Latest Articles from Acta Biologica Sibirica Latest 60 Articles from Acta Biologica Sibirica https://abs.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:32:42 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://abs.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Acta Biologica Sibirica https://abs.pensoft.net/ The spatial analysis of landscape ecological stability and ecological security in the steppe regions of Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78450/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 593-607

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78450

Authors: Alexander A. Chibilyov Jr, Dmitry S. Meleshkin, Dmitry V. Grigorevsky

Abstract: The ecological-economic security [EES] and the landscape-ecological stability of the steppe regions of Russia are the main factors of national security and indicators of the sustainability of socio-economic development. Therefore, it is advisable to consider them based on large-scale studies. The study territory is a mesoregion, including the steppe zone of Russia. A comprehensive analysis of the economic development, social sector, and ecological condition of the territory became the basis for assessing the EES of the regions. We assessed landscape-ecological stability by calculating the coefficient of ecological stability of the landscape. Based on reliable information, we formed a database that comprises 37 indicators for 18 steppe regions of Russia. Using the coefficients and integral indices, we compiled an integrated schematic map. As a result, we established that the level of stability of the ecological landscape increases to the northeast of the studied territory. We observed the maximum value of the ecological and economic security index (1.8) in Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Bashkortostan, and Novosibirsk Krai. Furthermore, we characterized the regions where the coefficient of ecological landscape stability exceeded 1 by indicators of ecological and economic security, presented in the ratio 1/1.5/2.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0200
Phytoplankton as an indicator of the current ecological status of the Ob River https://abs.pensoft.net/article/79236/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 573-591

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e79236

Authors: Natalya N. Barsukova, Olga P. Bazhenova, Larisa G. Kolesnichenko

Abstract: The species composition, taxonomic structure, and the dominant complex of algae, and the distribution of phytoplankton abundance in the studied watercourse were identified based on data obtained for phytoplankton from the Ob River (from Tomsk to Salekhard) in summer 2019. Green algae (division Chlorophyta) make up the basis of the phytoplankton abundance in the river. The dominant complex is represented mainly by centric diatoms (genera Aulaсoseira, Cyclotella, Stephanodiscus) and non-heterocyst forms of cyanoprokaryotes (genus Aphanocapsa). The numbers and biomass of phytoplankton gradually decrease downstream of the Ob River; below the confluence of the Irtysh River, the edge effect occurs: increase in the diversity and density of organisms at the boundaries of ecosystems. Compared to the previous studies, the proportion of green and euglena algae, and cyanoprokaryotes in the taxonomic spectrum of phytoplankton increased, the composition of the dominant complex enriched, including due to non-heterocyst forms of cyanoprokaryotes, and the trophic status of the river increased to the category of eutrophic waters.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:30:00 +0200
New discoveries of Geometridae (Lepidoptera) from the extreme southwest of the Russian Far East – result of climate impact? https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78598/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 559-572

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78598

Authors: Evgeny A. Beljaev, Svyatoslav A. Knyazev

Abstract: New founds of 4 species of East Asian Geometridae: Megabiston plumosaria (Leech, 1891), Photoscotosia lucicolens (Butler, 1878), Callabraxas fabiolaria (Oberthür, 1884), and Dysstroma cinereata (Moore, 1867) in the extreme southwest of the Russian Far East are presented and discussed due to the actual distribution and its current trends. From them Ph. lucicolens is recorded from Russia and China (Jilin) for the first time. Identity of specimens of "Photoscotosia atrostrigata" and "Dysstroma cinereata" in Barcode of Life Database is revised to Ph. lucicolens and Paradysstroma corussaria (Oberthür, 1880) respectively. These founds probably indicate northern expansion of ranges of geometrid moth in accordance with the current climatic trend of global warming. Potential harmfulness of M. plumosaria in RFE is assumed. The validity of Dysstroma cinerea cesa Koçak & Kemal, 2001, as a substitute name for Dysstroma cinereata japonica (Heydemann, 1929) is substantiated.

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Data Paper Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:00:01 +0200
Synanthropization and species diversityof floodplain ecosystems of the Ob-Irtysh basin, Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78477/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 545-558

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78477

Authors: Elena I. Popova

Abstract: Currently, the phytocenoses of the Irtysh floodplain are experiencing intense anthropogenic pressures due to the intensive development of the oil and gas industry, as well as the urbanization of the territory. This paper focuses on the structure and species composition of the 27 studied areas in the floodplain ecosystems of the Ob-Irtysh basin. As a result of the research, we found 111 species of vascular plants from 33 families in plant communities. The areas belong to meadows and forest vegetation are represented by (1) birch forests (33%), (2) pine forests (10%), (3) fir forests (8%), (4) aspen forests (4%) and (5) associations of meadows (45%). Furthermore, we conducted a comparative analysis of the studied phytocenoses according to the Drude scale. To determine the anthropogenic transformation of the flora and individual plant communities, we determined the synanthropization index (the ratio of synanthropic species to the total number of species). In the synanthropic flora fraction, we distinguished 45 species belonging to 12 families, with the most multispecies being Apiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Compositeae, Ranunculaceae, Poaceae, Fabaceae, Plantaginaceae. The synanthropization index of the studied phytocenoses ranges from 6.6% to 81.2%. The largest number of synanthropic species occurs in meadow associations, the content of synanthropes is greater than 50%, the structure is becoming more superficial, and the productivity and stability of plant communities are changing. The study of the horizontal structure of grass stands of meadow phytocenoses makes it possible to find the variability of different years, the change of dominant species and the stability of the species composition. Currently, researchers are paying considerable attention to the analysis of the structure of the herbage, since its study is of great theoretical and practical importance in clarifying phytocenotic relations.

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Research Article Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0200
New records of Geometridae and Noctuidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera) from Omsk and  Novosibirsk Regions of Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78480/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 519-528

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78480

Authors: Svyatoslav A. Knyazev, Vadim V. Ivonin, Sergei V. Vasilenko, Sofya M. Saikina

Abstract: Nine species of Lepidoptera from the territory of Omsk and Novosibirsk Regions are reported. Four species are new to Omsk Region, among them, Panchrysia ornata (Bremer, 1864), Sympistis campicola Lederer, 1853, Pseudohadena argyllostigma (Varga & Ronkay, 1991), Orthosia cerasi (Fabricius, 1775). Six species are new to Novosibirsk region, among them Eupithecia carpophillata Staudinger, 1897, Idaea nitidata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1861), Sympistis campicola Lederer, 1853, Sidemia spilogramma (Rambur, 1871), Polia malchani (Draudt, 1934), Sideridis lampra Schawerda, 1913.

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Data Paper Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0200
New records of Crambidae (Insecta, Lepidoptera) from Omsk Region https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78494/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 515-518

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78494

Authors: Svyatoslav A. Knyazev, Sofya M. Saikina, Konstantin B. Ponomarev

Abstract: Four species of Crambidae are reported from the territory of Omsk Region of Russia. Titanio ledereri (Staudinger, 1870) is new to Asian part of Russia, Loxostege peltalis (Eversmann, 1842), Catoptria verellus (Zincken, 1817) and Ostrinia peregrinalis (Eversmann, 1852) are new to West Siberia.

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Correspondence Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Comparative analysis of phytolith spectra of steppe and forest phytocoenoses  https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78448/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 505-513

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78448

Authors: Natalia Y. Speranskaya, Tatyana A. Zhembrovskaya, Daria G. Bobkova

Abstract: The primary research goal is to identify differences and diagnostic features of the phytolith spectra of the steppe and forest phytocoenoses. The paper presents the research results of recent soils from various communities. The authors employ the phytolith analysis method. The isolation of phytoliths from recent soils has been carried out with the help of the maceration method and from plants – the dry ashing method. The authors counted the phytoliths using the Olympus BX-51 light microscope. Additionally, the authors have compiled the spectra using the 2C software. The paper compares the phytolith spectra of plain and mountain steppe phytocoenoses. The comparison reveals that the considered plain communities are more similar in phytolith composition than the mountain ones. The following morphotypes are common for all spectra: low conical rondel particles and psilate ribbed particles. These are the forms that characterize steppe communities. Analysis of phytolith spectra of the mountain forest communities demonstrates that the presence of ribbed particles of psilate is common for all spectra. The common feature of all forest spectra is the presence of psilate symmetrical particles, polylobate trapeziforms, lanceolates (trichomes) with a massive base, and trapeziform bilobate (“Stipa-type”) particles. In the spectra of all pine forests, there is a low content or complete absence of needle phytoliths. Diagnostic features of individual phytocoenoses have not been found. The most significant is the ratio of individual phytolith forms in the phytolith spectrum. The comparative analysis of phytolith spectra of the phytocoenoses in the south of western Siberia is carried out for the first time.

