Pub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.005
Palanivel Venkatesh, Raju Ramasubbu
Ochlandra travancorica (Bedd.) Benth. ex Gamble is an economically crucial endemic reed of the Western Ghats, India. Mass populations of this reed directly affect global warming reduction through CO2 fixation in the ecosystem. The floral biology and their impact on floral visitors were analyzed to understand the pollination mechanism of male and female phase flowers of O. travancorica. The bisexual flowers of O. travancorica were protogynous. The stigma started to lose its receptivity before the dehiscence of anthers, and the alien pollen was expected to maintain genetic variations in the reed population. The separate flowering phases of O. travancorica indirectly entail self-incompatibility to ensure genetic diversity among the populations. Based on the breeding experiments conducted, it was concluded that O. travancorica was self-incompatible (no fruit set in autogamy). The highest fruit set (70.4%) was recorded in open pollination, where the flowers were exposed to both wind and insect visits. The statistical differences recorded between the flowering phases and the Visitation Rate Index indicated that the male phase has been reported with higher visitation rate by Apis sp. due to the availability of floral rewards. The analysis of variance (two-way) results have confirmed the differences in insect visitation in both flowering phases. It is the first case of a honey bee pollination system identified in O. travancorica. It provides clear evidence for the hypothesis that it is an adaptive trait of the fruit-setting behaviour of O. travancorica by Apis sp.
{"title":"Do honey bees affect pollination in the flowers of Ochlandra travancorica, an endemic bamboo of the Western Ghats?","authors":"Palanivel Venkatesh, Raju Ramasubbu","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Ochlandra travancorica</em> (Bedd.) Benth. ex Gamble is an economically crucial endemic reed of the Western Ghats, India. Mass populations of this reed directly affect global warming reduction through CO<sub>2</sub> fixation in the ecosystem. The floral biology and their impact on floral visitors were analyzed to understand the pollination mechanism of male and female phase flowers of <em>O. travancorica</em>. The bisexual flowers of <em>O. travancorica</em> were protogynous. The stigma started to lose its receptivity before the dehiscence of anthers, and the alien pollen was expected to maintain genetic variations in the reed population. The separate flowering phases of <em>O. travancorica</em> indirectly entail self-incompatibility to ensure genetic diversity among the populations. Based on the breeding experiments conducted, it was concluded that <em>O. travancorica</em> was self-incompatible (no fruit set in autogamy). The highest fruit set (70.4%) was recorded in open pollination, where the flowers were exposed to both wind and insect visits. The statistical differences recorded between the flowering phases and the Visitation Rate Index indicated that the male phase has been reported with higher visitation rate by <em>Apis</em> sp. due to the availability of floral rewards. The analysis of variance (two-way) results have confirmed the differences in insect visitation in both flowering phases. It is the first case of a honey bee pollination system identified in <em>O. travancorica</em>. It provides clear evidence for the hypothesis that it is an adaptive trait of the fruit-setting behaviour of <em>O. travancorica</em> by <em>Apis</em> sp.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 745-751"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The eastern Himalayas comprise an extensive malacofauna diversity, but most of the earlier studies are based on taxonomy and little consideration was given to their ecology. In this context, the diversity, habitat utilization, and microhabitat preference of terrestrial gastropods occurring in Lava, India, were assessed in this study. As an extension, the season-wise availability of the non-native slug, Deroceras laeve, was evaluated along with the estimation of suitable habitats of D. laeve in the Darjeeling Himalayas under the current and future climates using species distribution modeling. During the survey, 5033 individuals belonging to 13 gastropod species were encountered, and Cryptaustenia heteroconcha was the most abundant gastropod, followed by Macrochlamys sp. and D. laeve. Macrochlamys sp. and Kaliella sp. were the most generalist and specialized species regarding microhabitat utilization. D. laeve and C. heteroconcha were mostly found on ornamental plants and crops, respectively. The abundance of D. laeve and its eggs was greater during the monsoon season than in the other seasons. The results of species distribution modeling identified discrete regions of the Darjeeling Himalayas with high and moderate suitability for D. laeve occurrence, which may reduce with climate change. The present observations may help to frame conservation (of native gastropods) and management (of pestiferous gastropods) strategies through the identification of microhabitat preferences and suitable habitats.
