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Redescription of Camponotus Nitidescens Forel, 1889, New Status and Notes on Ants from Kefalonia, Greece (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Genus Vol. 25(3): 499-517 Wrocław, 30 IX 2014 Redescription of Camponotus nitidescens FOREL, 1889, new status and notes on ants from Kefalonia, Greece (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) LECH BOROWIEC1 & SEBASTIAN SALATA2 Department of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Taxonomy, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego, 63/77, 51-148 Wrocław, Poland, e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] AbsTRACT. Camponotus kiesenwetteri r. nitidescens FOREL, 1889 described from Kefalonia island is removed from synonyms of C. piceus (LEACH, 1825) and raised to the rank of species. List of 54 ant species collected in Kefalonia in 2014, with 24 species new to the island, and complete check-list of 76 ant species recorded hitherto from this island are given. Key words: erntomology, taxonomy, zoogeography, Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Greece, Ionian Islands. InTroDUcTIon Kefalonia (Greek: Κεφαλονιά or Κεφαλλονιά), formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία) is the largest island of the Ionian Archipelago. It is also a separate regional unit of the Ionian Islands region, and the only municipality of the regional unit. The capital of Kephalonia is Argostoli. The size of the island is about 781 km2 and the majority of the land is mountainous. The island’s highest mountain is Mount Ainos, with an elevation of 1628 m; to the west-northwest are the Paliki mountains, with other high mountains including roudi, Geraneia (Gerania) and Agia Dynati. The top of Mount Ainos is covered with fir forests and the dominant vegetation forms of the western slope of roudi Mountain are deciduous oak forest of and numerous species of mediterranean shrubs. Both areas are protected as a national park. -
Kefalonia Island, Ionian
Argostoli 1 KEFALONIA It has been the capital town of the island since 1757. Argostoli is a modern town that keeps KEFALONIA many of the traditional architectural elements of the past. It has been built in an amphithea- 51 tre-like manner, overlooking Koutavos lagoon, a stopover area for many migratory birds. A large number of neoclassical buildings, large squares and churches grace the town. There is a remarkable diversity of cultural events as the town’s Philharmonic Band, choirs, and drama groups are quite active. Town promenade 47. Argostoli: the commemorative obelisk • To the central, spacious Vallianos Square, at Drapanos Bridge. where the statue of benefactor P. Vallianos vos lagoon is marvellous. stands surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and • To the Municipal Market, by the beach, bars. where the bust of local poet Nikos Kavvadias • To Napier’s Garden, named after British Lord stands. High Commissioner Sir Charles James Napier • To Drapanos stone bridge (also named De who, in the mid-19th century carried out many Bosset Bridge). Built by the British in 1813, it infrastructure works on the island. Though small is 900 metres long and links Argostoli with the in size, the garden has a large variety of tree opposite coast. Do visit the Municipal Cem- species. etery at nearby Drapanos village where there • To Rizospaston Street, bordered by palm are exquisite marble sculptures and monuments trees; this is the location of Risospaston Monu- created by famous artists. ment. • To the Archeological Museum, exhibiting • To Lithostroto, the town’s main street lined finds from various sites on the island, mostly with shops and haunts of the young. -
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PL ISSN 0867-1710 P O L I S H T A X O N O M I C A L S O C I E T Y INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE TAXONOMY Genus VOL. XXV, FASC. 3 2014 BIOLOGICA SILESIAE BIOLOGICA BS SILESIAE wrocŁaw poland Editorial board: lech Borowiec (Head Editor), Marek l. Borowiec, rafał ruta, Jolanta Świętojańska, Jerzy Turzański. Subscription price: institutional - 75 U.S. dollars or 65 € per 2013/2014, personal - 40 U.S. dollars or 30 €; single fascicles - 20 U.S. dollars or 15 € each. Subscription orders should be addressed to polish Taxonomical Society, Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335 wrocław, poland. Manuscript submission: dr. lech Borowiec, department of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Taxonomy, przybyszewskiego 63/77, 51-148 wrocław, poland, e-mail: [email protected]. The fascicle is