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Contribution to the Knowledge of Curculionidae (Coleoptera) Species Feed on Wild Plants in the North East Anatolia Region

This study was carried out in Ağrı, Ardahan, Erzurum, Iğdır, Kars and Van provinces in Eastern Anatolia Region to determine the species of weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on weeds in agricultural and non-agricultural areas in 2016, as well as in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Surveys have been made 2-weeks apart intervals between march and november to determine the weevils. During the studies, the whole plants (root, stem, leaf and generative organs) have been examined. As a result of the research, 23 species belonging to 8 genera of the family Curculionidae feeding on weeds have been identified. Information about the locality of the species, their host plants, their distribution in The World and Turkey was given. Among these species, Lixus cardui Olivier, 1807 and Larinus latus (Herbst, 1783) had been to be more encounter than other species. Also, Chlorophanus vittatus Schoenherr, 1832 was determined to be a new record for Turkey.

Biodiversity of spider mites of Ankara, with a checklist of the Tetranychinae and first report of Schizotetranychus ibericus Reck for Turkey (Acari: Prostigmata)

The samples were collected at weekly intervals between April and October from 2011 to 2014 on rosaceous plants and Quercus trees in Ankara, Turkey. Twelve spider mite species (Acari: Tetranychidae), Amphitetranychus viennensis (Zacher), Schizotetranychus ibericus Reck, Tetranychus urticae Koch, T. turkestani (Ugarov & Nikolskii), Eoteteranychus populi (Koch), E. pruni (Oudemans), E. coryli Reck, E. tiliarium (Hermann) Panonychus ulmi (Koch) (Tetranychinae), Bryobia rubrioculus (Scheuten), B. praetiosa Koch and B. sp. (Bryobiinae) were identified in Ankara. Schizotetranychus ibericus Reck, 1947 is a new record for Turkey. Tetranychus urticae and A. viennensis occurred in all the sampling localities, while S. ibericus was collected only on a Quercus sp. (Fagaceae). Tetranychus urticae Koch (Tetranychidae) was the most abundant and common species while some other species were represented by only two specimens such as Eotetranychus populi and E. tiliarum (Hermann). Apple harbored the highest number of spider mite species (9) while Prunus mahaleb and Quercus had only 2 and 1 species, respectively. The preferred hosts plants were Malus domestica (1007), Prunus domestica (749) and Prunus avium (479), while Prunus armeniaca (164), Prunus mahaleb (66) and Quercus sp. (17) were less preferred hosts. Collection data and geographical distribution of these species are provided. The checklist of the previous identified Tetranychinae species of Turkey is provided.

Yabancı İstilacı Yaban Arılarının (Sceliphron curvatum Smith, 1870) Çamur Yuvalarında Bakteriyel Flora Analizi

Sceliphron curvatum (Smith, 1870), a solitary, invasive wasp species, builds a mud nest. This species is a new record for Türkiye. This study was carried out to determine the bacterial flora in mud nests made by S. curvatum wasps. Bacterial isolations were made from mud nests made by adult bees collected from the town of Perşembe in Ordu province. As a result of the study, five isolates were obtained and three of these isolates were identified. Isolate 1 was identified as Staphylococcus vitulinus, isolate 3 Aeromonas sobria and isolate 4 Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Identification percentages of the isolates were determined as 84% for S. vitulinus, 84% for A. sobria and 94% for P. aeruginosa, respectively. It has been determined that these bacterial species are important bacterial species that cause effective infections on humans and other living things.

A new species of Plagiognathus (Heteroptera: Miridae) associated with the locally endemic Phlomis leucophracta (Lamiales: Lamiaceae) from Karaman, Turkey

Plagiognathus ozgurkocaki sp. nov. is described based on a long series of specimens from Karaman, Turkey. The new species is remarkable among its congeners in Palearctic Region due to the combination of following characters: remarkably small size, dense and unicolorous pale yellow vestiture, darkened cuneus and yellow first antennal segment with a basal ring and pre-apical dots. The new species is associated with the endemic Phlomis leucophracta P.H.Davis & Hub.-Mor. (Lamiaceae) which makes it unique among all its congeners. Additionally, Plagiognathus bipunctatus albicans (Reuter, 1901) and Plagiognathus marivanensis Linnavuori, 2010 are recorded from Karaman, former constitutes a new record for Turkey.