{"title":"Diversity and habitat utilization of terrestrial gastropods in Lava, West Bengal, India, with particular emphasis on Deroceras laeve distribution","authors":"Neha Kumari Gupta, Pranesh Paul, Suparna Mandal, Gautam Aditya","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The eastern Himalayas comprise an extensive malacofauna diversity, but most of the earlier studies are based on taxonomy and little consideration was given to their ecology. In this context, the diversity, habitat utilization, and microhabitat preference of terrestrial gastropods occurring in Lava, India, were assessed in this study. As an extension, the season-wise availability of the non-native slug, <em>Deroceras laeve</em>, was evaluated along with the estimation of suitable habitats of <em>D. laeve</em> in the Darjeeling Himalayas under the current and future climates using species distribution modeling. During the survey, 5033 individuals belonging to 13 gastropod species were encountered, and <em>Cryptaustenia heteroconcha</em> was the most abundant gastropod, followed by <em>Macrochlamys</em> sp. and <em>D. laeve</em>. <em>Macrochlamys</em> sp. and <em>Kaliella</em> sp. were the most generalist and specialized species regarding microhabitat utilization. <em>D. laeve</em> and <em>C. heteroconcha</em> were mostly found on ornamental plants and crops, respectively. The abundance of <em>D. laeve</em> and its eggs was greater during the monsoon season than in the other seasons. The results of species distribution modeling identified discrete regions of the Darjeeling Himalayas with high and moderate suitability for <em>D. laeve</em> occurrence, which may reduce with climate change. The present observations may help to frame conservation (of native gastropods) and management (of pestiferous gastropods) strategies through the identification of microhabitat preferences and suitable habitats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 638-650"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-17DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.009
Sung-won Woo , Jong-Kook Jung
Wild pollinators play a crucial role in ecosystems, but their populations are declining globally. This study examined wild pollinator assemblages, especially bees and wasps (Hymenoptera: Aculeata), in different forest habitat types and at various trap heights in the Gwangneung Forest. For the sampling of wild pollinators during the summer season, yellow and white pan traps were installed at four heights (0 cm, 50 cm, 100 cm, and 150 cm) in three habitat types (herbaceous area, deciduous broad-leaved forest, and coniferous forest). A total of 280 wild pollinators representing 62 species from 16 families were collected. Species richness was the highest in herbaceous areas and the lowest in coniferous forests. While trap height did not significantly affect species richness, it did influence species composition, with significant differences observed between traps separated by at least 100 cm. Pollinator assemblages were significantly different across the three habitats. Abundant families showed habitat preferences likely related to larval feeding habits. The results have implications for pollinator monitoring methodologies in forest ecosystems, indicating that sampling across diverse conditions may provide a more comprehensive representation of wild pollinator assemblages.
野生传粉媒介在生态系统中发挥着至关重要的作用，但它们的数量在全球范围内正在下降。本文研究了广陵森林不同生境类型和不同陷阱高度的野生传粉媒介组合，特别是蜜蜂和黄蜂（膜翅目：针叶蜂）。在夏季采集野生传粉媒介时，在草本区、落叶阔叶林和针叶林3种生境类型中，分别在0、50、100、150 cm 4个高度设置黄色和白色捕集盘。共采集到16科62种280只野生传粉昆虫。物种丰富度以草本区最高，针叶林区最低。陷阱高度对物种丰富度没有显著影响，但对物种组成有显著影响，间隔至少100 cm的陷阱之间差异显著。传粉者组合在不同生境间存在显著差异。大量家庭表现出栖息地偏好，可能与幼虫的摄食习性有关。研究结果对森林生态系统中传粉媒介的监测方法具有重要意义，表明在不同条件下取样可能提供更全面的野生传粉媒介组合代表。
{"title":"Wild pollinator (Hymenoptera: Aculeata) assemblage structures depending on forest habitat types and trap heights","authors":"Sung-won Woo , Jong-Kook Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wild pollinators play a crucial role in ecosystems, but their populations are declining globally. This study examined wild pollinator assemblages, especially bees and wasps (Hymenoptera: Aculeata), in different forest habitat types and at various trap heights in the Gwangneung Forest. For the sampling of wild pollinators during the summer season, yellow and white pan traps were installed at four heights (0 cm, 50 cm, 100 cm, and 150 cm) in three habitat types (herbaceous area, deciduous broad-leaved forest, and coniferous forest). A total of 280 wild pollinators representing 62 species from 16 families were collected. Species richness was the highest in herbaceous areas and the lowest in coniferous forests. While trap height