Latest Articles from ZooKeys Latest 56 Articles from ZooKeys https://zookeys.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:36:36 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://zookeys.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from ZooKeys https://zookeys.pensoft.net/ DNA barcoding and morphology reveal European and western Asian Arctia villica (Linnaeus, 1758) as a complex of species (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/95225/ ZooKeys 1159: 69-86

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1159.95225

Authors: Antonio S. Ortiz, Rosa M. Rubio, Josef J. de Freina, Juan J. Guerrero, Manuel Garre, José Luis Yela

Abstract: Currently, the genus Arctia Schrank, 1802 includes approximately 16 species in the Palaearctic region, depending on the taxonomic interpretation. Here, populations of the Arctia villica (Linnaeus, 1758) morphospecies complex were studied from Europe to the Middle East (Turkey, northern Iran) by molecular methods. Morphological treatment has traditionally revealed the presence of five nominal taxa: A. villica (Linnaeus, 1758), A. angelica (Boisduval, 1829), A. konewkaii (Freyer, 1831), A. marchandi de Freina, 1983, and A. confluens Romanoff, 1884. The molecular approach tests whether they represent well-delimited species. Subsequently, this study corroborates the suitability of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) marker sequence for species delimitation. In total, 55 barcodes of the Arctia villica complex were compared, and two molecular species delimitation algorithms were applied to reveal the potential Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTUs), namely the distance-based Barcode Index Number (BIN) System, and the hierarchical clustering algorithm based on a pairwise genetic distances approach using the Assemble Species by Automatic Partitioning (ASAP). The applied ASAP distance-based species delimitation method for the analysed dataset revealed an interspecific threshold of 2.0–3.5% K2P distance as suitable for species identification purposes of the Iberian A. angelica and the Sicilian A. konewkaii and less than 2% for the three taxa of the A. villica clade: A. villica, A. confluens, and A. marchandi. This study contributes to a better understanding of the taxonomy of the genus Arctia and challenges future revision of this genus in Turkey, the Caucasus, Transcaucasia as well as northern Iran using standard molecular markers.

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Research Article Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:01:27 +0300
A new genus of Textricini Lehtinen, 1967 (Araneae, Agelenidae) from Anatolia https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/100430/ ZooKeys 1151: 31-45

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1151.100430

Authors: Rahşen S. Kaya, Alireza Zamani, Ersen Aydın Yağmur, Yuri M. Marusik

Abstract: Türkiye is known to have the highest diversity of the spider family Agelenidae in the Western Palaearctic and the highest diversity of the subfamily Ageleninae globally. The new agelenid genus Anatextrix gen. nov. (Ageleninae, Textricini) and its type species, A. spectabilis sp. nov. (♂♀; Mersin and Adana provinces, southern Türkiye), are described. A key to all four genera of Textricini is provided.

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Research Article Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:14:05 +0200
A critical review of the distribution of the endangered European earth-borer beetle Bolbelasmus unicornis (Coleoptera, Geotrupidae), with new records from 13 countries and observations on its bionomy https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/81474/ ZooKeys 1105: 1-125

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1105.81474

Authors: Daniel Juřena

Abstract: The distribution of Bolbelasmus unicornis (Schrank, 1789) is critically reviewed throughout its range with emphasis on the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The species has been reliably recorded from 377 localities in 19 countries. New records are given from 152 localities of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Ukraine. For Germany, the species is recorded for the first time in 54 years. The occurrence of the species in Switzerland is confirmed by two historical specimens from Zürich. The only known historical specimen labelled “Kaukasus” is given, which could originate from Russia, where this species has not been recorded before (however, confusion of the locality label cannot be ruled out). All published faunistic data from across the range are presented here in full, in several cases supplemented by details subsequently obtained by the author. Distribution maps are compiled separately for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and for the entire range. A separate map is also available for Hungary, where approximately one-third of the known localities are located. Statistical data concerning the flight activity of adults, seasonal dynamics for part of the distribution area, details of records and notes on the bionomy and ethology of the species are provided. Possible feeding strategies for adults and larvae of B. unicornis are discussed, as well as current knowledge of the natural history of various representatives of the subfamily Bolboceratinae. A monitoring method for the species is proposed.

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Research Article Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:42:33 +0300
A reassessment of the genus Oligoneuriopsis Crass, 1947 (Ephemeroptera, Oligoneuriidae, Oligoneuriellini) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/56649/ ZooKeys 985: 15-47

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.985.56649

Authors: Helen M. Barber-James, Sonia Zrelli, Zohar Yanai, Michel Sartori

Abstract: The distinction between the two closely related genera Oligoneuriella Ulmer, 1924 and Oligoneuriopsis Crass, 1947 has been much debated. First described from South Africa, Oligoneuriopsis seemed to be a clearly defined genus. However, as the known distribution of the genus widened and knowledge on it expanded, species delimitation based on morphology became less clear due to overlap in several apparently defining morphological characters, especially in the nymphs. This work attempts to reassess Oligoneuriopsis morphology in the context of all currently known species. The type species, Oligoneuriopsis lawrencei Crass, 1947 is redescribed at the imaginal and nymphal stages and a neotype is designated. The putative nymph of Oligoneuriopsis dobbsi (Eaton, 1912) is described based on material collected around Mt Elgon (Kenya). The adults of Oligoneuriella orontensis Koch, 1980 are described for the first time and the species is transferred to the genus Oligoneuriopsis (Oligoneuriopsis orontensis comb. nov.). Egg structure is also described for the first time for the species Oligoneuriopsis skhounate and O. orontensis. Some biogeographical considerations are also given. It is likely that more species will still be discovered, especially in Africa.

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Research Article Thu, 5 Nov 2020 16:12:36 +0200
Cranial variability and differentiation among golden jackals (Canis aureus) in Europe, Asia Minor and Africa https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/39449/ ZooKeys 917: 141-164

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.917.39449

Authors: Stoyan Stoyanov

Abstract: Golden jackal (Canis aureus) expansion in the last decades has triggered research interest in Europe. However, jackal phylogeny and taxonomy are still controversial. Morphometric studies in Europe found differences between Dalmatian and the other European jackals. Recent genetic studies revealed that African and Eurasian golden jackals are distinct species. Moreover, large Canis aureus lupaster may be a cryptic subspecies of the African golden jackal. Although genetic studies suggest changes in Canis aureus taxonomy, morphological and morphometric studies are still needed. The present study proposes the first comprehensive analysis on a wide scale of golden jackal skull morphometry. Extensive morphometric data of jackal skulls from Europe (including a very large Bulgarian sample), Asia Minor, and North Africa were analysed, by applying recently developed statistical tools, to address the following questions: (i) is there geographic variation in skull size and shape among populations from Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus?, (ii) is the jackal population from the Dalmatian coast different?, and (iii) is there a clear distinction between the Eurasian golden jackal (Canis aureus) and the African wolf (Canis lupaster sensu lato), and among populations of African wolves as well? Principal component analysis and linear discriminant analysis were applied on the standardized and log-transformed ratios of the original measurements to clearly separate specimens by shape and size. The results suggest that jackals from Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus belong to one subspecies: Canis aureus moreotica (I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1835), despite the differences in shape of Dalmatian specimens. The present study confirmed morphometrically that all jackals included so far in the taxon Canis aureus sensu lato may represent three taxa and supports the hypothesis that at least two different taxa (species?) of Canis occur in North Africa, indicating the need for further genetic, morphological, behavioural and ecological research to resolve the taxonomic uncertainty. The results are consistent with recent genetic and morphological studies and give further insights on golden jackal taxonomy. Understanding the species phylogeny and taxonomy is crucial for the conservation and management of the expanding golden jackal population in Europe.