New taxonomic and faunistic data to species of the genus Laena Dejean from Turkey (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae, Lagriinae), with descriptions of two new species

New taxonomic and faunistic data to species of the genus Laena Dejean, 1821 (subfamily Lagriinae) from Turkey are given. Some of the species occur also in adjacent Greece, Bulgaria, as well as in Cyprus, Near East and the Caucasus. Very probably not yet all synonyms of the Turkish species might be recognised herein. New species: L. assingi sp. nov. from southern Turkey, L. bozdagica sp. nov. from the Izmir region. New synonyms: Laena ferruginea Küster, 1846 (L. clivinoides Baudi di Selve, 1876 n. syn., L. constricta Iablokoff-Khnzoryan, 1957 n. syn., L. liliputana Kaszab, 1968 n. syn.). New record for Turkey: L. quadricollis Weise, 1878; new record for Greece (Chios, Lesbos, Samos): L. kraatzi Weise, 1878; new record for Cyprus: L. glabriuscula Sahlberg, 1909. Erroneous records for Turkey: L. apfelbecki Schuster, 1915, L. hopffgarteni Weise, 1878, L. kaufmanni Reitter, 1881.

Dolichopodidae (Diptera) of Inner West Anatolia (Turkey) with a new species record

This study was carried out between 2009 and 2011 in the Inner West Anatolia region (Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya and Uşak). It was determined that the collected species belonged to eight subfamilies, 21 genera and 54 species. Neurigona suturalis is a new record for Turkey and the other 53 species are new records for the Inner West Anatolia.

Muradiye (Van) ilçesinde belirlenen makromantarlar

The study was based on macrofungi samples collected from the region within the boundaries of Muradiye district of Van province in 2014 and 2015. As a result of field and laboratory studies 86 macrofungi species belonging to 50 genera, 25 families, seven orders and three classes within the divisions Ascomycota and Basidiomycota were determined. The determined taxa are listed together with their habitats, substrates, collection locality, geographic coordinates and personel voucher numbers. One of them, Melanophyllum aematospermum (Bull.: Fr.) Kreisel, is a new record for Turkey as the first member of the genus Melanophyllum.

Effective roles of ecological factors on nonmarine Ostracoda (Crustacea) in shallow waters of Malatya (Turkey)

AbstractThis study is aimed to understand effective roles of ecological factors on nonmarine ostracods in Malatya province where 125 different aquatic bodies were randomly sampled during 3–10 August 2015. Totally, 24 of 25 species identified were new reports for the province while Cypridopsis lusatica was a new record for Turkey. The most common species Ilyocypris bradyi was collected from 12 different habitat types. Fifteen species based on their percent similarities among habitat types were clustered into five groups. The first two axes of Canonical Correspondence Analyses explained 66.1% relationship between species and environmental variables. Salinity, water temperature and chloride were found to be the most effective variables on species occurrence. Except chloride and oxidation–reduction potential, there was no significant difference in the mean numbers of environmental variables among the sampling sites with and without species (p < .05). Five most abundant species portrayed the highest ecological tolerance ranges for water temperature. Heterocypris incongruens revealed the highest optimum and tolerance range for dissolved oxygen while Heterocypris salina showed maximum ranges for salinity. Increasing numbers of sampling sites did not increase the percent species numbers per site. Species distribution varied among the habitats. Accordingly, species with swimming ability tend to inhabit more stagnant water bodies while species without such ability were found in flowing waters. This implies that species with good dispersion modes may avoid negative effects of changes in ecological conditions. Thus, our results reveal that biotic factors can also be effective on species as much as abiotic ones.

The orange-red pigment from Penicillium mallochii: Pigment production, optimization, and pigment efficacy against Glioblastoma cell lines

Abstract The red-orange pigment producer strain Penicillium mallochii (TACB-16) used in this study was isolated from beech tree bark in Balikesir, Turkey, and was identified by molecular methods (P. mallochii Genbank accession number: MG591446 ). P. mallochii Rivera, Urb & Seifert was first isolated from the caterpillars Rothschildia lebeau and Citheronia lobesis on Costa Rica and is a new record for Turkey. Little is known of this fungus. In this study, the pigment production of P. mallochii on different media was characterised, and the factors affecting the pigment production and efficacy against the human GB cell line T98G cell viability/cytotoxicity were inspected. The results showed that the pigment was resistant to different temperatures and pH values. The ~250 base pair of the ITS region was sequenced and submitted to the Genbank. The blast result of the sequence showed that our isolate displayed maximum similarity (100%) to P. mallochii. Glioblastoma (grade-IV astrocytoma, WHO) is the most lethal subtype of glioma and the survival rate of GB patients is still low. Our results suggest that the pigment exhibits anti-proliferative effects on the T98G cell line. The present study is the first to assess the cytotoxic effect of the pigment on the survival of GB cells. Further studies and validations are needed, but we suggest that the pigment might be used for in vitro and in vivo studies, food industry and for future medical drug studies.

