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A Faunal Study Of The Subfamily Doryctinae In Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Ahmet Beyarslan Jan 2015

A Faunal Study Of The Subfamily Doryctinae In Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Ahmet Beyarslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

From the serial studies of the Braconidae fauna of Turkey, the subfamily Doryctinae was treated. Adult specimens were collected from various habitats of Turkey between 1979 and 2013. In total, 58 species belonging 25 genera were reported for the studied region, among which 52 species were recorded for the first time from Turkey. The numbers of species of each genus are as follows: Clinocentrus Haliday, 1833: 1; Coeloides Wesmael, 1838: 1; Colastes Haliday, 1833: 6; Dendrosoter Wesmael, 1838: 1; Dendrosotinus Telenga, 1941: 1; Dolopsidea Hincks, 1944: 2; Doryctes Haliday, 1836: 4; Ecphylus Förster, 1862: 1; Hecabalodes Wilkinson, 1929: 1; Hellenius …


The Genus Orthezia Bosc (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae) In Turkey, With 2 New Records, Mehmet Bora Kaydan, Zsuzsanna Konczne Benedicty, Eva Szita Jan 2015

The Genus Orthezia Bosc (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae) In Turkey, With 2 New Records, Mehmet Bora Kaydan, Zsuzsanna Konczne Benedicty, Eva Szita

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study aimed to identify the ground ensign scale insects in 5 provinces (Ağrı, Bitlis, Hakkari, Iğdır, and Van) in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. In order to achieve this goal, Ortheziidae species were collected from natural and cultivated plants in the 5 provinces listed above between 2005 and 2008. A total of 3 species were found, among them 2 species (Orthezia maroccana Kozár & Konczné Benedicty and Orthezia yashushii Kuwana) that are new records for the Turkish scale insect fauna.


Taxonomic Survey On The Rogadinae Förster, 1862 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) In The Northeastern Anatolian Region, Turkey, Ahmet Beyarslan Jan 2015

Taxonomic Survey On The Rogadinae Förster, 1862 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) In The Northeastern Anatolian Region, Turkey, Ahmet Beyarslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In order to study the fauna of Rogadinae (Hym., Braconidae) of Turkey, adult specimens were collected from different habitats of the provinces of Ardahan, Erzurum, Iğdır, Kars, and Muş (partially) in the northeastern Anatolian region of Turkey between 2011 and 2014. Specimens were collected from a total of 115 localities. All specimens were obtained from natural vegetation or agricultural areas by using either a sweeping net, Malaise traps, or light traps. In total, 14 species belonging to the genus Aleiodes Wesmael were collected and identified from the studied regions; among them, 6 species are recorded for the first time from …


Taxonomic Study Of Subfamily Scymninae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)With One New Record From Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Muhammad Ashfaque, Farman Ullah, Muhammad Ather Rafi, Falak Naz Jan 2015

Taxonomic Study Of Subfamily Scymninae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)With One New Record From Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Muhammad Ashfaque, Farman Ullah, Muhammad Ather Rafi, Falak Naz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The fauna of the subfamily Scymninae (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera) of Gilgit-Baltistan was explored and studied. This study confirmed the occurrence of 4 species in 2 genera of Scymninae. These include 2 species in genus Scymnus (S. Posticalis Sicard, 1913 and S. Nubilus Mulstant, 1850), and 2 species in genus Stethorus (Stethorus gilvifrons (Mulstant, 1850) and S. Pauperculus (Weise, 1895)). Among these 4 species, S. Posticalis Sicard is reported here as a new record from the study area. A description of each species is given, along with color plates of adult specimens and genitalia. Remarks pertaining to taxonomic discussion, history, taxon status, …


Tachinidae (Diptera) Species Of Sakarya Province (Turkey), With 2 New Recordstarık Balkan, Kenan Kara, Turgut Atay* Department Of Plant Protection, Faculty Of Agriculture, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey, Tarik Balkan, Kenan Kara, Turgut Atay Jan 2015

Tachinidae (Diptera) Species Of Sakarya Province (Turkey), With 2 New Recordstarık Balkan, Kenan Kara, Turgut Atay* Department Of Plant Protection, Faculty Of Agriculture, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey, Tarik Balkan, Kenan Kara, Turgut Atay

