Noteworthy Records Research Articles

New and Noteworthy Records of Angiosperms from Pacific Biogeographical Region at Department of Chocó in Colombia, Including Four New Records for the Country

Six new or noteworthy records of Angiosperms from Colombia are presented based in herbarium specimens from the Chocó department in Colombia. Four are first records for the country, one is the first record for the Chocó department and one is the most recent record after 28 years of an endemic species to the Chocó Biogeographical region in Colombia. Cynometra dwyerii (Fabaceae), Pouteria fossicola (Sapotaceae) and Tachigali panamensis (Fabaceae) were heretofore known as restricted to Central America; Mosquitoxylum jamaicense (Anacardiaceae) was previously known from Central America, Caribbean and Ecuador, but no record for Colombia had been found; Casearia thamnia (Salicaceae) was recorded from Colombia through a specimen of the year 1916 from the Bolivar department, here its first record from the Chocó department is presented; Cremastosperma chococola (Annonaceae) is a endemic species to the biogeographic Chocó in Colombia, only known through three specimens and not collected since the year 1990. Information about protologue, type specimens, distinctive morphology, current geographical distribution, common names, and uses are provided for each record, besides notes about the relevance of the novel records are here presented. A geographical distribution map for these species in Colombia is presented, as well as digital plates composed by photographs of herbarium vouchers. Continue inventoring the biodiversity in the biogeographic Chocó as one of the global biodiversity hotspots is imperative. These records presented here provide useful information for future biological research and conservation actions for their respective species or their habitats.

New and Noteworthy Records of Vascular Plants for Kansas

Recent fieldwork in eastern Kansas resulted in the discovery to two species of vascular plants previously unreported in the state (Aphanes australis, Mazus miquelii) and new collections of six species previously documented by historical collections or few recent collections (Cerastium dubium, Crepis capillaris, Geranium dissectum, Ranunculus parviflorus, Torilis nodosa, Trifolium resupinatum). All species reported here are considered non-native in Kansas.

Noteworthy Records of Mammals from West-Central Mexico

We report for the first time the presence of 2 shrew species (Sorex altoensis and S. emarginatus) and 4 rodent species (Peromyscus merriami, P. schmidlyi, Reithrodontomys zacatecae, and Sigmodon leucotis) in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, as well as the occurrence of P. carletoni and P. schmidlyi in Jalisco and Zacatecas. We extend the known distribution range of the squirrel Sciurus aureogaster to northern Nayarit and report the presence of 2 subspecies of P. eremicus and 3 of Neotoma mexicana in near sympatry. We also confirm the presence of Tlacuatzin sinaloae and P. micropus in Nayarit. Finally, we document the presence of Dasypus novemcinctus in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Durango; these are the first records of the nine-banded armadillo in Durango in 57 years. Our results highlight the importance of continuing biological surveys and inventories in the least-explored areas of Mexico.

New and Noteworthy Records of Deadwood Dwelling Bryophyte Species for Turkey and Southwest Asia

In this study, three deadwood-dependent liverwort species (Calypogeia suecica (Arnell & J.Perss.) Müll. Frib., Crossocalyx hellerianus (Nees ex Lindenb.) Meyl. and Scapania apiculata Spruce) are reported upon from forests of North-western Anatolia for the first time for Turkey and Southwest Asia. The results concluded an increasing number of Scapania species to 17, Calypogeia species to six for these areas. Also, Crossocalyx is a new genus record for Turkey and Southwest Asia. All three new records are approximately at the southernmost limit of these species' distribution of Western Asia; also records of C. hellerianus and S. apiculata are at the southern limit of their Mediterranean distribution. Morphological descriptions, microphotographs, ecological aspects, distinctive taxonomical features, and Turkish conservation suggestions of the new records are presented. In addition, some remarkable deadwood-dependent bryophyte species (Buxbaumia viridis (Moug. ex Lam. & DC.) Brid. ex Moug. & Nestl., Fuscocephaloziopsis lunulifolia (Dumort.) Váňa & L.Söderstr. and Lophozia guttulata (Lindb. & Arnell) A.Evans.) in Turkey are discussed.