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Research Article Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0200
Populations of Agrostis diluta Kurcz. and Psathyrostachys caespitosa (Sukaczev) Peschkova in Yakutia: dynamics of vitality https://abs.pensoft.net/article/78452/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 491-503

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e78452

Authors: Vilyura E. Kardashevskaya, Nyurguyana N. Egorova

Abstract: In Yakutia, natural floodplain meadows and steppes have long been involved in economic activities. To develop methods of rational use, one needs to constantly consider the state of vegetation, mainly its constituent populations. Our research focuses on studying the dynamics of the vitality of the populations of the Agrostis diluta Kurcz. and steppe Psathyrostachys caespitosa (Sukaczev) Peschkova cereals. These species play an essential role in the composition of vegetation cover. We determined the vitality coefficient IVC. Our study of populations over several years has revealed the dynamic mobility of the vital structure, which is of adaptive significance and ensures the sustainability of populations. We have found that the vital structure of the cereal populations of the meadow Agrostis diluta and the steppe Psathyrostachys caespitosa during long-term studies (2007–2013 and 2007–2016, respectively) is heterogeneous. In unfavorable humidification conditions, we characterize years as depressive. Under favorable conditions of humidification, they quickly turn into thriving plants. In addition to the weather of the vegetation periods, habitat specificity affects the vitality of species populations that differ in ecological and coenotic characteristics. The Q quality index and IVC correspond to each other by year and form a clear descending order during the transition from a thriving to a depressive state. Currently, the vital state of the populations of both species is satisfactory.

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Research Article Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0200
Syntaxonomic and ecological peculiarities of extra-zonal pine forests with participation of Acer negundo L. from the forest-steppe and steppe zones of Altai Krai (South-Eastern Siberia)  https://abs.pensoft.net/article/77770/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 451-466

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e77770

Authors: Natalya V. Ovcharova, Nikolai B. Ermakov, Marina M. Silantyeva

Abstract: The syntaxonomic analysis of pine forests with Acer negundo occurring on fluvio-glacial sandy deposits of Altai Krai (South-East Siberia) was made based on 93 releves. It was established that Acer negundo takes a different phytocenotic part in 2 associations, 2 variants, and 6 no-ranked communities of 4 classes and 4 orders according to the Braun-Blanquet approach. The method of detrended correspondence analysis (DCA coordination) implemented in the DECORANA software package was used to confirm the ecological and floristic integrity of the identified vegetation units. New data on the spatial syntaxa distributions depend on the complex humidity gradient, soil fertility, and anthropogenic factors. Acer negundo is most abundant and common in the communities of the Brachypodio-Betuletea pendulae class, which are characterized by habitats with moderate moistening and greater soil fertility. In the spatial series considered, according to the soil fertility and humidity gradients, we observe an increase in Acer negundo in the Vicia sylvatica – Pinus sylvestris community and an increase in the activity of mesophytes and mesohygrophytes that are more demanding to soil fertility.

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Research Article Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0200
First record of Lycoperdina succincta (Linnaeus, 1767) (Coleoptera, Endomychidae) from Kazakhstan  https://abs.pensoft.net/article/77663/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 441-450

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e77663

Authors: Izbasar I. Temreshev

Abstract: Handsome fungus beetle Lycoperdina succincta (Linnaeus, 1767) from the family Endomychidae is the first recorded from Kazakhstan (North Kazakhstan, Akmola, and North Kazakhstan regions and South-East Kazakhstan, Almaty region). The finds of L. succincta from the Almaty region of Kazakhstan are currently the southernmost localities for this species and a new record for Central Asia. Coprinus comatus (O.F. Müller) Persoon, 1797, Tulostoma volvulatum I.G. Borshchov, 1865, Bovistella utriformis (Bulliard) Demoulin & Rebriev, 2017 and Tricholoma terreum (Schaeffer) P. Kummer, 1871 for L. succincta were recorded from Lazakhstan also. A key to determining the known genera and species of Endomychidae from Kazakhstan is given.

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Research Article Thu, 9 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0200
A study on plant preferences of red panda (Ailurus fulgens) in the wild habitat: foundation for the conservation of the species https://abs.pensoft.net/article/71816/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 425-439

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e71816

Authors: Bhupen Roka, Alankar K. Jha, Dhani Raj Chhetri

Abstract: The red panda is a lesser carnivore that has adapted to the herbivore diet and is distributed in the Himalayan and Hengduan mountain ranges. The study conducted on red panda in Singalila National Park recorded the highest encounter of the species within the altitude of 2800 to 3200 meters in the broad leaf deciduous and broad leaf coniferous forest. 22.22% of direct sightings of red pandas occurred on plant species belonging to the family Fagaceae and were followed by the family Ericaceae (18.52%). The plant species mostly preferred by the red panda in Singalila National Park were Lithocarpus pachyphyllus, Rhododendron arboreum, Abies densa, and Betulia utilis. During all seasons, the dominant plants found in the red panda pellets were Arundinaria maling and Arundinaria aristata. The distribution of the red panda is influenced by the presence of the preferred plant species, therefore, through this studies effort has been made to document the plant species used by the red panda in the wild habitat.

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Research Article Wed, 8 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Anatomy of the leaf blades of Waldsteinia ternata (Stephan) Fritsch (Rosaceae) grown under different light conditions https://abs.pensoft.net/article/75406/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 381-390

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e75406

Authors: Tatiana N. Belaeva, Alina N. Butenkova

Abstract: AbstractThe paper reports the results of a comparative study of the anatomical structures of the leaf blades of Waldsteinia ternata grown under different light conditions in the Siberian Botanical Garden of Tomsk State University. Waldsteinia ternata is a tertiary nemoral relict from the mountains of southern Siberia, which is found in a limited number of taiga communities due to narrow environmental tolerance to various factors. The species remains poorly studied; comprehensive studies of the anatomical features of its leaves have not been performed on the territory of Russia. Leaves of W. ternata are dorsoventral and amphistomatous with anomocytic type stomata. The plants are classified as mesophytes. The relationship between the development of the anatomical structure of leaves and light conditions was revealed. The W. ternata plants grown in the sun showed an increased number of stomata and epidermal cells, an increased thickness of the leaf and mesophyll, and an increased number of cells of the upper and lower epidermis, that is, the plants exhibited heliophytic features of plant adaptation to good light conditions. At the same time, the vascular tissues of the plants grown in the sun were less developed, which reflected their adaptation to unfavorable water conditions. A number of relative indicators, such as the stomatal index of the lower epidermis, the ratio of the palisade to spongy mesophyll, and the ratio of xylem to phloem, did not change under different growth conditions. Thus, under different light and water conditions, W. ternata acquires helioxeromorphic or sciomesomorphic features.

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Research Article Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0200
Some rare plant species in the Aktolagay cretaceous massif (Republic of Kazakhstan): the characteristics of populations https://abs.pensoft.net/article/72819/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 363-379

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e72819

Authors: Yaroslav M. Golovanov, Аlfiya N. Mustafina, Larisa M. Abramova, Zinnur Kh. Shigapov

Abstract: AbstractCretaceous massifs of the Eurasian continent are unique not only for their geological features but also for the peculiar flora. Therefore, the identification and study of the biodiversity of these unique objects is currently an actual task. Comprehensive studies of the flora and vegetation of the Aktolagay cretaceous massif (Republic of Kazakhstan) were carried out in 2019. One of the study aspects was the consideration of the ecological and biological features of several plant species typical for this territory. The research is devoted to the study of five plant species: Astragalus lasiophyllus Lеdеb., Astragalus vulpinus Willd., Matthiola tatarica (Pall.) DC., Eremurus inderiensis (M. Bieb.) Regel, Tragopogon ruber S.G. Gmel. The coenopopulations (CP) of the species are located in the lower parts of the slopes, as well as in aligned areas at the foot on cretaceous substrates, and on sandstone soils. The total density of the studied CPs varies from 2.2 to 6.6 ind./m2, the effective density varies from 1.6 to 4.9 ind./m2. The studied coenopopulations belong to normal incomplete ones. The most typical feature is the absence of seedlings, juvenile and senile individuals in the spectrum, while the peak falls on mature generative individuals, in the Mattiolla tatarica coenopopulations – on virginile individuals. Coenopopulations differ in their type ("delta-omega" criterion): the Matthiola tatarica one is young, the CP of Astragalus lasiophyllus is transitional, the CPs of Astragalus vulpinus and Eremurus inderiensis are maturing, and the CP of Tragogon ruber is mature. The recruitment index is high in the CP of Matthiola tatarica (3.05), in the rest of the CPs it is not higher than one (0.36-0.82), the ageing index is equal or close to zero (0.00–0.10). Most morphometric features show the low levels of variability and plasticity.

