Volume 20 – 2016
Doubts about the validity of the species name Hipparchia hermione Linnaeus, 1764 (Lepidoptera: Satyrinae) introduced by Kudrna (1977) David Jutzeler This article (p. 5-48) has been retracted by Editor in Chief at the request of the author.
Deltocephalinae (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) species in Southwestern Turkey with new records Emine Demir1 1Düzce University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Department of Field Crops, 81620, Konuralp, Düzce, Turkey e-mail: eminedemird@yahoo.com article no.: ER20201601 Summary: In this study, Deltocephalinae (Cicadellidae) species collected from Gevne Valley and surrounding located in south western Turkey are evaluated faunistically, ecologically and zoo geographically. 57 species belonging to 36 genera from 10 tribes in the area have been identified. Determined species contain new records for Mediterranean and Central Anatolia Regions and Platymetopius (s. str.) pseudoguttatus (Abdul-Nour, 1987) species are new record for Turkey. It is determined that the species identified in the study area are belonging to 21 different zoogeographical elements of endemism and the endemism ratio of area is 8.77 %. Also it is determined that Athysanini is the most dominant tribe in the area in terms of individual density with the ratio 46.84%. And 56.14% of species, wich have been determined, were collected from light trap, respectively. Key words: Deltocephalinae (Cicadellidae), faunistic assessment, zoogeographical assessment, ecological assessment, new records, south western Turkey	[details, abstract]	[pdf]
Why morphometrics: a short review and a case study on Zygaena carniolica (Scopoli, 1763) Mihai A. Martin1, Cristina Craioveanu2, Cristian Sitar3 & László Rákosy2 1Doctoral School in Integrative Biology, Babeș-Bolyai University,Universității 7-9, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 2Department of Taxonomy and Ecology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Clinicilor 5-7, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 3Zoological Museum, Babeș-Bolyai University, Clinicilor 5-7. Cluj-Napoca, Romania e-mail: mihai_alexandru.martin@yahoo.com, cristinacraioveanu@gmail.com, cristiansitar@yahoo.com, laszlo.rakosy@ubbcluj.ro article no.: ER20201602 Summary: Morphometrics have had many uses in various fields of science. A modern trend of focusing on molecular data in biology might overlook the importance that morphometrics have had, and can have, in scientific experiments. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the utility of geometric and linear morphometrics both in previous research and in a study we performed on four Zygaena carniolica (Scopoli, 1763) populations from Romania. Key words: geometric morphometrics, linear morphometrics, fluctuating asymmetry, phenotypic plasticity, Zygaena carniolica.	[details, abstract]	[pdf]
The systematic position of Palaeocrocota ostrogovichi (Caradja, 1930) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Ennominae) László Rákosy1, Dieter Stüning2, Mihai Stănescu3 & Manfred Sommerer4 1Department of Taxonomy and Ecology, Babeş-Bolyai University, Clinicilor 5-7, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 2Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig, Adenauerallee 160, Bonn, D-53113, Germany 3The “Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Șos. Kiseleff 1, Bucharest 1, RO-011341, Romania 4Volpinistr. 72, München, D-80638, Germany e-mail: laszlo.rakosy@ubbcluj.ro, d.stuening@zfmk.de, mihaist@antipa.ro, sommerer.manfred@t-online.de article no.: ER20201603 Summary: Cleogene ostrogovichi Caradja, 1930 was described after a single male specimen collected at Galișer Hill (Dealul Galișer), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in August of 1923. A new examination of this specimen and its genitalia (Stănescu 2002) revealed that ostrogovichi does not belong to the genus Crocota Hübner, 1823 (= Cleogene Duponchel, 1829). Instead, the new genus Palaeocrocota Stănescu, 2002 was proposed to hold ostrogovichi. By a thorough analysis of the structure of male genitalia, wing shape, venation and characters of antennae, labial palps and legs, Stüning recently concluded, however, that the holotype