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Research Article Mon, 9 Mar 2020 05:21:37 +0200
Review of the Camponotus kiesenwetteri group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in the Aegean with the description of a new species https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/46933/ ZooKeys 899: 85-107

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.899.46933

Authors: Sebastian Salata, Ana Carolina Loss, Celal Karaman, Kadri Kiran, Lech Borowiec

Abstract: Based on recently collected material, the Camponotus kiesenwetteri group is redefined, and its members known from the Aegean region are diagnosed. Camponotus schulzi sp. nov. is described from İzmir Province, Turkey. Camponotus nadimi Tohmé, 1969 syn. nov. is proposed as a junior synonym of Camponotus libanicus André, 1881 and Camponotus kiesenwetteri cyprius Emery, 1920 syn. nov. as a junior synonym of Camponotus kiesenwetteri (Roger, 1859). A key to workers of species of the C. kiesenwetteri group is provided. Niche modeling analyses are used to account for species habitat suitability across the Aegean region.

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Research Article Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:12:47 +0200
New data of spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) of Cyprus. 1. Dysderidae found in caves https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/29029/ ZooKeys 825: 43-53

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.825.29029

Authors: Salih Gücel, Iris Charalambidou, Bayram Göçmen, Kadir Boğaç Kunt

Abstract: This paper is the first in a series describing the previously unstudied cave spiders from Cyprus. Two new species, Dysderocrates kibrisensis sp. n. and Harpactea kalavachiana sp. n., are described. Detailed morphological descriptions and diagnostic characteristics are presented. This is the first report of the genus Dysderocrates Deeleman-Reinhold & Deeleman, 1988 from Cyprus.

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Research Article Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:34:38 +0200
The quest for the identity of Orthoceratium lacustre (Scopoli, 1763) reveals centuries of misidentifications (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/26329/ ZooKeys 782: 49-79

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.782.26329

Authors: Marc Pollet, Andreas Stark

Abstract: Recently, a species of Orthoceratium was collected in Greece that differs morphologically from the European species commonly presumed to be Orthoceratium lacustre (Scopoli, 1763). Verification of the identity of the Greek species through comparison with 460 specimens of Orthoceratium from 17 West Palaearctic and one Afrotropical country, and examination of existing type material, revealed that the species recognized as O. lacustre in northwestern Europe for over 250 years is actually O. sabulosum (Becker, 1907), the other known species in the genus, which was originally described from Tunisia. Although the types of O. lacustre have been lost, a comparison of the distribution ranges of both species in Europe provided evidence that the species collected in Greece is conspecific with O. lacustre. Both species have distinct distributions in the West Palaearctic, with O. lacustre largely restricted to the northern border of the Mediterranean basin, and O. sabulosum more widespread, occurring in northwestern Europe, the western, southern, and eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and the Afrotropical Region (Tanzania). Both species are redescribed and fully illustrated, a neotype is designated for O. lacustre and a lectotype for O. sabulosum, and a key to males and females is provided. The misidentifications that lasted for over two centuries are explained by the omission by previous authors to study the type specimens, and inaccuracies in species descriptions and keys.

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Research Article Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:56:18 +0300
Checklist of flesh flies of Turkey (Diptera, Sarcophagidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/22022/ ZooKeys 743: 95-136

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.743.22022

Authors: Yury Verves, Miroslav Barták, Štěpán Kubík

Abstract: A checklist of 153 flesh fly species (Diptera, Sarcophagidae) recorded to date from Turkey is presented. Updating the list was necessary due to the numerous recent records. Records are listed according to provinces.

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Checklist Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:15:11 +0200
Taxonomic notes on two sibling species of Metellina from Asia (Araneae, Tetragnathidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/13611/ ZooKeys 695: 75-88

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.695.13611

Authors: Recep Sulhi Özkütük, Yuri M. Marusik, Kadir Boğaç Kunt, Mert Elverici

Abstract: Two sibling species, Metellina orientalis (Spassky, 1932) and M. kirgisica (Bakhvalov, 1974), occurring in the Middle East and Central Asia are redescribed and their distributions mapped. The previously unknown male of M. kirgisica is described for the first time. Stridulatory files on male chelicera of Metellina are also documented for the first time. The occurrence of M. kirgisica in Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and the presence of M. orientalis in Turkey are confirmed.

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Research Article Mon, 4 Sep 2017 03:34:09 +0300
Frit flies of Turkey with descriptions of two new species and new records (Diptera, Chloropidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/10758/ ZooKeys 667: 131-154

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.667.10758

Authors: Štěpán Kubík, Miroslav Barták

Abstract: Faunistic records for 88 frit flies species from southwestern Turkey (Muğla province) and from Samsun (north Turkey) are given. Two species, Dicraeus civeleki sp. n., and Meromyza samsunensis sp. n., are described as new to science. Altogether, nine genera (Calamoncosis, Eribolus, Gaurax, Incertella, Speccafrons, Trachysiphonella, Chloropsina, Eutropha, and Lagaroceras) and 46 species are recorded for the first time from Turkey.

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Research Article Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:14:26 +0300
A new species of Lathys from Turkey (Araneae, Dictynidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/10130/ ZooKeys 632: 35-45

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.632.10130

Authors: Recep Sulhi Özkütük, Yuri M. Marusik, Mert Elverici, Kadir Kunt

Abstract: A new species, Lathys ankaraensis sp. n., is described based on the material collected in the Central Anatolia. The new species belongs to the humilis-group. Habitus, as well as copulatory organs of both sexes, are described and illustrated by means of line drawings and digital and SEM photographs. A key for the four Lathys species known in Turkey is also provided.

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Research Article Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:28:22 +0200
Species delimitation in the Grayling genus Pseudochazara (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) supported by DNA barcodes https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/7798/ ZooKeys 600: 131-154

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.600.7798

Authors: Rudi Verovnik, Martin Wiemers

Abstract: The Palaearctic Grayling genus Pseudochazara encompasses a number of petrophilous butterfly species, most of which are local endemics especially in their centre of radiation in SW Asia and the Balkans. Due to a lack of consistent morphological characters, coupled with habitat induced variability, their taxonomy is poorly understood and species delimitation is hampered. We employed a DNA barcoding approach to address the question of separate species status for several European taxa and provide first insight into the phylogeny of the genus. Unexpectedly we found conflicting patterns with deep divergences between presumably conspecific taxa and lack of divergence among well-defined species. We propose separate species status for P. tisiphone, P. amalthea, P. amymone, and P. kermana all of which have separate well supported clades, with the majority of them becoming local endemics. Lack of resolution in the ‘Mamurra’ species group with well-defined species (in terms of wing pattern and coloration) such as P. geyeri, P. daghestana and P. alpina should be further explored using nuclear molecular markers with higher genetic resolution.