available in pdF format: www.biol.uni.wroc.pl/cassidae/genus.html. International advisory board: Dr. Louis DEHARVENG - Museum national d’Histoire naturelle, departement Systématique et Evolution, Bat. Entomologie, 45 rue Buffon, 75005 paris (France) Dr. David G. FURTH - Entomology, Mrc 165, nationa1 Museum of natural History, Smithsonian Institu- tion, p. o. Box 37012, washington, d. c. 20013-7012, USa Dr. Patrick GROOTAERT - Entomology, royal Belgian Institute ofnatural Sciences, Vautierstraat 29, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Dr. Wolfgang SCHAWALLER - Staatliches Museum für naturkunde, rosenstein 1, 70191 Stuttgart, Germany Title sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Science, warsaw (Tytuł dofinansowany przez Ministerstwon auki i Szkolnictwa wyższego, warszawa) (nakład 300 egz.) PL ISSN 0867-1710 © copyright by Biologica Silesiae, wrocław 2014 Genus Vol. 25(3): 341-350 Wrocław, 30 IX 2014 Description of the female of Cornigamasus ocliferius SKORUPSKI et Witaliński, 1997 with a key to Cornigamasus species (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata: Gamasida: Parasitidae) Wojciech Witaliński Institute of Zoology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 9, 30-387 Kraków, Poland, e-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT. -
Τηε Mountain Aenos of Cephalonia Island
ΤΗΕ MOUNTAIN AENOS OF CEPHALONIA ISLAND HISTORY – PHYSIOGRAPHY – BIODIVERSITY D. Phitos, G. Kamari, N. Katsouni & G. Mitsainas Assistant for the English Edition: Chrisovalantou Vlotis CEPHALONIA 2015 The current edition was co-financed by the European Union (E.R.D.F.) within the framework of Subproject 2 ‘‘Production of Printed and Digital Material’’ of the Project ‘‘Protection and Conservation of the Biodiversity of Ainos National Park’’ (M.I.S. Code: 323368), implemented by the Management Body of the National Park of Mt. Ainos and integrated in the Operational Programme ‘‘Environment and Sustainable Development’’, NSRF, 2007-2013. European Union Co-financed by Greece and the European Union European Regional Development Fund ~ III ~ Addresses of the Editors: Prof. Emer. Dr. Dimitrios Phitos Prof. Emer. Dr. Georgia Kamari Botanical Institute Botanical Institute Department of Biology Department of Biology University of Patras University of Patras GR 26500 Patra GR 26500 Patra [email protected] [email protected] Ε-mail: Ε-mail: Dr. Niki Efthymiatou–Katsouni Lecturer, Dr. Georgios Mitsainas Babi Anninou 8 Laboratory of Zoology GR 28100 Argostoli Department of Biology Cephalonia University of Patras, GR 26500 Patra E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Ε-mail: Address of the Assistant of the English edition: Chrisovalantou Vlotis, G. Tsapalou & Solonos GR 26504 Agios Vasilios,ΜΑ Rion E-mail: [email protected] ~ IV ~ Abies cephalonica cones from Mt. Aenos (locus classicus of this species). ~ V ~ No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of the Book’s Editing Committee, in- cluding, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission. -
Paxos Overview
Agni Travel – Tailormade Greek Island Holidays Page 1 of 36 WELCOME TO KEFALONIA We have supplied this villa book to give you additional knowledge about the Island of Kefalonia and this fascinating Country. We hope you find everything as you have expected at your accommodation but if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to call using the contact numbers provided. If this is your first time travelling with us or you are one of our many repeat clients we hope you enjoy your holiday and will return to experience another stay with us soon. Please Note: Essential information, contact numbers and driving instructions are also included in your pre-arrival email and it is essential you print this and take it with you. The Agni Travel Team Agni Travel – Tailormade Greek Island Holidays Page 2 of 36 Agni Travel – Tailormade Greek Island Holidays Page 3 of 36 ESSENTIAL ADVICE: A IR C ONDITIONING Where air conditioning units are fitted within our properties Agni Travel does not charge a local fee for their usage. However, due to the high running costs of air conditioning and to help the environment, clients are requested to observe our booking terms (part 2(c)) for proper use: Windows and doors must be kept closed while units are on. Air conditioning must only be used when you are in the property and should be switched off when you leave. (The units, being fan assisted, will very quickly cool your property on your return). C ANDLES AND M ATCHES For emergencies, candles and matches are provided and to be found in a kitchen drawer.