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Biodiversity Journal 2021, 12 (2): 275-536

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0275-0276
    Arturo Viviano
    Abies nebrodensis (Lojac.) Mattei, 1908 (Pinacee, Pinales)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.I.II
  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0277-0282

    Serge Gofas & Luigi Romani
    A new minute eulimid (Caenogastropoda Eulimidae) from the western Iberian Peninsula
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.277.282
    https://www.zoobank.org/References/aa55bdf3-1e5e-469d-84a8-5ec6a013150f

    ABSTRACT
    An enigmatic small-sized gastropod is recorded on few shells originating from the western Iberian Peninsula. It is assigned to the family Eulimidae relying on shell characters, and compared to species of several genera which share some morphological features with it. It is described as new and provisionally included in Chileutomia Tate et Cossmann, 1898, although with reservation, as we refrain to establish a new genus without anatomical and molecular data which can clarify the phylogenetic relationships of the new species.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0283-0288

    Fatima Zohra Meftah, Noury Benabadji & Abdessamad Merzouk
    New data on some matorralized soils in the western Algerian region
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.283.288

    ABSTRACT
    This paper continues the work carried out to determine the influence of soil physico-chemical factors on the spatial distribution of matorrals in the plain from Remchi to Béni-Saf located in the western region of Algeria and on the relationships that soil can have on the diversity of matorrals. On the bioclimatic level, the region is characterized by semi-aridity accentuating the phenomena of thérophysation. Soil analysis was carried out using known methods (Stokes Particle Size Method, Electrometric Method for pH, 1/5 Extract Method for Electrical Conductivity, Bernard Calcium Method for Ca CO3, Anne Method for Organic Carbon). The results confirm the following characteristics: sandy-muddy “Remchi”, sandy “Rachgoun 1 and Rechgoun 2”, not far from Béni-Saf. The low clay content (Remchi: Profile 1: Horizon 1 clays 9%, Profile 2: Horizon 1: Clays 12%, Profile 3: Horizon 1: Clays 16%, Rechgoun Profile 1: Horizon 1: Clays 5%, Profile 3: Horizon 1: 5% clays and Horizon 2: 6% clays) leads to poor structural stability and degradation of the soil surface due to visible erosion especially on steep slopes.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0289-0295

    Gennaro Viggiani
    Biological notes on some egg parasitoids of Phaneroptera nana Fieber, 1853 (Orthoptera  Tettigoniidae) with description of a new species of Aprostocetus Westwood, 1833 (Hymenoptera Eulophidae) from Italy
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.289.295
    https://www.zoobank.org/References/15a46724-ce5f-435f-b245-afcead0e4991

    ABSTRACT
    The author provides an account on the known egg parasitoids of Phaneroptera Serville, 1831 (Orthoptera Tettigoniidae). New records and biological notes on Anastatus bifasciatus (Geoffroy, 1785), Pseudoligosita phaneropterae (Viggiani, 1981) and Aprostocetus brevifrangiatus n. sp. (Hymenoptera Eulophidae), egg parasitoids of Phaneroptera nana Fieber, 1853 in Italy, are given.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0297-0300

    Fabio Cianferoni, Maria Roggero, Roberto A. Pantaleoni & Laura Loru
    Nagusta goedelii (Kolenati, 1857) (Hemiptera Heteroptera Reduviidae) in Sardinia: human-mediated dispersal aids this species to spread west
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.297.300

    ABSTRACT
    This note reports the first finding of the reduviid bug Nagusta goedelii (Kolenati, 1857) in Sardinia and is first ascertained case of the human-mediated introduction of this species. In fact, Nagusta goedelii is showing an expansion of its geographical range from the east to the west, however the causes are still unknown and further studies are needed. A brief review of the European distribution of this species is given. An update of its regional occurrence in Italy, based on verified records available online, is also provided. The species was observed in co-occurrence with the invasive bug Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855), which would appear to be one of its possible predators.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0301-0311

    Shehada I. Tawasil, Ranjiv D. Alibon & Sophia L. Bensali
    Species diversity of Echinoderms in Manubul Island, Sulu Province, Southern Philippines
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.301.311