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Research Article Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:15:45 +0300
The alien ascidian Styela clava now invading the Sea of Marmara (Tunicata: Ascidiacea) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6836/ ZooKeys 563: 1-10

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.563.6836

Authors: Melih Ertan Çinar

Abstract: During the implementation of a large project aimed to investigate the benthic community structures of the Sea of Marmara, specimens of the invasive ascidian species Styela clava were collected on natural substrata (rocks) at 10 m depth at one locality (Karamürsel) in İzmit Bay. The specimens were mature, containing gametes, indicating that the species had become established in the area. The Sea of Marmara seems to provide suitable conditions for this species to survive and form proliferating populations.

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Research Article Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:36:27 +0200
Interpretation of mitochondrial diversity in terms of taxonomy: a case study of Hyponephele lycaon species complex in Israel (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6689/ ZooKeys 538: 21-34

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.538.6689

Authors: Vladimir A. Lukhtanov, Asya V. Novikova

Abstract: It is difficult to interpret mitochondrial diversity in terms of taxonomy even in cases in which a concordance exists between mitochondrial, ecological and morphological markers. Here we demonstrate this difficulty through a study of Israeli Hyponephele butterflies. We show that samples commonly identified as Hyponephele lycaon are represented on Mount Hermon in Israel by two sympatric groups of individuals distinct both in mitochondrial DNA-barcodes (uncorrected p-distance = 3.5%) and hindwing underside pattern. These two groups were collected in different biotopes. They also tended to be different in length of brachia in male genitalia, although the latter character is variable. We reject the hypothesis that the discovered COI haplogroups are selectively neutral intraspecific characters. We hypothesize that they represent: either (1) two different biological species, or (2) a consequence of a strong positive selection acting at intraspecific level and resulting in two intraspecific clusters adapted to low and to high elevations. If we accept the first hypothesis, then provisionally these two haplogroups can be attributed to transpalearctic H. lycaon sensu stricto and to H. lycaonoides, previously known from Iran and East Turkey.

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Research Article Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:09:15 +0200
Redescription of Temnothorax antigoni (Forel, 1911) and description of its new social parasite Temnothorax curtisetosus sp. n. from Turkey (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6103/ ZooKeys 523: 129-148

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.523.6103

Authors: Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec

Abstract: Temnothorax antigoni (Forel, 1911) is redescribed basing on a new material from southwestern Turkey (Antalya province), Lesbos and Rhodes (Greece, Aegean and Dodecanese islands). The gyne of this species is described for the first time. Temnothorax curtisetosus, a new species of social parasite collected in a nest of T. antigoni, is described. Colour photos of both taxa are given. A key to the worker caste of the eastern Mediterranean species belonging to both T. recedens and T. muellerianus groups are provided.

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Research Article Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:35:48 +0300
Descriptions of two new species of Aelurillus Simon, 1884 (Araneae, Salticidae) from the Mediterranean, with the synonymization of A. steliosi Dobroruka, 2002 https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/5888/ ZooKeys 516: 109-122

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.516.9439

Authors: Galina N. Azarkina, Marjan Komnenov

Abstract: Two Aelurillus species are described as new, A. alboclypeus sp. n. (♂♀, from Turkey) and A. deltshevi sp. n. (♂, from Macedonia, Bulgaria and Azerbaijan). Aelurillus steliosi Dobroruka, 2002 is synonymized with A. leipoldae (Metzner, 1999). Additional distributions of the closely related species A. v-insignitus are provided for the region of study. Distributional maps are provided for the five species reported in this paper.

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Research Article Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0300
A new species of Zachaeus C.L. Koch from Turkey (Opiliones, Phalangiidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/5711/ ZooKeys 514: 15-23

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.514.9545

Authors: Kemal Kurt, Halil Koç, Ersen Aydın Yağmur

Abstract: A new species of harvestmen, Zachaeus seyyari sp. n. (Opiliones, Phalangiidae), is described and illustrated on the basis of both sexes from Şırnak Province in Turkey. Differences between the new species and related species are indicated. Photographs of its characteristic structures are also provided.

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Research Article Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0300
Redescription of Crematogaster cypria Santschi, 1930, new status, with description of two new related species from Greece and Turkey (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/5331/ ZooKeys 505: 59-77

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.505.9566

Authors: Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec

Abstract: Crematogaster (Crematogaster) jehovae var. cypria Santschi, 1930 is raised to species rank. Two new, related species are described from the north-eastern part of the Mediterranean Basin: Crematogaster (Crematogaster) erectepilosa sp. n. (Dodecanese, Greece) and Crematogaster (Crematogaster) gullukdagensis sp. n. (Antalya Prov., Turkey). These three species are well distinguished from other species of the subgenus Crematogaster of the north-eastern part of the Mediterranean Basin in their first gastral tergite bearing numerous erect setae. Colour photographs of all taxa are provided, a key to the species of Crematogaster cypria group and species groups of the Crematogaster s. str. from the north-eastern Mediterranean region are given and a list of Crematogaster s. str. described from this region is provided (see Appendix).

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Research Article Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0300
The distribution and taxonomy of Lissotriton newts in Turkey (Amphibia, Salamandridae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/4789/ ZooKeys 484: 11-23

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.484.8869

Authors: Ben Wielstra, Emin Bozkurt, Kurtuluş Olgun

Abstract: Two and perhaps three taxa of Lissotriton newt occur in Turkey. Their species status is controversial. The distribution of these taxa and the taxonomic status of each are reviewed and discussed. A database of 128 Turkish Lissotriton localities was compiled and species distribution models were constructed. We reiterate that the presence of L. (v.) lantzi in Turkey is disputed and needs confirmation. The range of L. (v.) kosswigi is restricted to north-western Anatolia – given the small global range of this Turkey endemic, a closer look at its conservation status is warranted. The distribution of L. v. schmidtleri covers western Asiatic and European Turkey. The findings support an allopatric distribution of the Turkish Lissotriton species. We reflect on the biological significance of previously reported morphological intermediates between L. (v.) kosswigi and L. v. schmidtleri in the light of the recent proposal to recognize kosswigi at the species level. The available data are in line with species status for L. (v.) lantzi and L. (v.) kosswigi. Although L. v. schmidtleri is a genetically diverged taxon as well, the extent of gene flow with parapatric European Lissotriton taxa is as yet unknown.