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Research Article Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Morphologic variability of the Acer campestre L. populations in Bosnia and Herzegovina https://abs.pensoft.net/article/73001/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 327-343

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e73001

Authors: Stjepan Kvesić, Mirzeta Memišević Hodžić, Matijaž Čater, Dalibor Ballian

Abstract: Morphologic variability from 25 populations of Acer campestre L. in Bosnia and Herzegovina was analyzed. Morphometric structure of variability and between-population variability was performed based on 10 fruit-parameter characteristics and 19 leaf-parameter characteristics using multivariate statistical analysis. Results confirmed the separation of three submediterranean populations as a group in relation to other tested populations, from which the Banja Luka population is different. Measured leaf parameters were confirmed as a predominant carrier of the morphologic separation between populations. In other Acer species populations within A. monspessulanum and A. intermedium species are separated mainly by fruit and much less by leaf parameters. The southernmost submediterranean populations from Trebinje, Ljubuški, and Mostar regions have smaller leaf areas, which consequently places them within the same morphologic group; their variability is in tight connection with eco-geo-graphical factors, where the ecological distance is a much better predictor of morphological variability compared to geographical distance. The air temperature had the biggest influence on morphological variability regarding the highest in-between correlation. Achieved results may serve for the continuation of the research in other areas of Acer campestre to determine the interactive effect of ecological, geographical, climatic, and migrational factors on their morphologic population plasticity.

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Research Article Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Record of hill stream catfish Glyptothorax telchitta (Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822) from Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India https://abs.pensoft.net/article/70963/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 317-325

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e70963

Authors: Arun Jana, Godhuli Sit, Angsuman Chanda

Abstract: Glyptothorax telchitta (Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822) is a benthic hill-stream Sisoroid catfish that inhabits the mountain waters of the Indian Himalayas and in China, Tibet and the Sunda Islands. It is also a common hill stream catfish of the northern region of West Bengal. The present work reveals that the species is available in the Shilabati river basin, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. Therefore, Glyptothorax telchitta (Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822) is a widely distributed hill stream species and extends to the lowland area of Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

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Research Article Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:01 +0300
New data on the fauna of casebearer moths (Lepidoptera, Coleophoridae) of Omsk Province, Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/73965/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 307-316

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e73965

Authors: Vasily V. Anikin, Svyatoslav A. Knyazev

Abstract: The information on the casebearer moth family Coleophoridae from Omsk Province was summarized based on the determination of materials collected by the second author in 2014-2020. There is a list of 31 species, among them, 21 new regional records from the territory of Omsk Province are given. Two species (Casignetella occatella (Staudinger, 1880) and Ecebalia proterella (Wikström et Tabell, 2016) are new to the Asian part of Russia. The total number of Coleophoridae from Omsk Province is increased to 55.

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Data Paper Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0300
Phenology and diurnal behavior of common  shelduck Tadorna tadorna at Sebkhet Bazer (El-Eulma, Nouth-East of Hauts Plateaux, Algeria) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/68903/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 293-306

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e68903

Authors: Leila Bouaguel, Nabil Charchar, Moussa Houhamdi

Abstract: This work aims to study phenology and daytime budget of common shelduck Tadorna tadorna (Anatidae) for two wintering seasons (2017/2018, 2018/2019) at Sebkhet Bazer (El-Eulma) North-East of Algeria from September to March. The obtained results show that common shelduck has the status of a wintering species. It was observed presently in the site during the study period. Common shelduck numbers begin to increase from the first decade of September to reach the maximums between late December and early January, where we had recorded the peaks of abundance 840 for the first season and 930 for the second. During our monitoring, budget time results showed that feeding is the dominant activity (surface water feeding, feeding on banks, and feeding by tipping), which take a ratio of more than 68%, the second activity is swimming with 18.71%, followed by preening which holds 9.14%, sleeping activity with a ratio of 2.38%, flight take the five range with a ratio of 0.82%. Finally, courtship and agonistic behavior recorded the lowest ratio on all budget time – 0.42% and 0.38% respectively. We can conclude that Sebkhet Bazer is a diurnal grazing ground for this Anatidae species.

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Research Article Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:35:00 +0300
First data on long-legged flies (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) of the Onezhskoye Pomorye National Park (Arkhangelsk Region, Russia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/62610/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 283-292

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e62610

Authors: Alexei Polevoi, Igor Grichanov

Abstract: The fauna of Dolichopodidae in the Arkhangelsk Region was studied sporadically and currently in-cludes 50 species. Onezhskoye Pomorye National Park (Arkhangelsk Region, Russia) was established in 2013 to protect the pristine forests and coastal ecosystems of the hardly accessible territories along the White Sea coast of the Onega Peninsula. The insect fauna of the National Park was almost un-known until recently, with only 17 Diptera species from the Culicidae and Chironomidae families listed in the online cadaster. During the short expedition to Onezhskoye Pomorye National Park in July–August 2020, more than 350 Dolichopodidae specimens were collected with yellow pan traps and sweep netting on routes that mainly passed through coastal habitats. Nineteen species of Dolichopodi-dae have been reported for the first time from this territory. Thirteen species are reported for the first time from the Arkhangelsk region, bringing the total number of known species to 63. The species list is given and supplied with brief comments on habitat and distribution. Photos of some typical habitats are provided. Most of the discovered species are widespread throughout the Palaearctic Region. Rarer species include Dolichopus diadema, which probably represents a southern Palaearctic element, and Hydrophorus norvegicus, which was previously known only from Fennoscandia.

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Research Article Wed, 6 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0300
Effect of global climate change on the distribution of Anchomenus dorsalis (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in Europe https://abs.pensoft.net/article/72409/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 237-260

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e72409

Authors: Viktor Brygadyrenko, Tamara Avtaeva, Alex Matsyura

Abstract: Shifts in the bioclimatic range of Anchomenus dorsalis – specialized entomophage – were modeled in the MaxEntsoftware package and are presented on habitat maps. For the prediction, we used two climatic scenarios – mild (RCP2.6) and extreme (RCP8.5). Under the considered scenarios, the further warming would lead to shift and extension of the range to the north, northeast and east and decrease in the number of populations in the southern regions of Europe. The most important bioclimatic indicators which describe the geographic distribution of A. dorsalis are mean annual air temperature, mean daily amplitude of temperature for each month, overall amount of precipitations in the coldest quarter of the year, minimum temperature of the coldest month, mean temperature of the warmest quarter of the year, and annual amount of precipitations. Global warming causes the bioclimatic range of A. dorsalis to shift northeast and east in intracontinental territories, and west and northwest on islands. This species of ground beetle is an important object in monitoring of the condition of natural and agrarian ecosystems, sensitive to the growing global climate changes. Poikilothermic animals may suffer from overheating, and even if they live far in the northern hemisphere, the ability of their organism to withstand increase in the environmental temperature is limited. Mild winters (with higher temperatures) may increase the mortality of A. dorsalis by exhausting their energy reserves.

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Research Article Wed, 8 Sep 2021 17:46:00 +0300
Distribution of ground beetles of the genus Bembidion (Coleoptera, Carabidae) in the agricultural landscape in Northwestern Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/70229/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 227-236

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e70229

Authors: Olga G. Guseva, Alexander G. Koval

Abstract: We have observed seven species of predator beetles of the genus Bembidion in the agricultural landscape of the Leningrad Region (Northwestern Russia) between the years 2008 and 2018. These species reach their highest abundance in sun-exposed areas, especially mesophilic B. quadrimaculatum Linnaeus, 1761, B. properans (Stephens, 1828), B. lampros (Herbst, 1784), and B. femoratum Sturm, 1825. A few mesohygrophilic B. guttula (Fabricius, 1792) and B. gilvipes (Sturm, 1825) live primarily in areas of dense vegetation. Finally, the hygrophilic B. bruxellense (Wesmael, 1835) was only observed on the most humid soils. Assemblages of Bembidion ground beetles were separated in the fields, field boundaries, and adjacent habitats.

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Research Article Mon, 6 Sep 2021 17:46:00 +0300
New records of geometrid moths of the subfamily Ennominae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from the Amurskaya Oblast, Russian Far East https://abs.pensoft.net/article/70083/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 219-226

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e70083

Authors: Aleksandr A. Kuzmin, Evgeny A Beljaev

Abstract: Eleven species of geometrid moths from the subfamily Ennominae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) are reported for the first time from Amurskaya Oblast at the extreme northwestern limit of the distribution of mixed broadleaved – Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis) forests, at a great distance from their closest habitats in Khabarovsky Krai and Primorsky Krai, Russian Far East: Eilicrinia nuptaria Bremer, 1864, Eudjakonovia emundata (Christoph, 1881), Menophra senilis (Butler, 1878), Ectropis excellens (Butler, 1884), Ectropis aigneri Prout, 1930, Mesastrape fulguraria (Walker, 1860), Arichanna tetrica (Butler, 1878), Agriopis dira (Butler, 1878), Larerannis orthogrammaria (Wehrli, 1927), Phigalia verecundaria (Leech, 1897), and Phanerothyris sinearia (Guenée, 1858).

