.

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Research Article Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Redescription of Apseudopsis arguinensis (Crustacea: Peracarida: Tanaidacea) from the Coast of Mauritania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/75611/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 21-33

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e75611

Authors: Maxim-Jean Bâlcu

Abstract: In addition to those described by Guţu (2002), the female with eggs of the species Apseudopsis arguinensis is redescribed in detail. Also, some remarks on male morphology are presented.

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Research Article Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Check-list of chromosome numbers of the family Hygromiidae (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora) with new data on Circassina frutis https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/69707/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(2): 7-20

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e69707

Authors: Nana Bakhtadze, Nino Chakvetadze, Levan Mumladze, Nino Gabroshvili

Abstract: Chromosome number data on the Hygromiidae (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora) are summarized and reviewed briefly in the context of the phylogeny of the family. In hygromiids, the haploid chromosome numbers range from 21 to 26. It is supposed that n = 21 is the ancestral chromosome number in the family. The modal haploid number for Hygromiidae is 23. Description of karyotype in terms of chromosome number and morphology of hygromiid land snail Circassina frutis is provided for the first time. The diploid chromosome number of this species is 2n = 46. The karyotype is symmetric and consists of 21 pairs of metacentric and 2 pairs of submetacentric chromosomes. The karyotype formula is as follows: 2n = 42m + 4sm (n = 21m + 2sm). The fundamental number (FN) is 92. Chromosomes range in length from 2.53 μm for the smallest pair to 6.00 μm for the largest pair. The total length of chromosomes in diploid complement (TCL) is 170.40 ± 3.22 μm.

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Research Article Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Classification of an equine skull in the Science Museum of Coimbra, Portugal, by means of multivariate and qualitative analysis https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/55215/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 187-195

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e55215

Authors: Pere M. Parés-Casanova, Mireia Torrent, Nuno Carolino, Joana Cabral-Oliveira

Abstract: The study aimed at classifying an equine skull stored in Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra (Portugal) on the basis of its morphology using multivariate analyses. A visual appraisal had revealed that it was not from a horse. Nineteen cephalic measurements were obtained and compared with available data of horses of different groups (poneys, trait and saddle), equine hybrids, Przewalski’s horse (Equus przewalskii), wild and domestic asses, and quaggas (Equus quagga). Multivariate analysis plus head profile allowed us to assign the skull to a mare hinny -the hybrid between a jenny (female donkey) and a stallion (male horse). The research highlights the possibilities of categorization of equid skulls according to morphometry but with a need to consider qualitative traits, as head profiles. But more such studies are needed to be conducted to establish clearly differences between mules and hinnies, especially among sympatric populations.

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Catalogue Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:14 +0300
Alien fish, amphibian and reptile species in Romania and their invasive status: a review with new data https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/67558/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 131-186

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e67558

Authors: Alexandru Iftime, Oana Iftime

Abstract: The paper presents a review of literature data, supplemented with original observations, on the presence, establishment, distribution and invasive status of alien fish, amphibian and reptile species in Romania. Consistent criteria were followed in defining alien species records, establishment and invasive status. From the 48 alien fish species, 1 fish hybrid, 1 amphibian and 18 reptile species recorded, only 16 fishes and 3 reptiles can be regarded as established. Of these we consider the criteria for invasive status as being probably fulfilled by one fish species (Perccottus glenii), and less likely by six more fish species. The presence and the alien status of the one amphibian are debatable. No reptile species can be considered invasive at present.

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Review Article Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:13 +0300
Rediscovered after almost 100 years: new faunistic data of Thaumalea rumanica with additional records of Thaumaleidae from Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/64110/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 119-129

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e64110

Authors: Lujza Keresztes, Avar-Lehel Dénes

Abstract: Thaumalea rumanica is a member of the family Thaumaleidae and it has been described from a few localities surrounding Băile Herculane, south-west Romania. Since its discovery, no further data were published on this endemic species of restricted range from the Carpathian region. On August 18, 2020 a single male specimen was collected at Poiana Mărului, in Olteana valley, south-west Romania, at 720 m altitude by the present authors, which is farther north from its typical location. This new finding suggests a larger distribution of the species in the Southern Carpathians. Based on our recent faunistic survey, a new species, Thaumalea remota was added to the Thaumaleidae fauna of Romania, with a revised checklist of the family, based on both personal and recent literature data.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:12 +0300
First record of Phyllolabis savtshenkoi (Diptera, Limoniidae) in Morocco https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/63917/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 115-118