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Research Article Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0200
New Bythinella (Gastropoda, Bythinellidae) species from western Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/4655/ ZooKeys 481: 1-13

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.481.8225

Authors: Mehmet Zeki Yıldırım, Ümit Kebapçı, Seval Bahadır Koca, Arzu Yüce

Abstract: Bythinella anatolica sp. n., Bythinella istanbulensis sp. n., Bythinella magdalenae sp. n., and Bythinella wilkei sp. n. from western Turkey are described herein. Illustrations of the shell and genitalia of the newly described taxa, together with comparisons with previously known Bythinella taxa and a key to the species from western Turkey, are also provided.

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Research Article Wed, 4 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0200
Salmo kottelati, a new species of trout from Alakır Stream, draining to the Mediterranean in southern Anatolia, Turkey (Teleostei, Salmonidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/4319/ ZooKeys 462: 135-151

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.462.8177

Authors: Davut Turan, Esra Doğan, Cüneyt Kaya, Mahir Kanyılmaz

Abstract: Salmo kottelati sp. n., is described from Alakır Stream (Mediterranean basin) in Turkey. It is distinguished from other Anatolian Salmo species by a combination of the following characters (none unique to the species): general body colour greenish to silvery in life; 7–9 parr marks along lateral line; four dark bands on flank absent in both sexes; black ocellated spots few, present only on upper part of flank in individuals smaller than 160 mm SL but in larger both males and females black spots numerous and located on back and middle and upper part of flank; red spots few to numerous, scattered on median, and half of lower and upper part of flank; head long (length 29–33% SL in males, 26–32 in females); mouth large (length of mouth gape 13–19% SL in males, 12–15 in females); maxilla long (length 10–13% SL in males, 8–12 in females); 105–113 lateral line scales; 24–29 scale rows between lateral line and dorsal-fin origin, 17–19 scale rows between lateral line and anal-fin origin; 13–15 scales between lateral line and adipose-fin insertion.

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Research Article Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0200
Review of Gasteruption Latreille (Hymenoptera, Gasteruptiidae) from Iran and Turkey, with the description of 15 new species https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/4283/ ZooKeys 458: 1-187

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.458.8531

Authors: Cornelis van Achterberg, Ali Asghar Talebi

Abstract: The genus Gasteruption Latreille, 1796 (Hymenoptera: Evanioidea: Gasteruptiidae: Gasteruptiinae) from North Iran and Turkey is revised, keyed and fully illustrated for the first time. In total 36 species are treated of which 33 are recorded from Turkey and 23 from Iran. Fifteen species are new for science: Gasteruption aciculatum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. agrenum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. brevibasale van Achterberg & Saure, sp. n., G. coriacoxale van Achterberg, sp. n., G. flavimarginatum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. heminitidum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. henseni van Achterberg, sp. n., G. ischnolaimum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. nigrapiculatum van Achterberg, sp. n., G. paglianoi van Achterberg & Saure, sp. n., G. pseudolaticeps van Achterberg, sp. n., G. punctifrons van Achterberg, sp. n., G. schmideggeri van Achterberg & Saure, sp. n., G. scorteum van Achterberg, sp. n. and G. smitorum van Achterberg, sp. n. Twenty-one species are reported new for Turkey and 16 species new for Iran. Fifteen new synonyms are proposed: Foenus terrestris Tournier, 1877, Gasteruption trifossulatum Kieffer, 1904, and G. ignoratum Kieffer, 1912, of G. caucasicum (Guérin-Méneville, 1844); G. daisyi Alekseev, 1993, of G. dolichoderum Schletterer, 1889; Gasteruption assectator var. nitidulum Schletterer, 1885, of G. freyi (Tournier, 1877); G. schossmannae Madl, 1987, of G. hastator (Fabricius, 1804); Gasteryption fallaciosum Semenov, 1892, G. dubiosum Semenov, 1892 and G. obsoletum Semenov, 1892, of Gasteruption insidiosum Semenov, 1892; Gasteryption schewyrewi Semenov, 1892, of Gasteruption jaculator (Linnaeus, 1758); Gasteruption floreum Szépligeti, 1903, of G. lugubre Schletterer, 1889; G. trichotomma Kieffer, 1904, and G. palaestinum Pic, 1916, of G. merceti Kieffer, 1904; Gasteryption foveiceps Semenov, 1892, of Gasteruption nigrescens Schletterer, 1885, and Gasteruption libanense Pic, 1916, of G. syriacum Szépligeti, 1903. Gasteruption lugubre Schletterer, 1889, is recognised as a valid species. Lectotypes are designated for Ichneumon assectator Linnaeus, 1758; I. jaculator Linnaeus, 1758; Foenus terrestris Tournier, 1877; F. freyi Tournier, 1877; F. nigripes Tournier, 1877; F. goberti Tournier, 1877; F. granulithorax Tournier, 1877; F. minutus Tournier, 1877; F. borealis Thomson, 1883; Faenus diversipes Abeille de Perrin, 1879; F. rugulosus Abeille de Perrin, 1879; F. obliteratus Abeille de Perrin, 1879; F. undulatum Abeille de Perrin, 1879; F. variolosus Abeille de Perrin, 1879; Gasteruption distinguendum Schletterer, 1885; G. laeviceps Schletterer, 1885; G. thomsonii Schletterer, 1885; G. foveolatum Schletterer, 1889; G. sowae Schletterer, 1901; G. foveolum Szépligeti, 1903; G. floreum Szépligeti, 1903; G. caudatum Szépligeti, 1903; G. syriacum Szépligeti, 1903; G. merceti Kieffer, 1904 and G. ignoratum Kieffer, 1912. A neotype is designated for Gasteruption tournieri Schletterer, 1885.

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Monograph Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0200
Typhlonesticus gocmeni sp. n., a new cave-dwelling blind spider species from the Aegean region of Turkey (Araneae, Nesticidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3895/ ZooKeys 419: 87-102

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.419.5739

Authors: Carles Ribera, Mert Elverici, Kadir Kunt, Recep Özkütük

Abstract: A new species of the troglobitic spider genus Typhlonesticus is described from specimens found in Keloğlan Cave (Denizli Province, Dodurgalar Town), Turkey. Typhlonesticus gocmeni sp. n. is described on the basis of both sexes; and its phylogenetic relationships with closely related European genera and species are discussed based on morphological and molecular data (the cox1, rrnL and H3 genes). Three new combinations are proposed: Typhlonesticus idriacus (Roewer, 1931), comb. n., Typhlonesticus morisii (Brignoli, 1975) comb. n. and Typhlonesticus obcaecatus (Simon, 1907), comb. n. all ex. Nesticus.

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Research Article Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0300
A new Pseudophoxinus (Teleostei, Cyprinidae) species from Asi River Drainage (Turkey) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3818/ ZooKeys 411: 57-66

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.411.6833

Authors: Fahrettin Küçük, Salim Güçlü

Abstract: Pseudophoxinus turani sp. n. is described from the İncesu Spring (Hassa-Hatay) drainage of Asi River, Turkey. It is distinguished from other Eastern Mediterranean Region Pseudophoxinus species by a combination of characters: lateral line incomplete, with 12–25 (commonly 16–21) perforated scales and 38–46+2-3 scales in lateral series (commonly 41–44 +2-3); 10–11 scale rows between the lateral line and dorsal-fin origin; 3–4 scale rows between the lateral line and the pelvic–fin origin; dorsal fin with 7½ branched rays; anal fin commonly with 7½ branched rays; 8-11gill rakers on the first branchial arch; dorsal profile markedly convex with marked hump at the nape, ventral profile less convex than dorsal profile; a small, irregular, black blotch on the base of the caudal fin; mouth terminal, with slightly distinct chin, its corner not reaching vertical through anterior margin of eye; snout somewhat long, with rounded tip; and its length greater than eye diameter.