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out to determinate the Tachinidae fauna of Sakarya Province in 2012 and 2013. Tachinids were collected in the region by sweeping with nets from various plants. As a result of this study, 7 genera and 8 species belonging to the subfamily of Exoristinae, 5 genera and 5 species belonging to the subfamily of Tachininae, 2 genera and 2 species belonging to the subfamily of Dexiinae, and 4 genera and 6 species belonging to the subfamily of Phasiinae were found. Two species among them, Meigenia incana (Fallen, 1810) and Exorista civilis (Rondani, 1859), were recorded for the …


Two New Records Of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) For The Fauna Ofaksaray And Mersin Provinces, Mehmet Yaran, Murat Kütük Jan 2015

Two New Records Of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) For The Fauna Ofaksaray And Mersin Provinces, Mehmet Yaran, Murat Kütük

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was based on fruit flies collected from Aksaray and Mersin provinces in spring and summer of 2012-2013. During the study, samples were collected from host plants randomly or systematically by using an insect net. In the study, 62 species belonging to 21 genera from 5 subfamilies have been determined, and Dioxyna sororcula and Terellia ivannikovi have been recorded for the first time in Turkey. In addition, adult figures of new records and wing figures of all species are given.


A Contribution To The Kleptoparasitic Bees Of Turkey: Part I.,The Genus Sphecodes Latreille (Hymenoptera: Halictidae), Hi̇kmet Özbek, Petr Bogusch, Jakub Straka Jan 2015

A Contribution To The Kleptoparasitic Bees Of Turkey: Part I.,The Genus Sphecodes Latreille (Hymenoptera: Halictidae), Hi̇kmet Özbek, Petr Bogusch, Jakub Straka

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The present study was carried out to determine the occurrence and distribution of the kleptoparasitic bee genus Sphecodes Latreille (Hymenoptera: Halictidae) of Turkey. The material comprises samples collected from various parts of Turkey since the 1960s and certain private collections in Europe. The examination of the material and an overview of the published sources allowed us to reach the conclusion that Sphecodes of Turkey is represented by 33 species. Of these, Sphecodes crassanus Warncke, 1992 and S. Majalis Pérez, 1903 are new records for Turkey as well the Asian continent. Sphecodes alternatus Smith 1853, S. Ephippius (Linnaeus, 1767), S. Gibbus …


A Contribution On The Subfamily Agathidinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) In Diyarbakır, Mardin, And Şanlıurfa Provinces Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan Jan 2014

A Contribution On The Subfamily Agathidinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) In Diyarbakır, Mardin, And Şanlıurfa Provinces Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 5 parasitic wasp species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae) belonging to 2 genera are recorded from Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Şanlıurfa provinces in the Southeast Anatolia Region of Turkey. All are new records for the Southeast Anatolia Region; that of Agathis persephone Nixon, 1986 is a new record for Turkey and its second distribution record in the world.


First Record Of Amblyseius Bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) For The Turkish Fauna, İsmai̇l Döker, Theodoros I. Stathakis, Cengi̇z Kazak Jan 2014

First Record Of Amblyseius Bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) For The Turkish Fauna, İsmai̇l Döker, Theodoros I. Stathakis, Cengi̇z Kazak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Amblyseius bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is recorded for the first time for the Turkish fauna. The specimens were collected on bean plants infested with Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Ayder plateau, Rize Province, Turkey. In this paper, the redescription of A. bryophilus based on the collected adult females and a key to the Turkish Amblyseius species are given.


Distribution Data On The Family Melittidae (Hymenoptera) Of Turkey With Considerations About Their Importance As Pollinators, Hi̇kmet Özbek Jan 2014

Distribution Data On The Family Melittidae (Hymenoptera) Of Turkey With Considerations About Their Importance As Pollinators, Hi̇kmet Özbek

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The examination of specimens collected from various parts of Turkey, mainly from East Anatolia, and an overview of the literature allows us to reach the conclusion that the Melittidae of Turkey are represented by 3 genera, Dasypoda (14 species), Macropis (2 species), and Melitta (9 species), with a total of 25 species including Dasypoda toroki Michez, 2004, a new record for the Turkish fauna. Dasypoda hirtipes (Fabricius, 1793), Melitta (Melitta) leporina (Panzer, 1799), and M. dimidiata Morawitz, 1876 are the most widespread and abundant species. Dasypoda friesana Schletterer, 1890; D. longigena Schletterer, 1890; D. patinyi Michez, 2002; D. visnaga (Rossi, …