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e63917

Authors: Abdelkhaleq Fouzi Taybi, Youness Mabrouki, Lujza Keresztes

Abstract: In this paper, we provide the first record of Phyllolabis savtshenkoi in Morocco previously known only from Spain and the Canary Islands. In addition, Dicranomyia goritiensis and Geranomyia caloptera are recorded for the first time in the oriental region of Morocco.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:11 +0300
The fauna of Geometrid moths of the Natural Forest Reserve “Cobîleni” Republic of Moldova – Preliminary data https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/60023/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 101-114

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e60023

Authors: Cristina Țugulea, Nadejda Mocreac, Adrian Țugulea

Abstract: Cobîleni Natural Forest Reserve with a surface of 33.5 ha is situated near Lopatna village, Orhei district, on the right bank of the Dniester River. The aim of the study was to assess the geometrid moths (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) fauna from this reserve. The most part of entomological materials from Cobîleni Natural Forest Reserve discussed in this paper were collected at the light trap during vegetation period of 2018. In the paper the list of fifty-five geometrids species is given, also their geographical distribution, ecological and trophic structure. The geometridae species collected from this reserve belong to five subfamilies. Most of the captured specimens belong to the Ennominae subfamily with 36 species, as it is typical for mesophilous meadows, followed by Sterrhinae with nine species, then Larentiinae with eight, and finally Orthostixinae and Geometrinae with only one species each. In the result of establishing of taxonomic affiliation of the entomological material collected during 2018, a new geometrid species for the fauna of the Republic of Moldova was identified: Cyclophora linearia.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:10 +0300
New data on the distribution of the threatened Scarce fritillary, Euphydryas maturna (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), in southern Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/70022/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 95-100

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e70022

Authors: Mihai Stănescu, Tibor-Csaba Vizauer, Elena Iulia Iorgu, Ionuț Ștefan Iorgu

Abstract: Euphydryas maturna is a highly endangered species listed on the Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive as well as on the Annex II of the Bern Convention. Despite being reported from almost all the historical regions of Romania, there are only two published records from Oltenia so far. Several specimens spotted in the Bungețu forest (near Bălcești, Vâlcea county) in late May 2021, are filling this gap in the known distribution of the Scarce fritillary in Romania.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:09 +0300
Cynaeus angustus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), a new alien beetle in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/63552/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 89-94

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e63552

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Maximilian Teodorescu

Abstract: Cynaeus angustus, a North American tenebrionid, is recorded for the first time in Romania. Its distribution in Europe and some data regarding its ecology are presented and discussed.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:08 +0300
New records of the alien longhorn beetle Neoclytus acuminatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/63053/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 81-88

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e63053

Authors: Lucian Hănceanu, Maria-Magdalena Dascălu, Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie

Abstract: Neoclytus acuminatus is an alien longhorn beetle native to North America and currently established in Europe where it has a relatively wide distribution. Herein, its distribution in Romania is summarized based on new data accumulated since its first record fifteen years ago. Some aspects on its biology and morphology are discussed.

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Short Communication Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:07 +0300
First finding of a fossilized Cantharidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) from the Middle Miocene deposits in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/64706/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 73-80

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e64706

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Fabrizio Fanti, Viorel Ionesi

Abstract: The extraordinary fossil sites of Vlădiceni (Iaşi, Romania) recently discovered, with lithostratigraphy of Middle Miocene age, have uncovered a rich fauna especially of fishes, molluscs, amphipods and insects. This includes also the first fossil specimen of family Cantharidae from both this geological formation and from Romania: Malthodes (Malthodes) vladiceniensis sp. nov., which is illustrated and described and compared with living and fossil species of the genus.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:06 +0300
Vespa orientalis, a new alien species in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/61954/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 67-72

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e61954

Authors: Mihai Zachi, Adrian Ruicănescu

Abstract: A new alien hornet species (Vespa orientalis) has been observed in the Northern part of Bucharest, Romania, and reported through to the social networking platform for naturalists and citizen scientists, iNaturalist. All records were taken in Bucharest during 2019 and 2020.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:05 +0300
First record of the subfamily Epitraninae (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) in the European Continent https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/66165/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 61-65