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Research Article Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 +0300
New species of the genus Ortheziola Šulc (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Ortheziidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3785/ ZooKeys 406: 65-80

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.406.7596

Authors: M. Bora Kaydan, Zsuzsanna Konczné Benedicty, Éva Szita

Abstract: This paper describes three new Ortheziola species of the Palaearctic and Oriental regions. The specimens were extracted from forest litter using Berlese funnels, from the collections of Muséum d’Histoire naturelle de Genève, Switzerland. Thus the genus Ortheziola sensu stricto now includes 12 species. An identification key, distribution map and new locality records for the Ortheziola species currently known are provided.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0300
First song descriptions of some Anatolian species of Tettigoniidae Krauss, 1902 (Orthoptera, Ensifera) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3212/ ZooKeys 369: 1-24

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.369.5864

Authors: Deniz Şirin, Mehmet Taylan, Abbas Mol

Abstract: Fourteen endemic and two sub-endemic species belonging to three subfamilies of Tettigoniidae (Tettigoniinae, Bradyporinae and Saginae) were sampled during field trips throughout the different ranges of Anatolia between the years of 2004 and 2013. Acoustic parameters of these 16 species affiliated to 8 genera (Anterastes, Apholidoptera, Gampsocleis, Parapholidoptera, Pezodrymadusa, Psorodonotus, Bradyporus and Saga) have been described for the first time in this study. Acoustical analysis showed that song characters are species-specific in the genera Saga and Psorodonotus. On the other hand, we could not find big differences among species of the genus Pezodrymadusa and Parapholidoptera castaneoviridis species-group.

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Research Article Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0200
Testing the performance of a fragment of the COI gene to identify western Palaearctic stag beetle species (Coleoptera, Lucanidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3085/ ZooKeys 365: 105-126

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.365.5526

Authors: Karen Cox, Arno Thomaes, Gloria Antonini, Michele Zilioli, Koen De Gelas, Deborah Harvey, Emanuela Solano, Paolo Audisio, Niall McKeown, Paul Shaw, Robert Minetti, Luca Bartolozzi, Joachim Mergeay

Abstract: The taxonomy of stag beetles (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) remains challenging, mainly due to the sexual dimorphism and the strong allometry in males. Such conjecture confounds taxonomic based conservation efforts that are urgently needed due to numerous threats to stag beetle biodiversity. Molecular tools could help solve the problem of identification of the different recognized taxa in the “Lucanus cervus complex” and in some related Palaearctic species. We investigated the potential use of a 670 bp region at the 3’ end of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene (COI) for barcoding purposes (different from the standard COI barcoding region). Well resolved species and subspecies were L. tetraodon, L. cervus akbesianus, L. c. laticornis, as well as the two eastern Asian outgroup taxa L. formosanus and L. hermani. Conversely, certain taxa could not be distinguished from each other based on K2P distances and tree topologies: L. c. fabiani / L. (P.) barbarossa, L. c. judaicus / an unknown Lucanus species, L. c. cervus / L. c. turcicus / L. c. pentaphyllus / L. (P.) macrophyllus / L. ibericus. The relative roles of phenotypic plasticity, recurrent hybridisation and incomplete lineage sorting underlying taxonomic and phylogenetic discordances are discussed.

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Research Article Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0200
New water mites of the family Hygrobatidae (Acari, Hydrachnidia) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3643/ ZooKeys 361: 15-25

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.361.6389

Authors: Yunus Esen, Vladimir Pesic, Orhan Erman, Yücel Kaya

Abstract: In this study, the findings of three water mite species of the family Hygrobatidae collected from different streams in Turkey were evaluated. Hygrobates (s. str.) anatolicus Esen & Pešić, sp. n. is described as new for science. Hygrobates (Rivobates) diversiporus Sokolow, 1927 and Atractides (s. str.) nikooae Pešić, 2004, which were illustrated and thoroughly discussed, are new records for the Turkish fauna.

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Research Article Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0200
A new species of Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from south western Turkey. https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3479/ ZooKeys 348: 29-45

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.348.5943

Authors: Ersen Yagmur, Gioele Tropea, Fatih Yeşilyurt

Abstract: A new scorpion species, Euscorpius lycius sp. n., is described based on specimens collected from Muğla and Antalya Provinces, in southwestern Turkey. It is characterized by a standard trichobothrial pattern (Pv= 8/9, et= 6, em=4, eb= 4), small size and light brown/reddish coloration. With the description of Euscorpius lycius sp. n., the number of valid species of the genus Euscorpius in Turkey increases to 5.

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Research Article Fri, 8 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0200
A new Pseudophoxinus (Teleostei, Cyprinidae) species from Southwestern Anatolia, with remarks on the distribution of the genus in western Anatolia https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3480/ ZooKeys 320: 29-41

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.320.4447

Authors: Fahrettin Küçük, İskender Gülle, Salim Güçlü, Yilmaz Çiftçi, Ömer Erdoğan

Abstract: Pseudophoxinus burduricus sp. n. is described from drainages of Salda and Burdur lakes, southwestern Turkey. It is distinguished from other Anatolian Pseudophoxinus by a combination of characters: lateral line incomplete, with 21–39 (commonly 26–37) perforated scales and 47–57+1-2 scales in lateral series; 10½–12½ scale rows between lateral line and dorsal fin origin, 3–4(5) scale rows between lateral line and the pelvic fin origin; dorsal fin commonly with 7½ branched rays; anal fin commonly with 6½ branched rays; 7–8(9) gill rakers on the first branchial arch; a faint and diffuse epidermal black stripe from eye to caudal fin base in alive and preserved individuals; mouth slightly subterminal, tip of mouth cleft on about level of lower margin of eye; snout rounded, its length greater than eye diameter. Comparison is given with all Pseudophoxinus species from western Anatolia.

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Research Article Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0300
Redescription of Urartucoris ermolenkoi (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Coreidae) and a revised key to the genera of Pseudophloeini of the Western Palaearctic Region https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3448/ ZooKeys 319: 191-209

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.319.4309

Authors: Petr Kment, Meral Fent, George Japoshvili

Abstract: Urartucoris ermolenkoi P. V. Putshkov, 1979 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae: Pseudophloeinae) is recorded from Turkey for the first time. Redescriptions of the genus and species are provided, the male of U. ermolenkoi being described for the first time, and intraspecific variability of the species is discussed. Adults of U. ermolenkoi were collected from mid April to end of July and in mid September by means of pitfall traps. First data on the habitat of the species are provided: it is epigeic, inhabiting sparse forests and shrublands at higher elevations (ca. 1400–1600 m a.s.l.) in arid regions of central Anatolia. A revised key to the genera of the West Palaearctic Pseudophloeini is provided. Translations of the original descriptions from Russian are given in Appendix.

