Turkish Journal of Zoology Turk J Zool (2015) 39: 1090-1094 http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/zoology/ © TÜBİTAK Research Article doi:10.3906/zoo-1411-43 Contributions to subfamily Otitinae (Diptera: Ulidiidae) fauna of Turkey with four new records Seda MESCİ*, Abdullah HASBENLİ Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gazi University, Teknikokullar, Ankara, Turkey Received: 27.11.2014 Accepted/Published Online: 14.07.2015 Printed: 30.11.2015 Abstract: In this study, specimens were collected from different cities in Turkey during the years 1992–2006. Seven species of 4 genera belonging to Otitinae (Diptera: Ulidiidae) were identified. Four species [Dorycera caucasica Hendel, 1910; Ceroxys urticae (Linnaeus, 1758); Herina lugubris (Meigen, 1826); and Otites formosa (Panzer, 1798)] are new records for the Turkish fauna. The distributions of these species are mapped. In addition, wing photographs of species given in this study are provided. Key words: Diptera, Ulidiidae, Otitinae, new records, Turkey 1. Introduction provided general information, drawings, and keys for the The family Ulidiidae belongs to the superfamily Ulidiidae. In the most recent research about the Turkish Tephritoidea. The Otitinae are variously colored flies, Ulidiidae, Kameneva and Korneyev (2012) identified the ranging from dull gray to shiny brown (Figures 1a–1h). new species of Herina lazi from Trabzon. There are few Otitinae can be diagnosed as mostly dull gray to shiny studies about the Turkish Ulidiidae and only 8 species brown or black flies with vein 1R setulose or rarely bare, from this family are known from Turkey. and a spinulose (rarely bare) phallus. Female abdominal sternites 4–6 with anterior apodemes (Kameneva and 2. Materials and methods Korneyev, 2006). Adults are generally found on plants In this study, 40 females and 33 males belonging to (living and dead) and excrement. Some species prefer Dorycera, 18 females and 18 males belonging to Otites, 2 damp and marsh-like places. The larvae generally eat females and 3 males belonging to Ceroxys, and 19 females feces (Hennig, 1939) and decomposing material, as well as and 26 males belonging to Herina, in total 159 specimens, living plant tissue (Foote, 1976). were collected in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Denizli, Hatay, In the Palearctic Region, there are 137 species Isparta, Karaman, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kırklareli, Kırşehir, belonging to 19 genera of the family Ulidiidae (Soós, Kocaeli, Konya, Mersin, Muğla, Niğde, Osmaniye, Sivas, 1984; Kameneva, 2012; Kameneva and Korneyev, 2012; Uşak, and Yozgat between 1992 and 2006 by the second Namin and Kameneva, 2013; Morgulis, 2013; Morgulis et author (Figures 2a–2g). al., 2013; Morgulis and Freidberg, 2014). In the catalogue Specimens were collected from diverse areas of Palearctic Diptera, there are 7 species from 2 genera characterized by different geographical and climatic of Ulidiidae known from Turkey. These are Dorycera features and by habitats with different elevations. They graminum (Fabricius, 1794), Dorycera judea (Hendel, were collected by using a sweeping net (40 cm in diameter). 