    ABSTRACT
    Echinoderms, often the most common marine organisms in the intertidal areas, are one of the target organisms in commercial fishing in Sulu Province, Southern Philippines. Proper regulation of Echinoderm harvesting requires a baseline data on its species diversity. Thus, we conducted a rapid survey of Echinoderms in the intertidal areas of Manubul Island, Sulu Province for three months to assess its species diversity using the Belt Transect Method. We identified 14 Echinoderm species through morphology-based identification with Tripneustes gratilla as the most frequently recorded species, comprising 17.94% of the total sightings. The recorded Echinoderms in Manubul Island is moderately diverse (H’= 2.089), possibly due to habitat heterogeneity (seagrass, mangrove, and beach ecosystems), and normal water conditions of the island (water temperature, pH, salinity and dissolved oxygen). Although most of the identified Echinoderm species in Manubul Island are common to other areas, the island was found to be a habitat of one data deficient species (Holothuria arenicola) and one endangered species (Holothuria scabra), and this has important implications on effective regulation of Echinoderm harvesting in the island in order to protect and conserve them as well as to attain its sustainable utilization.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0313-0318

    Edoardo Pulvirenti, Francesco Cervoni & Daniele Marini
    New data on Anthaxia (Anthaxia) lucens Küster, 1852 (Buprestidae Coleoptera) in the proposed extension of Inviolata Regional Park and its presence in Latium (Central Italy)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.313.318

    ABSTRACT
    The occurrence of Anthaxia (Anthaxia) lucens Küster, 1852 (Coleoptera Buprestidae) in Inviolata Regional Park (Latium) has been recently reported in a checklist. Here we describe these observations and we add new records for this population in the locality of Tor Mastorta. Furthermore, we show data of a new site, approximately 2 km in a straight line from the latter one, still in the Municipality of Guidonia Montecelio (Rome). These two locations, together with another population in Segni (Rome), constitute three new spots for this species in Latium, for which only extremely ancient data were available. Moreover, the presence of the species within the proposed extension boundaries of the aforementioned Park supports the upgrade validity of this protected area.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0319-0323

    Djamel Anteur, Fatima Belhacini, Bachir Zahafi, Youcef Fekir, Djillali Baghdadi & Hamadouche Mohamed Amine
    Diagnosis of the floristic diversity in south of Saida (west Algerian steppe)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.319.323

    ABSTRACT
    This work allowed to make an assessment of the floristic diversity in south of Saida, in western Algeria, based on the phytoecological aspect, biological, morphological and biogeogaphical of this heritage. Given the nature of the problem to be addressed, we used the Zuricho Montpelieraine according to the Braun-Blanquet method: we harvested all plant species encountered, listed the species on a surface plot (area minimum), and registered the floristic surveys. The floristic diversity is relatively low compared to other oranaises areas in Algeria, it is closely linked to the severe climatic conditions coupled with a strong anthropozoic action which translates by the preponderance of species such as: Artemisia herba-alba Asso, Atriplex halimus L., Peganum harmala L., Salsola vermiculata L. Currently the conservation of different taxa are scientific priorities for assessment and management of this biological heritage.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0325-0334

    Fabio Liberto, Abdelmuhsen Abusneina & Ignazio Sparacio
    New data on slugs and semi-slugs from Cyrenaika (north-eastern Libya) (Parmacellidae, Limacidae, Agriolimacidae, Veronicellidae)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.325.334

    ABSTRACT
    The following work provides an original contribution to the knowledge of Libya’s slugs (Parmacellidae, Limacidae, Agriolimacidae, Veronicellidae). It is based on the morphological and anatomical investigations of some populations of slugs collected in Cyrenaica. An analysis of the existing bibliography on this topic is carried out and geonemic and biological data on the studied slugs are provided. We report for the first time Eleutherocaulis striatus (Simroth, 1896) (Veronicellidae) from North Africa, and Ambigolimax valentianus (A. Ferussac, 1822) (Limacidae) from Libya.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0335-0343

