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Of Iran 1171-1193 ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; Download Unter ZOBODAT - www.zobodat.at Zoologisch-Botanische Datenbank/Zoological-Botanical Database Digitale Literatur/Digital Literature Zeitschrift/Journal: Linzer biologische Beiträge Jahr/Year: 2018 Band/Volume: 0050_2 Autor(en)/Author(s): Ghahari Hassan, Nikodym Milan Artikel/Article: An annotated checklist of Glaphyridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of Iran 1171-1193 ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; download unter www.zobodat.at Linzer biol. Beitr. 50/2 1171-1193 17.12.2018 An annotated checklist of Glaphyridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of Iran Hassan GHAHARI & Milan NIKODÝM A b s t r a c t : The fauna of Iranian Glaphyridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) is summarized in this paper. In total two subfamilies (Amphicominae and Glaphyrinae) and 62 species and subspecies within three genera Eulasia TRUQUI (29 taxa), Pygopleurus MOTSCHULSKY (19 taxa) and Glaphyrus LATREILLE (14 taxa) are listed. Pygopleurus scutellatus BRULLÉ, 1832 is a doubtful species for the fauna of Iran. Key words: Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea, Glaphyridae, checklist, Iran. Introduction The superfamily Scarabaeoidea is one of the largest subdivisions of beetles with an estimated 35,000 species worldwide (GREBENNIKOV & SCHOLTZ 2004). Nine families, Geotrupidae, Passalidae, Trogidae, Glaresidae, Lucanidae, Ochodaeidae, Hybosoridae, Glaphyridae and Scarabaeidae constitute the superfamily Scarabaeoidea (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2016). The family Glaphyridae MACLEAY, 1819 is a relatively small group of Scarabaeoidea, currently comprising 250 species and subspecies in six genera, mainly found in the Old World (LI et al. 2011; NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2016; MONTREUIL 2017). Most extant glaphyrids are restricted to the Western Palaearctic area, especially around the Mediterranean Basin and in the Middle East region (MEDVEDEV 1960; NIKOLJAEV et al. 2011). There are only nine species within a single endemic genus, Lichnanthe Burmeister, 1844 in Nearctic region (CARLSON 2002; NIKOLJAEV et al. 2011). The fossil species of the Glaphyridae are placed into four genera and 14 species (YAN et al. 2012). Larvae are free-living in sandy areas (riparian and coastal dunes) where they feed on decaying leaf litter and detritus that is layered in the sand (CARLSON 2002; MAWLOOD et al. 2016b). Adults are active diurnal fliers that hover around flowers and foliage with a noticeable setose and metallic-reflecting body surface. Some species superficially resemble wasps or bees with colorful setal bands on their bodies (CARLSON 2002; LI et al. 2011). Iran occupies a large part of the Iranian plateau, and covers an area of 1,623,779 km². Climatologically, Iran is a predominantly arid and semi-arid country, but the northern slopes of the Alburz ranges and the Caspian lowland receive 800 to 2000 mm annual rainfall, making them the most humid parts of the country. The Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht- e Lut deserts are the driest areas with an annual precipitation of less than 150 mm. The highlands receive between 250 and 800 mm (ZEHZAD et al. 2002). The aim of this paper is cataloguing of all the data on Iranian Glaphyridae. ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; download unter www.zobodat.at 1172 Materials and Methods All available published data on the distribution of Glaphyridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) in Iran are summarized by provinces shown in figure 1. Genera and species are listed alphabetically. The following data are included in the catalogue for each species: (1) valid scientific name, (2) junior synonym(s) used in literature about Iran or frequently used synonyms, (3) distribution in Iran - published Iranian records by provinces (arranged in alphabetical order of Iranian province names) and the relevant references (in chronological order), (4) short information on general distribution. When specific data about local distribution in Iran are lacking in a reference, the mention "Iran (no locality cited)" is used. Locality data reported from "Persien", however, was retained because it is synonym of Iran. Fig. 1: Map of Iran with boundaries of provinces. The following abbreviations and depositories are used in the text: env., eoj., vic.: environs; C: Central; E: Eastern; NE: Northeastern; NW: Northwestern; S: Southern; W: Western; lgt.: legit (=collector); Mts.: mountains; vill.: village; ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; download unter www.zobodat.at 1173 MNC: Collection Milan Nikodým, Roztoky, Czech Republic; MNHN: Muséum d´Historie Naturelle, Paris, France. Results Totally 62 Glaphyridae species and subspecies from 3 genera, Eulasia TRUQUI (29 taxa), Pygopleurus MOTSCHULSKY (19 taxa) and Glaphyrus LATREILLE (14 taxa) are listed in this paper. Superfamily Scarabaeoidea LATREILLE, 1802 Family Glaphyridae MACLEAY, 1819 Subfamily A m p h i c o m i n a e BLANCHARD, 