of ostrogovichi belongs to the tribe Macariini. Although barcoding of the holotype was unsuccessful, the authors, taking all available facts into account, found that the type specimen of ostrogovichi is a fully melanic specimen within the species complex Isturgia limbaria (Fabricius, 1775) – I. roraria (Fabricius, 1776). Considering the relevant distinguishing characters and also the known distribution of the two species involved, Palaeocrocota ostrogovichi (Caradja, 1930) is considered to be a junior synonym (syn. n.) of Isturgia roraria (Fabricius, 1776), both, on genus- and on species-level. It is proposed to uphold the name ostrogovichi as infrasubspecific denomination of the so far unique, completely melanic form: Isturgia roraria ab. ostrogovichi (Caradja, 1930). Key words: Isturgia limbaria, I. roraria, Macariini, melanism, genitalia, DNA-barcoding, new synonyms, environment, Romania.	[details, abstract]	[pdf]
Contributions to the knowledge of the Lepidoptera species diversity in an urban park setting of Bucharest, Romania, with considerations on the species dynamics in the city over the last century Valeriu Albu1 & Sebastian Albu1 123032 Oak Meadow Ln., Friant, CA 93626 e-mail: valalbu@netptc.net, salbu3001@gmail.com article no.: ER20201604 Summary: We present the results of a multi-year study (1970, 1974-1982) of the Lepidoptera fauna of a Bucharest urban park and its adjacent areas. We used various sampling methods including ultraviolet light attraction, diurnal netting of specimens, daytime inspection of city lights and rearing of immature stages. We recorded 320 specimens, representing 170 species, distributed in 13 superfamilies. The Noctuoidea had the highest representation with 42% of the species, followed by the Pyraloidea and Geometroidea with 15% and 11%, respectively. The majority of the encountered species were generalist feeders on multiple genera of grasses, herbs and trees. We compared and corroborated our findings with those of Székely (2015). This suggests an almost 50% reduction in the species richness within Bucharest over the past 100 years. Key words: city ecology, lepidoptera of Romania, urban biodiversity, urban insects.	[details, abstract]	[pdf]
Evaluation of Antibiosis Resistance in Eight Melon Genotypes to Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) Katayoon Kheradmand1 & Mahmoud Lotfi2 1Departement of Entomology and Plant Pathology, College of Abouraihan, University of Tehran, Pakdasht-Iran 2Departement of Horticulture, College of Abouraihan, University of Tehran, Pakdasht- Iran e-mail: kkheradmand@ut.ac.ir article no.: ER20201605 Summary: According to previous researches, most of the Tetranychus urticae (Koch, 1836) controlling programs specifically in melon are unsuccessful; hence researchers suggest that using of resistant genotypes would be the best way to control the pest. So, resistance of eight applicable melon genotypes including Barg ney, Garmak Isfahan, Rish baba, Shah abadi, Khatooni, Amir panji, Yellow qanari and Ananasi in 250 replications to T. urticae were evaluated in laboratory conditions at 25±1°C, relative humidity of 60±5% and a photoperiod of 16L:8D hours. Biological and life table parameters of T. urticae on melon genotypes were determined in laboratory experiments. The results indicated that the shortest adult longevity was recorded for males and females reared on Rish baba and Shah Abadi, respectively. The range of oviposition period was from 6.00±1.49 days on Shah Abadi to 9.21±1.57 days on Amir panji. In addition, the highest amount of net reproductive rate [6.69±1.29] and intrinsic rate of increase [0.126±0.014] and the lowest value of generation time [15.19±0.56 days] were obtained when the two spotted spider mites fed on Barge Ney. Besides, Ananasi was the genotype with the lowest amount of net reproductive rate [0.70±0.08] and intrinsic rate of increase [0.011±0.003] and the highest value of generation time [29.98±0.84 days]. Based on biology and life table parameters, Barge Ney was the most favorable genotype for development of T. urticae, while Ananasi was the most inadequate for the mite development. Key words: Antibiosis, Biology, melon, population growth parameters Tetranychus urticae.	[details, abstract]	[pdf]