Preliminary Swaziland Moths Checklist - PROVISIONAL - January 2019 Part 2: Drepanoidea and Geometroidea
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
Load more
Recommended publications
-
Fung Yuen SSSI & Butterfly Reserve Moth Survey 2009
Fung Yuen SSSI & Butterfly Reserve Moth Survey 2009 Fauna Conservation Department Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden 29 June 2010 Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Publication Series: No 6 Fung Yuen SSSI & Butterfly Reserve moth survey 2009 Fung Yuen SSSI & Butterfly Reserve Moth Survey 2009 Executive Summary The objective of this survey was to generate a moth species list for the Butterfly Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest [SSSI] at Fung Yuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong. The survey came about following a request from Tai Po Environmental Association. Recording, using ultraviolet light sources and live traps in four sub-sites, took place on the evenings of 24 April and 16 October 2009. In total, 825 moths representing 352 species were recorded. Of the species recorded, 3 meet IUCN Red List criteria for threatened species in one of the three main categories “Critically Endangered” (one species), “Endangered” (one species) and “Vulnerable” (one species” and a further 13 species meet “Near Threatened” criteria. Twelve of the species recorded are currently only known from Hong Kong, all are within one of the four IUCN threatened or near threatened categories listed. Seven species are recorded from Hong Kong for the first time. The moth assemblages recorded are typical of human disturbed forest, feng shui woods and orchards, with a relatively low Geometridae component, and includes a small number of species normally associated with agriculture and open habitats that were found in the SSSI site. Comparisons showed that each sub-site had a substantially different assemblage of species, thus the site as a whole should retain the mosaic of micro-habitats in order to maintain the high moth species richness observed. -
126 Trichopterygini, and Nacophorini. Biodiversity
Trichopterygini, and Nacophorini. Biodiversity Nothofagus with molecular re-identification of the assessments were performed in Tasmania (January larvae from the COI profile. Gut content of the larvae 2006) and Chile (January 2008) with a collecting was analysed with various chloroplast markers for success of approx. 130 geometrid species for both verification of feeding on the host-plant. The pilot countries. COI barcode profiles were generated study revealed to be most successful with the psbA- for the geometrids of both countries. 85 specimens trnH marker, at a success of 8/13 larvae. In the main belonging to 75 target species were analysed with project the number of investigated taxa and markers the additional nuclear markers EF1alpha and 28S shall be increased, the larval assessment intensified for an integrative morphological-molecular analysis and a molecular clock approach performed by us- and for building a more robust phylogenetic tree. ing various calibration models for the dating of the Assessment of geometrid larvae was tested through divergences in the phylogenetic tree. traditional collecting and canopy fogging on Chilean Revision of the genus Cyllopoda Delano Lewis Lewis, D. (2009): Revision of the genus Cyllopoda. Pp. 126 in: Hausmann, A. (ed.): Proceedings of the fifth Forum Herbulot 2008. Global strategies for plotting ge- ometrid biodiversity in web-based databases (Munich, ZSM, 24-28 June 2008). – Spixiana 32/1: 126 Delano Lewis, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Mu- seum of Natural History, 34th Street and Hull Road, P.O. Box 112710, Gainesville FL 32611, U.S.A.; e-mail: [email protected] In this revision, some of the synonymy that exists Cyllopoda osiris osiris and Cyllopoda osiris protmeta; in the genus Cyllopoda is resolved and a contribu- the designation of a neotype for Cyllopoda osiris; tion to a better understanding of the relationships the designation of lectotypes for Cyllopoda angusta, within this genus is accomplished. -
Macrolepidoptera Inventory of the Chilcotin District