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Research Article Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:01 +0300
Leaf morphological and anatomical structure of pregenerative individuals of Ferula tadshikorum in ex situ conditions https://abs.pensoft.net/article/63714/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 193-210

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e63714

Authors: Dilovar T. Khamraeva, Nina V. Grabovec, Rainer W Bussmann, Olim K. Khojimatov

Abstract: For the first time, the morphological and anatomical structures of the leaves of different age individuals of the medicinal and rare species F. tadshikorum were studied in Tashkent Botanical Garden. Currently, natural populations of the species are in decline, and for the preservation and production of medicinal raw materials, research on the ex situ development conditions is needed. According to the results, adaptive responses to new habitat conditions in the anatomical structures of the vegetative organs were found. Plants of juvenile and immature development stages retained the the mesophyll's isolateral-palisade type, but differed in other quantitative and qualitative indicators of leaf tissues. Immature plants of the second year of life with more developed leaves showed modifications in the anatomical structure of the leaves, with powerfully developed vascular bundles, mechanical tissue, secretory ducts, as well as the presence of deep fibers both above the phloem of peripheral bundles, and also above the phloem of the central bundles of the petiole.

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Research Article Thu, 8 Jul 2021 16:47:00 +0300
A check-list of Geometridae (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of the Tyumen Region of Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/68664/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 149-191

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e68664

Authors: Svyatoslav A. Knyazev, Dmitry E. Galich

Abstract: A list of 247 species of Geometrid moths from 5 subfamilies (Archiearinae – 3 species, Ennominae – 70 species, Geometrinae – 9 species, Larentiinae – 132 species, Sterrhinae – 33 species) from the territory of Tyumen Region (including Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Khanty-Mansy Autunomous Okrug) is given. 86 species are reported for the first time. The historical overview of the Geometridae study in the Tyumen Region provided.

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Checklist Mon, 5 Jul 2021 16:47:00 +0300
New data on the location of the snow leopard Panthera uncia (Schreber, 1775) and the stone marten Martes foina (Erxleben, 1777) in the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park (Kazakhstan Altai) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/69228/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 142-148

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e69228

Authors: Aliya U. Gabdullina, Zhomart B. Amanbaev, Erik T. Kasymov

Abstract: The article provides new data on the location and distribution of the snow leopard Panthera uncia and the stone marten Martes foina in the Katon-Karagai State National Natural Park (South-Western Altai, Eastern Kazakhstan). The data were obtained using camera traps.

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Research Article Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:49:00 +0300
A list of Sphingidae (Lepidoptera) of Azerbaijan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/56707/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 103-124

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e56707

Authors: Nataly Yu. Snegovaya, Valeri A. Petrov

Abstract: A list of 31 species of hawk moths from the territory of Azerbaijan is given, based on collection materials from the Institute of Zoology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (Baku) and the Georgian National Museum (Tbilisi). Distribution maps for 27 species are provided.

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Research Article Thu, 20 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Weed Species Composition of Agrophytocenoses in Altai Krai https://abs.pensoft.net/article/60884/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 93-102

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e60884

Authors: Tatiana A. Terekhina, Alyona V. Nochevnaya, Natalia V. Ovcharova, Irina A. Lapshina

Abstract: The article reviews the weed species composition of oat, sunflower, wheat, buckwheat, rapeseed and flax agrophytocenoses on 390 fields in 21 districts of Altai Krai: Aleyskiy, Bistroistokskiy, Baevskiy, Burlinskiy, Kamenskiy, Kosikhinskiy, Krutikhinskiy, Kytmanovskiy, Loktevskiy, Mamontovskiy, Novichikhinskiy, Pankrushikhinskiy, Rebrikhinskiy, Rubtsovskiy, Shipunovskiy, Sovetskiy, Tretyakovskiy, Troitskiy, Tyumentsevskiy, Zarinskiy, and Zonalniy. The studied fields were surveyed by the route method, which involved the study of the plot by examining it along two diagonals and four sides, when the area did not exceed 20.0 hectares. Larger fields were divided into plots of 20.0 hectares before the survey. The areas adjacent to roads were examined most carefully, since it is often from the road that the field becomes infested. We used the ArcGis program to compile original maps for the main weed plant species. It was found that out of 45 species encountered, only 10 play a significant role in weed infestation and have a high frequency rate: aboriginal Convolvulus arvensis, Amaranthus retroflexus, Euphorbia virgata, Lathyrus tuberosus, Chenopodium album, as well as such adventive species as Fallopia convolvulus, Setaria pumila, Panicum miliaceum subsp. ruderale, Avena fatua and Echinochloa crusgalli. The largest number of species accounts for the Poaceae family (33.3%). The Brassicaceae family is characterized by a slightly lower percentage of participation in the adventitious flora (27.7%). Other families are not so well represented (by 1-2 species each).

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Research Article Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:23:00 +0300
The genus Thalictrum species as promising medicinal plants of the Tomsk region (Western Siberia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/67078/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 87-92

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e67078

Authors: Anna N. Nekratova, Nadezhda S. Zinner, Anastasia V. Shchukina

Abstract: The genus Thalictrum species (Ranunculaceae) are of interest for study as medicinal plants that are promising for expanding the gene pool and treating socially significant diseases. The data of the analysis of more than 100 geobotanical descriptions obtained in 2010-2017 were used to study the coenotic complexes of Thalictrum minus and Thalictrum simplex growing in Tomsk region and to determine their ecological-coenotic confinement. The aim of our research was to study the species of the genus Thalictrum growing in Tomsk region, their distribution and use in medicine, to investigate the coenotic complex, and to determine the ecological-coenotic confinement of Thalictrum minus L. and Thalictrum simplex L. growing in Tomsk region. The coenotic complex of Thalictrum minus includes 146 species. Thalictrum minus is the reserve of raw materials of Category II, which are identified in species confined to coenoses of different synanthropic degree, where they grow abundantly. The coenotic complex of Thalictrum simplex in Tomsk region includes 62 species. Thalictrum simplex is the reserve of raw materials of Category II.

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Research Article Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0300
Biological features of  high altitude rare medicinal plant species Hedysarum theinum Krasnob. in Western Siberia cultivation https://abs.pensoft.net/article/67122/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 77-85

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e67122

Authors: Nadezhda S. Zinner, Anna N. Nekratova, Anastasia V. Shchukina, Alina L. Kovaleva

Abstract: The paper summarizes the results of a long-term introduction study of a rare alpine plant Hedysarum theinum Krasnob., which is widely used in medicine. We found that the species demonstrates sufficiently high seed productivity with adequate agrotechnical care under introduction conditions. Nevertheless, there were cases of a single lack of fruiting, which cannot be considered a reaction to different ecological conditions since these phenomena can also be observed in natural habitats; most likely, this is a feature of the reproductive biology of the species. The phenological characteristics, seed productivity, and seed germination of the species are given, and the range of variation in signs of the vegetative and generative spheres is established. The introduction assessment indicates high plasticity and a high degree of the species adaptation.

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Research Article Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0300
Distribution of Acer negundo L. in Altai Krai (Russia, Southern Siberia) and its coenotic role in pine forests https://abs.pensoft.net/article/62111/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 63-76

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e62111

Authors: Marina M. Silantyeva, Natalia V. Ovcharova, Tatiana A. Terekhina, Anastasia O. Nesterova, Natalia V. Elesova, Tatyana V. Kornievskaya, Natalia Yu. Speranskaya

Abstract: The article provides data on the distribution of the invasive boxelder maple in the Altai Krai. The article specifically considers its coenotic role in pine forests by the example of the Barnaul ribbon pine forest. A GIS project was developed to assess the distribution of boxelder maple in Altai krai. Mapping was based on the species location data obtained from the herbarium material (more than 500 sheets of the herbarium) deposited to the Altai State University (ALTB), the N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Plant Research Institute (WIR) and the V.L. Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (LE). To map the boxelder maple distribution, an analysis of the forest stand maps of the Barnaul ribbon pine forest was also carried out (2010, 2018). For each maple location, the stratum, the stratum area, and the stand formula are taken into account. Over the ten-year observation period, the area of maple and mixed forests with the participation of Acer negundo has increased almost 6 times here. Monodominant maple forests and mixed forests with the participation of boxelder maple as well as with other invasive species are formed. This leads to a considerable anthropogenic transformation of pine forests and a decrease in their environment-forming, social-economic and ecological significance. The study reveals that generative plants were not found in every coenopopulation. If the plants reached the reproductive stage, then, on the whole, males prevailed fivefold in the coenopopulation. Most of the studied coenopopulations consisted of pre-generative individuals, with the exception of occasional young generative ones. Most of the trees in the studied populations reached the age of 10–15 years. For forest communities of the Barnaul forestry, two age periods of the ontogenetic state have been established – pre-generative and generative, which indicates a relatively early age of the phytoinvasion and its active stage.