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e66165

Authors: Evangelos Koutsoukos, Gerard Delvare

Abstract: Epitraninae Burks (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) is a subfamily with a single recognised genus, Epitranus Walker, known to be distributed throughout the tropical areas of the Old World. Whilst recent studies have reported the presence of Epitraninae in countries of the Middle East, there are no published records from the European continent. A female specimen belonging to the Epitranus hamoni species complex was collected in Salamis island, Attica, Greece, and deposited at the Museum of Zoology (Athens). This record constitutes an important addition to the Greek and European Chalcidoidea fauna.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:04 +0300
First records of Mustha spinosula and Perillus bioculatus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/64664/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 51-59

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e64664

Authors: Ioan Alexandru Rădac, Maximilian Teodorescu

Abstract: This study provides data on the first known established populations of two allochthonous species in Romania, Mustha spinosula and Perillus bioculatus. Overwintering, host plants and distribution of these two pentatomids (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) are briefly discussed. We also provide information on color variation in nymphs of Mustha spinosula and report a new host plant for this species.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:03 +0300
First record of the alien mantid Hierodula tenuidentata (Insecta: Mantodea) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/65489/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 37-49

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e65489

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Petronel Spaseni, Ana Jurjescu, Ioan Alexandru Rădac

Abstract: 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.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:02 +0300
A comprehensive checklist of the earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Sri Lanka, a component of the Western Ghats – Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/56877/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 64(1): 7-36

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.64.e56877

Authors: Sasankan Prasanth Narayanan, Shailja Kumari, Vijo Thomas Kurien, Ambattu Paili Thomas, Rahul Paliwal, Jatinder Mohan Julka

Abstract: A comprehensive checklist of the earthworm species known from Sri Lanka, an island country in the Indian subcontinent, is presented. In total, 81 species and subspecies belonging to 20 genera and 8 families are recorded. Of these, 58 are Sri Lanka endemics, 2 near endemics and 21 exotics. The checklist includes the type locality, any significant subsequent generic placements, and the distributional pattern with province and districts for each species/subspecies within Sri Lanka.

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Checklist Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:01 +0300
A Life in The Museum: An Homage to Dr. Dumitru Murariu at 80 Years https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/62573/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 279-311

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e62573

Authors: Luis Ovidiu Popa, Oana Paula Popa

Abstract: Dr. Dumitru Murariu was born on September 21, 1940 in Ungureni, Botoşani County, as the first child in a peasant family. He attended primary and secondary school in his home village. Since the beginning he proved himself to be one of the brightest students in the class and, as a consequence, the school teachers advised his parents to have him continue his education. At the end of secondary school, the young Dumitru Murariu enrolled at the “August Treboniu Laurian” theoretical 280 Popa & Popa high school in the city of Botoşani. During these years (1955–1957), the teacher of “the Fundamentals of Darwinism” made a strong impression on the future scientist, with practical lessons, in a small garden, on the correlation between the natural selection and the variability of organisms. On the way from the main building to the above‑mentioned garden, the professor taught his pupils how to identify the trees on the sidewalks and from the “Public Garden”. This teacher’s name was Remus Cehovschi - former Assistant Professor at the University of Chernivtsi (Cernăuți – North Bukovina), from where he took refuge to Botoșani in 1944.After graduating high school, Dumitru Murariu returned to his home village, where he occupied a position of unqualified teacher in the village school. In the fall of 1958, he was drafted for the mandatory military service until mid-January 1961. Returning home, he resumed his school position but in the autumn of the same year, he successfully passed the admission exams at the Faculty of Biology-Geography, the Department of Biology-Zoology at the “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iași. Based on his academic excellence he received a scholarship until graduating in 1966.

