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First Record Of The Eucalyptus Seed Gall Wasp, Quadrastichodella Nova Girault, 1922, (Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar
First Record Of The Eucalyptus Seed Gall Wasp, Quadrastichodella Nova Girault, 1922, (Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study was carried out during 2006 and 2007 in a eucalyptus planted area in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The eulophid species Quadrastichodella nova Girault (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) was collected on Eucalyptus spp. seed capsules for the first time in Turkey. This species induces galls on the seeds, attaining low levels of infestation. The plant species Eucalyptus camaldulensis L. (Myrtaceae) is reported as new host for Q. nova.
Incidence Of Endemic Diseases In Dairy Herds In Burdur, Konya, And Kırklareli Provinces In Turkey, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Savaş Sariözkan, Ahmet Şener Yildiz, Ayteki̇n Günlü
Incidence Of Endemic Diseases In Dairy Herds In Burdur, Konya, And Kırklareli Provinces In Turkey, Cengi̇z Yalçin, Savaş Sariözkan, Ahmet Şener Yildiz, Ayteki̇n Günlü
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A prospective longitudinal observation study was carried out with 150 randomly selected dairy herds from among 1684 Turkish Dairy Breeding Association (TDBA) herds in Burdur, Konya, and Kırklareli provinces. The herds were stratified as small scale (less than 11 milking cows) and medium-large scale (more than 10 milking cows). The survey was conducted between October 2003 and September 2004, and each herd was visited at least once per month. As the weighted average of 3 provinces, the most frequent events were fertility disorders (30.2%) and udder diseases (28.3%), followed by puerperal disorders (18.3%) and locomotor system disorders (10.0%). There was, …
A Contribution To The Age-Class Determination Of Martes Foina Erxleben, 1777 From Turkey (Mammalia: Carnivora), İrfan Albayrak, Ahmet Selçuk Özen, Andrew Charles Kitchener
A Contribution To The Age-Class Determination Of Martes Foina Erxleben, 1777 From Turkey (Mammalia: Carnivora), İrfan Albayrak, Ahmet Selçuk Özen, Andrew Charles Kitchener
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was based on 57 beech marten (Martes foina) specimens collected in Turkey between 1994 and 1998. The specimens were divided into 3 age classes as young, juvenile, and adult on the basis of the morphology of the sagittal and lambdoidal crests, and temporal ridges, relative lengths of the interorbital and postorbital constrictions, the degree of wear in molar and canine teeth, baculum weight and structure, pelage color, cranial and bacular measurements, and field notes concerning sexual maturity and lactation. Young, juvenile and adult specimens were readily identified by the shape of the temporal ridges on the skull. These …
Two New Species Of Zercon C.L.Koch (Acari, Mesostigmata, Zerconidae) From Turkey: Zercon Longisetosus Sp.N. And Zercon Osmanelinensis Sp.N., Raşi̇t Urhan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Two new species of zerconid mites, Zercon longisetosus sp.n. and Z. osmanelinensis sp.n., from Turkey are described and illustrated. Additionally, a key to adults of Zercon known from Turkey is given.
Contributions To The Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera) Fauna, Kenan Kara, Sadi̇ Aksu
Contributions To The Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera) Fauna, Kenan Kara, Sadi̇ Aksu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Two tachinid species, Leskia erevanica Richter, 1974 and Tachina grossa (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diptera: Tachinidae), are recorded for the first time from Turkey.
A New Species Of Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar
A New Species Of Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) From Turkey, Oğuzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Some specimens of Torymidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) were collected in Turkey, one of which belongs to Idarnotorymus Masi, 1916 (Torymidae: Toryminae) as a new species, I. burdurensis, and is described from Burdur province. The diagnostic characters of the genus and the new species are reviewed, and photographs and line drawings of I. burdurensis are presented.
A Species Of Nilotonia Thor, 1905 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Anisitsiellidae) New For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan
A Species Of Nilotonia Thor, 1905 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Anisitsiellidae) New For The Turkish Fauna, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Nilotonia (Manotonia) tegulata (Viets 1951), known previously from Africa and Italy, is new for the Turkish fauna. The morphological features are compared with similar species, and an identification key for subgenera of the genus Nilotonia is given. The subgenus Manotonia is also reported for the first time from Turkey.