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Research Article Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0300
Subgeneric division of the genus Orcula Held 1837 with remarks on Romanian orculid data (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Orculidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3124/ ZooKeys 301: 25-49

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.301.5304

Authors: Barna Pall-Gergely, Tamás Deli, Atanas Irikov, Josef Harl

Abstract: The genital anatomy of Orcula jetschini (Romania), O. zilchi (Bulgaria) and O. wagneri (Albania) is described. Based on anatomical features (morphology of the penial caecum), shell characters (sculpture and shape) and unpublished molecular data, the genus Orcula is subdivided into three subgenera. O. zilchi was classified within the monotypic subgenus Orcula (Hausdorfia) subgen. n.; O. jetschini, O. wagneri and O. schmidtii were classified to Orcula (Illyriobanatica) subgen. n. (type species: Pupa Schmidtii), whereas the other Orcula species remain in the nominotypical subgenus. Orcula (Hausdorfia) is known from South-Eastern Bulgaria and North-Western Turkey, Orcula (Illyriobanatica) inhabits Western Romania, North-Western Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro. The nine species of Orcula (Orcula) are known mainly from the Alps and the Western Carpathians (from Eastern France to Eastern Hungary and Slovakia).The occurrence of only one Orcula species, namely O. jetschini is verified from Romania. Available information suggests that data on the Romanian occurrence of Orcula dolium and O. gularis were based on wrongly identified specimens. Sphyradium dobrogicum (=Orcula dobrogica) is considered as a synonym of S. doliolum.

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Research Article Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0300
Morphological and acoustic characters of Cicadatra platyptera Fieber, 1876 https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3082/ ZooKeys 296: 1-23

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.296.4855

Authors: Abbas Mol, Unal Zeybekoglu, Basak Akyurek

Abstract: Acoustic and morphological characters are very important to distinguish species of Cicadidae. In this study, the morphological and acoustic characters of Cicadatra platyptera Fieber, 1876 (Hemiptera, Cicadidae) collected from Turkey were analysed. The external morphological structures of two species were drawn and photographs of some specimens were taken. We evaluated taxonomically important morphological characters such as body shape, colors, patterns, structure, and genital structure. We evaluated measurements of external morphological structures and acoustics characters of C. platyptera from Turkey, partly with statistical analyses. Morphological characters were compared and differentiated from the closely related species, C. atra. The distribution in Turkey including previous records and the material examined were shown on a map, and the distribution in Palearctic Region was given.

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Research Article Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0300
A new species of Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Marmara Region of Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3770/ ZooKeys 281: 91-105

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.281.4732

Authors: Ersen Yagmur, Gioele Tropea

Abstract: A new species of the genus Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 is described based on specimens collected from Bursa Province, in Marmara Region of Turkey. It is characterized by a mesotrichous trichobothrial pattern (Pv= 8, et= 6, em=4, eb= 4), medium size and light coloration. Euscorpius (Euscorpius) rahsenae sp. n. is the second species of the subgenus Euscorpius recognized in Turkey.

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Research Article Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200
Alburnoides manyasensis (Actinopterygii, Cyprinidae), a new species of cyprinid fish from Manyas Lake basin, Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3729/ ZooKeys 276: 85-102

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.276.4107

Authors: Davut Turan, Cüneyt Kaya, F. Güler Ekmekçi, S. Serkan Güçlü

Abstract: Alburnoides manyasensis, sp. n., is described from the Koca Stream (Lake Manyas drainage, Marmara Sea basin) in Anatolia. It is distinguished from all species of Alburnoides in Turkey and adjacent regions, Alburnoides tzanevi (Rezovska [Rezve], Istranca and Terkos streams in the western Black Sea drainage), Alburnoides cf. smyrnae (Banaz Stream, a drainage of Büyük Menderes River, Aegean Sea basin), Alburnoides fasciatus (streams and rivers in the eastern Black Sea drainage) and Alburnoides eichwaldii (Kura and Aras rivers [a drainage of Kura River], Caspian Sea basin) by a combination of the following characters (none unique to the species): marked hump at nape, especially in specimens larger than 60 mm SL; partly developed ventral keel between pelvic fin and anal fin, scaleless 1/2 to 2/3 its length; body depth at dorsal-fin origin 29−32% SL; caudal peduncle depth 11−12% SL; 45–52+ 2–3 lateral-line scales; 9–12 scale rows between lateral line and dorsal-fin origin; 4–5 scale rows between lateral line and anal-fin origin, 10½–12½ branched anal-fin rays; 40–42 total vertebrae.

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Research Article Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0200
Molecular systematics of the genus Troglophilus (Rhaphidophoridae, Orthoptera) in Turkey: mitochondrial 16s rDNA evidences https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3619/ ZooKeys 257: 33-46

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.257.4133

Authors: Mehmet Taylan, Claudio Di Russo, Mauro Rampini, Valerio Ketmaier

Abstract: This study focuses on the evolutionary relationships among Turkish species of the cave cricket genus Troglophilus. Fifteen populations were studied for sequence variation in a fragment (543 base pairs) of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) 16S rDNA gene (16S) to reconstruct their phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic history. Genetic data retrieved three main clades and at least three divergent lineages that could not be attributed to any of the taxa known for the area. Molecular time estimates suggest that the diversification of the group took place between the Messinian and the Plio-Pleistocene.

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Research Article Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200
Beronaphaenops paphlagonicus, a new anophthalmous genus and species of Trechini (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3523/ ZooKeys 255: 73-92

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.255.4173

Authors: Borislav Gueorguiev

Abstract: Beronaphaenops gen. n. paphlagonicus sp. n., a new remarkable, eyeless species of Trechini is described from Asian Turkey (type locality: cave Eşek Çukuru Mağarası 2, Milli Park Küre Dağlari, Pinarbasi District, Kastamonu Province). This specialized, troglobite species is characterized by a very peculiar combination of features, including several autapotypic features: mentum tooth large, long and porrect, at distal position reaching or slightly exceeding the level of epilobes, rather slanting ventrally, deeply bifid at the tip; short and fragile paraglossae, hardly surpassing the anterior margin of ligula; absence of posterolateral setae of the pronotum; absence of posterior discal pore in elytral stria 3; apical stylomere shortened, with basal part unusually broadened. The systematic position of the genus amongst the trechine beetles from the peri-Pontic area is discussed. A key to the Anatolian genera of the tribe is prepared.

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Research Article Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0200
Water mites of the genus Lebertia Neuman, 1880 (Acari, Hydrachnidia, Lebertiidae) from Turkey, with the description of one new species https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3307/ ZooKeys 238: 23-30

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.238.3861

Authors: Pınar Gulle, Yunus Boyaci

Abstract: A list of species of the water mite genus Lebertia Neuman, 1880 known from Turkey is provided, based on bibliographical data and results from recent field work, mainly in the Southwestern part of the country. We describe one new species, Lebertia martini sp. n. and report new 28 locality records from 6 provinces for the three previously known species.