    Andrea Lombardo & Giuliana Marletta
    Contribution to the knowledge of Bosellia mimetica Trinchese, 1891 (Gastropoda Sacoglossa) and its seasonality along the central-eastern coast of Sicily (Ionian Sea)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.335.343

    ABSTRACT
    Bosellia mimetica Trinchese, 1891 is a sacoglossan which lives in close relationship with the green alga Halimeda tuna that represents its source of food and substrate. The name B. mimetica comes from the ability of this sea slug to perfectly mimic H. tuna. The aim of the present research was to achieve new knowledge on this species and its seasonality along the central-eastern coast of Sicily (Italy). Data on the seasonality of B. mimetica have been collected from 2018 to 2020 through underwater visual census with scuba dive. Through data collection, it has been observed that B. mimetica is mostly present in spring and summer and it declines from the end of summer to autumn. Occasionally, a few rare specimens have also been found during winter months. The factors which mostly seem to control B. mimetica’s seasonality could be the daylength and the temperature. Although this species shows anti-predatory cryptic and chemical defences, through data collection it has been observed that several B. mimetica specimens presented evident crescent-shape injuries resembling the bites on H. tuna. We believe that the most probable candidate as possible grazer of this seaweed is the parrotfish Sparisoma cretense. Consequently, S. cretense could involuntarily prey on B. mimetica when it rests on H. tuna.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0345-0356

    Wafa Tahar, Lyamine Mezedjri & Ali Tahar
    Hydric pollution assessment generated through the petrochemical industrial zone in the Skikda region (North-East Algeria)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.345.356

    ABSTRACT
    In this study, we carried out a diagnosis of the quality of the wastewater discharged from the Skikda industrial zone, compared with three control points, in the natural environment. The study has been conducted over two consecutive years and on a regular basis, monitoring 10 selected stations and 19 characteristics, giving a total of 4,560 analyses. The measurements show a very pronounced degradation of the quality of the wastewater of the 7 selected complexes with accentuated chemical and hydrocarbon pollution. The statistical approach adopted allows us to group the stations studied into 5 homogeneous groups, with a similarity level of 96.84%. This approach provides some information on the industrial activity influence in the Gulf of Skikda on the immediate environment (Oued Saf-Saf and Mediterranean Sea) with consequences and impacts on environmental quality in the region.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0357-0359

    Antonino Dentici & Franco Ciro Amata
    Prodidomus amaranthinus (Lucas, 1846) (Araneae Gnaphosidae) new for the Italian Araneofauna
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.357.359

    ABSTRACT
    The spider Prodidomus amaranthinus (Lucas, 1846) (Araneae Gnaphosidae), species never reported before for Italy, was found, sampled and identified in Ribera province of Agrigento, in Sicily (Italy). This is the first record of the genus and species for Sicily and Italy. Additional notes on taxonomy, distribution and biology are provided.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0361-0368

    Zulfiya Jalal gizi Mammadova
    Assessment of cenopopulations of some economically important species of the Astragalus L. (Fabales Fabaceae) genus distributed in Azerbaijan
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.361.368

    ABSTRACT
    The age structure of the ontogenesis of cenopopulations of the valuable fodder plants - Astragalus glycyphyllys L., A. falcatus Lam., A. kubensis Grossh. and A. aduncus Willd. - was determined with assessment and the dynamics of development and viability were revealed. A large number of generative individuals were observed during the study of age spectra. The species studied during this period were eagerly eaten by cattle. Scientific and practical importance in terms of analyzing the species composition of phytocenoses, increasing the fodder base in Azerbaijan, improving summer and winter pastures, nitrogen enrichment of arable lands, livestock development in agriculture, as well as their use in various industries of studied species have been determined at the level of cenopopulation.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0369-0378

    Ibrahim Benmechta, Rédda Aboura & Brahim Babali
    Composition and diversity of Osyris L. (Santalales Santalacae) communities in the Tlemcen region
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.369.378