Noteworthy Wintering Records and Habitat of LeConte's Sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii) in Grasslands of Coahuila, Northern Mexico

There is limited knowledge on the winter distribution of LeConte's Sparrow, especially in northern Mexico where it is considered scarce and rare. We captured and banded two individuals of LeConte's Sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii) during consecutive winters (2016-2017, 2017-2018; one in each season) in an intermountain grassland of northern Coahuila, Mexico. These records were ca. 300 km outside the known wintering range of this species. Vegetation was variable at both sites. The first wintering site consisted of low grass cover (18.7%) dominated by Eragrostis and Bouteloua; the second site consisted of 72.6% grass cover, mainly composed of Bouteloua and Botriochloa.

Noteworthy Wintering Records and Habitat of LeConte's Sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii) in Grasslands of Coahuila, Northern Mexico

Noteworthy Wintering Records and Habitat of LeConte's Sparrow (Ammospiza leconteii) in Grasslands of Coahuila, Northern Mexico

New and Otherwise Noteworthy Records of Lichenized and Lichenicolous Fungi from Central European Russia

Muchnik, E., Konoreva, L., Chesnokov, S., Paukov, A., Tsurykau, A. & Gerasimova, J. 2019. New and otherwise noteworthy records of lichenized and lichenicolous fungi from central European Russia – Herzogia 32: 111–126.Twenty-six taxa of lichenized and lichenicolous fungi are treated, of which one (Stictis mollis) is recorded for the first time for Russia, three (Acarospora normanii, Cladonia monomorpha and Polysporina subfuscescens) are new for the European part of Russia, and Reconditella physconiarum is new for central European Russia. A further twenty-one species (Arthonia reniformis, Bacidia biatorina, Bacidina sulphurella, Candelaria pacifica, Catillaria croatica, Chaenotheca phaeocephala, Chaenotheca subroscida, Cladonia cryptochlorophaea, Cladonia merochlorophaea, Epicladonia sandstedei, Gyalecta flotowii, Gyalecta truncigena, Hypogymnia farinacea, Illosporiopsis christiansenii, Julella fallaciosa, Micarea tomentosa, Muellerella hospitans, Nephroma parile, Phaeophyscia endophoenicea, Steinia geophana and Verrucaria dolosa) were extremely rarely observed before in central European Russia. Short notes on characters and distribution of the species are provided.

Noteworthy Records of Lichenicolous Fungi from Various Countries on the Balkan Peninsula

Hafellner J. 2018: Noteworthy records of lichenicolous fungi from various countries on the Balkan Peninsula. – Herzogia 31: 476 – 493.Altogether 56 species of lichenicolous fungi – most of them non-lichenized, a few lichenized – are recorded from various countries in south-eastern Europe, of which 20 species are reported for the first time from the Balkan Peninsula. The new records for individual countries are: Arthonia molendoi and Lichenoconium pyxidatae for Albania; Arthonia varians, Biatoropsis usnearum, Lichenosticta alcicornaria, and Tremella hypogymniae for Bosnia and Herzegovina; Arthonia molendoi, Endococcus perpusillus, Lichenostigma chlaroterae, Miriquidica intrudens, Muellerella pygmaea, Plectocarpon encausticum, Polycoccum pulvinatum, and Stigmidium congestum for Bulgaria; Abrothallus bertianus, Abrothallus parmeliarum, Lichenoconium usneae, and Nesolechia oxyspora for Croatia; Arthonia phaeophysciae, Arthophacopsis parmeliarum, Cercidospora xanthoriae, Heterocephalacria physciacearum, Lichenochora obscuroides, Lichenostigma maureri, Lichenothelia rugosa, Nectriopsis lecanodes, Plectocarpon scrobiculatae, Polycoccum pulvinatum, Stigmidium squamariae, Stigmidium xanthoparmeliarum, Toninia plumbina, Tremella christiansenii, Unguiculariopsis lettaui, Tremella ramalinae, and Unguiculariopsis thallophila for Greece; Carbonea aggregantula, Carbonea supersparsa, Cercidospora epipolytropa, Echinothecium reticulatum, Endohyalina insularis, Lichenoconium pyxidatae, Lichenosticta alcicornaria, Miriquidica invadens, Opegrapha pulvinata, Sclerococcum montagnei, and Sphaerellothecium cladoniae for Kosovo; Arthonia apotheciorum, Arthonia caerulescens, Arthonia epiphyscia, Arthonia protoparmeliopseos, Lichenochora obscuroides, Lichenosticta alcicornaria, Lichenothelia rugosa, Miriquidica intrudens, Muellerella erratica, Polycoccum pulvinatum, Skyttea tephromelarum, Sphaerellothecium parmeliae, Sphinctrina turbinata, Tetramelas pulverulentus, and Unguiculariopsis thallophila for Macedonia; Arthonia apotheciorum, Cercidospora macrospora, Dactylospora lobariella, Plectocarpon scrobiculatae, Sclerococcum serusiauxii, Stigmidium gyrophorarum, Tremella phaeophysciae, and Tremella ramalinae for Montenegro; Arthonia varians and Muellerella pygmaea for Serbia. Additionally, Arthonia phaeophysciae is reported as new to Slovenia.