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Scutelleridae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Erol Yildirim, Gülten Yazici, Ni̇hal Karakurt Jan 2014

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Scutelleridae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Erol Yildirim, Gülten Yazici, Ni̇hal Karakurt

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based on material of the family Scutelleridae collected from different localities in Turkey between 1969 and 2013. In this study, 13 species of 7 genera belonging to 4 subfamilies (Eurygasterinae, Elvisurinae, Odontoscelinae, Odontotarsinae) from the family Scutelleridae were recorded from Turkey. Among them, Eurygaster integriceps Puton, 1881; Eurygaster maura (Linnaeus, 1758); and Odontotarsus purpureolineatus (Rossi, 1790) have been found to be the most abundant and widespread species. Phimodera flori Fieber, 1863 is a new record for the Turkish fauna. In addition, new localities were found for some species that have already been reported in Turkey.


New Record Of A Genus And Species Of Mymaridae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) From Iran, Zainab Alssadat Bayegan, Hossein Lotfalizadeh, Mohammad Reza Zargaran, Rana Pooraiiouby Jan 2014

New Record Of A Genus And Species Of Mymaridae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) From Iran, Zainab Alssadat Bayegan, Hossein Lotfalizadeh, Mohammad Reza Zargaran, Rana Pooraiiouby

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mymar taprobanicum (Ward) (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Mymaridae) is reported for the first time from Iran. Four female specimens were collected in a Malaise trap set up in a rice field in Guilan Province during the summer of 2012.


The Scorpions Of Hainan Island, China (Arachnida: Scorpiones), Zhi-Yong Di, Zhi-Jian Cao, Ying-Liang Wu, Lin Zhu, Hui Liu, Wen-Xin Li Mar 2013

The Scorpions Of Hainan Island, China (Arachnida: Scorpiones), Zhi-Yong Di, Zhi-Jian Cao, Ying-Liang Wu, Lin Zhu, Hui Liu, Wen-Xin Li

Euscorpius

The redescriptions and illustrations of three species, Isometrus (Isometrus) maculatus (DeGeer, 1778), Lychas mucronatus (Fabricius, 1798) (Buthidae), and Liocheles australasiae (Fabricius, 1775) (Hemiscorpiidae) from Hainan Island, China are presented. Distribution data and updated key of Hainan scorpions are provided.


Review Of The Subgenus Pandinurus Fet, 1997 With Descriptions Of Three New Species (Scorpiones, Scorpionidae, Pandinus)., František Kovařík Mar 2013

Review Of The Subgenus Pandinurus Fet, 1997 With Descriptions Of Three New Species (Scorpiones, Scorpionidae, Pandinus)., František Kovařík

Euscorpius

Pandinus (Pandinurus) awashensis sp. n. from Ethiopia, P. (P.) somalilandus sp. n. from Somaliland, and P. (P.) lowei sp. n. from Democratic Republic of Congo are described and compared with other species of the subgenus. P. (P.) sudanicus Hirst, 1911 stat. n. previously considered a synonym of P. (P.) magrettii Borelli, 1901 is recognized as a valid species. New data on taxonomic characters and distribution of the subgenus Pandinurus are presented. Also presented are a map of distribution, photos of the localities and a key to species using hitherto unpublished characters of the tarsomere spination formula and sexual …


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Dermestidae (Coleoptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Yeşi̇m Bulak, Erol Yildirim, Marci̇n Kadej, Ji̇ri̇ Hava Jan 2013

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Dermestidae (Coleoptera) Fauna Of Turkey, Yeşi̇m Bulak, Erol Yildirim, Marci̇n Kadej, Ji̇ri̇ Hava

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based upon material of the family Dermestidae collected from different localities in Turkey between 1965 and 2012. The study resulted in the recording for the Turkish fauna of 28 species of 6 genera belonging to 3 subfamilies (Attageninae, Dermestinae, Megatominae) within the family Dermestidae. Among them, Attagenus unicolor unicolor (Brahm, 1791), Anthrenus scrophulariae scrophulariae (Linnaeus, 1758), and Anthrenus goliath Saulcy in Mulsant & Rey, 1868 have been found to be the most abundant and widespread species. Separately, Anthrenus eichleri Kadej & Háva, 2006 is a new record for the Turkish fauna. In addition, new localities are added …