    ABSTRACT
    The region of Tlemcen has a very rich and diverse flora heritage thanks to its geological and climatic variations. The genus Osyris L. (Santalales Santalaceae) is a semi-parasitic species which remains continually subject to host plants that are not well known in our study area. Our main objective was to search for this species, to inventory the taxa which enter into the structuring of its populations in the Tlemcen region and then to characterize them systematically, biologically and biogeographically. The bioclimatic approach of the stations studied shows a lower semi-arid bioclimatic stage which has an influence on the floristic procession of these stands dominated by therophytes. The floristic inventory carried out enabled us, above all, to identify certain host plants specific to the presence of this genus with its two species Osyris alba L. and O. lanceolata, Ochst et Steud. in the Tlemcen region. This presence obeys specific ecological conditions which will give a certain distribution that we will detail in our next work.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0379-0384

    Francesca Crispino, Martina Costanzo, Angelo Lucia & Giacomo Gervasio
    Early and double breeding in a pack of hybrid wolves in Calabria (Southern Italy)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.379.384

    ABSTRACT
    Some anomalies in the breeding cycle of a pack of wolf-dog hybrids in a semi-anthropized area in the central-western part of Calabria are described. The data were collected between October 2019 and March 2021 by direct observations and video-camera trapping. In addition to recording anomalous morphological and phenotypic traits present in varying degrees in some individuals of the pack, we documented for two consecutive years the breeding of a subordinate female that was about three months early compared with the normal wolf breeding cycle. Moreover, in spring 2020, it was possible to observe double breeding within the same pack, due to the regular reproduction of the dominant female.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0385-0390

    Jennyveive P. Cabigquez, Leia Andion N. Corrales, Angelica O. Millama & Richel E. Relox
    Effect of Microclimate on Avifaunal Diversity in Brgy. Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.385.390

    ABSTRACT
    Avifaunal species provide a range of ecosystem services, however their habitats have been altered rapidly by anthropogenic activities. The study was conducted in the Barangay of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City to assess the variation of bird species composition, abundance, richness and diversity with varied levels of disturbance such as agricultural, forested and residential area and correlated to the microclimate of the area. Based on the results, a total number of eight (8) avifaunal species and 377 individuals belonging to eight (8) families were identified, namely: Nectarinia jugularis, Lonchura atricapilla, Columba livia, Gallus gallus, Passer Montanus, Rhipidura superciliaris, Motacilla flava, and Hirundo rustica. The residential area has the most abundant species, while forested area has the least abundance. The forested area is more diverse among the other habitat area with a value of H=1.172. In terms of microclimate, if the temperature is low the number of avifauna species is lesser compared to high temperature. Meanwhile, relative humidity and precipitation have a negative correlation with species diversity. Hence, the micro-climate of the area affects the diversity of avifauna in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City. The study serves as a baseline data that can be used for conservation and protection for the remaining forest ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0391-0402

    Jannik Scherer, Michael Wink, Uwe Schröder & Miguel Vences
    Newly developed microsatellite markers for the Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus (Linnaeus, 1758), with a preliminary assessment of its genetic variation
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.391.402

    ABSTRACT
    We report on the development of a set of microsatellite markers for the Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus (Linnaeus, 1758), using an enrichment / high-throughput sequencing approach. Out of 9328 potential microsatellites identified, we established 24 tetrameric markers and assessed allelic variation based on samples from continental Europe and the Macaronesian archipelagos. Along with sequences of the mitochondrial cox1 gene from across the species’ range, we use the new markers for a preliminary assessment of genetic variation of A. nisus. We find a low mitochondrial variation with only four cox1 haplotypes, one of which present in all five subspecies studied. Microsatellite analyses suggested a single, panmictic population, with a very low indication for differentiation between the European A. nisus nisus and the Macaronesian A. nisus granti. However, given the relatively few samples included in this study, our results require confirmation from more in-depth analyses with comprehensive sampling. The newly established microsatellites provide a tool for conservation assessments, conservation breeding and paternity analysis in this widespread raptor.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0403-0433