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Research Article Mon, 5 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0200
A new species of Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 (Scorpiones, Euscorpiidae) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3077/ ZooKeys 219: 63-80

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.219.3597

Authors: Gioele Tropea, Ersen Yagmur, Halil Koç, Fatih Yeşilyurt, Andrea Rossi

Abstract: A new species of the genus Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 is described based on specimens collected from Dilek Peninsula (Davutlar, Aydın) in Turkey. It is characterized by an oligotrichous trichobothrial pattern (Pv= 7, et= 5/6, eb= 4) and small size. Euscorpius (Euscorpius) avcii sp. n. is the first named species of the subgenus Euscorpius from Turkey.

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Research Article Tue, 4 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0300
Four new species of Dolichopoda Bolivar, 1880 from Southern Sporades and Western Turkey (Orthoptera, Rhaphidophoridae, Dolichopodainae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2853/ ZooKeys 201: 43-58

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.201.2609

Authors: Mauro Rampini, Claudio Di Russo, Mehmet Taylan, Arianna Gelosa, Marina Cobolli

Abstract: A description of four new species of Dolichopoda Bolivar, 1880 (Orthoptera, Rhaphidophoridae) from Eastern Aegean region (Southern Sporades), including Western Turkey, is reported. This brings to a total of 11 the number of Dolichopoda species recorded for caves of the Aegean area. Overall, these species show a high degree of morphological homogeneity and they are very close to D. paraskevi Boudou-Saltet, 1973 from Crete and D. naxia Boudou-Saltet, 1972 from Cyclades (Naxos Island). The Western Turkish species are morphologically not closely related to the other Anatolian species; this suggests an independent origin for the taxa occurring in the Southern Taurus and Black Sea regions. These new data help to better define the already high level of diversity of the Hellenic Dolichopoda and strengthen the hypothesis that the central area of dispersal for the genus would correspond to the ancient Aegean plate.

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Research Article Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0300
Discovery of Hemilepistus elongatus Budde-Lund, 1885 (Isopoda, Oniscidea) in Iran: redescription and intraspecific character variability https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2536/ ZooKeys 176: 13-22

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.176.2271

Authors: Ghasem Mohammadi Kashani, Alireza Sari

Abstract: In the present study, Hemilepistus elongatus Budde-Lund, 1885 is reported from Iran for the first time, redescribed and its diagnostic characters are figured. This species reveals a high variability in morphological characters. The division of the species at the subspecific level can not be supported anymore. This species differs from other species of the genus by the unique shape of male pleopod-endopodite I.

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Research Article Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200
New taxa of terrestrial molluscs from Turkey (Gastropoda, Pristilomatidae, Enidae, Hygromiidae, Helicidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2454/ ZooKeys 171: 17-37

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.171.2273

Authors: Burçin Gümüs, Eike Neubert

Abstract: This paper reports on results of several collecting trips of the authors in Turkey. In the course of this research, a long-lasting question was addressed. It could be proven that the nominal species Bulimus frivaldskyi L. Pfeiffer, 1847 is closely related to Meijeriella canaliculata Bank, 1985, and thus this species is shifted from the genus Ena Turton, 1831, to the genus Meijeriella Bank, 1985. Meijeriella canaliculata Bank, 1985, could be recorded from Turkey for the first time. The nomenclatural situation of the species Euchondrus septemdentatus (Roth, 1839) vs. its replacement name Euchondrus borealis (Mousson, 1874) is discussed. A new arrangement of the species formely comprised in the genus Zebrina Held, 1837 is presented, and the genera Rhabdoena Kobelt & Moellendorff, 1902, and Leucomastus A. Wagner, 1927 are re-established. The following species and subspecies new to science could be described: Vitrea gostelii sp. n. (Pristilomatidae), Turanena demirsoyi sp. n., Euchondrus paucidentatus sp. n., Rhabdoena gostelii sp. n. (all Enidae), Metafruticicola kizildagensis sp. n. (Hygromiidae), and Assyriella thospitis menkhorsti ssp. n. (Helicidae). For several other species, new distribution records are listed.

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Research Article Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200
Review of subtribe Singilina Jeannel, 1949, of the Middle East and Central Asia (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Lebiini) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2232/ ZooKeys 155: 1-50

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.155.1779

Authors: Alexander Anichtchenko

Abstract: Species of the genus Singilis Rambur, 1837 (Phloeozeteus Peyron, 1856, syn. n., Agatus Motschulsky, 1845, syn. n.), occurring in the Middle East and Central Asia are reviewed, with 24 species now recognized in the region, including ten species described as new: S. makarovi sp. n. (Tajikistan), S. jedlickai sp. n. (Afghanistan), S. kolesnichenkoi sp. n. (Iran), S. kabakovi sp. n. (Afghanistan, Iran), S. timuri sp. n. (Uzbekistan), S. klimenkoi sp. n. (Iran), S. saeedi sp. n. (Iran), S. felixi sp. n. (UAE), S. kryzhanovskii sp. n. (Iran, Turkmenistan), and S. timidus sp. n. (Iran); S. libani (Sahlberg, 1913) is recognized as a valid species; and S. solskyi nom. n. is proposed as a replacement name for Agatus bicolor (Solsky, 1874, not Rambur, 1837), now placed in Singilis as junior homonym. New synonymies include: Singilis cingulatus (Gebler, 1843) = Singilis jakeschi Jedlička, 1967, syn. n.; S. mesopotamicus Pic, 1901 = Singilis apicalis Jedlička, 1956, syn. n. A key to species is provided. Habitus and aedeagal illustrations are provided for all species. Distributional data include many new country records.

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Research Article Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0200
Two New Species of Harpactea (Araneae, Dysderidae) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2886/ ZooKeys 145: 129-141

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.145.1713

Authors: Kadir Kunt, Mert Elverici, Recep Özkütük, Ersen Yagmur

Abstract: Two new species, Harpactea arnedoi sp. n. and H. kencei sp. n., are described on the basis of both sexes from the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean regions of Turkey. H. kencei sp. n. can be easily distinguished from all other Turkish and European representatives of the genus by the structure of the flattened, massive embolus on the male copulatory organ. Although resembling Stalagtia in palpal morphology, we describe one of the new species as Harpactea arnedoi sp. n. For both Turkish species, detailed morphological descriptions and diagnoses are presented together with figures of the copulatory organs.

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Research Article Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0200
A survey of East Mediterranean Dasumia (Araneae, Dysderidae) with description of new species https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2827/ ZooKeys 137: 89-101

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.137.1783

Authors: Kadir Kunt, Recep Özkütük, Mert Elverici

Abstract: Dasumia gasparoi sp. n. is described based on specimens of both sexes. The new species is compared with the similar D. crassipalpis (Simon, 1882), described from Syria; and with D. mariandyna Brignoli, 1979, the only previously known species of the genus recorded from Turkey. Furthermore, we point out that, due to some contradictions to the original description of the genus, D. mariandyna may necessarily belong to another genus. Detailed morphological descriptions, diagnosis and figures of the copulatory organs of the new species are presented.