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Anniversary Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Status, distribution and research gaps of rodents (Mammalia: Rodentia) in North-Eastern States of India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48607/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 261-277

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e48607

Authors: Paromit Chatterjee, Debashree Dam, Basudev Tripathy, Kailash Chandra

Abstract: In North Eastern states of India (NE India) there are almost 65% of mammal species of the country but baseline information on small mammals, particularly rodents, for the region is scanty. Present study recorded a total of 59 species of rodents from the NE India out of 100 species reported from Indian Subcontinent. The list contains all the valid taxonomic names and their distribution in the states of NE India. Additionally, five species has been added to the checklist of rodents in India. The list provided 59 species belonging to 30 genera under 5 families of 7 subfamilies. Among them Muridae was recorded to be with highest number of species (31 species), followed by Sciuridae with 22 species, Cricetidae with three species, while Spalacidae and Hystricidae have recorded only two species in each group. Among the eight states of NE India the highest number of species was recorded from Arunachal Pradesh (76 %) and the lowest, from Tripura (22%). Two Threatened, three Near Threatened, two Not Listed and six Data Deficient species have been listed from the present work with four endemic species from this region. The findings of this study indicated the requirements for intensive and extensive surveys in the north-eastern States of India and taxonomic revisions of many species.

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Checklist Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
The noctuid moth Xylomoia graminea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) new to the Romanian fauna https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/59536/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 255-260

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e59536

Authors: Constantin Corduneanu, Cătălin-Dumitrel Balan, Cristina Vasiliţa, Ovidiu‑Alin Popovici

Abstract: In this paper, new data concerning the occurrence and distribution of Xylomoia graminea (Graeser, 1889) in Romania are given. Pictures of specimen and male genitalia are provided.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Contributions to the knowledge of the Depressariidae, Peleopodidae, Ethmiidae and Fuchsiini (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea) of Romania, with an annotated checklist https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/55319/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 203-254

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e55319

Authors: Zoltán Kovács, Sándor Kovács

Abstract: In Romania 102 species of Depressariidae, Peleopodidae, Ethmiidae and Fuchsiini were recorded in the last checklist and its supplement (Rákosy et al. 2003; Rákosy and Goia 2007). The present study deals with a total of 117 species ever recorded from Romania including voucher material studied in this overview: 101 Depressariidae, 2 Peleopodidae, 13 Ethmiidae and 1 Fuchsiini. As a result of the analysis of the studied material the Romanian fauna is currently considered to consist of 114 species, 90 of them are confirmed and 24 requiring confirmation. 13 species are recorded for the first time from Romania: Agonopterix bipunctosa (Curtis, 1850), A. coenosella (Zerny, 1940), A. ferocella (Chrétien, 1910), A. irrorata (Staudinger, 1870), A. lessini Buchner, 2017, A. ligusticella (Chrétien, 1908), A. multiplicella (Erschoff, 1877), A. quadripunctata (Wocke, 1857), Depressaria badiella (Hübner, 1796), D. daucella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), D. sordidatella Tengström, 1848, Exaeretia ledereri (Zeller, 1854) and Anchinia laureolella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854. 2 species are found with unclear taxonomic status: Agonopterix banatica Georgesco, 1965 and Agonopterix dumitrescui Georgesco, 1965. 3 species are formally excluded from the Romanian fauna: Agonopterix agyrella (Rebel, 1917), A. comitella (Lederer, 1855) and Depressaria halophilella (Chrétien, 1908). Additionally, 28 species are first records for different regions of the country and further 15 corrections are made to their distribution within Romania. The examined voucher material is concisely presented by each species, collecting data are presented in detail only in the case of the first records, and a few rarely recorded species, by which the adults, male and occasionally female genitalia are figured.

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Research Article Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
New faunistic record of two species of genus Calvia (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini) from India and Myanmar https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/57502/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 195-201

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e57502

Authors: Priyanka Das, Goutam Kumar Saha, Devanshu Gupta, Kailash Chandra

Abstract: Calvia sichuanica Kovář (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini) is reported for the first time from India and Myanmar, previously known only from China. Also, Calvia explanata Poorani, from Sikkim and Darjeeling, is newly reported from Manipur, state of India.