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Research Article Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:41:40 +0300
Plant communities with naturalized Elaeagnus angustifolia L. as a new vegetation element in Altai Krai (Southwestern Siberia, Russia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/58204/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 49-61

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e58204

Authors: Alena A. Shibanova, Natalya V. Ovcharova

Abstract: Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Russian olive) is a deciduous small tree or large multi-stemmed shrub that becomes invader in different countries all other the world. It is potentially invasive in some regions of Russia. In the beginning of 20th century, it was introduced to the steppe region of Altai Krai (Russia, southwestern Siberia) to prevent wind erosion. During last 20 years, Russian olive starts to create its own natural stands and to influence on native vegetation. This article presents the results of eco-coenotic survey of natural plant communities dominated by Elaeagnus angustifolia L. first described for Siberia and the analysis of their possible syntaxonomic position. The investigation conducted during summer season 2012 in the steppe region of Altai Krai allows revealing one new for Siberia association Elytrigio repentis–Elaeagnetum angustifoliae and no-ranged community Bromopsis inermis–Elaeagnus angustifolia which were included to the Class Nerio–Tamaricetea, to the Order Tamaricetalia ramosissimae. During the study, the following special features of communities have been described: polydominance of herbal layer, anthropogenic and grazing load, variation of the species richness, plant cover and vertical stratification into layers. These peculiarities mostly prove unestablished character of communities, all of them are relatively young (25–30 years). Russian olive shrubberies varies in moisture and saline regime, which connected with their existence in different landforms (lake alluvial plains, gentle slopes of lakes, low lake terraces).

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Research Article Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:43:27 +0300
New data regarding ecology of freshwater pelagicamphipod Macrohectopus branickii (Dybowsky, 1874) (Amphipoda: Macrohectopodidae) and other crustaceans of plankton from the southern part of Lake Baikal (Russia, Southern Siberia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/65636/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 39-48

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e65636

Authors: Dmitry Yu. Karnaukhov, Ekaterina M. Dolinskaya, Sofya A. Biritskaya, Maria A. Teplykh, Yana K. Ermolaeva, Viktoria A. Pushnica, Iya V. Kuznetsova, Anastasia I. Okholina, Lidia B. Bukhaeva, Olga O. Rusanovskaya, Eugene A. Silow

Abstract: In this study, we present a list of crustaceans traced in plankton of the southern basin Lake Baikal in addition to some details regarding ecological peculiarities of the only known freshwater pelagic amphipod Macrohectopus branickii. The amphipod is an active predator among major parts of the Lake Baikal food chain. Its role in the lake’s ecosystem is similar to that of Antarctic krill and mysids in Europe and North America water bodies. As an active swimmer, M. branickii performs daily vertical migrations. Besides, the species also has horizontal migrations and migrating swarms, including time during breeding period, that hamper species studies. We were interested in clarify some features of the species ecology. As a material we used samples obtained in the 0 to 250 m water layer with a plankton Juday net every 7 to 10 days from 2013 until 2018 as a part of long-term ecological monitoring project of Lake Baikal pelagial. Sampling was conducted in the southern part of the lake off the shore of Bolshie Koty Village. The results showed the presence of one peak of young during breeding period, which is at its maximum in May. The maximum of the 1 to 6 mm group containing young individuals and males occurs in July, and during the same period, a slight increase in immature females in comparison with the first group can also be seen. This finding might be directly linked to the warming trend in Lake Baikal.

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Research Article Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:15:50 +0300
An orchid (Orchidaceae)-rich area recommended for preservation in Novosibirsk Region, Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/63131/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 21-38

DOI: 10.3897/abs.7.e63131

Authors: Alexander Dubynin, Inessa Selyutina, Alexandra Egorova, Mikhail Blinnikov

Abstract: The spatial distribution of 14 species of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) was studied at the left bank of the Koynikha River (Iskitimskiy District, Novosibirsk Region, Russia). Four species are listed in the Russian Federation Red Data Book, four are listed in the Novosibirsk Region Red Data Book. The number of individual plants is sufficient to ensure the long-term viability of each red-listed orchid population. What is apparently one of the largest populations of Cypripedium macranthos in the region is described (up to 5,000 individuals). Some of the orchids discovered require further study, namely interspecific hybrids of Dactylorhiza and Gymnadenia and distinctive floral developmental morphs of Platanthera. Аpplying the international criteria for allocation of an “Important Plant Area”, we nominate a new one for South Siberia. Based on the analysis of plant species composition of protected areas in Novosibirsk Region, we conclude that in situ preservation of orchids in the region is overall insufficient. It is therefore necessary to organize a new protected area “Orchid Zapovednik” in the category of “botanical Zakaznik” on 335 hectares with an explicit floral diversity conservation mandate and long-term orchid population monitoring.

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Research Article Wed, 7 Apr 2021 08:19:16 +0300
Changes in valve morphology of two pennate diatom species during long-term culture https://abs.pensoft.net/article/57888/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 669-678

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e57888

Authors: Darya P. Petrova, Yekaterina D. Bedoshvili, Yulia R. Zakharova, Nadejda A. Volokitina, Yelena V. Likhoshway, Michael A. Grachev

Abstract: The morphology of diatom siliceous is a primary basis for their species identification. This study aims to measure the range of morphological changes induced in the monoclonal cultures of Fragilaria radians strains 280 and A6 and Ulnaria danica strain BK17 by cultivation in the lab for a year or more. The scanning electron microscopy revealed that the number of abnormal valves increases during the first year of culture maintenance. Specific abnormalities observed include curved valves and apices, axial areas and rimoportulae shifted from their normal positions, disordered or otherwise abnormal striae, and various growths on the valves. Similar morphological abnormalities are known to occur in diatoms exposed to microtubule inhibitors. These results show the limits of morphological variance in studied species and could be used to estimate the effect of toxic agents in natural and experimental conditions.

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Research Article Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:12:54 +0200
A review of leaf-miner tephritid flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the south-eastern part of West Siberia, Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/59735/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 637-647

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e59735

Authors: Mikhail V. Shcherbakov

Abstract: Eleven leaf-miner tephritid fly species from 7 genera are reviewed for four regions in the south-eastern part of West Siberia, Russia, namely Tomskaya and Kemerovskaya Oblasts, Altaiskii Krai, and Republics of Altai and Khakassia. The share of leaf-miner species in the tephritid fly fauna of the region is 10.2%. Cornutrypeta svetlanae Richter & Shcherbakov, 2000, recorded from four regions, is the most numerous and widely distributed species preferring forest belt in the mountains of Kuznetskii Alatau (Kemerovskaya Oblast and Khakassia), North Altai (Republic of Altai) and West Altai (Altaiskii Krai). Two species are registered in only one region, namely Cornutrypeta spinifrons (Schroeder, 1913) in the forest belt of the Kuznetskii Alatau mountains (Kemerovskaya Oblast) and Hemilea dimidiata (Costa, 1844) in the forest meadows of Tomskaya Oblast. The rarest species in the region are Cornutrypeta spinifrons (Schroeder, 1913) and Trypeta zoe Meigen, 1826 known by single or several specimens only. Comments on the distribution and trophic relation of all the species are provided.

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Checklist Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:41:54 +0200
Rare grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Acridoidea) of the Baraba and Kulunda steppes (South Siberia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/59519/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 595-609

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e59519

Authors: Kristina V. Popova, Vladimir V. Molodtsov, Michael G. Sergeev

Abstract: The first list of the rare grasshoppers of the Baraba and Kulunda steppes is presented. Two sets of distribution data are compared: (1) for the first half of 20th century and (2) for 1972–2019. A series of digital maps was generated by MapInfo 12.03. The distribution patterns of several species, namely Asiotmethis muricatus (Pallas), Notostaurus albicornis (Eversmann), Eremippus simplex (Eversmann), Myrmeleotettix antennatus (Fieber), Gomphocerippus rufus (Linnaeus), Mesasippus arenosus (Bey-Bienko), Mecostethus parapleurus (Hagenbach), Locusta migratoria Linnaeus, did not change significantly. Four taxa (Asiotmethis jubatus (Uvarov), Arcyptera fusca (Pallas), Stenobothrus carbonarius (Eversmann), Sphingonotus coerulipes Uvarov) were relatively often in the first half of 20th century and nowadays they are extremely rare. Two species, namely Megaulacobothrus aethalinus (Zubovsky) and Aeropedellus variegatus (Fischer de Waldheim), were recently found near the south-eastern and north-eastern boundaries of the region respectively. There are also the type localities of Asiotmethis jubatus and Mesasippus arenosus in the Kulunda steppe.