New and Noteworthy Records of Lichens and Allied Fungi from Central European Russia

Abstract: Muchnik, E. & Konoreva, L. 2017. New and noteworthy records of lichens and allied fungi from central European Russia. – Herzogia 30: 509–514. Thirteen lichen and allied fungi taxa are treated, of which one (Dactylospora microspora) is recorded for the first time for Russia from Bryansk oblast, two (Gyalideopsis helvetica and Sclerophora amabilis) are new for the European part of Russia, and two (Melaspileella proximella and Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa) are new for central European Russia. Short notes on their characters and distributions are provided.

Trimmatostroma arctoparmeliaesp. nov. and Noteworthy Records of Lichenized, Lichenicolous and Allied Fungi from the Harz Mountains and Surrounding Regions

Schiefelbein, U., Brackel, W. v., Cezanne, R., Czarnota, P., Eckstein, J., Eichler, M., Kison, H.-U., Ungethüm, K. & Stordeur, R. 2017. Trimmatostroma arctoparmeliae sp. nov. and noteworthy records of lichenized, lichenicolous and allied fungi from the Harz Mountains and surrounding regions. — Herzogia 30: 80–102.Fifty-nine species (21 lichens, 37 lichenicolous fungi and one non-lichenized fungus) are reported as new or noteworthy from the Harz Mountains in north-central Germany. Trimmatostroma arctoparmeliae (on Arctoparmelia incurva) is described as new, Lasiosphaeriopsis lecanorae and Tremella diploschistina are new to Central Europe, Lichenothelia tenuissima, Pertusaria lactescens, Polycoccum kerneri, Sphaerellothecium atryneae, S. contextum and Verrucaria policensis are new to Germany; 41 species are new to Saxony-Anhalt, and one each for Lower Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria. Hyperphyscia adglutinata was rediscovered in Saxony-Anhalt after more than 180 years, Lichenodiplis pertusariicola after 141 years and Porpidia flavocruenta after 83 years. Eopyrenula leucoplaca was rediscovered in Lower Saxony after more than 130 years.

Review of the Avifauna of the Tres Marías Islands, Mexico, Including New and Noteworthy Records

Review of the Avifauna of the Tres Marías Islands, Mexico, Including New and Noteworthy Records

Five Noteworthy Records of Tropical Caridean Shrimps and Prawns from Rivers in Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan

Five Noteworthy Records of Tropical Caridean Shrimps and Prawns from Rivers in Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan

A Lichen Species List for Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, with Comments on Several New and Noteworthy Records

A Lichen Species List for Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, with Comments on Several New and Noteworthy Records

Some New and Noteworthy Records of Family Lejeuneaceae (Marchantiophyta) from Sikkim, India

Seven species of liverworts of the family Lejeuneaceae have been recorded from Sikkim, India. Of these, Acrolejeunea pusilla (Steph.) Grolle & Gradst. and Cololejeunea pluridentata P.C.Wu & J.S.Lou are new to India and Cololejeunea ceratilobula (P.C. Chen) R.M. Schust., C chenii Tixier, C. nilgiriensis, G. Asthana & S.C. Srivast, C. serrulata Steph. and Lejeunea bidentula Herzog are new to the State of Sikkim.

