Latest Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” Latest 36 Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” https://travaux.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:39:16 +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/ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Wild Pacific oyster Magallana gigas (Thunberg, 1793) populations in Romanian Black Sea waters – friend or foe? https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/49074/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(2): 175-183

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e49074

Authors: Ana-Maria Krapal, Marin Ioniță, Mihaela Caplan, Elena Buhaciuc-Ioniță

Abstract: A relatively small population of Magallana gigas was discovered near the Agigea harbor (Constanța, Romania) in 2017. The DNA barcoding method was used to confirm the morphological identification of the species. We consider this colony to be the first instance of a possibly stable Pacific oyster population in the Black Sea, outside of farming activities. The possible impact on native ecosystems is briefly discussed.

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Faunistic Note Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200
Zarui Muradian-Ciamician at 80 years! https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38487/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 161-166

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38487

Authors: Iorgu Petrescu

Abstract: Former specialist in Crustacea from „Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Mihai Băcescu’s disciple, Zarui Muradian-Ciamician reached 80 years.

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Anniversary Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
Small mammal (Mammalia, orders Soricomorpha and Rodentia) communities in the lower Black river basin, Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38592/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 125-135

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38592

Authors: Anamaria Lazăr, Ana Maria Benedek

Abstract: The survey of small mammal communities in the Lower Black River Basin was carried out between November 2005 and July 2012 in three locations. Using live traps several habitats have been investigated. During the study, we captured 199 individuals belonging to 9 species – 2 shrews and 7 rodents. Four other species were identified based on direct or indirect observations.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
The avifauna of the Zigoneni dam basin (Argeş county, Romania), observed in 2013 https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38594/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 99-124

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38594

Authors: Adrian Mestecăneanu

Abstract: Some aspects regarding the breeding of the birds from Zigoneni Basin that belongs to the protected area ROSPA0062 the Dam Basins of the Argeş River are presented in this paper. 37 species were observed here, between May and July 2013, through the point counts method, within a radius of 100 m. On one side Acrocephalus palustris, A. scirpaceus, A. arundinaceus, Alcedo atthis, Fulica atra, Oriolus oriolus and Parus major were the most frequent species and on the other side A. palustris and Fulica atra were the most abundant. At the level of the habitat mosaic of the water shore, A. palustris (0.88 p./ha), A. scirpaceus and F. atra (each with 0.32 p./ha) and A. schoenobaenus, A. arundinaceus, Phylloscopus collybita and Pica pica (each with 0.24 p./ha) had the highest estimated densities. Additionally, 14 species dependent on wetlands were observed through the itinerary method. Other considerations about the ecological indices and the efficiency of the methods were also made.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
Eriogaster catax (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) – first record in Muntenia (southern Romania) https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38484/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 81-86

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38484

Authors: Maximilian Teodorescu, Mihai Stănescu

Abstract: Eriogaster catax is a highly threatened species listed on the Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive and on the Annex II of the Bern Convention. In Romania, up till now, it was reported only from Banat, Crișana, Satu Mare county, Transylvania and southern Dobruja. A male attracted by a light trap installed near Olteni, Dâmbovița county, in mid-October 2018, has scored the first record of this species in Muntenia. Afterwards, larvae have been found in the same place, confirming the first, adult-based finding.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
Monitoring of the saproxylic beetle Morimus asper funereus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Măcin Mountains National Park, Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38591/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 61-79

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38591

Authors: Minodora Manu, Raluca Ioana Băncilă, Nicolae Lotrean, Denisa Badiu, Roxana Nicoară, Marilena Onete, Florian Bodescu

Abstract: During 2014 and 2015, the species Morimus asper funereus Mulsant, 1862 was monitored in the Măcin Mountains National Park, Romania using the visual transect method. The studied was focused on two topics: to determine the numerical abundance of Morimus asper funereus populations and to identify the environmental variables which influenced them. Ten abiotic factors were analysed: altitude (A), exposition (Ex.), slope (S.a), forest coverage (F.c.), air temperature (A.t.), soil temperature (S.t.), air relative humidity (A.h.), cloud-cover (Nb.), wind speed (W.s.) and wind direction (W.d.). During the study period, 112 individuals were identified. The most favourable habitats for this species were Moesian silver lime woods (91Z0) and Pannonian-Balkanic Turkey oak – sessile oak forests (91M0). The main environmental variables that influenced the beetle population dynamics were the forest coverage and wind direction. Taking into account these two parameters, we concluded that Morimus asper funereus preferred semi-shaded and semi-open habitats, characteristic of mature, old, deciduous forests within the Măcin Mountains National Park. In order to protect this species, special attention must be given to the forest management measures, e.g. protection of fallen trees, abundant coarse woody debris and a dense canopy.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
Distribution of Onthophagus vacca and O. medius (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae, Scarabaeinae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/35197/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 31-41

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e35197

Authors: Andreea-Cătălina Drăghici, Adrian Ruicănescu, Gabriela Cuzepan-Bebeșelea, Cornelia Chimișliu, Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci

Abstract: Morphological and molecular data indicate that two valid species exist in Europe within the two species complex, Onthophagus vacca and O. medius. The aim of our study is to check specimens from major museum collections and some personal collections from the country and to assign them to O. medius or O. vacca. We have examined 417 specimens belonging to the following collections: “Grigore Antipa’’ National Museum of Natural History Bucharest, Brukenthal National Museum-Natural History Museum, Department from Sibiu and the authors’ personal collections. We extracted elevation data for each specimen and we created distribution maps. The biogeographic distribution for Romania shows the ranges of O. vacca and O. medius overlap and they are found in all the country’s bioregions. Our study shows a high ecological plasticity in both species. Our data apparently indicate a preference for altitudes below 500 meters, possibly influenced by non-random sampling.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300
First record of Iris oratoria (Dictyoptera: Mantodea: Tarachodidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38596/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 27-30

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38596

Authors: Alexandru Cazacu

Abstract: Iris oratoria is recorded for the first time in Alba, Vrancea and Călărași counties, Romania. The presence of the species in Romania is not unexpected, as it is also present in the neighbouring countries and its tendency of migrating north is well known.

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Faunistic Note Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300