Parasitoid wasps associated with Diplolepis galls (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) in Turkey: an updated checklist and report of three non-regular species

Gall wasps (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) that is one of the successful groups in Hymenoptera are known for their ability to induce complex plant galls. The species Diplolepis fructuum (Rubsaamen) (Cynipidae) induce fruit galls on dog roses (Rosa spp.), and it is known to be the most important pest on dog roses in Turkey. In this study, D. fructuum galls were collected from Rosa canina L. in four provinces of Turkey during 2013–2014. In addition to 22 species formerly reported to be associated with rose gall wasps in Turkey, the present study found 3 parasitoid wasp species that are not regularly associated with Diplolepis galls, namely Pediobius bruchicida (Rondani) (Eulophidae), Cyrtoptyx lichtensteini (Masi) and Mesopolobus amaenus (Walker) (Pteromalidae). Cyrtoptyx lichtensteini is a new record for Turkey. Finally, a list of parasitoids associated with rose gall wasps in Turkey is presented. The gall-associated parasitoid wasps of Turkey, including Diplolepis, are discussed and compared with those of the Palaearctic region and Iran.

Zerconid mites (Acari, Zerconidae) in Inner Aegean Region, with a new record for the Turkish fauna.

The zerconid mites collected from Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya and Uşak provinces between February 2014 and August 2016 are evaluated and the following species are recorded: Zercon afyonensis, Z. alattini, Z. anatolicus, Z. arslani, Z. beleviensis, Z. burdurensis, Z. cabylus, Z. carpathicus, Z. cokelezicus, Z. colligans, Z. delicatus, Z. denizliensis, Z. domanicensis, Z. ekizi, Z. emirdagicus, Z. hispanicus, Z. huseyini, Z. inonuensis, Z. insperatus, Z. juvarae, Z. karacamehmeti, Z. laczii, Z. longisetosus, Z. magdae, Z. marinae, Z. mehmeturhani, Z. osmaneliensis, Z. plumatopilus, Z. quadricavum, Z. similifoveolatus, Z. soguticus, Z. tefenniensis, Z. turcicus, Z. yusufi, Prozercon balikesirensis, P. banazensis, P. denizliensis, P. bulbiferus, P. erdogani, P. graecus, P. morazae, P. plumosus, P. tragardhi and P. yavuzi. Of these, Z. hispanicus was recorded as a new record for Turkey. The measurements of 44 species and their geographic distributions are are given, and their altitude and habitat preferences of zerconid species are presented.

Weissia multicapsularis, a rare moss species new to Turkey and Asia

The bryophyte flora of Karacabey (Bursa) Floodplain Forest in Turkey was investigated in 2017. Here, we report Weissia multicapsularis (Sm.) Mitt. from forest. This globally important moss species is a new record for Turkey and the continent of Asia. Illustrations, details of the location in Turkey and comparisons with morphologically similar taxa are provided.

A New Genus Record for the Macrofungi of Turkey of a Fungicolous and Mycoparasitic Species, Hypomyces chrysospermus Tul. & C. Tul. (Hypocreaceae De Not.)

The study describes Hypomyces chrysosperum Tul. & C. Tul. as a new record for Turkey and Hypomyces (Fr.) Tul. & C. Tul. (Hypocreaceae) as a new genus record for Turkey. This fungicolous and mycoparasitic Ascomycota was collected in the Gireniz Valley (Denizli) growing parasitically on Suillus luteus (L.) Roussel. Descriptions of both the host and parasite fungi are given, together with macroscopic photographs and microscopic drawings.

New record of Oribatula ( Zygoribatula ) nicora (Djaparidze, 1986) comb. nov. from Turkey with a redescription of species

Lucoppia nicora Djaparidze, 1986 was found in garlic fields in the Kastamonu region of Turkey. This finding is a new record for Turkey and also the first finding after its description from Nikortsminda cave and a vegetable garden in Tbilisi, Georgia. Redescription of the species is accompanied by a discussion of its taxonomic status. Based on differences having generic character in the structure of the prodorsum (length of lamellae; width of translamellae; distance between ro, le, and in setae), L. nicora is regarded as belonging to the subgenus Oribatula (Zygoribatula). Oribatula (Zygoribatula) nicora (Djaparidze, 1986) comb. nov. is proposed. A new diagnosis for the subgenus Zygoribatula is provided.