The Determination Of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna In Adıyaman, Kilis, And Şanlıurfa Provinces With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Mehmet Yaran, Rüstem Hayat, Mürşi̇t Ömür Koyuncu, Vedat Görmez, Hali̇l Uğur Ayteki̇n Jan 2013

The Determination Of Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) Fauna In Adıyaman, Kilis, And Şanlıurfa Provinces With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Murat Kütük, Mehmet Yaran, Rüstem Hayat, Mürşi̇t Ömür Koyuncu, Vedat Görmez, Hali̇l Uğur Ayteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based on the fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) materials collected from Adıyaman, Kilis, and Şanlıurfa provinces during 2009 and 2010. Specimens were collected from host plants using an insect net. During this study, 42 species belonging to 13 genera from 3 subfamilies were determined in this region. Urophora tenuis Becker, 1908 is recorded for the first time from Turkey. In addition, zoogeographic distribution and wing figures of all species are given.


Contributions To The Knowledge Of Agathidinae Fauna Of The Eastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan Jan 2013

Contributions To The Knowledge Of Agathidinae Fauna Of The Eastern Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Özlem Çeti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, Agathidinae (Braconidae: Hymenoptera) fauna of the Elazığ, Erzincan, Malatya, and Tunceli provinces of the Eastern Anatolia Region was investigated during the years 2007 and 2008. During the study period, 17 species were identified belonging to the genera Agathis Latreille, 1804; Bassus Fabricius, 1804; and Disophrys Förster, 1862. Two species were recorded from Turkey for the first time: Agathis tatarica Telenga, 1933 and Bassus tegularis (Thomson, 1895). All of these species are new to the fauna of the 4 provinces of the Eastern Anatolia Region.


A Contribution On The Subfamilies Helconinae, Homolobinae, Macrocentrinae, Meteorinae, And Orgilinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Of Southeastern Anatolia With New Records From Other Parts Of Turkey, Ahmet Beyarslan, Celaletti̇n Gözüaçik, İnanç Özgen Jan 2013

A Contribution On The Subfamilies Helconinae, Homolobinae, Macrocentrinae, Meteorinae, And Orgilinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Of Southeastern Anatolia With New Records From Other Parts Of Turkey, Ahmet Beyarslan, Celaletti̇n Gözüaçik, İnanç Özgen

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out in order to determine the species of the subfamilies Homolobinae, Macrocentrinae, Meteorinae, and Orgilinae in southeastern Anatolia, Turkey. Malaise and light traps and sweeping nets were used to obtain adult specimens from various habitats in the study area during 2010 and 2011. The collected materials from southeastern Anatolia and from new localities of other regions were identified and a total of 11 species from 5 genera determined, of which the species Diospilus morosus Reinhard is a new record for southeastern Anatolia. All species are new records on the basis of provinces of Turkey. The distributions …


Additional Contributions To The Opiinae Fauna Of Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Maximilian Fischer, Ahmet Beyarslan Jan 2013

Additional Contributions To The Opiinae Fauna Of Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Maximilian Fischer, Ahmet Beyarslan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out in order to determine species of the subfamily Opiinae in Turkey. The collected materials from new localities were identified, and faunistic records of 63 species belonging to 3 genera of Opiinae were given. Ten of these species are reported as new to Turkey. The presented article covers synonyms, zoogeographical region'(s), hosts, host plants of host species, and parasitoid data for the species.


Five New Species Of Chaerilus Simon, 1877 From China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, And Vietnam (Scorpiones: Chaerilidae), František Kovařík Dec 2012

Five New Species Of Chaerilus Simon, 1877 From China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, And Vietnam (Scorpiones: Chaerilidae), František Kovařík

Euscorpius

Chaerilus cimrmani sp. n. from Thailand, C. seiteri sp. n. from Philippines (Negros Island), C. solegladi sp. n. from Indonesia and Malaysia (Borneo Island), C. terueli sp. n. from Vietnam (Côn Son Island), and C. wrzecionkoi sp. n. from China (Tibet) are described. A key to all species of the genus Chaerilus Simon, 1877 is also presented.


