Cylindropuntia rosea (DC.) Backeb, (Cactaceae): a new generic alien record in the flora of Saudi Arabia

Sami Asir Al-Robai,Saad Mohammed Howladar,Haidar Abdalgadir Mohamed,Abdelazim Ali Ahmed 국립중앙과학관 2018 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.11 No.2

Cylindropuntia rosea (DC.) Backeb. (Cactaceae) is a cactus and invasive species native to Mexico. This is the first record of the genus in Saudi Arabia. The alien species was found near Jebel Hizna, Baljurashi region, southwestern Saudi Arabia. Information about the species' habitat, distribution, and morphological description and its illustration are presented. The presence of Cylindropuntia rosea increased the probability of finding other species belonging to the genus Cylindropuntia in the country. However, if this species gets established in different areas of the Kingdom, it could become a serious invasive plant that has negative impacts on livestock and human. Therefore, tracking and controlling the invasion of this species is recommended.

Earthworms diversity of Koppal district with the updated information on genus Thatonia of Hyderabad–Karnataka region, Karnataka, India

Heena Mubeen,Shankerappa S. Hatti 국립중앙과학관 2018 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.11 No.4

Earthworm survey was conducted in the selected habitats of Koppal district (15°09′00″ to 16°03′30″) of Hyderabad- Karnataka region. Earthworms were collected from Holemudalapura, Matti Mudalapura, Shivapur, Nelogal, Taralkatti, Putakmari, Kurubanhal, Budakunti, Anegundi and Rampur. 8 genera and 14 species of earthworms were identified viz., Dichogaster bolaui, Dichogaster modigliani, Octochaetona albida, Octochaetona paliensis, Octochaetona parva and Octochaetona prashadi belonging to family OCTOCHAETIDAE; Lampito mauritii, Perionyx fulvus, Perionyx koboensis, Perionyx millardi, Polypheretima elongata thecomorph and Polypheretima elongata athecomorph belonging to family MEGASCOLICIDAE; Thatonia gracilis and Thatonia parva belonging to family OCNERODRILIDAE and Eudrilus eugeniae belonging to family EUDRILIDAE. The smallest being Thatonia gracilis having a length of 2–2.5 cm and diameter of 1–1.5 mm and largest being Eudrilus euginiae having length 26–27 cm and diameter 5–5.6 mm. Dichogaster bolaui, Lampito mauritii, Perionyx koboensis Perionyx millardi, Thatonia gracilis & Thatonia parva were found in the garbage. Dichogaster modigliani, Lampito mauritii, Octochaetona albida, Octochaetona paliensis, Octochaetona parva, Polypheretima elongata thecomorph were found near the bore-well sewage water. Eudrilus eugeniae, Perionyx millardi, Polyperetima elongata athecomorph, Thatonia parva and Octochaetona prashadi in the gutter. Perionyx koboensis was found in the irrigated land. Parameters like temperature, humidity were recorded and physicochemical analysis of the soil was carried out.

First record of Clorida latreillei (Stomatopoda: Squillidae) from Bangladesh, with an annotated checklist of the Bangladeshi stomatopods

강규원,이종욱,최진경 국립중앙과학관 2022 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.15 No.2

Three subfamilies, Adelognathinae Holmgren, Brachycyrtinae Viereck, and Stilbopinae Townes and Townes, are small groups of the family Ichneumonidae. These groups are recognized for the first time with four newly recorded species (Adelognathus nigriceps Thomson, Adelognathus pallipes p. [Gravenhorst], Brachycyrtus nawaii [Ashmead], and Stilbops cavigena Kasparyan) from South Korea. Diagnoses of those four species and illustrations of diagnostic characters are provided.

The genus Doloploca Hübner (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae) new to Korea with two new records

변혜민,허운홍,남영우,정종국,정성훈 국립중앙과학관 2022 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.15 No.1

The genus Doloploca Hübner (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae) is reported for the first time fromKorea with two newly recorded species: Doloploca praeviella (Erschoff, 1877) and D. buraetica Staudinger,1892. Descriptions and illustrations of adults, including the wing pattern and genitalic structures, andbrief biological information are provided.

Taxonomic review of the genus Aphaenogaster (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) in Korea with a newly recorded species

신동오,윤선우,Dong-Pyeo Lyu 국립중앙과학관 2020 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.13 No.3

The species of the Aphaenogaster lepida Wheeler, 1930 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) were recorded inKorea for the first time. Morphological characteristics of workers of this species and a taxonomic key ofspecies to the Korean Aphaenogaster are provided.