1845 Genus Eulasia TRUQUI, 1848 Subgenus Eulasia TRUQUI, 1848 Eulasia (Eulasia) arctos arctos PALLAS, 1781 Scarabaeus arctos PALLAS, 1781; Amphicoma chloridicollis MOTSCHULSKY, 1845; Amphicoma faldermanni REITTER, 1903; Amphicoma subfasciata REITTER, 1903; Eulasia (Eulasia) faldermanni (REITTER, 1903). Distribution in Iran: "Persien" (original description) (REITTER 1903 as E. (Eulasia) faldermanni), Alborz (BARARI et al. 1998 as A. arctos). General distribution: Armenia, Georgia, Turkey (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016), Russia (South European Territory) (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2016). C o m m e n t s : This species is known for Iran by historical data only. Reliable material is not available, but presence in Iran is not excluded. Eulasia (Eulasia) arctos armeniaca REITTER, 1890 Amphicoma arctos armeniaca REITTER, 1890. Distribution in Iran: Fars (ZAIRI 1976, MODARRES AWAL 1997 as A. arctos armeniaca). General distribution: Armenia, Turkey (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016). C o m m e n t s : This species is well known from Armenia and E Turkey. We can assume presence in NW Iran but its record from Fars (south of Iran) needs confirmation; the old material from Fars is not available to us. Eulasia (Eulasia) aurantiaca (REITTER, 1890) Amphicoma arctos aurantiaca REITTER, 1890. Distribution in Iran: Fars (ZAIRI 1976, MODARRES AWAL 1997 as A. arctos aurantiaca), Hamadan, Lorestan, West Azarbaijan (MONTREUIL 2017), Kermanshan, Kordestan (BARAUD 1990; MONTREUIL 2017). ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; download unter www.zobodat.at 1174 General distribution: Iran (REITTER 1903; NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016; MONTREUIL & SERRI 2007; BUNALSKI et al. 2014), Turkey (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016). New material examined: Lorestan province, 22 km E Dorud, vic. Saravand, 33°23'N 49°11'E, 2300-2500 m, 9.-10.VI.1997, A. Hofmann & P. Kautt lgt. (1♂, 1♀, MNC); West Azarbaijan province, 60 km NE of Takab, 11.06.2009, Skoupý lgt. (3♂♂, 3♀♀, MNC); Lorestan province, Zagros Mts., Aligudarz eoj., 03.06.2010, Jaroslav Dalihod lgt. (3♂♂, 2♀♀, MNC). Eulasia (Eulasia) azarbaijanica (PETROVITZ, 1980) Amphicoma azarbaijanica PETROVITZ, 1980. D i s t r i b u t i o n i n I r a n : Alborz, Guilan, Qazvin, Tehran, Zanjan (MONTREUIL 2017), East Azarbaijan (PETROVITZ 1980; BARAUD 1990), Golestan (BUNALSKI et al. 2014), Razavi Khorasan (MODARRES AWAL 2006), West Azarbaijan (MITTER 2001; MONTREUIL 2017). General distribution: Endemic to Iran (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016; MONTREUIL & SERRI 2007). New material examined: Guilan province, southeast Rudbar env., 1.6.2001, Orszulík lgt. (1♂, MNC); West Azarbaijan province, Khoy, 30 km W, 38°40'N 44°39'E, 963 m, 06.-07.2000, Milan Rozsíval lgt. (1♂, MNC); Qazvin province, 3 km NE Razjerd, Paradis garden (stream valley, at light), 36°20'N 50°10'3E, 1630 m, 13.V.2006, Jiří Hájek & Pavel Chvojka lgt. (1♂, 1♀, MNC). Eulasia (Eulasia) bodemeyeri (PETROVITZ, 1965) Amphicoma bodemeyeri PETROVITZ, 1965. D i s t r i b u t i o n i n I r a n : Alborz, Fars, Hamadan, Kerman, Zanjan (MONTREUIL 2017), Isfahan (BARAUD 1990; MONTREUIL 2017), Lorestan (PETROVITZ 1965; BARAUD 1990), Tehran (BARAUD 1990). General distribution: Endemic to Iran (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016; MONTREUIL & SERRI 2007; BUNALSKI et al. 2014). New material examined: Lorestan province, Bodemeyer lgt. (2♂♂, MNC); Hamadan province, Avaj env., 29.5.2010, Skoupý lgt. (2♂♂, MNC); Isfahan province, 40 km SE Aligudarz, 35°17'N 50°06'E, 2254 m 31.5.2010 (1♂, MNC); Hamadan province, Hamadan env., Aji Sedr, 14.5.1999, Orszulík lgt. (1♂, 2♀♀, MNC). Eulasia (Eulasia) bombyliformis bombyliformis (PALLAS, 1781) Scarabaeus bombyliformis PALLAS, 1781; Amphicoma erevanica PETROVITZ, 1972; Amphicoma ochraceipennis MÉNÉTRIÉS, 1832. Distribution in Iran: Ardabil, Golestan, Mazandaran (MONTREUIL 2017), Lorestan (FARAHBAKHSH 1961, MODARRES AWAL 1997 as A. bombyliformis), Razavi Khorasan (MODARRES AWAL 2006; MONTREUIL 2017), West Azarbaijan (BARAUD 1968 as A. (Eulasia) bombyliformis; FARAHBAKHSH 1961, MODARRES AWAL 1997 as A. bombyliformis). G e n e r a l d i s t r i b u t i o n : Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia (South European Territory), Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine (Nikodým & Bezdek 2006, 2016), Iran (NIKODÝM & BEZDEK 2006, 2016; MONTREUIL & SERRI 2007; BUNALSKI et al. 2014). ©Biologiezentrum Linz, Austria; download unter www.zobodat.at 1175 H o s t r e c o r d s : Roses and other ornamental plants (FARAHBAKHSH 1961; MODARRES AWAL 1997); larvae feed on roots, and adults feed on stamens and petals of flowers (FARAHBAKHSH 1961). Eulasia (Eulasia) chrysopyga (FALDERMANN, 1835) Amphicoma chrysopyga FALDERMANN, 1835; Trichopleurus pallidopilosus MOTSCHULSKY, 1860. Distribution in Iran: Ardabil, East Azarbaijan, Guilan (MONTREUIL 2017), Mazandaran (GHAHARI et al. 2015b). General distribution: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey
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