New and Noteworthy Records of Mosses from Doi (Mt.) Inthanon, Chiang Mai, Chom Tong District, Northern Thailand

Abstract Mosses new to Thailand (35 species in 29 genera) and new to Doi Inthanon (6 species in 6 genera) are reported based on collections made by the authors. Austinia tenuinervis var. micholitzii W. R. Buck & H. A. Crum, Brotherella nictans (Mitt.) Broth., Chionostomum hainanensis B. C. Tan & Y. Jia, Clastobryopsis muelleri (Dixon) Tixier, Trichosteleum stigmosum Mitt., Micralsopsis complanata (Dixon) W. R. Buck, and Fissidens schwabei Nog. are fully illustrated.

A Bryophyte Species List for Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, with Comments on Several New and Noteworthy Records

Abstract. We present a substantially revised and updated bryophyte flora for the 2.4 million ha Denali National Park and Preserve (DNPP) based on wide-ranging field investigations conducted over the period 2001–2011. We visited 39 inventory sites and 45 vegetation monitoring study areas within DNPP, increasing the number of bryophyte taxa previously known by 147. 499 taxa are reported in this updated flora (380 moss taxa in 134 genera and 119 liverwort taxa in 43 genera). We provide geographic and ecological summaries through annotations and distribution maps for 24 of the most noteworthy finds, as well as comments on patterns of bryophyte community composition and dominance in this large and previously poorly-studied region.

New and Noteworthy Records to the Bryophyte Flora of Turkey and Southwest Asia

Anthoceros caucasicus, Conardia compacta, Didymodon icmadophilus, Pohlia obtusifolia and Zygodon gracilis are reported for the first time from Turkey, and two of them from Southwest Asia (C. compacta, P. obtusifolia). Additionally, Diphyscium foliosum and Oligotrichum hercynicum are re-discovered in the eastern Black Sea area after long time from their first collections.

Noteworthy Records of Hispines from Belize (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Cephaloleia consanguinea Baly, Cephaloleia fulvolimbata Baly, Cephaloleia ruficollis Baly, Chalepus amabilis Baly, Chalepus brevicornis (Baly), Chalepus pici Descarpentries and Villiers, Microrhopala erebus (Newman), Octhispa bimaculata Uhmann, Octotoma championi Baly, Pseudispa tuberculata Staines, Sceloenopla erudita (Baly), Stenispa guatemalensis Uhmann, Sumitrosis gestroi (Weise), and Sumitrosis terminatus (Baly) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) are new country records of hispine chrysomelids for Belize, based on collections cited herein. These collections also document new host records for Calyptocephala gerstaeckeri Boheman (Chamaedorea tepejilote Liebm., Arecaceae), Cephaloleia consanguinea (Heliconia bourgaeana Petersen, H. collinsiana Griggs, H. latispatha Benth., H. wagneriana Petersen; Heliconiaceae), and Cephaloleia perplexa Baly (Heliconia bourgaeana, H. latispatha; Heliconiaceae).

Noteworthy Records ofBrachypelma(Araneae: Theraphosidae) from Peninsula of Yucatan, Mexico

We report new distribution records of two tarantula species from the genus Brachypelma (Simon 1891) within the Peninsula of Yucatan: B. vagans (Ausserer 1875) and B. epicureanum (Chamberlin 1925). B. vagans distribution is confirmed for the Mexican state of Yucatan. We also provide zoogeographical information from specimens deposited in the Colección Entomológica Regional at the Campus de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias of the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.

Noteworthy Records of Bats from Central Georgia

On the basis of published records, 16 bat species occur in Georgia. Of these, only one species is documented from Baldwin County in central Georgia, but records from surrounding counties suggest the likelihood of additional species inhabiting the county. On the basis of museum specimens in the mammal collection of Georgia College and State University, we report seven species of bats inhabiting the county: Perimyotis subflavus (Eastern Pipistrelle), Nycticeius humeralis (Evening Bat), Lasiurus borealis (Red Bat), Lasiurus seminolus (Seminole Bat), Eptesicus fuscus (Big Brown Bat), Myotis austroriparius (Southeastern Myotis), and Tadarida brasiliensis (Brazilian Free-tailed Bat). With the exception of the Brazilian Free-tailed Bat, the specimens represent first records from Baldwin County. Moreover, the records significantly add to the general baseline information of species richness and distribution of bats in central Georgia, and they help fill distribution gaps in this part of the southeastern United States.