The Natural History Of The Egyptian Fruit Bat, Rousettus Aegyptiacus, In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), İrfan Albayrak, Nursel Aşan, Tarkan Yorulmaz
The Natural History Of The Egyptian Fruit Bat, Rousettus Aegyptiacus, In Turkey (Mammalia: Chiroptera), İrfan Albayrak, Nursel Aşan, Tarkan Yorulmaz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Aspects of the ecology, karyology, and taxonomic status of the Egyptian fruit bat, Rousettus aegyptiacus, in the Mediterranean region of Turkey were investigated based on 41 specimens obtained between 1977 and 2003. Distribution, external and cranial morphometrics, pelage coloration, baculum morphology, karyology, colony size, roosting and feeding ecology, and conservation and management issues were recorded. The fruit bat in Turkey is represented by the nominate subspecies, R. a. aegyptiacus. Sexual dimorphism was recorded in pelage coloration and morphometric data. The diploid number of chromosomes (2n) is 36. Records of feeding behavior were obtained from both field and laboratory studies. Seasonal …
Developmental Stages Of Neobisium Erythrodactylum (Koch, 1873): New To The Turkish Fauna, Fati̇h Sezek, Muhli̇s Özkan
Developmental Stages Of Neobisium Erythrodactylum (Koch, 1873): New To The Turkish Fauna, Fati̇h Sezek, Muhli̇s Özkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The morphological features of the developmental stages of Neobisium erythrodactylum (Koch, 1873), a new record for the Turkish fauna, are given.
Additional Notes On The Odonata Fauna Of Kurupelit (Samsun, Turkey), Ali̇ Mi̇roğlu, Veysel Kartal
Additional Notes On The Odonata Fauna Of Kurupelit (Samsun, Turkey), Ali̇ Mi̇roğlu, Veysel Kartal
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study 387 Odonata specimens were collected and identified from the vicinity of streams and puddles in Kurupelit, Samsun, Turkey, between May and October 2002-2005. In all, 27 species from 17 genera belonging to 9 families were identified, 9 of which (Coenagrion scitulum, Ischnura elegans ebneri, Aeshna affinis, Aeshna isosceles antehumeralis, Anax parthenope, Hemianax ephippiger, Libellula depressa, Libellula fulva, and Orthetrum brunneum) are new records for the Odonata fauna of Samsun. This study includes faunistic and distributional records of the 27 species.
Contribution To The Distribution, Morphological Peculiarities, And Karyology Of The Greater Noctule, Nyctalus Lasiopterus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), In Southwestern Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Şafak Bulut, Ahmet Karataş, Pinar Çam, Fulya Saygili
Contribution To The Distribution, Morphological Peculiarities, And Karyology Of The Greater Noctule, Nyctalus Lasiopterus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), In Southwestern Turkey, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Şafak Bulut, Ahmet Karataş, Pinar Çam, Fulya Saygili
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Greater Noctule, Nyctalus lasiopterus, was recorded from southwestern Turkey for the third time. The dorsal fur of the Greater Noctule, which also covers the underpart of the wing membrane, along with the forearm and propatagium, is uniformly dark brown. The cranium shows typical characteristics of the noctule bats. In addition to these, the exoccipital is convex and is markedly visible in the planar view of the skull. There is a small depression mid braincase. The dental formula is i: 2, c: 1, pm: 1, m: 3/i: 3, c: 1, pm: 2, m: 3 = 32. The diploid number of …
Abundance Of Syntopic Newts, Triturus Karelinii (Strauch, 1870) And Triturus Vittatus (Gray, 1835), In Uludağ National Park (Bursa, Turkey), Ahmet Mermer, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Keri̇m Çi̇çek
Abundance Of Syntopic Newts, Triturus Karelinii (Strauch, 1870) And Triturus Vittatus (Gray, 1835), In Uludağ National Park (Bursa, Turkey), Ahmet Mermer, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Keri̇m Çi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The present study provides data on the abundance of syntopic southern crested newts, Triturus karelinii, and banded newts, Triturus vittatus, in Uludağ National Park. The population of T. karelinii was 275 ± 60.9 (95% CI = 138-413) in Kirazlıyayla and 424 ± 85.6 (95% CI = 212-636) in Sarıalan. The populations of T. vittatus in Kirazlıyayla and Sarıalan were 392 ± 85.6 (95% CI = 196-588) and 158 ± 37.9 (95% CI = 79-237), respectively. T. karelinii populations had an approximately balanced sex ratio in all ponds. In Kirazlıyayla 2 and Sarıalan ponds the sex ratio of T. vittatus was …
A New Host [Parthenolecanium Persicae (Homoptera: Coccidae)] Record For Eupeodes Corollae (Fabricius) (Diptera: Syrphidae) From Turkey, Hali̇l Bolu, Rüstem Hayat
A New Host [Parthenolecanium Persicae (Homoptera: Coccidae)] Record For Eupeodes Corollae (Fabricius) (Diptera: Syrphidae) From Turkey, Hali̇l Bolu, Rüstem Hayat
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was carried out in 2005. The larvae, virgin, and adult females of Parthenolecanium persicae, and larvae of Eupeodes corollae were collected from almond tree plantations in the province of Diyarbakir, Turkey, during May and June, and brought to the laboratory for rearing. P. persicae was determined as a new host of E. corollae.