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Research Article Wed, 9 Dec 2020 08:15:37 +0200
The first data on the nesting biology of the invasive blue nest-renting wasp, Chalybion turanicum (Gussakovskij, 1935) (Hymenoptera, Sphecidae, Sceliphrinae) in the Crimea https://abs.pensoft.net/article/57911/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 571-582

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e57911

Authors: Alexander V. Fateryga, Mykola M. Kovblyuk, Roman S. Kvetkov

Abstract: Abstract The nesting biology of Chalybion turanicum (Gussakovskij, 1935) has been studied, with a total of 31 nests being examined. All studied nests were located inside the old nest cells of Sceliphron destillatorium (Illiger, 1807). Each nest of Ch. turanicum consisted of a single cell. Females hunted for spiders, with 18 species in five families being identified among their prey. Two most abundant victim groups were Theridiidae (eight species, 54% of specimens) and Araneidae (seven species, 33% of specimens) spiders. A spider number stored in a cell varied from five to 31 (mean = 17.6 ± 5.4). In the Crimea, Ch. turanicum has one generation per year with reproductive success of 67%. Two species of the nest parasites were reared from cells of Ch. turanicum: Chrysis taczanovskii Radoszkowski, 1876 and Acroricnus seductor (Scopoli, 1786). Chalybion turanicum is the seventh invasive species of Sphecidae naturalized in Europe.

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Research Article Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:37:48 +0200
Unexpected finding of rare and little known leaf beetle Chrysolina levi (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in West Siberia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/58639/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 563-569

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e58639

Authors: Yuri E. Mikhailov

Abstract: The first record of rare and little known leaf beetle Chrysolina levi Okhrimenko, 1990 was registered in the Omsk region (West Siberia). Redescription of male is given because holotype was collected dead and damaged, lacking legs, antennae, head and pronotum. Position of Chrysolina levi inside subgenus Chalcoidea is discussed, its distribution area in Scythian steppe region is now considered as Taman’–Irtysh instead of Pontic.

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Research Article Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:50:20 +0200
New records of long-legged flies (Diptera, Dolichopodidae) from Wrangel Island Nature Reserve (Chukotka AD, Russia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53065/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 551-562

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53065

Authors: Igor Ya. Grichanov, Olga A. Khruleva

Abstract: New original data on five Dolichopodidae species from the Wrangel Island resulted from the 2015–2019 surveys in the Wrangel Island State Nature Reserve are presented. As a result of this study, a new material of Dolichopodidae has been identified, being collected from the new localities in the Wrangel Island Nature Reserve, and a new species Rhaphium tripartitum has been found on the Island. The present research excludes R. nigrum from the Chukchi fauna and expands the Dolichopus terminasianae area westward to the Yamal Peninsula.

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Research Article Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:33:32 +0200
Revised checklist of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea excluding Scolytidae and Platypodidae) from Siberia and the Russian Far East https://abs.pensoft.net/article/59314/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 437-549

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e59314

Authors: Andrei A. Legalov

Abstract: Abstract Currently, 1464 species of Curculionid beetles (Nemonychydae – 1, Anthribidae – 76, Rhynchitidae – 78, Attelabidae – 28, Brentidae – 131 and Curculionidae – 1150) are recorded from Siberia and the Russian Far East. Forty species are found in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, 84 species in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, 313 species in Tyumen Oblast, 182 species in Chelyabinsk Oblast, 129 species in Kurgan Oblast, 172 species in Omsk Oblast, 299 species in Tomsk Oblast, 439 species in Novosibirsk Oblast, 324 species in Kemerovo Oblast, 356 species in Altay Krai, 296 species in Altai Republic, 182 species in Krasnoyarsk Krai, 114 species in Republic of Khakassia, 244 species in Tyva Republic, 283 species in Irkutsk Oblast, 239 species in Buryatiya Republic, 286 species in Zabaikalskii Krai, 153 species in Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, 74 species in Far East: Kamchatka Oblast, 43 species in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, 105 species in Magadan Oblast, 325 species in Amur Oblast, 312 species in Khabarovsk Krai, 599 species in Primorsky Krai, 225 species in Sakhalin Is. and 218 species in Kuriles Isl. 112 species are excluded from the fauna of Siberia and the Russian Far East. New synonyms, Trichosmobodes L. Arnoldi, 1975, syn. nov. to Holomrasus Reitter, 1912, Notaris illibata Faust, 1882, syn. nov. to N. acridulus (Linnaeus, 1758), Larinus ruber Motschulsky, 1845, syn. nov. to L. impressus Gebler, 1829, Lixus maculatus Roelofs, 1873, syn. nov. to L. fasciculatus Boheman, 1835, Stephanocleonus jakovlevi Faust, 1893, syn. nov. and S. jenisseicus Ter-Minassian, 1978, syn. nov. to S. leucopterus (Fischer von Waldheim, 1823), Curculio budjumkanensis Legalov, 2007, syn. nov. to C. betulae (Stephens, 1831), Curculio parasiticus Morimoto, 1962, syn. nov. to Archarius salicivorus (Paykull, 1792), Otiorhynchus buchtarmensis Bajtenov, 1977, syn. nov. and O. rhododendroni Bajtenov, 1977, syn. nov. to O. grandineus Germar, 1823, O. perplexus Gyllenhal, 1834, syn. nov. to O. obscurus Gyllenhal, 1834, Tanymecus argentatus Gyllenhal, 1840, syn. nov. to Megamecus bidentatus (Gebler, 1829), comb. nov. are established.

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Research Article Mon, 9 Nov 2020 14:55:56 +0200
New records of water scavenger beetles Berosus geminus Reiche & Saulcy, 1856 (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) from Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/52360/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 423-428

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e52360

Authors: Alexey S. Sazhnev

Abstract: The species Berosus geminus Reiche & Saulcy, 1856 (Hydrophilidae) is recorded for the first time for European part of Russia. A map with the general distribution of this species is provided.

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Research Article Fri, 6 Nov 2020 20:01:27 +0200
New data on spiders (Arachnida, Aranei) from the caves of Southwestern Siberia (Russia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/59450/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 429-436

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e59450

Authors: Alexander A. Fomichev

Abstract: The paper reports six species of spiders from five families found in three caves located in the Altai Krai, Novosibirsk Oblast and Kemerovo Oblast of Russia. One troglophilic species, Improphantes improbulus (Simon, 1929) is recorded from Siberia and the Altai Mountains for the first time and another troglophile species, Metellina merianae (Scopoli, 1763) is recorded from the Novosibirsk Oblast for the first time. Improphantes improbulus, a species new to Siberia, is illustrated. The distribution and habitat preferences of all six species is discussed.

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Research Article Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:07:41 +0200
Research of the ecologo-climatical niche of Brunnera sibirica Stev. https://abs.pensoft.net/article/56144/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 413-421

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e56144

Authors: Marina V. Olonova, Anna S. Vedernikova, Thomas Albtight

Abstract: Brunnera sibirica is a Southern-Siberian endemic herb. Being a Pliocene relict, it is included in Red Data Books of many Siberian regions. The aim of our study was to identify the climatic niche and territories suitable for this vulnerable species using the MaxEnt method. The climatic profile of B. sibirica was constructed using the BIOCLIM method with 19 bioclimatic variables. The research has revealed that the climatic conditions in the most of Siberian territory are not suitable for the growth of B. sibirica, which confirms its relic origin in the south of Siberia.

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Research Article Fri, 6 Nov 2020 11:49:09 +0200
First record of the ant-loving cricket Myrmecophilus crenatus Gorochov, 1986 (Orthoptera, Myrmecophilidae) in Kazakhstan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/54135/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 407-412

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e54135

Authors: Izbasar I. Temreshev

Abstract: The ant-loving cricket Myrmecophilus crenatus Gorochov, 1986 was found in the Turkestan oblast of southern Kazakhstan. This is the first species record for this area. Thus, the current fauna of ant-loving crickets in Kazakhstan includes three species – Myrmecophilus crenatus, M. acervorum (Panzer, 1799) and Bothriophylax semenovi (Miram, 1930).

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Research Article Fri, 6 Nov 2020 04:27:45 +0200
Porcellionides pruinosus (Brandt, 1833) – a new woodlouse species (Isopoda: Oniscidea: Porcellionidae) in the fauna of Belarus https://abs.pensoft.net/article/57364/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 381-384

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e57364

Authors: Artsiom M. Ostrovsky

Abstract: Abstract We presented our findings of woodlouse Porcellionides pruinosus (Brandt, 1833), a new Porcellionidae species for the fauna of Belarus. We collected this species in Gomel region (June 2020). We also presented the data on species distribution.

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Short Communication Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:29:42 +0300
New records of weevils (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) from Western Siberia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/59312/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 375-380

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e59312

Authors: Andrei A. Legalov, Sergei V. Reshetnikov

Abstract: There are the westernmost records of Dorytomus peneckei and Catapionus quadrilineatus, and the first record of Cardipennis rubripes from Novosibirsk Oblast. Distribution maps for these species are given.