    Marco Giordano, Angelo Troìa & Vincenzo Ilardi
    Floristic survey of the former royal hunting reserve of Renda, near Palermo (Sicily, Italy)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.403.433

    ABSTRACT
    A mountainous area in western Sicily, where relic wood vegetation is still preserved notwithstanding past and present human pressure, is here analysed in order to prepare a checklist of its vascular flora. Field investigations allowed to compile a floristic inventory including 601 infrageneric taxa belonging to 304 genera and 80 families. Some remarks on the biological and chorological spectra are presented, and some measures to protect flora and vegetation are suggested, too.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0435-0440

    Antonino Sciortino & Mauro Grano
    New reporting of a residual population of Italian crested newt Triturus carnifex (Laurenti, 1768) (Amphibia Caudata) within the city of Rome (Italy)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.435.440

    ABSTRACT
    In this paper, the news is given of a residual population of Italian crested newt Triturus carnifex (Laurenti, 1768) Amphibia Caudata) in a residential area within the city of Rome. The serious environmental threats for this small population are highlighted.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0441-0462

    Paolo Galasso, Carlo Cappuzzello, Egle Gambino, Giancarlo Torre, Gabriele Galasso & Nino Patti
    Avifauna of “Sicilian southeast swamp lakes” and surroundings areas (Ragusa and Syracuse, Sicily) with commented records of interest
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.441.462

    ABSTRACT
    The complex of “Sicilian southeast swamp lakes” represents one of the most important wetland of Sicily and south of Italy for many species of birds. A specific, detailed and complete bird checklist of such an important area was never published, so, data were collected on the field from January 2015 to May 2021 and 226 different species were recorded, thanks to weekly bird census funded and promoted by the German foundation Stiftung Pro Artenvielfalt, owner of the two biggest swamp lakes. In addition, data related to 18 additional species recorded in the same area were collected from bibliographic sources and personal communications from other ornithologists and birdwatchers, for a total of 244 species, of which 74 breeding in the area. A first complete checklist is presented in this paper, as well as the remarks of 44 of the most interesting, relevant or unusual bird records, including the most accurate and up-to-date estimates of breeding pairs of Marmaronetta angustirostris, Aythya nyroca and Porphyrio porphyrio in the study area.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0463-0466

    Gianfranco Curletti
    Two new species of Agrilus Curtis, 1825 (Coleoptera Buprestidae) from Sicily, with one of Maghreb
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.463.466
    https://www.zoobank.org/References/bedede48-01d7-4712-a967-00febdbae1e0

    ABSTRACT
    Agrilus odysseus n. sp. (Coleoptera Buprestidae) from Sicily and Tunisia belonging to the “cinctus group” sensu Curletti, 1983 and A. contarinii from Sicily belonging to the “solieri group” sensu Schaefer, 1949 are described.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0467-0474

    Mauro Grano & Cristina Cattaneo
    Rediscovery of Assyriella rechingeri (Fuchs et Käufel, 1936) (Gastropoda Helicidae) in Karpathos Island (Dodecanese, Greece)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.467.474

    ABSTRACT
    The aim of this work is to confirm the occurrence of several living populations of Assyriella rechingeri (Fuchs et Käufel, 1936) (Gastropoda Helicidae) in Karpathos Island (Dodecanese, Greece) since the species was believed to be extinct in the past by some authors due to the discovery of only subfossils specimens. Its systematic status and the sympatry with Levantina spiriplana (Glaubrecht, 1993) and L. malziana (L. Pfeiffer, 1861) are discussed.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0475-0482

    Farah Bessaid, Okkacha Hasnaoui, Brahim Babali, Sid Ahmed Aouadj
    Post-fire regeneration of cork Oak and holm Oak at Tlemcen National Park (Western Algeria)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.475.482