Macrolepidoptera Inventory of the Chilcotin District Aud I. Fischer – Biologist Jon H. Shepard - Research Scientist and Crispin S. Guppy – Research Scientist January 31, 2000 2 Abstract This study was undertaken to learn more of the distribution, status and habitat requirements of B.C. macrolepidoptera (butterflies and the larger moths), the group of insects given the highest priority by the BC Environment Conservation Center. The study was conducted in the Chilcotin District near Williams Lake and Riske Creek in central B.C. The study area contains a wide variety of habitats, including rare habitat types that elsewhere occur only in the Lillooet-Lytton area of the Fraser Canyon and, in some cases, the Southern Interior. Specimens were collected with light traps and by aerial net. A total of 538 species of macrolepidoptera were identified during the two years of the project, which is 96% of the estimated total number of species in the study area. There were 29,689 specimens collected, and 9,988 records of the number of specimens of each species captured on each date at each sample site. A list of the species recorded from the Chilcotin is provided, with a summary of provincial and global distributions. The habitats, at site series level as TEM mapped, are provided for each sample. A subset of the data was provided to the Ministry of Forests (Research Section, Williams Lake) for use in a Flamulated Owl study. A voucher collection of 2,526 moth and butterfly specimens was deposited in the Royal BC Museum. There were 25 species that are rare in BC, with most known only from the Riske Creek area. -
Report-VIC-Croajingolong National Park-Appendix A
Croajingolong National Park, Victoria, 2016 Appendix A: Fauna species lists Family Species Common name Mammals Acrobatidae Acrobates pygmaeus Feathertail Glider Balaenopteriae Megaptera novaeangliae # ~ Humpback Whale Burramyidae Cercartetus nanus ~ Eastern Pygmy Possum Canidae Vulpes vulpes ^ Fox Cervidae Cervus unicolor ^ Sambar Deer Dasyuridae Antechinus agilis Agile Antechinus Dasyuridae Antechinus mimetes Dusky Antechinus Dasyuridae Sminthopsis leucopus White-footed Dunnart Felidae Felis catus ^ Cat Leporidae Oryctolagus cuniculus ^ Rabbit Macropodidae Macropus giganteus Eastern Grey Kangaroo Macropodidae Macropus rufogriseus Red Necked Wallaby Macropodidae Wallabia bicolor Swamp Wallaby Miniopteridae Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis ~ Eastern Bent-wing Bat Muridae Hydromys chrysogaster Water Rat Muridae Mus musculus ^ House Mouse Muridae Rattus fuscipes Bush Rat Muridae Rattus lutreolus Swamp Rat Otariidae Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus ~ Australian Fur-seal Otariidae Arctocephalus forsteri ~ New Zealand Fur Seal Peramelidae Isoodon obesulus Southern Brown Bandicoot Peramelidae Perameles nasuta Long-nosed Bandicoot Petauridae Petaurus australis Yellow Bellied Glider Petauridae Petaurus breviceps Sugar Glider Phalangeridae Trichosurus cunninghami Mountain Brushtail Possum Phalangeridae Trichosurus vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos cinereus Koala Potoroidae Potorous sp. # ~ Long-nosed or Long-footed Potoroo Pseudocheiridae Petauroides volans Greater Glider Pseudocheiridae Pseudocheirus peregrinus -
Archiv Für Naturgeschichte
© Biodiversity Heritage Library, http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/; www.zobodat.at Lepidoptera für 1903. Bearbeitet von Dr. Robert Lucas in Rixdorf bei Berlin. A. Publikationen (Autoren alphabetisch) mit Referaten. Adkin, Robert. Pyrameis cardui, Plusia gamma and Nemophila noc- tuella. The Entomologist, vol. 36. p. 274—276. Agassiz, G. Etüde sur la coloration des ailes des papillons. Lausanne, H. Vallotton u. Toso. 8 °. 31 p. von Aigner-Abafi, A. (1). Variabilität zweier Lepidopterenarten. Verhandlgn. zool.-bot. Ges. Wien, 53. Bd. p. 162—165. I. Argynnis Paphia L. ; IL Larentia bilineata L. — (2). Protoparce convolvuli. Entom. Zeitschr. Guben. 17. Jahrg. p. 22. — (3). Über Mimikry. Gaea. 39. Jhg. p. 166—170, 233—237. — (4). A mimicryröl. Rov. Lapok, vol. X, p. 28—34, 45—53 — (5). A Mimicry. Allat. Kozl. 1902, p. 117—126. — (6). (Über Mimikry). Allgem. Zeitschr. f. Entom. 7. Bd. (Schluß p. 405—409). Über Falterarten, welche auch gesondert von ihrer Umgebung, in ruhendem Zustande eine eigentümliche, das Auge täuschende Form annehmen (Lasiocampa quercifolia [dürres Blatt], Phalera bucephala [zerbrochenes Ästchen], Calocampa exoleta [Stück morschen Holzes]. — [Stabheuschrecke, Acanthoderus]. Raupen, die Meister der Mimikry sind. Nachahmung anderer Tiere. Die Mimik ist in vielen Fällen zwecklos. — Die wenn auch recht geistreichen Mimikry-Theorien sind doch vielleicht nur ein müßiges Spiel der Phantasie. Aitken u. Comber, E. A list of the butterflies of the Konkau. Journ. Bombay Soc. vol. XV. p. 42—55, Suppl. p. 356. Albisson, J. Notes biologiques pour servir ä l'histoire naturelle du Charaxes jasius. Bull. Soc. Etud. Sc. nat. Nimes. T. 30. p. 77—82. Annandale u. Robinson. Siehe unter S w i n h o e. -
Systematic Account