did not significantly affect species richness, it did influence species composition, with significant differences observed between traps separated by at least 100 cm. Pollinator assemblages were significantly different across the three habitats. Abundant families showed habitat preferences likely related to larval feeding habits. The results have implications for pollinator monitoring methodologies in forest ecosystems, indicating that sampling across diverse conditions may provide a more comprehensive representation of wild pollinator assemblages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 737-744"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-11DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.003
Kanti Dewi Rizqiani , Rini Pujiarti , Sigit Sunarta
This research aims to determine pollen diversity in Tetragonula sapiens stingless honey on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Analysis was carried out by melissopalynological investigation of nine samples of T. sapiens honey collected from nine locations with different altitudes (24-620 meters above sea level (MASL)). Standard methods for melissopalynological analysis carried out pollen extraction from honey. Based on melissopalynological investigations, it was found that eight honey samples were multifloral with the secondary pollen types including Artocarpus altilis, Arenga pinnata, Cocos nucifera, Muntingia calabura, Coffea sp., Ageratum conyzoides, and Galinsoga parviflora. Meanwhile, one honey sample obtained at Setiling village with 620 MASL of altitude was unifloral, with Arenga pinnata as the dominant pollen. The diversity of pollen in honey for several locations varies between 37 to 71 types of pollen. The results of this research may provide recommendations for improving the variety of nectar and pollen-producing plants suited for T. sapiens bees, especially for sustainable animal husbandry on Lombok Island. This research identified 147 types of pollen in honey belonging to 64 families. For lowland areas, A. altilis and C. nucifera are suitable. Meanwhile, M. calabura and Coffea sp. are suitable for midland areas, while A. pinnata and A. conyzoides are suitable for highland areas.
{"title":"Melissopalynological investigation of Tetragonula sapiens honey from Lombok Island, Indonesia","authors":"Kanti Dewi Rizqiani , Rini Pujiarti , Sigit Sunarta","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research aims to determine pollen diversity in <em>Tetragonula sapiens</em> stingless honey on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Analysis was carried out by melissopalynological investigation of nine samples of T<em>. sapiens</em> honey collected from nine locations with different altitudes (24-620 meters above sea level (MASL)). Standard methods for melissopalynological analysis carried out pollen extraction from honey. Based on melissopalynological investigations, it was found that eight honey samples were multifloral with the secondary pollen types including <em>Artocarpus altilis, Arenga pinnata, Cocos nucifera, Muntingia calabura, Coffea sp., Ageratum conyzoides</em>, and <em>Galinsoga parviflora</em>. Meanwhile, one honey sample obtained at Setiling village with 620 MASL of altitude was unifloral, with <em>Arenga pinnata</em> as the dominant pollen. The diversity of pollen in honey for several locations varies between 37 to 71 types of pollen. The results of this research may provide recommendations for improving the variety of nectar and pollen-producing plants suited for <em>T. sapiens</em> bees, especially for sustainable animal husbandry on Lombok Island. This research identified 147 types of pollen in honey belonging to 64 families. For lowland areas, <em>A. altilis</em> and <em>C. nucifera</em> are suitable. Meanwhile, <em>M</em>. <em>calabura</em> and <em>Coffea sp.</em> are suitable for midland areas, while <em>A</em>. <em>pinnata</em> and <em>A</em>. <em>conyzoides</em> are suitable for highland areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 628-637"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-02DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.006
Kee-Jeong Ahn , Gae-Nam Jeon , Suk-Young Hong
A taxonomic study of the Aleochara Gravenhorst subgenus Tinotus Sharp in Korea is presented. Three species are recognized, all of which are new to the Korean fauna [Aleochara (Tinotus) eoa Yamamoto and Maruyama, Aleochara (Tinotus) morion Gravenhorst, and Aleochara (Tinotus) takashii Yamamoto and Maruyama]. The subgenus Tinotus is also a new record in Korea. Diagnoses, habitus photographs, and illustrations of median lobe and spermatheca are provided to facilitate identification.