    ABSTRACT
    The most worrying factor in forest degradation is fire, whose outbreak and spread is favored by physical and natural conditions. Algeria, like other Mediterranean countries, is paying a high cost. It must be recognized that forest fires have become disastrous in the last decades. An average of 30,000 hectares is destroyed every year, threatening the country’s ecological balance. This study aims to identify the post-fire dynamics of forest structuring species in Tlemcen National Park (Western Algeria). This article is written in this context. This work is based on observations as well as a monitoring of burned sites. The aim is to show concretely the resilience of cork Oak (Quercus suber L.) and holm Oak (Q. ilex L.), the flagship species of Tlemcen National Park, in order to develop a conservation strategy and identify a succession model after a fire. An experimental protocol has been put in place to assess vegetation regeneration. Post-fire morphometric measurements were performed three years in a row (T1, T2 and T3) during the adequate phenological period. The observed elongations range from 22.6 cm to 17.9 cm in the first year; 46.16 cm to 36.5 cm in the second year and 95.2 cm to 67.3 cm in the third year in favour of holm Oak. Monthly and inter-year comparative analyses reveal that, under the same site conditions, holm Oak shows a better adaptability to fires than cork Oak. The various measures recorded show an elongation of 20.95% in favour of holm Oak in the first year, 20.92% in the second year and 29.30% in the third year in favour of the holm Oak. A competition for the recapture of the burnt space takes place after the fires. As for the other species, there is a self-succession where chamephytic species are the most favoured.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0483-0492

    Maurizio Forli & Carlo Smriglio
    A new species of Tonnoidea Suter, 1813 (Gastropoda Bursidae) for the Italian Pliocene: Bursa transeuntis n. sp.
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.483.492
    https://www.zoobank.org/References/f94b1e07-0c1d-439d-ba5c-828191dfd077

    ABSTRACT
    The recent revision for the species of the complex of Bursa scrobilator (Linnaeus, 1758) for the Atlanto-Mediterranean area recognized the existence of three morphologically distinct taxa: two recent, Bursa scrobilator scrobilator (Linnaeus, 1758) and Bursa scrobilator coriacea (Reeve, 1844) currently considered subspecies, and the fossil and extinct Bursa nodosa (Borson, 1825). Recently, the phylogenetic relationships of bursid gastropods has been reconstructed and the generic name Talisman de Folin, 1887, based on a larval shell of “Bursa” scrobilator scrobilator, has been resurrected. Consequently, the two subspecies are now named as Talisman scrobilator scrobilator and Talisman scrobilator coriacea. During the check of the Italian fossil specimens of the T. scrobilator complex, in addition to the specimens of the well-known B. nodosa, has been separated a second fossil and extinct species that despite careful research, could not be identified with the fossil species currently known for Italian paleontological deposits: this is here described with the name of Bursa transeuntis n. sp. The morphological relationships of B. transeuntis n. sp., B. nodosa and related taxa are also discussed.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0493-0494

    Antonio Scupola
    On the presence of the Amoimyrmex silvestrii (Emery, 1805) in Bolivia (Hymenoptera Formicidae)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.493.494

    ABSTRACT
    The leaf-cutting species Amoimyrmex silvestrii (Myrmecinae Attini) here it is reported from the first time from Bolivia.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0495-0500

    Fatima Zohra Boumaza, Hayet Beldi, Brahim Draredja, Bilal Filali & Noureddine Soltani
    Composition and distribution of Patellidae (Mollusca Gastropoda) in the Algerian East coast: the case of Jijel
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.495.500

    ABSTRACT
    This study is a contribution to the knowledge of the ecology and biology of Patellidae in the Jijel region in the East of Algeria. These gastropods colonizing the supralittoral and mid-littoral stage are considered as excellent indicators of coastal marine pollution. The qualitative study of Patellidea’s familly in Jijel reveals the existence of four species: Patella caerulea; P. rustica; P. ulyssiponensis, and Cymbula safiana at Beni Belaid Station. Nevertheless, in Zaway Rabta we have found only two species: Patella caerulea and P. rustica. The station of Beni Belaid presente the highest values of density with 92 ± 4 ind./m² compared to the Zaway Rabta station up to 64 ± 8 ind./m². We recorded a predominance of Patella caerulea in Beni Belaid station (65.26%) and an important presence in Rabta Zaway station with 40%.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0501-0512