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Research Article Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
First record of Kisanthobia ariasi (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/56704/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 189-194

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e56704

Authors: Adrian Ruicanescu, Amalia-Raluca Dumbravă

Abstract: Kisanthobia ariasi is recorded in Romania for the first time. The species is illustrated, redescribed and short considerations about its biology, ecology and distribution are discussed.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Seasonal dynamics of dominant species of soil predators (Coleoptera: Carabidae, Staphylinidae) in agrolandscapes and their potential gluttony https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/54116/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 175-187

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e54116

Authors: Fazlitdin Halimov

Abstract: We studied the seasonal change in the number of dominant species of predatory beetles on vegetable crops and determined their potential gluttony. A total of 1,472 beetles were collected, belonging to 22 species of ground beetles (Carabidae) and 27 species of rove beetles (Staphylinidae). The dominant species are: Harpalus rufipes (De Geer, 1774) (17.6% dominance), Amara fulva (De Geer) (13.28%), Bembidion properans (Stephens, 1828) (10.39%), Trechus quadristriatus (Schrank, 1781) (6.20%), Calathus melanocephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) (5.39%), Poecilus cupreus Linnaeus, 1758 (5.3%), Bembidion femoratum Sturm, 1825 (5.10%), Aleochara bilineata, (Gyllenhaal, 1810) (17.6%), Aloconota gregagia (Erichson, 1839) (10.21%), Amischa analis (Gravenhorst, 1802) (6.01%), Amischa bifoveotata (Mannerheim, 1830) (5.41%). During the season, there is a change in dominant species. At the beginning of the season, smaller species dominate, while larger species dominate in the second half of the plant vegetation. The maximum number of predators are observed in June and August. The periods of the maximum abundance of ground beetles and rove beetles do not coincide in time, which is the evolutionary adaptation of two groups of predators that coexist. In laboratory experiments, when pest eggs were offered as food, Aleochara bilineata and Bembidion femoratum were the most voracious. Larger predator species showed high voracity when larvae of flies were offered as food.

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Research Article Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
First record of Colobopsis truncata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Moldova region of Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/60375/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 169-173

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e60375

Authors: Ioan Tăușan, Alexandru Pintilioaie, Dana Milea, Mihai Zachi, Silviu Țicu

Abstract: Colobopsis truncata is a common Mediterranean species distributed mostly in southern and central Europe. In Romania, the species is expected to be widely distributed, but data are scarce. Both minor workers and soldiers of the species were collected in different sites during field observations in the spring of 2020. Herein we report the first record of Colobopsis truncata from Moldova and new records for southern Romania.

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Faunistic Note Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Orthopterans (Insecta: Orthoptera) of conservation value in the Eurasian Eagle Owl Bubo bubo food in Bulgaria https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/53867/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 161-167

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e53867

Authors: Dragan Chobanov, Boyan Milchev

Abstract: Three species of Bush-crickets (Orthoptera) of conservation value or poorly known were found in the Eurasian Eagle Owl food in southeastern Bulgaria. Their localities are new country records and two of them cover Natura 2000 SCI zones. The repeated predation on Bradyporus macrogaster in UTM square MG99 confirms the potential of this area for a new Natura 2000 site.

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Short Communication Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Who is jumping in a Serbian bog? – Orthopteran fauna of the Vlasina region https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/55052/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 141-160

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e55052

Authors: Slobodan Ivković, Josip Skejo

Abstract: Vlasina Plateau is a highland bog situated in the mountains of southeastern Serbia, close to the border with Bulgaria. From a conservation point of view, bogs are one of the most important habitats and they are considered as threatened all across Europe. As the Orthopteran fauna of southern European bogs has not been studied in detail, we decided to make an inventory of grasshoppers and bush-crickets of Vlasina region. During eight years (2012 to 2019) of orthopterological study, 63 species were recorded at Vlasina Plateau. Interesting findings are those of Balkan Field Grasshopper (Chorthippus bornhalmi) and Bures’ Bush-cricket (Isophya bureschi) recently reported as first for Serbia, as well as regionally rare Serbian Pygmy Bush-cricket (Anterastes serbicus), Domogled Meadow Bush-cricket (Broughtonia domogledi), Short-winged Cone-head (Conocephalus dorsalis), Club-legged Grasshopper (Gomphocerus sibiricus), Fieber’s Walking Bush-cricket (Psorodonotus fieberi) and Pygmy Toothed Grasshopper (Stenobothrus crassipes). In addition, we provided new distributional and bioacoustic data for Poecilimon pseudornatus and I. bureschi.