{"title":"Taxonomy of Korean Aleochara Gravenhorst subgenus Tinotus Sharp (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae)","authors":"Kee-Jeong Ahn , Gae-Nam Jeon , Suk-Young Hong","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A taxonomic study of the <em>Aleochara</em> Gravenhorst subgenus <em>Tinotus</em> Sharp in Korea is presented. Three species are recognized, all of which are new to the Korean fauna [<em>Aleochara</em> (<em>Tinotus</em>) <em>eoa</em> Yamamoto and Maruyama, <em>Aleochara</em> (<em>Tinotus</em>) <em>morion</em> Gravenhorst, and <em>Aleochara</em> (<em>Tinotus</em>) <em>takashii</em> Yamamoto and Maruyama]. The subgenus <em>Tinotus</em> is also a new record in Korea. Diagnoses, habitus photographs, and illustrations of median lobe and spermatheca are provided to facilitate identification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 733-736"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article presents for the first time a checklist of vascular plants of the Akmola Region (AR), based on four years of field expeditions (2020–2024), extensive research on herbarium specimens, and relevant literature. Based on our results, 1,164 vascular plant species of 471 genera and 101 families have been documented in the AR. This list includes local (native) and alien (introduced and naturalized) species. The checklist contains the following information: life form; habitat; economic importance; distribution of species by floristic regions in Kazakhstan; and frequency of occurrence in AR. Of these, 18 species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additionally, nine endemic species were recorded in the AR, including Achillea × kasakhstanica Kupr. & Alibekov, Astragalus chaetolobus Bunge, A. juvenalis Delile, A. kasachstanicus Golosk., Brachanthemum kasakhorum Krasch., Clausia robusta Pachom., Myosotis kazakhstanica O.D.Nikif., Thymus crebrifolius Klokov, and Zygophyllum subtrijugum C.A.Mey. Seven new species for the flora of AR were found: Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal, Spinulum annotinum (L.) A.Haines, Bupleurum aureum Fisch. ex Hoffm., Clematis mandshurica Rupr., Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop, Myricaria bracteata Royle, and Viscaria vulgaris Bernh. We also identified 112 alien species of 91 genera and 36 families in AR.
{"title":"The first complete checklist of vascular plants in the Akmola region, Kazakhstan: A key to understanding biodiversity importance","authors":"Daniyar Alibekov , Serik Kubentayev , Shukherdorj Baasanmunkh , Saule Mukhtubayeva , Shynar Tustubayeva , Balsulu Kubentayeva , Yerlan Suleimen , Hyeok Jae Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article presents for the first time a checklist of vascular plants of the Akmola Region (AR), based on four years of field expeditions (2020–2024), extensive research on herbarium specimens, and relevant literature. Based on our results, 1,164 vascular plant species of 471 genera and 101 families have been documented in the AR. This list includes local (native) and alien (introduced and naturalized) species. The checklist contains the following information: life form; habitat; economic importance; distribution of species by floristic regions in Kazakhstan; and frequency of occurrence in AR. Of these, 18 species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additionally, nine endemic species were recorded in the AR, including <em>Achillea × kasakhstanica</em> Kupr. & Alibekov, <em>Astragalus chaetolobus</em> Bunge<em>, A. juvenalis</em> Delile<em>, A. kasachstanicus</em> Golosk.<em>, Brachanthemum kasakhorum</em> Krasch., <em>Clausia robusta</em> Pachom.<em>, Myosotis kazakhstanica</em> O.D.Nikif.<em>, Thymus crebrifolius</em> Klokov, and <em>Zygophyllum subtrijugum</em> C.A.Mey. Seven new species for the flora of AR were found: <em>Grindelia squarrosa</em> (Pursh) Dunal, <em>Spinulum annotinum</em> (L.) A.Haines, <em>Bupleurum aureum</em> Fisch. ex Hoffm., <em>Clematis mandshurica</em> Rupr., <em>Digitaria sanguinalis</em> (L.) Scop, <em>Myricaria bracteata</em> Royle, and <em>Viscaria vulgaris</em> Bernh. We also identified 112 alien species of 91 genera and 36 families in AR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 618-627"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.012
Anne Müller , James Hayden , David C. Lees , Théo Léger
Lathrotelinae is a recently rehabilitated subfamily of moths within Crambidae. They can be recognized by the presence of costal median spots on the forewing, the absence of chaetosemata and the loss of the gnathos in the male genitalia. With the analysis of morphological characters and DNA barcodes, eight species authored by Müller, Hayden & Léger are described as new from the Philippines: Sufetula elfridea sp. nov., Sufetula falcata sp. nov., Sufetula fulgurata sp. nov., Sufetula gigantea sp. nov., Sufetula minuta sp. nov., Sufetula monticola sp. nov., Sufetula oculalis sp. nov. and Sufetula serrata sp. nov. New combinations are provided for Sufetula metallias Meyrick, 1897 comb. nov., Sufetula paula West, 1931 comb. nov. and Diplopseustis brunnealis Hampson, 1917 comb. nov. Sufetula choreutalis (Snellen 1880), Sufetula metallias comb. nov. and Sufetula polystrialis Hampson, 1912 are newly recorded for the Philippines. The molecular results reveal cryptic diversity correlated with geographical or elevational distribution in four of the species.
