249 kbCritical review of the modern views on the phylogeny of Metazoa.
Korniushin A. V. — The new methods and approaches introduced into the practice
of phylogenetic research in the last years are considered. The most important
results of such studies are summarized and the modern views on the metazoan phylogeny
are briefly reviewed. The monophyletic origin of Metazoa, paraphyly of Radiata
and monophyly of Bilateria are confirmed, the major clades of bilaterians (Lophotrochozoa,
Ecdysozoa, Deuterostomia) are characterized, and relationships of phyla within
these clades are observed. Some classic hypotheses about the origin of coelomic
animals are observed in the light of the new data.
Key words: animal phylogeny, methodology, Metazoa, Radiata, Bilateria, coelomic
animals.
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Genera of Palaearctic Pyrgotidae (Diptera,
Acalyptrata), with Nomenclatural Notes and a Key. Korneyev V. A. — Based upon
the study of the type specimens described by J. A. Portschinsky, F. Hendel, G.
Enderlein and E. Hering, the following synonymy is established. Adapsilia Waga,
1842 = Teliophleps Hering, 1940, syn. n. Adapsilia coarctata Waga, 1842 = Adapsilia
alini Hering, 1940, syn. n. Adapsilia mandschurica (Hering, 1940), comb. n. (=
Teliophleps mandschurica Hering) = Adapsilia breviantenna Kim et Han, 2001, syn.
n. Adapsilia microcera (Portschinsky, 1892) (= Pyrgota microcera Portschinsky,
Epicerella microcera: Hendel, 1933, Soo2s, 1984) = Adapsilia tenebrosa Kim et
Han, 2001, syn. n. Adapsilia verrucifer Hendel, 1933 = Adapsilia cornugaster Kim
et Han, 2001, syn. n. Campylocera Macquart, 1843 = Teliophleps Enderlein, 1942,
syn. n. (non Teliophleps Hering) = Dicrostira Enderlein, 1942, syn. n. Campylocera
apicalis (Enderlein, 1842), comb. n. (= Teliophleps apicalis Enderlein). Campylocera
partitigena (Enderlein, 1942), comb. n. (= Dicrostira partitigena Enderlein).
Eupyrgota facialis (Hendel, 1934), comb. n. (= Adapsilia facialis Hendel; ? =
E. tigrina Kim et Han, 2000). Eupyrgota griseipennis (Hendel, 1933), comb. n.
(= Adapsilia griseipennis Hendel). Eupyrgota wagae (Bigot, 1880), comb. n. (=
Adapsilia wagae Bigot). Parageloemyia Hendel, 1934 = Dicranostira Enderlein, 1942,
syn. n. Parageloemyia nigrofasciata (Hendel, 1933), comb. n. (= Geloemyia nigrofasciata
Hendel) = Parageloemyia ornata Hering, 1940, syn. n. Porpomastix Enderlein, 1942
= Paradapsilia Chen, 1947, syn. n. Porpomastix fasciolata Enderlein, 1942 = Paradapsilia
trinotata Chen, 1947, syn. n. Adapsilia hirtoscutellaris Hendel is an unavailable
name (incorrect original spelling). The genus Cardiacera Macquart (= Epicerella
Macquart) is excluded from the list of genera occurring in Palaearctic Region.
An improved key to and a review of genera of the Pyrgotidae known to occur in
Palaearctic Region are provided.
Key words: Diptera, Cyclorrhapha, Acalyptrata, Tephritoidea, Pyrgotidae, Palaearctic
Region, fauna, taxonomy, new taxa, synonymy.
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New Taxa of the Genus Ñhorebus (Hymenoptera,
Braconidae, Alysiinae). Perepechayenko V. L. — Pentalexis, subgen. n. (type
species C. (P.) mysteriosus, sp. n.) of the genus Ñhorebus Haliday is described.
The new subgenus shows affinities with Phaenolexis Fo#rster, differing from the
other subgenera by the combination of 5-toothed mandibles, eyes approximated in
the ventral part of face and weakly pubescent eyes. Chorebus (Pentalexis) mysteriosus,
sp. n. from Transbaikalia (Russia) and C. (Phaenolexis) scythicus, sp. n. from
Ukraine are described. An abberant form of C. (Stiphrocera) sp. is described.
Key words: Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Alysiinae, Dacnusini, Ñhorebus, Palaearctics,
taxonomy.
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Effect of cattle grazing on habitats for the
steppe marmot (Marmota bobak) in north-eastern Ukraine. Ronkin V. I., Savchenko
G. A. — Qualitative and quantitative composition of vegetation cover, foraging
and diet of the steppe marmot (Marmota bobak Mu#ll.) were studied in 1990–1997
at a stationary site in north-east of Kharkov region. The green food intake rate
was chosen as a criterion for the foraging quality evaluation of different steppe
marmot habitats. Cattle grazing leads to diminishing of the vegetation cover diversity
and to disappearing of those patches where the green food intake rate by the steppe
marmot is the least one. Accordingly the values of the food intake rate, the high
proportion of dead plants together with species rejected or eaten in low quantities
(for similar mass of forage plants) relative to total aboveground plant mass diminishes
the accessibility to forage and worsens foraging conditions for marmots.