The monitoring of feather mites (Acari, Astigmata) of the Warbler (Aves: Sylviidae) species in the Kızılırmak delta, Samsun, Turkey

Feather mites (Astigmata) are among the most common ectosymbionts that live on birds. The present research was conducted between 2010 and 2013 in the Kızılırmak delta Cernek Bird Ringing Station in Samsun, Turkey. Assessments of the taxonomy, collection methods, and the periodic host-species relationships of the mites collected were conducted for 591 individuals of 10 bird species belonging to the family Sylviidae captured using mist nets during the bird migration periods. Ten feather mite species were identified from the families Proctophyllodidae, Analgidae, and Trouesartidae. These species are Strelkoviacarus quadratus (Haller, 1882); Dolichodectes edwardsi (Trouessart, 1885); Proctophyllodes cetti Badek, Mironov, and Dabert, 2008; Proctophyllodes clavatus Fritsch, 1961; Proctophyllodes doleophyes Gaud, 1957; Proctophyllodes sylvia Gaud, 1957; Trouessartia bifurcata (Trouessart) 1884; Trouessartia inexpectata Gaud, 1957; and Trouessartia trouessarti Oudemans, 1904. Among these species, Trouessartia bifurcata (Trouessart) 1884 is a new record for Turkey. New host records were reported from Turkey for 7 feather mite species. The least damaging method for the birds is to collect mites directly by using a stereomicroscope and forceps. The maximum number of feather mite species (7) was detected on Sylvia atricapilla and the minimum (1) on Phylloscopus trochilus. Proctophyllodes clavatus and Proctophyllodes sylvia were the most commonly recorded feather mite species.

Flammulina fennae Bas, A New Record For Physalacriaceae from Karz Mountain (Bitlis)

In this study, Flammulina fennae Bas belonging to the family Physalacriaceae is given as new record for Turkey. Ecology, distribution, locality, collection date, and photographs related to macro and micromorphologies, a short description of species were given.

First Observation of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) As a Prey for Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in Gediz Delta Ramsar Area (İzmir Turkey)

In this study, a European eel ( Anguilla anguilla L. 1758) was found in stomach content of a drake mallard ( Anas platyrhynchos L. 1758) in Gediz Delta Ramsar Area (Izmir, Turkey) in spite of there is no fish in the diet of dabbling ducks. With this new record for Turkey, European eel would be added to the prey list of mallard as a new species.

The Gomphocerinae Tarbinsky, 1932 (Orthoptera: Acrididae) fauna of the Turkish Thrace

Fifteen taxa belonging to nine genera (Arcyptera, Ramburiellla, Dociostaurus, Notostaurus, Omocestus, Stenobothrus, Euchorthippus, Pseudochorthippus and Chorthippus) of Gomphocerinae (Orthoptera: Acrididae) were sampled during field trips throughout the different ranges of Turkish Thrace between the years of 2010 and 2015. Bioacoustic parameters of these 15 species have been described for the first time from Turkish Thrace with this study. A total of 5 taxa (Arcyptera (Pararcyptera) microptera microptera, Omocestus (Dirshius) petraeus, Stenobothrus eurasius eurasius, Euchorthippus declivus and C. (Glyptobothrus) biguttulus euhedickei) were identified in the Turkish Thrace region as new records. In addition to these, Stenobothrus eurasius eurasius has been given a new record for Turkey.

Pyrus demetrii (Rosaceae), a new record for Turkey, with observations on micromorphology of leaves

The Caucasian species, Pyrus demetrii Kuth. has been reported from Turkey for the first time. The species was collected by the authors from both Georgia and Turkey. Leaf epidermis characters were studied by scanning electron microscopy to evaluate cuticle ornamentation, waxes and other relevant features of micromorphology.

Contributions to the knowledge of the mite genus Stigmaeus Koch, 1836 (Acari: Stigmaeidae) of Turkey

Based on the mite specimens collected within the scope of a study on Erzincan (Turkey) mite biodiversity, two species of the genus Stigmaeus are described and illustrated here: S. bifurcus sp. nov. as new to science and S. miandoabiensis Bagheri & Zarei, 2012 as a new record for Turkey. Some morphological abnormalities in the new species are noted. The deutonymph of S. miandoabiensis is described for the first time in this study. Discovery of this stage from soil and litter under Pinus sylvestris in Turkey adds more data to our knowledge of the species.