{"title":"Assessment of species diversity of the Lathrotelinae (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from the Philippines using morphology and DNA barcoding reveals eight new species","authors":"Anne Müller , James Hayden , David C. Lees , Théo Léger","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lathrotelinae is a recently rehabilitated subfamily of moths within Crambidae. They can be recognized by the presence of costal median spots on the forewing, the absence of chaetosemata and the loss of the gnathos in the male genitalia. With the analysis of morphological characters and DNA barcodes, eight species authored by Müller, Hayden & Léger are described as new from the Philippines: <em>Sufetula elfridea</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula falcata</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula fulgurata</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula gigantea</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula minuta</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula monticola</em> sp. nov., <em>Sufetula oculalis</em> sp. nov. and <em>Sufetula serrata</em> sp. nov. New combinations are provided for <em>Sufetula metallias</em> Meyrick, 1897 comb. nov., <em>Sufetula paula</em> West, 1931 comb. nov. and <em>Diplopseustis brunnealis</em> Hampson, 1917 comb. nov. <em>Sufetula choreutalis</em> (Snellen 1880), <em>Sufetula metallias</em> comb. nov. and <em>Sufetula polystrialis</em> Hampson, 1912 are newly recorded for the Philippines. The molecular results reveal cryptic diversity correlated with geographical or elevational distribution in four of the species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 3","pages":"Pages 594-617"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144917231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.02.002
Bernhard Dickoré , Almagul Kendirbaeva , Gerwin Kasperek , Helmut Freitag
This study presents the first confirmed record of Neottia ovata in Kyrgyzstan, clarifying that a previous record was based on misidentification. Habitat details are provided. A compilation of published or otherwise known records reveals a widely scattered distribution of N. ovata in Middle Asia. While neither long-distance dispersal nor recent range expansion can be excluded, our findings suggest a more ancient, persistent presence in the region as a relic, although the species may have been overlooked.
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A taxonomic revision and re-examination of 21 species and one subspecies in Myrmeleon (Linnaeus, 1767) recorded from India was done by comparing it with the type specimens from various museums. Taxonomic changes including Grocus fulvescens Navás, 1934 (syn. n.), Myrmeleon assamensis Ghosh, 1984 (syn. n.), and Tafanerus indicus Navás, 1919 (syn. n.), are new junior synonyms of Myrmeleon tenuipennis Rambur, 1842. Myrmeleon oberthuri (Navás, 1923) (syn. n.), and Myrmeleon marginicollis (Gerstaecker, 1894) (syn. n.), are new junior synonyms of Myrmeleon trivialis (Gerstaecker, 1885). Myrmeleon inanis (Gerstaecker, 1894) is moved to new combination as Baliga inanis (Gerstaecker, 1894) (comb. n.). Meanwhile, Baliga kashmirensis (Hassan, Zheng & Liu, 2022) (syn. n.) is a new junior synonym of Baliga inanis (Gerstaecker, 1894). Myrmeleon ermineus (Fabricius, 1798) is moved to new combination as Creoleon ermineus (Fabricius, 1798) (comb. n.). Creoleon griseus (Klug in Ehrenberg, 1834) (syn. n.) is conspecific with Creoleon ermineus (Fabricius, 1798), still, the name Creoleon griseus is recommended because it is a widespread and well-known name in the literature. The status of Myrmeleon mediatus (Navás, 1931), Myrmeleon periculosus (Walker, 1853), Myrmeleon punctatus (Fabricius, 1787) and Myrmeleon ursinus (Fabricius, 1798) remains uncertain because their type specimens are missing or in bad condition. After this revision, Myrmeleon has only five valid species that occur in India. Moreover, the diagnosis, redescription, and key to the valid Myrmeleon species from India are provided.
