Latest Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” Latest 7 Articles from Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” https://travaux.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:20:37 +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
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
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
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
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
The distribution and behaviour studies on a new invasive Buprestid species, Lamprodila festiva (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Romania https://travaux.pensoft.net/article/38488/ Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 62(1): 43-56

DOI: 10.3897/travaux.62.e38488

Authors: Adrian Ruicănescu, Adrian-Ilie Stoica

Abstract: The Cypress Jewel Beetle (Lamprodila (Palmar) festiva subsp. festiva (Linnaeus 1767)), is a formerly rare and protected species, present in the red lists of most Western European countries. In Romania, before 2015 it was present only in the South-Western region and less than 10 specimens were collected. The species recently changed its host plants from wild Cupressaceae (Juniperus sp., Cupressus sp.) to cultivated Cupressaceae, the most affected one being Thuja occidentalis. In 2013 the first big invasion was recorded in Budapest, Hungary. In 2015, the species was found in two horticultural seedling stations in Bucharest. More recently, in 2017, it was recorded in Cluj-Napoca, and in 2018, in Timișoara, Oradea, Suceava. The article provides a short description of the adults, larva and the signs of the at-tacks on the host plants. The potential distribution of the species is discussed based on climate niche modelling. The daily behaviour of the adults and their preferences, based on observations, is also discussed. Equally, the bioethics related to this attack is analysed.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0300