Differences In Ostracoda (Crustacea) Assemblages Between Two Maar Lakes And One Sinkhole Lake In The Konya Region Of Turkey, Derya Akdemi̇r
Differences In Ostracoda (Crustacea) Assemblages Between Two Maar Lakes And One Sinkhole Lake In The Konya Region Of Turkey, Derya Akdemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Zoology
For this study, ostracod samples collected from a total of 9 stations in 2 maar lakes (Acı and Meke) and 1 sinkhole lake (Meyil) in Konya, Turkey were investigated. Accordingly, 14 ostracod taxa (Darwinula stevensoni, Candona angulata, Candona sp. 1, Candona sp. 2, Pseudocandona marchica, Cypria sp., Ilyocypris gibba, I. bradyi, I. monstrifica, Heterocypris salina, Potamocypris sp., Limnocythere sp., Paralimnocythere sp., and Cythereis sp.) belonging to 10 genera were identified. Among them, only 2 species (I. bradyi and P. marchica) were collected alive, while the others were found in sub-fossil form, and some shells of D. stevensoni were found containing …
Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) Species Associated With Some Umbelliferae Plants Occurring In Palandöken Mountains Of Erzurum, Turkey, İrfan Çoruh, Sali̇ha Çoruh
Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) Species Associated With Some Umbelliferae Plants Occurring In Palandöken Mountains Of Erzurum, Turkey, İrfan Çoruh, Sali̇ha Çoruh
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The Ichneumonidae species associated with Umbelliferae plants in Palandöken Mountains in Erzurum were investigated between July 1996 and August 1997. Among the 5 plant species, Seselis libanotis and Carum carvi were more attractive for ichneumonid species than the rest of the species. The first one was visited by 13 ichneumonid species with 109 individuals and the second one was visited by 9 species with 220 individuals. All these plant species could be accepted good nectar reservoir for ichneumonids.
Karyotype And Hair Scale Structure Of Nannospalax Leucodon (Nordmann, 1840) From Central Anatolia (Rodentia: Spalacidae), Nursel Aşan, Tuğba Yağci
Karyotype And Hair Scale Structure Of Nannospalax Leucodon (Nordmann, 1840) From Central Anatolia (Rodentia: Spalacidae), Nursel Aşan, Tuğba Yağci
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The karyotype and hair scale structure of the subterranean mole rat, Nannospalax leucodon (Nordmann, 1840), in Kırıkkale province were determined. The diploid number, fundamental number, and the number of autosomal arms were 54, 74, and 70, respectively. The structure of the hair scale type was examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and was found to be serrate coronal, simple coronal, and erose coronal at the base, shaft, and tip, respectively. The chromosomal form and hair scale structure of the mole rat were recorded for the first time from Kırıkkale province.
Contribution To The Quadroppiidae (Acari, Oribatida) Fauna Of Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz
Contribution To The Quadroppiidae (Acari, Oribatida) Fauna Of Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Descriptions of a newly recorded Quadroppiidae (Ohkubo, 1995), Quadroppia (Coronoqouadroppia) paolii (Woas, 1986), for the Turkish fauna and a previously known species, Quadroppia quadricarinata (Michael, 1885), are examined using scanning electron microscopy and their distributions are presented.