{"title":"Preliminary revision on the antlion genus Myrmeleon Linnaeus, 1767 (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae) known from India","authors":"Thangalazhi Balakrishnan Suryanarayanan , Levente Ábrahám , Chenthamarakshan Bijoy","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A taxonomic revision and re-examination of 21 species and one subspecies in <em>Myrmeleon</em> (Linnaeus, 1767) recorded from India was done by comparing it with the type specimens from various museums. Taxonomic changes including <em>Grocus fulvescens</em> Navás, 1934 (syn. n.), <em>Myrmeleon assamensis</em> Ghosh, 1984 (syn. n.), and <em>Tafanerus indicus</em> Navás, 1919 (syn. n.), are new junior synonyms of <em>Myrmeleon tenuipennis</em> Rambur, 1842. <em>Myrmeleon oberthuri</em> (Navás, 1923) (syn. n.), and <em>Myrmeleon marginicollis</em> (Gerstaecker, 1894) (syn. n.), are new junior synonyms of <em>Myrmeleon trivialis</em> (Gerstaecker, 1885). <em>Myrmeleon inanis</em> (Gerstaecker, 1894) is moved to new combination as <em>Baliga inanis</em> (Gerstaecker, 1894) (comb. n.). Meanwhile, <em>Baliga kashmirensis</em> (Hassan, Zheng & Liu, 2022) (syn. n.) is a new junior synonym of <em>Baliga inanis</em> (Gerstaecker, 1894). <em>Myrmeleon ermineus</em> (Fabricius, 1798) is moved to new combination as <em>Creoleon ermineus</em> (Fabricius, 1798) (comb. n.). <em>Creoleon griseus</em> (Klug in Ehrenberg, 1834) (syn. n.) is conspecific with <em>Creoleon ermineus</em> (Fabricius, 1798), still, the name <em>Creoleon griseus</em> is recommended because it is a widespread and well-known name in the literature. The status of <em>Myrmeleon mediatus</em> (Navás, 1931), <em>Myrmeleon periculosus</em> (Walker, 1853), <em>Myrmeleon punctatus</em> (Fabricius, 1787) and <em>Myrmeleon ursinus</em> (Fabricius, 1798) remains uncertain because their type specimens are missing or in bad condition. After this revision, <em>Myrmeleon</em> has only five valid species that occur in India. Moreover, the diagnosis, redescription, and key to the valid <em>Myrmeleon</em> species from India are provided.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 427-456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Being the apex predator of Sri Lanka’s forests, the endangered Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of natural ecosystems. In this study, we aimed to address the paucity of data related to one of the major leopard habitats of the country, Kumana National Park (KNP). This study investigates the spatial occupancy, population density, and activity patterns of the Sri Lankan leopard in KNP, Sri Lanka. Our findings reveal a higher concentration of leopards around water bodies and rocky areas, which provide shelter and support prey species such as wild buffalo and spotted deer. Using random encounter models (REM) and spatially explicit capture–recapture (SECR) analyses the population density of leopards was estimated. The study identified the eastern region of KNP as having one of the highest recorded leopard densities globally, with REM and SECR estimates showing statistically similar results of approximately 41 leopards per 100 km2. This high density is attributed to the availability of prey and habitat variability that supports the ecological needs of leopards. The study underscores the importance of KNP as a stronghold of leopards in southern Sri Lanka and the necessity of preserving its natural habitats.
{"title":"Occupancy, population density, and activity patterns of endangered Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka","authors":"Pasindu Rodrigo , Chanima Anawarathna , Hiruni Weerasinghe , Ajith Kumara , Charani Gunathilake , Sachini Sigera , Pawan Wishmith , Vinuri Mendis , Tharanga Dhananjani , Wasantha Dissanayaka , Dilantha Samaranayaka , Dulan Jayasekara , Dharshani Mahaulpatha","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Being the apex predator of Sri Lanka’s forests, the endangered Sri Lankan leopard (<em>Panthera pardus kotiya</em>) plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of natural ecosystems. In this study, we aimed to address the paucity of data related to one of the major leopard habitats of the country, Kumana National Park (KNP). This study investigates the spatial occupancy, population density, and activity patterns of the Sri Lankan leopard in KNP, Sri Lanka. Our findings reveal a higher concentration of leopards around water bodies and rocky areas, which provide shelter and support prey species such as wild buffalo and spotted deer. Using random encounter models (REM) and spatially explicit capture–recapture (SECR) analyses the population density of leopards was estimated. The study identified the eastern region of KNP as having one of the highest recorded leopard densities globally, with REM and SECR estimates showing statistically similar results of approximately 41 leopards per 100 km<sup>2</sup>. This high density is attributed to the availability of prey and habitat variability that supports the ecological needs of leopards. The study underscores the importance of KNP as a stronghold of leopards in southern Sri Lanka and the necessity of preserving its natural habitats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 416-426"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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