1908), Dorycera maculipennis (Macquart, 1843), Dorycera The specimens were identified according to related nitida (Hendel, 1910), Dorycera persica (Hennig, 1939), literature (Hennig, 1939; Kameneva, 1996; Merz, 1996, Dorycera pictipennis (Hennig, 1939), and Otites caph (Loew, 2002). Distribution of species was based on the studies 1854). In the Palearctic region, Hennig (1939) conducted of Hennig (1939) and Soós (1984). For taking wing one of the most comprehensive studies on Ulidiidae. In his photographs, wings were placed between a cover glass and study, Hennig discussed genera and species and gave the a microscope slide. Photos were then taken with a digital definition of species, identification keys, and characteristic camera using a stereomicroscope. All specimens are kept figures used in identification. Additionally, Merz (1996) at the Zoology Museum of Gazi University (ZMGU). * Correspondence: [email protected] 1090 MESCİ and HASBENLİ / Turk J Zool Figure 1. Wings of a) Dorycera caucasica, b) Dorycera maculipennis (♂), c) Dorycera maculipennis (♀), d) Dorycera pictipennis, e) Otites caph, f) Otites formosa, g) Ceroxys urticae, h) Herina lugubris. This study is a part of the first author’s MSc thesis, 36°10′E, 07.05.2004; Isparta: 7♂♂, 7♀♀, Yalvaç, Sultan titled “Faunistic and systematic evaluation of family Mountains, 1660 m, 38°15′N, 31°20′E, 29.05.2001; Platystomatidae and Otitidae (Diptera) at the Zoology Karaman: 1♂, 1♀, Center, Bayır village, 1530 m, 36°54′N, Museum of Gazi University”. 32°55′E, 15.05.1999; Kayseri: 1♀, Yahyalı, Deresimli village, 1426 m, 38°12′N, 35°53′E, 20.05.2002; Konya: 1♂, 3. Results Taşkent, Beyreli village, Gevne Valley, 1597 m, 36°51′N, 3.1. Dorycera caucasica Hendel, 1910 (Figures 1a and 2a) 32°21′E, 25.05.2001; Muğla: 1♀, Milas, between Kazıklı Material examined: Total: 3♂♂, 1♀. Kayseri: 3♂♂, 1♀, and Taşlı, 190 m, 37°19′N, 27°36′E, 17.04.2000; Uşak: Yahyalı, Dikmen village, bank of Zamantı River, Zamantı 2♂♂, 1♀, Esme, Kışla Mountain, 1030 m, 38°29′N, bridge, 38°1′N, 35°30′E, 1220 m, 17.05.2002. 29°08′E, 01.06.2002. Distribution: Azerbaijan, Armenia [Hennig, 1939; Distribution: Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Armenia, Soós, 1984], Turkey. Turkey (Bursa, Amasya) [Hennig, 1939; Soós, 1984]. 3.2. Dorycera maculipennis Maquart, 1939 (Figures 1b, 3.3. Dorycera pictipennis Hennig, 1939 (Figures 1d and 1c, and 2b) 2c) Material examined: Total: 12♂♂, 12♀♀. Antalya: Material examined: Total: 18♂♂, 27♀♀. Adana: 1♂, Feke, 1♂, Kemer, forest camp, 5 m, 04.05.1992; Hatay: 1♀, Himmetli village, 37°51′N, 36°4′E, 678 m, 19.05.2002; 1♂, İskenderun, 1 km way of Güzelyayla, 319 m, 36°30′N, Değirmenuşağı village, 37°51′N, 36°9′E, 950 m, 19.05.2002; 1091 MESCİ and HASBENLİ / Turk J Zool Figure 2. Map of known distribution in Turkey: a) Dorycera caucasica, b) Dorycera maculipennis, c) Dorycera pictipennis, d) Otites caph, e) Otites formosa, f) Ceroxys urticae, g) Herina lugubris. 3♂♂, 4♀♀, Yardibi village, 37°51′N, 36°6′E, 740 m, 1♀, Çatalçam village, 38°12′N, 36°2′E, 1623 m, 26.06.2002; 19.05.2002; 1♀, Saimbeyli, Gürleşen village, 37°56′N, 1♀, Pozantı Hamidiye village, 37°31′N, 35°2′E, 1045 m, 36°4′E, 820 m, 19.05.2002; 3♂♂, 4♀♀, Obruk upland, 21.06.2002; 2♂♂, 2♀♀, Aladağ, Yetimli village, bank of 38°2′N, 36°6′E, 1491 m, 24.06.2002; 2♂♂, Tufanbeyli, Yaraklı Stream, 37°42′N, 35°16′E, 1400 m, 22.06.2002; 1♀, Güzelim village, 38°6′N, 36°9′E, 1476 m, 19.05.2002; 1♂, way of Zorkun upland, Urun upland, 37°1′N, 36°16′E, 814 Hanyeri village, 38°12′N, 36°0′E, 1895 m, 26.06.2002; 2♂♂, m, 19.06.2004; Antalya: 1♂, 4♀♀, Alanya, Gökbel upland, 1092 MESCİ and HASBENLİ / Turk J Zool 36°34′N, 32°21′E, 1430 m, 26.05.2001; Kayseri: 1♀, Sarız, Distribution: All parts of Europe, Russia, Egypt, Yedioluk village, Kabaktepe, 38°33′N, 36°26′E, 1800 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova m, 24.06.2002; Sivas: 1♂, 1♀, Gürün, Güldede village, [Hennig, 1939; Soós, 1984], Turkey. 