Key words: steppe marmot, grazing, food intake rate.
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Morphological Variability of the Chigger Mite
Leptotrombidium wolandi Kudryashova, 1979 (Acariformes, Trombiculidae) in Kyrgyzstan.
Kharadov A. V. — The morphological variations were revealed for 355 (14.5%)
Leptotrombidium wolandi Kudryashova, 1979 of examined larvae. Variability was
shown for 12 structures, of them, 9 were with aberrations and 11 with anomalies.
59 types and 79 forms of the variability were detected. The more frequent aberrations
were in the coxal, sternal and posterolateral chetae (37.6, 22.2 and 17.7%). The
coxal (35.3%), sternal (20.6%) chetae aberration dominated in 12 and 14 forms
respectively. The anomalies were more frequent in chetae of palpi and the largest
diversity was found in idiosoma (5) and shape of scutum (5). Fîã scutum, the largest
variability of forms is stated — 5 and 8, respectively. The correlation between
aberrations of coxal and sternal chetae, and between posterolateral chetae and
reduction of relevant angles of the dorsal scutum was found. Reduction of one
of the coxal chetae, usually correlates with appearance of a cheta on the sternal
region. A reduction of the lower angle of scutum usually correlated with lose
of posterolateral chetae. Of the 15 complexes of morphological variability two
(AM = 2 (28.4%) and Ñx + St (21.6%)) were dominated. The groups of morphological
complexes C, D, E and F consisted 54.0, 1.4, 16.2 and 28.4%, respectively.
Key words: chigger mites, morphological variability, aberrations, anomalies, chetae.
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Description of Metateratocephalus bialowieziensis
sp. n. (Nematoda, Metateratocephalidae). Holovachov O. V. — A new species
Metateratocephalus bialowieziensis Holovachov, sp. n. from Poland is described.
It diffres from other species of the genus by dorsally arcuate body, linger rectum
and by combination of morphometric characters.
Key words: Metateratocephalus, nematodes, new species, Poland.
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The mites associated with honeybee Apis mellifera,
inhabiting hive-logs in Polessky preserve. Piletskaya I. V., Zaloznaya L. M.
— Honeybee families, living in hive-logs on the territory of Polessky Natural
Reserve, were studied in spring 1999–2000. Acarofauna is represented by nine mite
species from nine families, among which there are parasites (Varroa jacobsoni),
saprophagous (Acaridae, Glycyphagidae) and predators (Aceosejidae, Parasitidae,
Laelaptidae). Acarid mites are the most common group (several hundred exemplars
in probe). The mites from the logs are divided into the permanent inhabitants
and casual (Oribatidae). The acarofauna of logs is less diverse in contrast with
populations of mites from the hives of apiaries. The invasion of the log-inhabiting
honeybees by V. jacobsoni is considered from the viewpoint on their vital functions.
Key words: honeybee, hive-log, acarofauna, mites, nidicolous, saprophagous, died
bees
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Two new species of the genus Eurytoma (Hymenoptera,
Eurytomidae) from Iran. Zerova M. D., Mehrnejad M. R., Gharaei B., Seryogina L.
Ya. — Eurytoma iranica Zerova, sp. n. (type locality: Sirjan, Iran) and Eurytoma
ghaznvini Zerova, sp. n. (type locality: Ghazvin prov., Iran) are described.
Key words: Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae, new species, Iran.
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À New species of the genus Involvulus (Coleoptera,
Rhynchitidae) from the South of the Far East Russia. Legalov A. A. — A new
species Involvulus zherichini Legalov, sp. n. is described from Primorskii Territory,
similar to I. apionoides (Sharp) and differing in the larger body size, more rounded
pronotum, thicker rostrum, acuminate apex of aedeagus and armament of the endophallus.
Key words: Coleoptera, Rhynchitidae, Rhynchitini, Involvulus, new species, Far
East Russia.
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First Records on the Pentatomid Bug Mecidea
lindbergi from Turkmenistan, with Descriotion of Preimaginal Stages. Isakov Yu.
M. — Mecidea lindbergi Wagner, 1954 is recorded for Turkmenistan for the first
time. Larvae were collected in nature and eggs obtained in laboratory. Its larvae
develop on Stipagrostis pennata (Poaceae). There are 14 eggs arranged in two rows
in each laying. Preimaginal stages of M. lindbergi are described.
Key words: Heteroptera, Pentatomidae, Mecideini, Mecidea lindbergi, preimaginal
stages, Middle Asia, host plant.