    Valeriano Spadini
    New contribution to knowledge of Sienese scleractinians
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.493.494

    ABSTRACT
    In this new contribution to knowledge of scleractinians from the Pliocene of Siena, some species belonging to genera common in the Pliocene (Caryophyllia, Flabellum, Balanophyllia, Cladopsammia and Dendrophyllia) are described. One species is attributed, albeit dubiously, to a genus not hitherto reported from the Pliocene of the Mediterranean (Anomocora). Some aspects of the variability of other previously described species are also highlighted (Madracis almerai, Bathelia sp., Trochocyathus sp., Stephanocyathus elegans, Desmophyllum sp., Cladopsammia sp. Enallopsammia sp.) (Spadini, 2015). The generic nomenclature of a species of the Caryophylliidae remains open.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0513-0516

    Antonio Scupola
    First record of Pheidole indica Mayr, 1879 (Hymenoptera Formicidae) from Jordan
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.513.516

    ABSTRACT
    The first record of the introduced ant Pheidole indica (Hymenoptera Formicidae) from Jordan is given. Brief comment on it diffusion and list of others introduced Pheidole Westwood 1839 in the Middle East are also given.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0517-0528

    Mary Carmen Quispe Mamani, Jose Francisco Villasante Benavides, Daniel feriz García, César R. Luque-Fernández, Anthony Pauca Tanco & Luis Nolberto Villegas Paredes
    Diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates and water quality of the High Andean wetlands of Chalhuanca, Arequipa-Peru
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.517.528

    ABSTRACT
    Water quality is an issue of global concern because of the evident contamination of the sources of this resource. In recent decades the study of inland waters has been oriented towards the recovery and conservation of these ecosystems, in this sense abundant studies were carried out in lotic systems, and to a lesser extent in lentic systems and in a much more reduced way in high Andean wetlands. This work represents one of the few carried out in high Andean ecosystems, and lentic such as are the Chalhuanca bofedales. The high Andean wetlands of Chalhuanca provide important ecosystem services, among which stand out the water regulation, water reservoirs, and endemic species habitats. The aim was to assess water quality in the high Andean wetlands of Chalhuanca (Arequipa) using macroinvertebrate bioindicators. Samples were taken during the wet season (January) and dry season (June) in 2018; 2 sampling methods were used, Surber net for river and D-frame net for bofedal. Individuals were identified until genus in most cases through taxonomic guides. Biotic quality was determined using the BWMP/Bol, ABI and nPeBMWP indexes; physicochemical parameters were also evaluated in each study site. We found 6 phylum, 10 classes, 18 orders, 26 families and 33 taxa. According to biotic index, sampling sites presented water quality from critical or bad to acceptable. The physicochemical parameters were found in the range set by the ECAs of D.S.004-2017 MINAM, except the dissolved oxygen, which in the most study sites was lower than the established for water intended for conservation of the aquatic environment. Regarding diversity, it was found that it was greater in the dry season both in the river and in the bofedal, however, the abundance varied, finding greater abundance in bofedales in the wet season and greater abundance in the river in the dry season. The high Andean wetlands of Chalhuanca present a limited diversity of macroinvertebrates families and a regular water quality in most sampling sites.

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0529-0534

    Fabio Liberto, Abdelmuhsen Abusneina & Ignazio Sparacio
    First record of Monacha (Monacha) obstructa (L. Pfeiffer, 1842) and Polygyra cereolus (Megerle von Mühlfeldt, 1818) (Stylommatophora Hygromiidae, Polygyridae) in Libya
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.529.534

    ABSTRACT
    The present contribution outlines a first record of two allochthonous land snails Monacha obstructa (L. Pfeiffer, 1842) and Polygyra cereolus (Megerle von Mühlgeldt, 1818) in Cyrenaica (Northeast Libya) (Stylommatophora Hygromiidae and Polygyridae). The two species have been identified through the study of the shell and the genitalia. Their zoogeographical origins, the possible way of introduction and distribution in Libya are discussed.