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Short Communication Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:01:46 +0300
Rare species of Tulipa (Liliaceae) from Tashkent Botanical Garden https://abs.pensoft.net/article/55940/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 385-397

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e55940

Authors: Vladimir P. Pechenitsyn, Mirabdulla D. Turgunov, Natalya Yu. Beshko, Davlatali A. Abdullaev

Abstract: Biomorphological features of 14 rare Tulipa species listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Tulipa affinis, T. carinata, T. ferganica, T. fosteriana, T. greigii, T. ingens, T. kaufmanniana, T. korolkowii, T. lanata, T. micheliana, T. scharipovii, T. tubergeniana, T. uzbekistanica and T. vvedenskyi) were studied under ex situ conditions in the Tashkent Botanical Garden. It has been found, that all studied species successfully grow and bear fruits ex situ. All 14 species are able to autogamy; even solitary generative specimens regularly produce seeds. This feature significantly facilitates the further breeding of rare species of tulips. Considering the heterospermy and irregular quality of seedlings, the most rapidly developing individuals should be selected for cultivation and reintroduction.

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Research Article Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:01:19 +0300
Occasional photographic records of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) in Cambodia: 3, Pursat, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear and Stung Treng Provinces in western, north-western and northern Cambodia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53770/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 293-338

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53770

Authors: Oleg E. Kosterin

Abstract: Abstract The butterfly (Papilionoidea) fauna of Cambodia is very rich but too insufficiently studied. Results are presented of occasional photographic records of butterflies (Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea) made in 2016–2019 (some also in 2006) along with studies on the Odonata fauna in 67 localities of western and northern provinces of Cambodia: Pursat, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear and Stung Treng. This paper completes the two previous communications of this series devoted to the south-western and eastern provinces of this country. In total, 162 identified and 13 provisionally identified species are listed; 22 species (Miletus ancon, Arhopala agrata, A. alesia, A. allata, A. ammonides, A. atrax, A. aurelia, A. moolaiana, A. silhetensis, Drupadia theda, Anthene licates, Prosotas aluta, Danaus chrysippus, Cirrochroa surya, Doleschallia bisaltide, Athyma ranga, Euthalia recta, Burara oedipodea, Hasora chromus, Pseudocoladenia dan, Koruthalaios sindu, Parnara ganga) are for the first time reported in literature for Cambodia. These and some problematic species are illustrated. Some misidentifications in the two first communications of the series are made; due to reidentification Arhopala camdana and Borbo cinnara are for the first time reported for Cambodia in literature.

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Research Article Mon, 5 Oct 2020 04:28:16 +0300
Materials on the fauna of true bugs (Heteroptera) of East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/54151/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 249-277

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e54151

Authors: Nikolay N. Vinokurov, Valentin V. Rudoi

Abstract: New data on the distribution of 101 species from 16 Heteroptera families in the East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan are reported. Twelve species are recorded for the first time from the study area: Nabis nigrovittatus steppensis (Kerzhner, 1981) (Nabidae), Deraeocoris ater (Jakovlev, 1889), Orthops mutans (Stål, 1858), Oncotylus setulosus (Herrich-Schaeffer, 1837) (Miridae), Dictyla humuli (Fabricius, 1794) (Tingidae), Coranus aethiops Jakovlev, 1893 (Reduviidae), Aradus crenaticollis R.F. Sahlberg, 1848 (Aradidae), Horvathiolus superbus (Pollish, 1781), Acompus rufipes (Wolff, 1804), Acanthosoma denticaudum (Jakovlev, 1880) (Acanthosomatidae), Rubiconia peltata Jakovlev, 1890, and Eurydema fieberi Fieber, 1837 (Pentatomidae). Based on the latest data, the fauna of true bugs of the East Kazakhstan Region comprises 482 species from 25 families.

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Research Article Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:27:57 +0300
Orthopteroid insects (Mantodea, Blattodea, Dermaptera, Phasmoptera, Orthoptera) of agrocenosis of rice fields in Kyzylorda oblast, South Kazakhstan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/54139/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 229-247

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e54139

Authors: Izbasar I. Temreshev, Arman M. Makezhanov

Abstract: Abstract An annotated list of Orthopteroidea of rise paddy fields in Kyzylorda oblast in South Kazakhstan is given. A total of 60 species of orthopteroid insects were identified, belonging to 58 genera from 17 families and 5 orders. Mantids are represented by 3 families, 6 genera and 6 species; cockroaches – by 2 families, 2 genera and 2 species; earwigs – by 3 families, 3 genera and 3 species; sticks insects – by 1 family, 1 genus and 1 species. Orthopterans are most numerous (8 families, 46 genera and 48 species). Of these, three species, Bolivaria brachyptera, Hierodula tenuidentata and Ceraeocercus fuscipennis, are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Celes variabilis and Chrysochraon dispar indicated for the first time for a given location. The fauna of orthopteroid insects in the studied areas of Kyzylorda is compared with other regions of Kazakhstan.

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Research Article Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:25:40 +0300
Floras of the Archatinskoe and Chernovinskoe Forestries of the Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park (the Republic of Kazakhstan) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53162/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 107-138

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53162

Authors: Igor A. Artemov

Abstract: Synopses of vascular plant species and subspecies, registered in two forestries of the Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park (the Republic of Kazakhstan) are presented. A total of 393 species/subspecies were registered in the Archatinskoe Forestry and 383 taxa were found in the Chernovinskoe Forestry. Nine taxa have been included in the List of Rare and Endangered Plant Species of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Huperzia selago (L.) Bernh. ex Schrank et Mart., Paeonia anomala L., P. hybrida Pall., Rheum altaicum Losinsk., Rhodiola rosea L., Fornicium carthamoides (Willd.) Kamelin (= Rhaponticum carthamoides (Willd.) Iljin.), Lilium pilosiusculum (Freyn) Miscz. (= L. martagon L.), Erythronium sibiricum (Fisch. et C.A. Mey.) Krylov, and Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Druce) Soó.

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Checklist Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:42:57 +0300
Catalogue of Lepidoptera of Omsk Oblast (Russia). Macrolepidoptera. Families: Hepialidae, Brachodidae, Cossidae, Sesiidae, Limacodidae, Zygaenidae, Thyrididae, Drepanidae, Uraniidae, Geometridae, Lasiocampidae, Lemoniidae, Endromididae, Saturniidae, Sphingidae, Notodontidae, Lymantriidae, Arctiidae, Syntomidae, Erebidae, Nolidae, Noctuidae, Hesperiidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Nymphalidae, Satyridae https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53005/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 139-226

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53005

Authors: Svyatoslav A. Knyazev

Abstract: A total of 972 species of Macrolepidoptera belonging to 28 families are reported for the territory of Omsk Oblast. The most numerous is Noctuidae family represented by 358 species, followed by Geometridae (252 species), Erebidae (48), Lycaenidae (42), Arctiidae (40), Nymphalidae (37), Satyridae and Notodontidae (27 species in each family), Pieridae, Sphingidae, Lasiocampidae (17 species in each family), Hesperiidae (15), Lymantriidae (13), Zygaenidae and Sesiidae (12 species in each family), Drepanidae (10), Nolidae (7), Cossidae (4), Papilionidae and Hepialidae (3 species in each family), Syntomidae, Saturniidae and Lemoniidae (2 species in each family), Endromididae, Uraniidae, Thyrididae, Limacodidae and Brachodidae (1 species in each family). A total of 13 species were registered in Omsk Oblast for the first time, among them Pennisetia hylaeiformis (Laspeyres, 1801), Synanthedon martjanovi Sheljuzhko, 1918, Synanthedon spheciformis ((Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), Synanthedon uralensis (Bartel, 1906, Bembecia sp., Chamaesphecia astatiformis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1846), Alcis jubata (Thunberg, 1788), Dysstroma infuscata (Tengström, 1869), Scopula tessellaria (Boisduval, 1840), Panchrysia deaurata (Esper, 1787), Amphipoea crinanensis (Burrows, 1908), Euxoa eruta (Hübner, (1827), Xestia sexstrigata (Haworth, 1809). The list of doubtful and erroneously records is given.

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Catalogue Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:34:18 +0300
A new subspecies of Parnassius arcticus (Eisner, 1968) (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) from the Momsky Range (Yakutia, Russia) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/55925/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 93-105

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e55925

Authors: Roman V. Yakovlev, Nazar A. Shapoval, Yuri I. Bakhaev, Galina N. Kuftina, Boris A. Khramov

Abstract: On the basis of the characters of external morphology and analysis of DNA barcodes, an isolated population of the Arctic Apollo, Parnassius arcticus (Eisner, 1968) (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae), from the Momsky Range mountains (northeastern Yakutia, Russia) is described here as a new subspecies, Parnassius arcticus arbugaevi Yakovlev & Shapoval, subsp. nov. The taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and biotopical preferences of the nominotypical P. arcticus and the new subspecies are discussed.

