Dipteran (Bibionomorpha and Tipulomorpha) diversity in dead wood in Lithuania

Gorban, Ina; Podėnienė, Virginija

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“…Adult Sciaridae are commonly found in shaded environments such as forests and swamps, while their larvae typically inhabit soil, leaf litter or dead wood ( Irmler et al 1996 , Hövemeyer and Schauermann 2003 , Seeber et al 2012 , Gorban and Podėnienė 2022 ). The larvae of Sciaridae are important in soil ecology, as they feed on fungi, decaying plant matter and bacteria.…”

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The number of Estonian black fungus gnats (Diptera, Sciaridae) doubled: the first records of 64 species

Gorban,

Heller,

Kurina

2024

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Adult sciarid flies are small to medium-sized, delicate insects, typically black in colour and belonging to the superfamily Sciaroidea within the order Diptera. They exhibit a uniform appearance. Distinguishing them from other families of Sciaroidea is primarily achieved through their typical wing venation. Sciaridae are common in both natural and semi-natural ecosystems, where they play a significant role in decomposition during their larval stage. Prior to the current study, only one specific research project had been conducted on Sciaridae in Estonia. The number of sciarid species identified in Estonia was set at 67. This research, conducted in north-eastern Estonia during 2015 and 2016, presents a comprehensive overview of Sciaridae diversity, shedding light on previously understudied aspects of Estonia's biodiversity. A total of 1038 specimens were identified, representing 91 species, amongst which 64 were previously unknown to Estonia. Notably, Corynoptera winnertzi (Mohrig, 1993) emerged as the most abundant species, followed by Corynoptera irmgardis (Lengersdorf, 1930), Corynoptera crassistylata (Frey, 1948) and Bradysia trivittata (Staeger, 1840). The genus Corynoptera Winnertz, 1867 exhibited the highest diversity, consistent with findings from broader European studies. This study underscores the importance of ongoing surveys for better understanding the distribution and composition of Sciaridae species in Estonia, emphasising the need for further research to delve into the intricate ecology and biology of these insects.

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The number of Estonian black fungus gnats (Diptera, Sciaridae) doubled: the first records of 64 species

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Kurina

2024

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Morphological description of the last instar larva of Tipula (Pterelachisus) cinereocincta mesacantha Alexander 1934 (Diptera: Tipuloidea: Tipulidae), a newly recorded crane fly from China

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Gao

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Tipuloidea (crane ies) is one of the most species-rich groups of Diptera, including over 15,000 species worldwide, with a wide variety of habitats. However, relatively less attention has been paid to the larvae of crane y in contrast to the better-known adults. In this study, Tipula (Pterelachisus) cinereocincta mesacantha Alexander, 1934 is added into the fauna of China, which larvae were found beneath a piece of moss in a forest of eastern Liaoning. The external structures of the larva are described thoroughly with light microscopic illustrations. Meanwhile, with scanning electron microscopy, more detailed structures of the larval head capsule, the antenna and the mouthparts, are rstly present for the larvae of Tipula (Pterelachisus). Some microscopic structures, including the paired peg-like sensilla on the central teeth of epipharynx, and a pair of cushiony lobes anterior to the teeth, are newly recorded for the crane y larva. Morphological differences and variations of the larval structures between T. (P.) cinereocincta mesacantha and its related species or genera are discussed. The discovery would provide new data and insights for the further research on the taxonomy and phylogeny, as well as some evidences of the biology and adaption of crane y larvae.

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Four complete mitochondrial genomes of the subgenus Pterelachisus (Diptera, Tipulidae, Tipula) and implications for the higher phylogeny of the family Tipulidae

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Cai,

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The complete mitochondrial genomes of Tipula (Pterelachisus) cinereocincta mesacantha Alexander, 1934, T. (P.) legalis Alexander, 1933, T. (P.) varipennis Meigen, 1818, and T. (P.) yasumatsuana Alexander, 1954 are reported, three of them being sequenced for the first time. The mitochondrial genome lengths of the four species are 15,907 bp, 15,625 bp, 15,772 bp, and 15,735 bp, respectively. All genomes exhibit a high AT base composition, with A + T content of 76.7%, 75.0%, 77.8%, and 75.4%, respectively. The newly reported mitogenomes herein show a general similarity in overall structure, gene order, base composition, and nucleotide content to those of the previously studied species within the family Tipulidae. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted to investigate the relationships within Tipulidae, using both Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Inference approaches. The results show that the four target species of the subgenus T. (Pterelachisus) basically form a monophyletic group within Tipulidae, clustering with species of the Tipula subgenera T. (Lunatipula), T. (Vestiplex), and T. (Formotipula); however, the genus Tipula is not monophyletic. Moreover, neither the tipulid subfamily Tipulinae nor the family Limoniidae is supported to be a monophyletic group. The monophyly of the family Tipulidae, and the sister relationship between Tipulidae and Cylindrotomidae are reconfirmed. These research findings could contribute to deep insights into the systematic and evolutionary patterns of crane flies.

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Dipteran (Bibionomorpha and Tipulomorpha) diversity in dead wood in Lithuania

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The number of Estonian black fungus gnats (Diptera, Sciaridae) doubled: the first records of 64 species

The number of Estonian black fungus gnats (Diptera, Sciaridae) doubled: the first records of 64 species

Morphological description of the last instar larva of Tipula (Pterelachisus) cinereocincta mesacantha Alexander 1934 (Diptera: Tipuloidea: Tipulidae), a newly recorded crane fly from China

Four complete mitochondrial genomes of the subgenus Pterelachisus (Diptera, Tipulidae, Tipula) and implications for the higher phylogeny of the family Tipulidae

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