Distribution And Morphology Of Mauremys Rivulata (Valenciennes, 1833) (Reptilia: Testudines: Geoemydidae) In The Lake District And Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Abi̇di̇n Budak
Distribution And Morphology Of Mauremys Rivulata (Valenciennes, 1833) (Reptilia: Testudines: Geoemydidae) In The Lake District And Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Di̇nçer Ayaz, Abi̇di̇n Budak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Morphometric measurements and color-pattern features of 62 samples of Mauremys rivulata from the Lake District (Göller Bölgesi) and the Mediterranean Region of Turkey were compared. Between populations, males apparently differed in 10 characters and females in 12 characters (independent t-test), but coefficient of difference (CD) values for these characters were not significant, and sexes were combined into a single group and compared with Aegean M. rivulata with respect to morphometric features. The greatest straight carapace length (SCL) observed in a male and female Aegean specimen was 215.0 mm and 214.0 mm, respectively. This paper also provides the first record of …
Zercon Foveolatus Halaskova, 1969, A New Record Of A Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) For The Turkish Fauna, Raşi̇t Urhan
Zercon Foveolatus Halaskova, 1969, A New Record Of A Zerconid Mite (Acari, Zerconidae) For The Turkish Fauna, Raşi̇t Urhan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Zercon foveolatus Halaskova, 1969 is recorded from Turkey for the first time. The morphological characters of this species are reviewed and figures are drawn. Its geographic distribution is given.
Spider Fauna Of Almond Orchards In Eastern And Southeastern Anatolia, Hali̇l Bolu, İnanç Özgen, Abdullah Bayram
Spider Fauna Of Almond Orchards In Eastern And Southeastern Anatolia, Hali̇l Bolu, İnanç Özgen, Abdullah Bayram
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This research was carried out in almond orchards (Amygdalus sp.) in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia in 2003 in order to determine the spider fauna. Among the 129 specimens collected, 21 species belonging to 16 genera and 9 families were recorded at 10 localities with more spiders in the almond orchards in these regions. Among the species, Atea sturmi (Hahn, 1831) is a new record for the araneo-fauna of Turkey. The study was the first on spider fauna in almond orchards in Turkey.
The Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna Of Kayseri And Sivas Provinces With A New Record For Turkey, Murat Kütük
The Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna Of Kayseri And Sivas Provinces With A New Record For Turkey, Murat Kütük
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study is based on the fruit fly material collected in the Kayseri and Sivas provinces of Turkey during 2005 and 2006. Thirty-nine species of fruit flies were identified in the study region. Urophora tenuior Hendel is recorded for the first time from Turkey. The distribution, host plants, and figures of wing patterns of each species are given. The zoogeographic distribution of the species is included.
Gerromorpha And Leptopodomorpha (Insecta; Heteroptera) Fauna Of Southwest Anatolia, Suat Kiyak, Ali̇ Salur, Savaş Canbulat
Gerromorpha And Leptopodomorpha (Insecta; Heteroptera) Fauna Of Southwest Anatolia, Suat Kiyak, Ali̇ Salur, Savaş Canbulat
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was based on 1627 specimens belonging to 12 species and 1 subspecies of 8 genera in 7 families of the infraorders Gerromorpha and Leptopodomorpha of the order Heteroptera. The specimens were collected from Southwest Anatolia (provinces Antalya, Burdur, Isparta, Denizli, Aydın, and Muğla) during 2000-2002. Eleven species and 1 subspecies of these are the first records for this area. These species are Mesovelia vittigera (Mesovelidae), Hebrus pusillus (Hebridae), Hydrometra stagnorum (Hydrometridae), Velia affinis filippii, V. caprai (Veliidae), Aquarius paludum, Gerris argentatus, G. costae, G. lacustris (Gerridae), Saldula pallipes, S. saltatoria (Saldidae), and Leptopus marmoratus (Leptopodidae). Distributions of each …
The Geometrid Moths (Lepidoptera) From The Middle And Eastern Black Sea Regions Of Turkey, Feza Can Cengi̇z
The Geometrid Moths (Lepidoptera) From The Middle And Eastern Black Sea Regions Of Turkey, Feza Can Cengi̇z
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The aim of the present study, which was performed in 2003 and 2005 in Sinop, Kastamonu, Samsun, Amasya, Tokat, Ordu, Giresun, Gümüşhane, and Trabzon provinces, located in the middle and eastern Black Sea regions of Turkey, is to determine the species belonging to Geometridae family. Sweep net and light traps were used to collect the samples. Totally 76 species belonging to 59 genera in 5 subfamilies of the Geometridae family were identified. It is determined in the present study that the following number of species were found to be the first record for the fauna of the provinces from which …
The Species Of The Genus Monatractides Viets, 1926 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Torrenticolidae) In Turkey, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan
The Species Of The Genus Monatractides Viets, 1926 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Torrenticolidae) In Turkey, Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The morphological characters, measurements, habitats, and global distributions of Monatractides stadleri (Walter, 1921) and M. lusitanicus (Lundblad, 1941) from springs of Western Anatolia are described and compared with each other. Furthermore, a key to species of Monatractides known from Turkey is given.