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Research Article Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:01:24 +0300
Callosobruchus phaseoli (Gyllenhal, 1833) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae): a new invasive species in Kazakhstan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53070/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 87-92

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53070

Authors: Izbasar I. Temreshev, Vladimir L. Kazenas

Abstract: An invasive seed-beetle species cowpea weevil Callosobruchus phaseoli (Gyllenhal, 1833), was found in the south-eastern Kazakhstan (Almaty city) for the first time. Its areal includes India (species origin), South and Central America, Europe, Middle East (Israel), North Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Far East, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Burma, Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, Australia, and Oceania. Damaged plants are adzuki bean Vigna angularis (Willd.) Ohwi & H. Ohashi (1969), mung bean Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek, broad bean Vicia faba Linnaeus, 1753, pea Pisum sativum Linnaeus, 1753, pigeon pea Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth, 1893, hyacinth bean Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet, 1826, Wisteria sp., lima bean Phaseolus lunatus Linnaeus, 1753, common bean Phaseolus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1753 and other species of beans, chickpea Cicer arietinum Linnaeus, 1753, Sesbania sp., rattlepod Crotalaria spectabilis Roth., lupine Lupinus sp. Emerged beetles immediately mate and begin to lay eggs on the same day. Beetle damage both in field and in storage. We were not able to find the species during the monitoring of agriculture lands and natural landscapes near the city. We assumed that the invasion occurred recently and the species did not have time to spread outside Almaty. Since C. phaseoli was discovered in Almaty, which is a transit crossroad for many trade routes, further species distribution should be predicted. The most probable corridor for further invasion of cowpea weevil in Kazakhstan is the south and southeast parts of the country, namely Almaty, Zhambyl, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda oblast's.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:33:04 +0300
Additional records of osmiine bees (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae: Osmiini) from Azerbaijan https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53095/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 33-42

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53095

Authors: Maxim Yu. Proshchalykin, Mahir M. Maharramov

Abstract: Data on 38 species and four subspecies of three genera of the tribe Osmiini (Megachilidae) collected in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan are presented. Of them, 19 species and one subspecies are recorded for the fauna of Azerbaijan for the first time. This paper is based on the material of more than 155 specimens, collected by the authors in June 2019 in 21 localities of the republic. Additional 44 specimens of Osmiini from the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic stored in the collection of the Institute of Zoology of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Baku have also been studied. Currently, 64 species and four subspecies of osmiine bees are known from this country. This is distinctly less in comparison with the adjacent fauna of Turkey (247), Turkmenistan (110) and Iran (88), but more than understudied faunas of Georgia (31) and Armenia (44). It is assumed that the number of Osmiini species in Azerbaijan may be at least twice as large.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:32:34 +0300
New and additional faunistic records of the long-legged flies (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) from Azerbaijan and Georgia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53124/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 43-47

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53124

Authors: Oleg P. Negrobov, Peter Manko, Bella Japoshvili, Nataly Snegovaya, Jozef Obona

Abstract: New and additional faunistic records for 13 species of Dolichopodidae were given from Azerbaijan and Georgia. The species richness of Azerbaijan increased to 92 taxa as Sybistroma transcaucasica (Stackelberg, 1941) and Thinophilus quadrimaculatus Becker, 1902 are the new records for the Azerbaijan territory. Campsicnemus marginatus Loew, 1857, Sybistroma transcaucasica (Stackelberg, 1941) and Tachytrechus hamatus Loew, 1871 are recorded for the first time in Georgia and the species diversity increased to 74 taxa. and additional faunistic records for 13 species of Dolichopodidae were given from Azerbaijan and Georgia.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:32:01 +0300
New records of Rhaphium (Dolichopodidae, Diptera) from Russia https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53125/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 49-57

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53125

Authors: Oleg P. Negrobov, Olga O. Maslova, Mariya A. Chursina

Abstract: The paper presents new faunistic data for 28 species of Rhaphium from Russia and supplements the previous data on species distribution. New faunistic data is given for the following species: Rhaphium albifrons Zetterstedt, 1843, Rh. antennatum (Carlier, 1835), Rh. appendiculatum Zetterstedt, 1849, Rh. basale Loew, 1850, Rh. boreale Van Duzee, 1923, Rh. caliginosum Meigen, 1824, Rh. commune (Meigen, 1824), Rh. confine Zetterstedt, 1843, Rh. dichromum Negrobov, 1976, Rh. discolor Zetterstedt 1838, Rh. dispar Coquillett 1898, Rh. elegantulum Meigen, 1824, Rh. fasciatum Meigen, 1824, Rh. fascipes (Meigen, 1824), Rh. flavilabre Negrobov, 1979, Rh. glaciale Ringdahl, 1920, Rh. latimanum Kahanpää 2007, Rh. longicorne (Fallen, 1823), Rh. monotrichum Loew 1850, Rh. nasutum (Fallen, 1823), Rh. nigribarbatum Becker, 1900, Rh. patellitarse Becker, 1900, Rh. richterae Negrobov, 1977, Rh. riparium (Meigen 1824), Rh. rivale Loew, 1869, Rh. suavis Loew, 1859, Rh. tripartitum Frey 1913, and Rh. umbripenne (Frey, 1915). Seven rare species (Rhaphium basale, Rh. boreale, Rh. confine, Rh. dispar, Rh. fasciatum, Rh. flavilabre and Rh. longicorne) are recorded for the first time in one or two Russian regions. At present, there are 71 species in the genus Rhaphium known from Russia.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:31:27 +0300
An annotated checklist of the tribus Parnassiini sensu Korshunov of the Old World (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/53717/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 59-86

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e53717

Authors: Stanislav K. Korb

Abstract: It is the first checklist of Parnassiini of the Old World within last 25 years. The list comprises of 54 species and 6 genera. This list takes into account all modern data about the tribus, special attention paid to the molecular investigations. The type localities of 35 species have been corrected or qualified.

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Research Article Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:29:07 +0300
Effects of water levels on species diversity of silica-scaled chrysophytes in large tributaries of Lake Baikal https://abs.pensoft.net/article/52840/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 11-32

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e52840

Authors: Anna Yu. Bessudova, Larisa M. Sorokovikova, Valery N. Sinyukovich, Alena D. Firsova, Irina V. Tomberg, Yelena V. Likhoshway

Abstract: Large tributaries of Lake Baikal considered as a “hotspot” for silica-scaled chrysophytes diversity. Here we presented the updated species composition of silica-scaled chrysophytes and ecological parameters of their habitat in the Barguzin and Selenga River tributaries and delta in a high water level period. The number of registered taxa was significantly lower compared to the low water conditions (23 versus 66 species) and included the following genera with a given number of species: Chrysosphaerella – 1; Paraphysomonas – 2; Clathromonas – 1; Spiniferomonas – 3; Mallomonas – 9; Synura – 7. Mallomonas guttata and Synura borealis were identified in Russian waters for the first time. Thus, the corrected total list of silica-scaled chrysophytes in the Baikal Region includes 79 taxa. Though, the high water level reduced the total number of silica-scaled chrysophyte taxa, it made the water ecosystem more dynamic by enriching it with the entirely new species for this region.

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Research Article Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:49:44 +0300
First record of the moorland clouded yellow Colias palaeno (Linnaeus, 1761) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) in Altai Krai (Russia, West Siberia) with notes on its DNA barcode https://abs.pensoft.net/article/52833/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 5-10

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e52833

Authors: Galina N. Kuftina, Nazar A. Shapoval, Roman V. Yakovlev, Anatoly V. Krupitsky, Andrey V. Kuvaev, Alexey E. Masharsky

Abstract: Colias palaeno (Linnaeus, 1761) is reported from Altai Krai for the first time. The DNA barcode of the collected specimen was analysed and compared with molecular data on European populations of C. palaeno available in the public databases GenBank (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) and BOLD (http://www.boldsystems.org). The molecular analysis has shown that the specimen from Altai Krai shares mitochondrial barcode with some specimens from mountain populations of the Alps and the Czech Republic, and differs significantly from lowland populations of C. palaeno from Central and Northern Europe.

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Research Article Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:00:10 +0300
First results of Central Asiatic Euchalcia DNA-studies: comparison of nucleotide sequence differences in COI between Euchalcia herrichi and Euchalcia gyulai (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) https://abs.pensoft.net/article/52836/ Acta Biologica Sibirica 6: 1-4

DOI: 10.3897/abs.6.e52836

Authors: Stanislav K. Korb

Abstract: We submitted first results of the DNA studies of the Central Asiatic owlet moths of the genus Euchalcia. Standard cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) gene fragments were sequenced for DNA barcoding of six specimens belonging to Euchalcia herrichi and Euchalcia gyulai. We compared the received sequences between discussed species and with two European Euchalcia species (E. variabilis and E. consona). We found no variability within the COI sequences of the samples collected in the same locality (Alai Mts., Kyrgyzstan), whereas the difference in COI sequences between two populations (Ketmen Mts., Kazakhstan and Alai Mts., Kyrgyzstan) was 0.005.

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Research Article Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0300