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Research Article Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata: Insecta) of the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, Wardha, Maharashtra, Central India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/52922/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 131-140

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e52922

Authors: Ashish Tiple

Abstract: Dragonfly and damselfly (Odonata) species diversity was studied in the Bor wildlife sanctuary from 2011 to 2018. A total of 72 species of odonates belonging to 8 families were recorded. The study adds three new species for the Vidarbha region. The highest number of odonates belonged to the family Libellulidae (31 species) followed by Coenagrionidae (15 species), and Aeshnidae (six species). Of the total, 30 species were very common, 18 were common, seven were frequent common, 11 rare and six very rare. Among all, six species were Data Deficient, Indothemis carnatica (Fabricius, 1798) is listed as Near Threatened and 64 were Least Concern, in IUCN red-list of threatened species. The observations support the value of the wildlife sanctuary area in providing valuable resources for Odonata.

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Research Article Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
First Record of Epophthalmia frontalis from Central India (Insecta: Odonata: Macromiidae) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/52897/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(2): 127-130

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e52897

Authors: Ashish D. Tiple, Arajush Payra

Abstract: Epophthalmia frontalis, a new Macromiidae dragonfly for Central India, is recorded from Seoni of Madhya Pradesh based on a collection of a single male. In India, earlier, this species was only known from a few places of Western Ghats and Eastern India. Diagnostic characters with closely resemble species and field photographs are given.

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Short Communication Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200
Bernhard Seifert, The Ants of Central and North Europe Book review https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/49981/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 117-119

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e49981

Authors: Ioan Tăușan

Abstract: Review of "The ants of Central and North Europ" by Bernhard Seifert

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Book Review Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
A revision of the abandoned snailfish genus Menziesichthys with description of a new species (Teleostei, Scorpaeniformes, Liparidae) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48237/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 93-115

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e48237

Authors: Artem M. Prokofiev, Alexandru Iftime

Abstract: The genus Menziesichthys is revised and re-diagnosed, its type-species, M. bacescui, is redescribed and a new species is described. Menziesichthys shares intermediate morphological characters between the genera Psednos and Rhodichthys. It is unique within all liparid genera in the combination of strongly humpbacked body, uninterrupted infraorbital canal with huge pore openings, relative position of sec- ond nasal pore and nostril, very large gill slits, and diminutive size of adult specimens. A new species, M. alaid, is described from the Sea of Okhotsk off the northern Kuriles. It differs from the type-species (distributed in the southeastern Pacific) in having a lower pectoral-fin ray count, more anteriorly situ- ated anus, minute (vs. well-developed) protrusion at the posterior end of the maxilla and in other minor characters.

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Research Article Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
The first record of Trichocera (Saltrichocera) annulata (Diptera: Trichoceridae) in Romania, with additional data on Trichocera (Saltrichocera) maculipennis https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/49965/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 83-86

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e49965

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Levente-Péter Kolcsár

Abstract: The Romanian Trichoceridae fauna is poorly known. Trichocera (Saltrichocera) annulata Meigen, 1818 and Trichocera (Saltrichocera) maculipennis Meigen, 1818 are amongst the most widespread species in Europe, but the former species was not recorded from Romania so far and the later has only 120 years old records. Herein we report T. (S.) annulata from Romania for the first time and bring new records for T. (S.) maculipennis. A total of 18 Trichocera species are known from Romania at the moment.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
First record of Protaetia (Netocia) subpilosa (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/51588/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 79-82

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e51588

Authors: Maximilian Teodorescu, Leonard Drapau

Abstract: A new species for the Romanian entomofauna is mentioned: Protaetia (Netocia) subpilosa (Desbrochers des Loges, 1869). The only found individual is illustrated, and its habitat is discussed. 