A Study Of The Turkish Cryptini Iv. (Cryptinae: Ichneumonidae: Hymenoptera), Mehmet Faruk Gürbüz, Janko Kolarov
A Study Of The Turkish Cryptini Iv. (Cryptinae: Ichneumonidae: Hymenoptera), Mehmet Faruk Gürbüz, Janko Kolarov
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Faunistic data of 39 species belonging to the tribe Cryptini from Cryptinae subfamily were studied. All species were collected from Isparta and surrounding districts between 2001 and 2004. General distribution of each species was given. Among them, 9 species noted in the text by asterisk are new records for the Turkish fauna.
Lead (Pb) And Copper (Cu) Concentration In The Eggshells Of Audouin´S Gull (Larus Audouinii) In Turkey, Zafer Ayaş, Hüseyi̇n Çeli̇kkan, Mehmet Levent Aksu
Lead (Pb) And Copper (Cu) Concentration In The Eggshells Of Audouin´S Gull (Larus Audouinii) In Turkey, Zafer Ayaş, Hüseyi̇n Çeli̇kkan, Mehmet Levent Aksu
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Audouin´s gull (Larus audouinii) eggshells from 2 archipelagos (Karaburun-İzmir and Aydıncık-Mersin) in Turkey were collected between 2002 and 2003, and analyzed for lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) content. According to the results, mean Cu level of the eggshells was 1.855 ppm for the Aydıncık colony and 10.202 ppm for the Karaburun colony. Mean Pb level of the eggshells was 0.954 ppm for the Aydıncık colony and 4.601 ppm for the Karaburun colony. The detected metal levels did not seem to have any toxic effects on the Audouin´s gull populations. It is suggested that eggshells from abandoned nests of Audouin´s gulls …
Contributions To The Knowledge Of Flesh Flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) From Turkey, With A New Record, Rüstem Hayat, Rene Richet, Nesli̇han Bayrak, Gamze Pekbey
Contributions To The Knowledge Of Flesh Flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) From Turkey, With A New Record, Rüstem Hayat, Rene Richet, Nesli̇han Bayrak, Gamze Pekbey
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A total of 13 species of Sarcophagidae (Diptera) belonging to 2 subfamilies collected from different localities in Turkey between 1994 and 2006 were examined. Wohlfahrtia meigeni (Schiner, 1862) is recorded for the first time from Turkey. This new record increases the number of flesh flies known from Turkey to 86. New locality records are given for all 13 species.
Hibernation Pattern And Importance Of Superoxide Dismutase For The Turkish Hamster, Mesocricetus Brandti (Mammalia: Rodentia), Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Di̇dem Erten, Nursel Gül
Hibernation Pattern And Importance Of Superoxide Dismutase For The Turkish Hamster, Mesocricetus Brandti (Mammalia: Rodentia), Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Di̇dem Erten, Nursel Gül
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Specimens of Mesocricetus brandti were observed in order to assess the onset of hibernation and the inhibition rate of superoxide dismutase (SOD). The first individual began to hibernate on November 2 and the last animal awoke on May 5. Individual hibernation bouts varied from 8 to 63 days, and the longest uninterrupted hibernation was 4 days. In the hibernation period, the animals lost an average of 27.1 g, ranging from 2.7% to 38% of total body weight. In hibernating animals, the average inhibition rate of SOD was 82.3% while it was 77.5% in active animals. The inhibition rate of SOD …
Contribution To The Empis (Subgenus Empis) (Empididae, Diptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Mustafa Cemal Çi̇ftçi̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇
Contribution To The Empis (Subgenus Empis) (Empididae, Diptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Mustafa Cemal Çi̇ftçi̇, Abdullah Hasbenli̇
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Specimens of the subgenus Empis collected from different parts of Turkey between 1992 and 2006 were evaluated. Ten species of this genus were identified and 9 of these are the first records for the Turkish fauna.
A New Species Of The Water Mite Family Pontarachnidae Koenike (Acari: Hydrachnidia) From Turkey, Found In A Gill Filament Of A Fish, Harry Smit
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species of the water mite family Pontarachnidae, Pontarachna episce n. sp., is described from the Mediterranean Sea near Turkey. It is the first member of this family from Turkey. The species was collected from a gill filament of a fish.