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Research Article Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0300
A molecular phylogeny of the Cephinae (Hymenoptera, Cephidae) based on mtDNA COI gene: a test of traditional classification https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2736/ ZooKeys 130: 363-378

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.130.1466

Authors: Mahir Budak, E. Mahir Korkmaz, Hasan Basibuyuk

Abstract: Cephinae is traditionally divided into three tribes and about 24 genera based on morphology and host utilization. There has been no study testing the monophyly of taxa under a strict phylogenetic criterion. A molecular phylogeny of Cephinae based on a total of 68 sequences of mtDNA COI gene, representing seven genera of Cephinae, is reconstructed to test the traditional limits and relationships of taxa. Monophyly of the traditional tribes is not supported. Monophyly of the genera are largely supported except for Pachycephus. A few host shift events are suggested based on phylogenetic relationships among taxa. These results indicate that a more robust phylogeny is required for a more plausible conclusion. We also report two species of Cephus for the first time from Turkey.

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Research Article Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0300
The genus Hygrocrates Deeleman-Reinhold, 1988 (Aranei, Dysderidae) in Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2244/ ZooKeys 85: 1-16

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.85.927

Authors: Kadir Kunt, Ersen Yagmur, Recep Özkütük, Rahşen Kaya

Abstract: A new species, Hygrocrates deelemanae sp. n., is described from the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Detailed morphological descriptions, diagnosis and figures of the copulatory organs of both sexes are presented. In addition, an identification key is presented for all currently known species of Hygrocrates.

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Research Article Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200
A new species of Harpactea (Araneae, Dysderidae) from Aegean region of Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2355/ ZooKeys 59: 39-45

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.59.483

Authors: Kadir Kunt, Recep Özkütük, Rahşen Kaya

Abstract: A new species of the spider genus Harpactea Bristowe, 1939 is described from the Aegean region of Turkey – Harpactea erseni sp. n. (males only). Detailed morphological description and illustrations of the new species are provided. The relationships of the new species are discussed.

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Short Communication Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0300
Discovery of the water scavenger beetle genus Brownephilus Mouchamps in Turkey (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae, Hydrophilini) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2257/ ZooKeys 53: 13-16

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.53.455

Authors: Mustafa Darilmaz, Suat Kıyak, Andrew Short

Abstract: The recently described Hydrochara major İncekara, Mart, Polat, & Karaca, 2009 from Turkey is transferred to the genus Brownephilus Mouchamps. New records and habitat information are given for the species, as well as diagnostic features for separating it from the only other described member of the genus, Brownephilus levantinus Balfour-Browne. The discovery of Brownephilus in Turkey marks the first time the lineage has been found since its original description more than seventy years ago.

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Short Communication Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0300
A new species of Odaginiceps Fiers, 1995 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Tetragonicipitidae) from the Mediterranean coast of Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2255/ ZooKeys 53: 1-12

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.53.389

Authors: Süphan Karaytuğ, Serdar Sak, Alp Alper

Abstract: Male and female of Odaginiceps korykosensis sp. n. (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Tetragonicipitidae), collected in the intertidal zone of Kızkalesi beach along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey (Mersin Province), are described. The new species is the fifth member of the genus and can easily be distinguished from the other species by the presence of four setae/spines on the second endopodal segment of P4 and by the structure of the caudal rami. Previously, representatives of the genus Odaginiceps have been reported from Gulf of Mexico, off Bermuda and Kenya. Odaginiceps korykosensis sp. n. is the first record of the genus in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Research Article Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0300
A new species of Tegenaria Latreille, 1804 (Araneae, Agelenidae) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2225/ ZooKeys 51: 1-16

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.51.467

Authors: Rahşen Kaya, Kadir Kunt, Yuri Marusik, İsmail Uğurtaş

Abstract: A new species of the spider genus Tegenaria Latreille, 1804 is described, based on newly collected specimens from Turkey. Detailed morphological descriptions, diagnosis and figures of the copulatory organs of both sexes are presented. Finally, a checklist and distribution maps for Turkish Tegenaria species are provided.

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Research Article Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0300
A new species of Hersiliola Thorell, 1870 (Araneae, Hersiliidae) from Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2157/ ZooKeys 37: 27-34

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.37.398

Authors: Yuri Marusik, Kadir Kunt, Ersen Yagmur

Abstract: A new species Hersiliola turcica sp. n. is described on the basis of both sexes from Southeast Turkey. Males of the new species have an extraordinarily long embolus and females have very long insemination ducts.

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Research Article Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0200
Mammalian fauna of the Temessos National Park, Turkey https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2125/ ZooKeys 31: 221-228

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.31.171

Authors: Anna De Marinis, Marco Masseti

Abstract: The National Park of Termessos, Southern Turkey, is one of the Turkey’s biggest national park not only with its archeological richness but also with its great natural wild life. We provided a checklist of the mammalian fauna of the park on the base of direct observations, interviews and a comparative analysis of the available literature. Sixteen species have been reported in the park. Hedgehogs, hares, porcupines and Persian squirrels and, among flying mammals, Egyptian rousette and Mouse-eared bat have been recorded. Carnivores are represented by Golden jackal, Wolf, Red fox, Stone marten, Badger, Otter and Wild cat. Very recently (2005) the presence of the Caracal in the park has been confirmed, whereas no signs of the presence of the Lynx were detected. The last Anatolian leopards seems to have definitively disappeared from the region. The occurrence in the area of striped hyaenas and brown bears is documented up to a few decades ago. The Park is regarded as the only geographical range in the whole world where the European or Common fallow deer has persisted as a native form. Other ungulates too, such as Wild goat and Wild boar are dispersed within the boundary of the park. Management implications are discussed.

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Research Article Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200
The biodiversity of the terrestrial malacofauna of Turkey – status and perspectives https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/2117/ ZooKeys 31: 105-117

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.31.169

Authors: Burçin Gümüs, Eike Neubert

Abstract: The status of knowledge of the terrestrial malacofauna of Turkey is briefly reviewed, and the perspectives for studies on the malacofauna of the country are discussed.

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Research Article Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0200
New data on distribution and biology of the invasive species Hydrotaea aenescens (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera, Muscidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/1956/ ZooKeys 4: 47-53

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.4.27

Authors: Nikita Vikhrev

Abstract: Introduced from the New World, H. aenescens is rapidly spreading in Europe. This paper reports new records of H. aenescens from Eastern Europe. Among these records, the one from the Far North of European Russia is the most remarkable. Also new data of seasonal activity and mating behavior of H. aenescens is given. A peak of H. aenescens imago activity in southern Turkey takes place during very early spring. Mating behavior of H. aenescens differs from that of other members of the Hydrotaea genus.

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Research Article Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0200