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Faunistic Note Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
Checklist of the clown beetles (Coleoptera, Histeridae) from the Republic of Moldova https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48000/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 69-78

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e48000

Authors: Zaharia Neculiseanu

Abstract: The fauna of Histeridae (Coleoptera) from the Republic of Moldova is summarized. During the study period, more than 600 individuals were identified, totaling in 68 species belonging to 23 genera, 8 tribes and 6 subfamilies. The Histeridae from the Republic of Moldova currently contain the follow- ing subfamilies, with genera and species count: Abraeinae W. S. Macleay, 1819 (3 species, 3 genera), Dendrophilinae Reitter, 1909 (5 species, 4 genera), Haeteriinae Marseul, 1857 (1 species, 1 genus), Histerinae Gyllenhal, 1808 (30 species, 8 genera), Onthophilinae W. S. Macleay, 1819 (1 species, 1 genus), Saprininae C. É. Blanchard, 1845 (28 species, 6 genera). Pachylister inaequalis (Olivier, 1789), Saprinus maculatus (P. Rossi, 1792) and Margarinotus marginatus (Erichson, 1834) are reported as new taxa to the fauna of the Republic of Moldova. The checklist of the Histeridae of Republic of Moldova is given.

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Checklist Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
The ant cricket Myrmecophilus orientalis on the Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Orthoptera: Myrmecophilidae) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/49546/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 63-67

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e49546

Authors: Thomas Stalling, Ionuț Ștefan Iorgu, Dragan Petrov Chobanov

Abstract: This study reports the occurrence of the ant cricket Myrmecophilus orientalis Stalling, 2010 on the Dodecanese Islands Kos and Tilos, Greece. This is the first evidence of M. orientalis from Greece and Europe. The species lives in ant nests under stones and in dead wood in open scrubland and pine forests. The adults were found in the nests of large Camponotus species, while the juveniles were found in the nests of small ant species of the genera Crematogaster and Lepisiota. We assumed that the species changes the host ant species during its life cycle.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
First record of the land operculate snail Cyclophorus pfeifferi Reeve, 1861 (Mollusca, Cyclophoroidea, Cyclophoridae) from India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48523/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 51-61

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e48523

Authors: Sheikh Sajan, Deepti Kumari, Sonam Jahan, Arghya Chakrabarty, Sandeep Kushwaha, Lalit Kumar Sharma, Basudev Tripathy, Kailash Chandra

Abstract: Through the present manuscript, we are reporting for the first time the presence of Cyclophorus pfeifferi Reeve, 1861 in India. Previously, this species of land snail was reported only from South-East Asian countries Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The specimens were collected during field sur- veys in Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram state, India. The presence of C. pfeifferi in India reveals the range expansion and long-distance dispersal abilities of the species. Here we discuss the taxonomy, ecology and possible routes of dispersal of the species in India.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Solan, a constituent of Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot, India https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/49099/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 19-50

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e49099

Authors: Shakoor Ahmed, Jatinder Mohan Julka, Hirdesh Kumar

Abstract: The present work is an update on the earthworm fauna of Solan District, Himachal Pradesh State, a constituent of Himalayan biodiversity hotspot. It is based on the field collection and published litera- ture data. Hereby, it is provided an updated list of 32 species belonging to 18 genera and seven families, namely Moniligastridae, Lumbricidae, Ocnerodrilidae, Acanthodrilidae, Benhamiidae, Octochaetidae and Megascolecidae. These mainly include exotic and native peregrine species, including exotic per- egrine Amynthas hupeiensis (Michaelsen, 1895), which was recently recorded for the first time from India. A systematic account of earthworm species with their distribution and a dichotomous key is provided for their identification.

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Checklist Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
Lumbricides as a bio-indicators of the influence of electrical transmission line in the conditions of Ukrainian Polissia https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/51640/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 7-18

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e51640

Authors: Ruslana Vlasenko, Ivan Khomyak, Oleksandr Harbar, Nataliia Demchuk

Abstract: The complex interaction of a man and the environment requires the creation of algorithms for predict- ing the effects of anthropogenic impact. This requires the creation of the ecosystem models where all their basic elements and relationships are taken into account. One of the most effective methods for choosing the most informative differential elements of a system is the development and the implemen- tation of bio-indication models. Nowadays the important task is the development of the bio-indication methods for various anthropogenic complex effects.The electrical transmission lines carry out a specific integrated environmental impact. It is created on the changes in the environment under the influence of magnetic and electric fields and the long-term consequences of their interaction with ecosystem components. This effect is negative for the most representatives of biota and for earthworms in particular. We observe how the number of species de- creases, the species diversity reduces and the morphological parameters change towards species with a shorter body length under reaching the electrical transmission lines.Some genera of the earthworms are able to survive under the effects of the modern electrical transmis- sion lines, although this reflects their abundance and morphological parameters. These species include Aporrectodea caliginosa and Aporrectodea trapezoides. They can be used as diagnostic genera of impact of the electrical transmission lines on biota. They can be genera indicators for the determination of the effect of the electrical transmission lines. The presence of Lumbricus terrestris shows the low electrical transmission line effects, and the presence of Aporrectodea roseа or Aporrectodea longа shows low or moderate effects.We can create bioindication models according to the relations between groups of species of dominant and subdominant specimens formed by the body size. Under the condition of creating a wide data-base and establishing the vitality parameters, it is possible to develop more advanced and efficient algorithms for the synbioindicator analysis of the impact of the electrical transmission lines on the environment.