Systematic Account Subfamily Ennominae DUpONChEL, 1845 (continued from volume 5) Abraxini + Cassymini + Eutoeini group of tribes (part): Addition (other species treated in volume 5) The tribes Abraxini, Cassymini and Eutoeini are morphologically similar (see SKOU & SIh VONEN 2015 for details) and their close relationship is supported by molecular data also (SIhVONEN et al. 2011). An extensive molecular study on the Geometroidea phylogeny is under preparation and preliminary results continue to support the relationships of the three mentioned Ennominae groups including the genus Odontognophos WEhrLI, 1951 (M UrILLO-RAMOS et al. 2019) which is tentatively placed here in the tribe Abraxini. Morphol- ogy of the genus Dicrognophos WEhrLI, 1951 also supports association with the mentioned group, tribe Cassymini (it has thus far not been included in a molecular study). Both genera are transferred here from the Gnophini (e.g. HAUSMANN et al. 2004; 2011a) to the Abraxini + Cassymini + Eutoeini group. Odontognophos had been included in the broad concept of Macariini in BELJAEV (2016). In volume 5 of the Geometrid Moths of Europe (SKOU & SIhVONEN 2015) the following genera of the mentioned tribal group were treated: Abraxas LEACh, 1815, Ligdia GUENÉE, 1858, Lomaspilis HÜBNEr, 1825 and Stegania GUENÉE, 1845. The group is diagnosed by the following characters (HOLLOwAY 1994; SKOU & SIhVONEN 2015): Valva divided, its dorsal arm often narrow and curved, setose apically. Male 8th sternite unmodified. Fovea in male forewing often present. Chaetosemata present. Trans- verse setal comb often present on male 3rd abdominal sternite. Forewing radial veins often reduced in number. Female structures variable, diagnostic characters not yet identified. -
Faunal Makeup of Macrolepidopterous Moths in Nopporo Forest Park, Hokkaido, Northern Japan, with Some Related Title Notes
Faunal Makeup of Macrolepidopterous Moths in Nopporo Forest Park, Hokkaido, Northern Japan, with Some Related Title Notes Author(s) Sato, Hiroaki; Fukuda, Hiromi Environmental science, Hokkaido : journal of the Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Citation Sapporo, 8(1), 93-120 Issue Date 1985-07-31 Doc URL http://hdl.handle.net/2115/37177 Type bulletin (article) File Information 8(1)_93-120.pdf Instructions for use Hokkaido University Collection of Scholarly and Academic Papers : HUSCAP 93 Environ. Sci., Hokkaiclo 8 (1) 93-v120 I June 1985 Faunal Makeup of Macrolepidopterous Moths in Nopporo Forest Park, Hokkaido, Northern Japan, with Some Related Notes Hiroaki Sato and Hiromi Ful<uda Department of Biosystem Management, Division of Iinvironmental Conservation, Graciuate Schoo! of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060, Japan Abstraet Macrolepidopterous moths were collected in Nopporo Forest Park to disclose the faunal mal<eup. By combining this survey with other from Nopporo, 595 species "rere recorded, compris- ing of roughly 45% of all species discovered in }{{okkaiclo to clate. 'irhe seasonal fiuctuations of a species diversity were bimodal, peal<ing in August and November. The data obtained had a good correlation to both lognormal and logseries clistributions among various species-abundance models. In summer, it was found that specialistic feeders dominated over generalistic feeders. However, in autumn, generalistic feeders clominated, most lil<ely because low temperature shortened hours for seel<ing host plants on which to lay eggs. - Key Words: NopporQ Forest Park, Macrolepidoptera, Species diversity, Species-abundance model, Generalist, Specialist 1. Introduction Nopporo Forest Park, which has an area of approximately 2,OOO ha and is adjacent to the city of Sapporo, contains natural forests representing the temperate and boreal features of vegetation. -
Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Larentiinae)
Blackwell Science, LtdOxford, UKAENAustralian Journal of Entomology1326-67562005 Australian Entomological Society 200544257278Original ArticleRevision of ScotocymaO Schmidt Australian Journal of Entomology (2005) 44, 257–278 Revision of Scotocyma Turner (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Larentiinae) Olga Schmidt Zoologische Staatssammlung München, Münchhausenstraße 21, D-81247, München, Germany. Abstract The Australasian genus Scotocyma Turner is revised, containing the species S. albinotata (Walker), S. legalis (Warren), S. asiatica Holloway, S. scotopepla Prout, stat. n., S. manusensis Prout, stat. n., S. mimula (Warren), stat. n. and S. miscix Prout. Scotocyma euryochra Turner, syn. n., S. idioschema Turner, syn. n., S. ischnophrica Turner, syn. n. and S. transfixa Turner, syn. n. are regarded as synonyms of S. albinotata. Four species are described as new: S. samoensis, sp. n., S. sumatrensis, sp. n., S. rutilimixta, sp. n. and