Freshwater Oligochaetes (Oligochaeta, Clitellata, Annelida) Of North Pribaikalye (East Siberia, Russia), Irina Kaygorodova, Piet F.M. Verdonschot, Lyubov S. Kravtsova Jan 2012

Freshwater Oligochaetes (Oligochaeta, Clitellata, Annelida) Of North Pribaikalye (East Siberia, Russia), Irina Kaygorodova, Piet F.M. Verdonschot, Lyubov S. Kravtsova

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The oligochaete fauna of freshwater reservoirs and rivers in North Pribaikalye was investigated for the first time. In total, 38 oligochaete species were collected. Of these, 16 species belong to the subfamily Naidinae, 6 to Pristininae, and 10 to the 3 subfamilies of Tubificidae. In addition, 5 species belonging to Enchytraeidae and 1 widespread species belonging to the family Lumbriculidae, Lumbriculus variegatus, were collected.


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Vespidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Of Turkey, With A Checklist Of The Turkish Species, Erol Yildirim, Josef Gusenleitner Jan 2012

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Vespidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Of Turkey, With A Checklist Of The Turkish Species, Erol Yildirim, Josef Gusenleitner

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based upon material of the family Vespidae collected at a series of localities in Turkey between 1964 and 2010 and a review of the previous studies on the Vespidae of Turkey. Stenodynerus trotzinai (Morawitz, 1895) and Antepipona dentella Gusenleitner, 1991 are new records for the Turkish fauna. With these 2 additions and the data from previous studies, a total of 298 species and subspecies from 53 genera belonging to 4 subfamilies, Vespinae, Polistinae, Eumeninae, and Masarinae, of the family Vespidae have now been recorded from Turkey. Among them, the type localities of 3 genera, 71 species, and …


Additional Records Of Gerromorpha (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) And Redescription Of Rhagovelia Nigricans Nigricans (Burmeister, 1835) From Anatolia (Turkey), Ahmet Dursun Jan 2012

Additional Records Of Gerromorpha (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) And Redescription Of Rhagovelia Nigricans Nigricans (Burmeister, 1835) From Anatolia (Turkey), Ahmet Dursun

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this study, 1210 adult specimens of the infraorder Gerromorpha (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) were collected from 47 different localities in eastern Anatolia, the Black Sea region, Kelkit Valley, and Hatay from 2006 to 2010, and the unpublished materials studied were collected from different parts of Turkey by Seidenstücker, Wellschmied, Demel, and Heinzl, and deposited in the Zoologische Staatssammlung München. In this study, 6 genera of 4 families and 15 species were recorded. Of those, 13 were new records for the research areas. Furthermore, Gerris lacustris (Linnaeus, 1758), Gerris thoracicus Schummel, 1832, Gerris asper (Fieber, 1860), and Gerris caucasicus Kanyukova, 1982 were …


Orthoptera And Mantodea Fauna Of Kazdağı (Ida) National Park With Data On The Calling Songs Of Some Bush-Crickets, Hasan Sevgi̇li̇, Ali̇ İsmet Demi̇rsoy, Yusuf Durmuş Jan 2011

Orthoptera And Mantodea Fauna Of Kazdağı (Ida) National Park With Data On The Calling Songs Of Some Bush-Crickets, Hasan Sevgi̇li̇, Ali̇ İsmet Demi̇rsoy, Yusuf Durmuş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Orthoptera and Mantodea fauna of Kazdağı National Park (Balıkesir) were investigated. Field studies were conducted between 2004 and 2005. During this study, 34 species of Orthoptera (16 Tettigoniidae, 1 Oecanthidae, 2 Pamphagidae, 1 Tetrigidae, and 14 Acrididae) and 3 species of Mantodea were investigated. Isophya cania, Poecilimon luschani egrigozi, Anadolua schwarzi, Rhacocleis acutangula (Tettigoniidae), Paranocaracris rubripes burri (Pamphagidae), and one recently described species, Chorthippus (Glyptobothrus) kazdaghensis (Acrididae), are endemic taxa. Metrioptera (Broughtonia) arnoldi,, known from the Balkan fauna until now, is a new record for Turkish fauna. The calling songs of Metrioptera arnoldi, Rhacocleis acutangula, Anadolua schwarzi, Isophya cania, …


Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Pompilidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Fauna Of Turkey With The Checklist Of Species, Erol Yildirim, Raymond Wahis Jan 2011

Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Pompilidae (Hymenoptera, Aculeata) Fauna Of Turkey With The Checklist Of Species, Erol Yildirim, Raymond Wahis

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study is based upon material of family Pompilidae collected from different localities in Turkey between 2000 and 2009; the other related studies on the Pompilidae in Turkey were reviewed. Dicyrtomellus kizilkumii (Radoszkowski, 1877) is a new record for Turkish fauna. The authors present also an updated checklist of the Pompilidae fauna of Turkey. Including the new taxon determined in this study a total of 200 species and 5 subspecies from 35 genera of the family Pompilidae were recorded from Turkey to date. Among them, the type localities of 23 species and 1 subspecies from Pompilidae are situated in Turkey. …


Description Of A New Species Of Eriococcidae (Hemiptera:Coccoidea) From Turkey, Lerzan Erkiliç, Mehmet Bora Kaydan, Ferenc Kozar Jan 2011

Description Of A New Species Of Eriococcidae (Hemiptera:Coccoidea) From Turkey, Lerzan Erkiliç, Mehmet Bora Kaydan, Ferenc Kozar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A new species of Eriococcidae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea), Proteriococcus lauri Erkılıç sp. nov., collected on Laurus nobilis in Turkey is described and illustrated based on the adult female, and first-instar nymph.


Bark Beetle Fauna (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) Of The Coniferous Forests In The Mediterranean Region Of Western Turkey, With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Oğuzhan Sarikaya, Mustafa Avci Jan 2011

Bark Beetle Fauna (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) Of The Coniferous Forests In The Mediterranean Region Of Western Turkey, With A New Record For Turkish Fauna, Oğuzhan Sarikaya, Mustafa Avci

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) species and their host plants of coniferous forests of the Mediterranean region of Western Turkey were determined between 2006 and 2008. A total of 27 species of Scolytinae were collected from 59 different sites in Afyonkarahisar, Antalya, Burdur, Denizli, Isparta, and Muğla provinces. Hylastes angustatus (Herbst), H. linearis Erichson, Tomicus destruens (Wollaston), Hylurgus ligniperda (Fabricius), Pityogenes calcaratus (Eichhoff), P. pennidens Reitter, Orthotomicus robustus (Knotek), and O. suturalis (Gyllenhal) were recorded as new species for the Scolytinae fauna of the Mediterranean region of Western Turkey. Orthotomicus robustus (Knotek) was recorded for the first time from Turkey.


Contributions To The Opiinae Fauna Of Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Ahmet Beyarslan, Maximilian Fischer Jan 2011

Contributions To The Opiinae Fauna Of Turkey (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Ahmet Beyarslan, Maximilian Fischer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study was carried out in order to determine the species of the subfamily Opiinae in Turkey. Between 1991 and 2008, malaise and light traps and sweeping nets were used to obtain adult specimens from various habitats in Turkey. A total of 116 species from 7 genera and 28 subgenera of the Opiinae were determined, and 45 of these species were new records for the Turkish fauna. The distribution of the species was evaluated taking into consideration the zoogeographic regions and phytogeographic provinces of Turkey.


A Survey On Tersilochinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Species Of Turkey, With A Key To European Genera, Andrey Ivanovich Khalaim, Murat Yurtcan Jan 2011

A Survey On Tersilochinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Species Of Turkey, With A Key To European Genera, Andrey Ivanovich Khalaim, Murat Yurtcan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Thirty-five species from 7 genera of Tersilochinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) occur in Turkey. Of these, 20 species are new records for Turkish fauna. The general distribution and data on the biology of Turkish species are provided. Keys to all European genera and subgenera are given, with a short annotation on the taxonomy, distribution and biology of each genus.


Medina Separata (Meigen 1824), A New Record For Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera), Sali̇ha Çoruh, Kenan Kara Jan 2011

Medina Separata (Meigen 1824), A New Record For Turkish Tachinidae (Diptera), Sali̇ha Çoruh, Kenan Kara

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Medina separata Mesnil (Diptera: Tachinidae) is recorded for the first time from Turkey.