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Research Article Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0300
First record of the peacock fly Callopistromyia annulipes (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/50920/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 63(1): 87-91

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.63.e50920

Authors: Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie, Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci

Abstract: The peacock fly Callopistromyia annulipes (Macquart, 1855) is recorded for the first time in Romania, from several locations. Its current distribution in Europe and some data regarding the ecology of the species are presented.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:14:00 +0300
New herpetological records from Cozia National Park and its surrounding areas (Vâlcea County, Romania) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/47321/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(2): 221-233

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e47321

Authors: Alexandru Iftime, Oana Iftime

Abstract: The results of faunistic surveys upon the amphibian and reptile populations in the Cozia National Park are presented. We recorded (found) 11 amphibian species (including the hybridogenetic Pelophylax kl. esculentus) and 12 reptile species; some species (Bufotes viridis and Emys orbicularis) were found after a long lapse in scientific recording. We observe that the Cozia Massif appears to have a richer herpetofauna than that of the adjoining Narâțu and Căpățânii massifs.

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Research Article Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200
Two genera of platygastroids (Hymenoptera: Platygastroidea) new to the Romanian fauna https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38298/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(2): 213-220

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38298

Authors: Andreea Georgiana Spiridon, Mădălina Viciriuc, Cristina Vasilița, Alexandru Pintilioaie, Ovidiu Popovici

Abstract: This study presents the genera Iphitrachelus Haliday, 1836 and Baryconus Förster, 1856 with the species B. graeffei (Kieffer, 1908), I. lar Haliday, 1836 and I. gracilis Masner, 1957 as new records for the Romanian fauna.

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Research Article Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200
Diversity and distribution of Orthoptera communities of two adjacent mountains in northern part of the Carpathians https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48604/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(2): 191-211

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e48604

Authors: Anton Krištín, Benjamín Jarčuška, Peter Kaňuch

Abstract: During 2013–2017, assemblages of bush-crickets and grasshoppers were surveyed in two neighbouring flysch mountains – Čergov Mts (48 sites) and Levočské vrchy Mts (62 sites) – in northern part of Western Carpathians. Species were sampled mostly at grasslands and forest edges along elevational gradient between 370 and 1220 m a.s.l. Within the entire area (ca 930 km2) we documented 54 species, representing 38% of Carpathian Orthoptera species richness. We found the same species number (45) in both mountain ranges with nine unique species in each of them. No difference in mean species richness per site was found between the mountain ranges (mean ± SD = 12.5 ± 3.9). Elevation explained 2.9% of variation in site species richness. Elevation and mountain range identity explained 7.3% of assemblages composition. We found new latitudinal as well as longitudinal limits in the distribution for several species. Occurrence and distributional patterns of some noteworthy species (Isophya stysi, Pholidoptera transsylvanica, Poecilimon schmidtii, Polysarcus denticauda, Pseudopodisma nagyi, Chorthippus tatrae), as well as habitat specialists (Chorthippus pullus, Tetrix tuerki) are discussed.

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Research Article Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200
Acrotylus insubricus (Orthoptera, Acrididae) rediscovered at the northern edge of its range after 60 years https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/48697/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(2): 185-189

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e48697

Authors: Miloš Balla, Anton Krištín

Abstract: The xerothermophilous grasshopper Acrotylus insubricus was found at a new, isolated site in Eastern Slovakia, at the northern boundary of its range. This is the first record in Slovakia after 60 years. In this paper this record is presented, with information on the habitat and accompanying species.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200