S. longiuncus, sp. n. Lectotypes are designated for S. scotopepla, S. manusensis and S. miscix. All species are illustrated, and keys to species and distribution maps are provided. A phylogenetic analysis was performed to test the monophyly of the genus and to examine distribution patterns of the species. A biogeographical discussion is included. The tribal position of the genus is clarified and relationships to closely related genera are discussed. Key words Australasian region, biogeography, distribution patterns, geometrid moths, Melanesian island arcs, phylogenetics, taxonomy, Xanthorhoini. INTRODUCTION Since Turner (1922), there have been few reviews of the Australasian genera of Larentiinae. Craw (1986, 1987) revised The genus Scotocyma Turner (1904) belongs to the large sub- the New Zealand species of the genera Notoreas Meyrick and family Larentiinae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae). The larentiine Helastia (Guenée). The Australian Anachloris Meyrick and moths have a worldwide distribution, with the highest species Australasian Chaetolopha Warren have been revised recently diversity in temperate regions. -
Scientific Note: Functional Morphology of Masquerading Larva of Ceratonyx Satanaria with Notes on Horned Spanworm, Nematocampa Resistaria (Geometridae: Ennominae)
SOURAKOV & STUBINA: Larva of Ceratonyx satanaria TROP. LEPID. RES., 22(1): 53-59, 2012 53 SCIENTIFIC NOTE: FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY OF MASQUERADING LARVA OF CERATONYX SATANARIA WITH NOTES ON HORNED SPANWORM, NEMATOCAMPA RESISTARIA (GEOMETRIDAE: ENNOMINAE) Andrei Sourakov and Minna Stubina McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611; [email protected] Abstract - Morphological drawings and photographs are provided illustrating the unusual larval morphology, featuring long cervical horns or tubercles, of the geometrid moth Ceratonyx satanaria Guenée. In addition photographs of Nematocampa resistaria (Herrich-Schäffer) larvae, commonly known as a “horned spanworm” for its long abdominal tubercles, are also provided. The possible function of cervical horns is discussed in the context of predator-prey interactions. A survey of available photographs of geometrid larvae worldwide revealed cervical horns only in the genera Ceratonyx (Ennominae: Nacophorini) and in two Australian species of Geometridae: Plesanemma fucata (F&R 1875) (Ennominae: Nacophorini) and Parepisparis lutosaria (F. & R) (Oenochrominae). Key words: anti-predator defenses, mimicry, camouflage, crypsis. Larvae of Geometridae and genus Ceratonyx Morphology of Ceratonyx larvae The remarkable twig-like appearance of geometrid moth The larva illustrated in Figs. 1-2 was found on the ground larvae, and in particular the polymorphism and effectiveness in mid-April in Gainesville, Florida (Lat.: 29.6864; Long.: of this mode of defense against predators, has attracted much -82.3391”), and was preserved in 70% ethanol after boiling attention from researchers. While larval color can depend on in water. It measures 33 mm long, with cervical horns 10 mm diet, and hence can be regulated by environmental factors (e.g., long, and head 3.5 mm wide. -
A Comprehensive DNA Barcode Library for the Looper Moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) of British Columbia, Canada
AComprehensiveDNABarcodeLibraryfortheLooper Moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) of British Columbia, Canada Jeremy R. deWaard1,2*, Paul D. N. Hebert3, Leland M. Humble1,4 1 Department of Forest Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2 Entomology, Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 3 Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 4 Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Abstract Background: The construction of comprehensive reference libraries is essential to foster the development of DNA barcoding as a tool for monitoring biodiversity and detecting invasive species. The looper moths of British Columbia (BC), Canada present a challenging case for species discrimination via DNA barcoding due to their considerable diversity and limited taxonomic maturity. Methodology/Principal Findings: By analyzing specimens held in national and regional natural history collections, we assemble barcode records from representatives of 400 species from BC and surrounding provinces, territories and states. Sequence variation in the barcode region unambiguously discriminates over 93% of these 400 geometrid species. However, a final estimate of resolution success awaits detailed taxonomic analysis of 48 species where patterns of barcode variation suggest cases of cryptic species, unrecognized synonymy as well as young species. Conclusions/Significance: A catalog of these taxa meriting further taxonomic investigation is presented as well as the supplemental information needed to facilitate these investigations. Citation: deWaard JR, Hebert PDN, Humble LM (2011) A Comprehensive DNA Barcode Library for the Looper Moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) of British Columbia, Canada. PLoS ONE 6(3): e18290. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0018290 Editor: Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, American Museum of Natural History, United States of America Received August 31, 2010; Accepted March 2, 2011; Published March 28, 2011 Copyright: ß 2011 deWaard et al. -
Desktop Biodiversity Report
Desktop Biodiversity Report Land at Balcombe Parish ESD/14/747 Prepared for Katherine Daniel (Balcombe Parish Council) 13th February 2014 This report is not to be passed on to third parties without prior permission of the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre. Please be aware that printing maps from this report requires an appropriate OS licence. Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre report regarding land at Balcombe Parish 13/02/2014 Prepared for Katherine Daniel Balcombe Parish Council ESD/14/74 The following information is included in this report: Maps Sussex Protected Species Register Sussex Bat Inventory Sussex Bird Inventory UK BAP Species Inventory Sussex Rare Species Inventory Sussex Invasive Alien Species Full Species List Environmental Survey Directory SNCI M12 - Sedgy & Scott's Gills; M22 - Balcombe Lake & associated woodlands; M35 - Balcombe Marsh; M39 - Balcombe Estate Rocks; M40 - Ardingly Reservior & Loder Valley Nature Reserve; M42 - Rowhill & Station Pastures. SSSI Worth Forest. Other Designations/Ownership Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; Environmental Stewardship Agreement; Local Nature Reserve; National Trust Property. Habitats Ancient tree; Ancient woodland; Ghyll woodland; Lowland calcareous grassland; Lowland fen; Lowland heathland; Traditional orchard. Important information regarding this report It must not be assumed that this report contains the definitive species information for the site concerned. The species data held by the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre (SxBRC) is collated from the biological recording community in Sussex. However, there are many areas of Sussex where the records held are limited, either spatially or taxonomically. A desktop biodiversity report from SxBRC will give the user a clear indication of what biological recording has taken place within the area of their enquiry. -
ABHANDLUNGEN Aus Dem Westfälischen Museum Für Naturkunde - Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe
ISS N 0023 - 7906 ABHANDLUNGEN aus dem Westfälischen Museum für Naturkunde - Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe - herausgegeben von P r o f. D r. L. F R A N Z I S K E T Direktor des Westfälischen Museums für Naturkunde, Münster 44. JAHRGANG 1982, HEFT 1 Lepidoptera Westfalica HANS-JOACHIM WEIGT, Unna Westfälische Ve r eindruckerei 4 4 00 Münster Die Abhandlungen aus dem Westfälischen Museum für Naturkunde bringen wi ssenschaftliche Beiträge zur Erforschung des Naturraumes Westfalen. Die Autoren werden gebeten, die Manuskripte in Maschinenschrift (1 112 Zeilen Abstand) druckfertig einzusenden an: Westfälisches Museum für Naturkunde Schriftleitung Abhandlungen, Dr. Brunhild Gries Sentruper Straße 285, 4400 MÜNSTER Lateinische Art- und Rassennamen sind fü r den Kursivdruck mit einer Wellen linie zu unterschlängeln; Wörter, di e in Sperrdruck hervorgehoben werden sollen, sind m it Bleistift mit ei ner unterbrochenen Linie zu unterstreichen. Autorennamen sind in Großbuchstaben zu schreiben. Abschnitte, die in Kl eindruck gebracht wer den kö nnen, sind am linken Rand mit „petit" zu bezeichnen. Abbildungen (Karten, Zeichnungen, Fotos) sollen ni cht direkt, sondern auf einem transparenten mit einem Falz angeklebten Deckblatt beschriftet werden. Unsere Grafikerin über• trägt Ihre Vorlage in das Original. Abbildungen werden nur aufgenommen, wenn sie bei Verkleinerung auf Satzspiegelbreite (12 ,5 cm) noch gut lesbar sind. Die Herstellung größerer Abbildungen kann wegen der Kosten nur in solchen Fällen erfolgen, in denen grafische Darstellungen einen entscheidenden Beitrag der Arbeit ausmachen. Das Literaturverzeichnis ist nach folgendem Muster anzufertigen: BUDDE, H. & W. BROCKHAUS (1954): Die Vegetation des westfälischen Berglandes. - Decheniana 102, 47-275. KRAMER, H. (1962): Zum Vorkom men des Fischreihers in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.