A taxonomic study on the genus Amphimenes Bates (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Lebiinae) from Cambodia

Jong Bong Choi,Gyu Young Han,박진영,박종균 국립중앙과학관 2020 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.13 No.1

As Truncatipennes ground beetles of the subfamily Lebiinae, genus Amphimenes Bates, 1873 isfirst recorded from Cambodia by Amphimenes (Amphinemes) rugulipennis (Bates, 1892) and a newspecies Amphimenes (Amphinemes) wooshini sp. nov. is described here. Descriptions, key, photographs ofadults, and some collecting information are provided.

Composition and diversity of ground-dwelling arthropods at Chiayi Agricultural long-term ecological research site in the Southern Taiwan

Sheng-Shan Lu,Shou-Horng Huang,Laleh Bordbar,I-Hsin Sung 국립중앙과학관 2019 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.12 No.4

In this study, the canola oil and alcohol were used as attractants in pitfall traps to help collect grounddwellingarthropods. Two small agricultural long-term ecological research fields at Chiayi AgriculturalExperimental Station were chosen to execute sampling activities. There were 14,509 individuals of 182species (including morphospecies) in 18 taxa in the collections. The most abundant taxon was Hymenoptera,followed by Coleoptera, Collembola, Diptera, Orthoptera, and Acari. Regardless to the differenceof the sampling fields, canola oil trap was significantly attractive to ants (Formicidae, Hymenoptera). Onthe other hand, the alcohol trap was more effective in attracting the Coleoptera. According to the diversityanalysis, the results indicated that the diversity indexes were affected by the main effect forattractant. In addition, the interactions between the farming operation and samplings and between theattractant and samplings were also factors to influence the diversity of ground-dwelling arthropods inthe long-term ecological research site of Chiayi Station.

Mitochondrial CO1 genetic structure among breeding sites of Chinese egret (Egretta eulophotes) in South Korea

황보연,최한수,박진영,진선덕,정길상 국립중앙과학관 2018 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.11 No.4

Chinese egret (Egretta eulophotes) is classified as an endangered species (VU, vulnerable) and is limited to Far East. This species breeds especially offshore in China, Russia, and the Korean peninsula. We analyzed partial mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase 1 of the bird from five major breeding sites in South Korea. The results indicate that there were only 10 mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase 1 haplotypes and that their genetic diversity is very low. In addition, the distribution pattern of the haplotypes is patchy, indicating that at least a population may be distinct in its maternal origin and migration route. The results may be used as a baseline of establishing the conservation program and international cooperation for this species.

Population monitoring and annual population fluctuation of migratory and resident species of vultures in and around Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Ramprakash Saran 국립중앙과학관 2017 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.10 No.3

Vultures are important scavengers that play a vital role in clearing animal carcasses and municipal dumps. In the past decade, a sharp decline has been observed in vulture population. For the present work, Jodhpur district of Thar Desert, India, the natural habitat of resident and migratory species of vultures, was investigated. Intensive surveys of the study area were undertaken from 2007 to 2015 to determine the annual population fluctuations in various vulture species in and around Jodhpur (26°19′N and 73°08′E). The data obtained regarding the population fluctuation of different vultures species in the study area are of great significance. Comparative analysis of data obtained with regard to the population dynamics of the various species of vultures in this region has suggested that there has been a drastic decline in the population of migratory as well as resident vulture species in this region. A comparative study suggests that the population of migratory species has reached very low relative abundance in 2015 as compared to 2007. Neophron percnopterus has the highest and Gyps bengalensis has the lowest population during the entire 9-year study. The finding suggests that the reason for this population fluctuation is climate change as well as change in temperature fluctuation over a period of time, particularly during the breeding season.

Distribution, population status, and threats of nationally threatened Cantor's leaf-nosed bat Hipposideros galeritus Cantor, 1846 in eastern India

Subrat Debata,Sharat K. Palita 국립중앙과학관 2017 Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol.10 No.3

This report provides information regarding the distribution range, population status, and threats of the nationally threatened Cantor's leaf-nosed bat from Odisha, eastern India. The study revealed six new roosting sites of the species with an estimated total population of 97 individuals. Roosting sites were mostly recorded within moist deciduous habitats, located in caves, old temples, and buildings. In most of the sites, bats are threatened from roost site disturbance and hunted for ethnozoological uses. We recommend long-term monitoring on population trends in relation to human activities. The information generated from the study will aid in reassessing the conservation status of the species in future.