38°38′N, 36°57′E, 1817 m, 25.06.2002; 2♀♀, Kındıralık 3.7. Herina lugubris (Meigen, 1826) (Figures 1h and 2g) village, 38°48′N, 36°54′E, 1815 m, 25.06.2002; Mersin: Material examined: Total: 26♂♂, 19♀♀. Adana: 1♂, 1♀, Erdemli, Güzeloluk, between Harfilli and Sarıaydın Pozantı, Gerdibi village, 37°31′N, 35°8′E, 970 m, 21.06.2002; village, 36°45′N, 33°56′E, 1503 m, 10.06.2006; Niğde: 1♀, Çamlıbel village, 37°28′N, 35°4′E, 882 m, 21.06.2002; 1♀, Ulukışla, entrance of Darboğaz village, 37°28′N, 1♀, Gerdibi village, 37°31′N, 35°8′E, 969 m, 12.08.2002; 34°34′E, 1610 m, 15.07.2005; 2♀♀, Darboğaz village, Antalya: 1♂, Center, way of Isparta, junction of Bucak, 37°28′N, 34°35′E, 1721 m, 06.06.2006; Osmaniye: 1♂, 1♀, 37°22′N, 30°47′E, 420 m, 02.08.1999; 1♀, Alanya, Gevne Hasanbeyli, Yeşilköy, 37°7′N, 36°31′E, 685 m, 20.06.2004. Valley, 36°43′N, 32°28′E, 950 m, 18.08.1999; 1♂, Alanya, Distribution: Turkey (Amanos Mountain) [Hennig, between Suçatı and Uçansu, 36°43′N, 32°27′E, 1250 m, 1939; Soós, 1984]. 30.06.2001; 1♀, Finike, Akyaka village, 36°28′N, 30°5′E, ♂♂ 3.4. Otites caph (Loew, 1854) (Figures 1e and 2d) 345 m, 05.09.2000; 3 , Kaş, Gömbe, Sinekçi village, Sinekçibeli, 36°26′N, 29°38′E, 1345 m, 27.07.2001; 1♀, Material examined: Total: 16♂♂, 15♀♀. Adana: 1♂, Gömbe, Sinekçi village, Sinekçibeli, 36°26′N, 29°38′E, 1230 Pozantı, Gerdibi village, 37°31′N, 35°8′E, 970 m, 21.06.2002; m, 27.08.2001; Denizli: 4♂♂, Honaz, Yukarıdağdere village, 1♀, Gerdibi village, 37°29′N, 35°8′E, 954 m, 21.06.2002; 37°46′N, 29°23′E, 990 m, 08.08.2000; 1♀, Yukarıdağdere Ankara: 1♀, Ayaş, Ortabereket village, 950 m, 29.05.1994; village, 37°47′N, 29°24′E, 1000 m, 19.08.2000; Isparta: 4♂♂, 1♀, Yağmurdede village, Aşartepe Dam, 40°8′N, 2♂♂, 2♀♀, Isparta, Şarkikaraağaç, Çarıksaraylar, 38°11′N, 32°23′E, 934 m, 03.06.2005; 1♂, 3♀♀, Yağmurdede village, 31°24′E, 1730 m, 09.08.2001; 2♂♂, 9 km way of Beyşehir ′ ′ ♀ 40°7 N, 32°20 E, 931 m, 03.06.2005; 1 , Yağmurdede and Şarkıkaraağaç, 1300 m, 09.05.1992; 1♂, Sütçüler, village, 40°8′N, 32°22′E, 931 m, 03.06.2005; 1♂, Polatlı, Ayvalı village, 37°40′N, 30°59′E, 1235 m, 10.08.2000; 1♂, Yapracık village, 1000 m, 19.05.1996; Antalya: 1♀, Demre, 1♀, Yalvaç, Sultan Mountains, 38°12′N, 31°22′E, 1670 m, Sülüklü Island, 30 m, 03.05.1992; Kocaeli: 1♀, Gebze, 09.08.2001; 1♀, Yarıkkaya village, 38°27′N, 31°3′E, 1365 Ballıkayalar National Park, Demirciler village, 15.06.2004; m, 26.08.2001; 1♂, Sultan Mountains, 38°15′N, 31°22′E, 4♂♂, 1♀, Köseler village, Ballıkayalar National Park, 1559 m, 02.08.2000; Kırklareli: 1♀, İğneada, between Saka 24.05.2004; 2♀♀, Mollafeneri, Karatepe, Ballıkayalar Lake and Deniz Lake, 41°48′N, 27°59′E, 10 m, 27.08.2003; National Park, 40°52′N, 29°30′E, 210 m, 24.05.2004; 1♂, 4♀♀, Demirköy, Sivriler village, between Mert and 5♂♂, 2♀♀, Mollafeneri, Karatepe, 40°52′N, 29°30′E, 201 Deniz Lake, 41°50′N, 27°57′E, 49 m, 27.09.2003; Kırşehir: m, 09.06.2005; Muğla: 1♀, east slope of Akbük village, 1♂, 1♀, Mucur, way of Mucur, entrance of Mucur, 39°3′N, 37°21′N, 27°23′E, 37 m, 16.04.2000.