Lamellicorn Beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea) of the Coasts and Islands of the Caspian Sea: A Survey of the Fauna

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the characteristics of distribution scarabaeini coasts and Islands of the Caspian Sea. Methods. Used standard methods of data collection and analysis of the material. The material for this work were collected by the authors in numerous expeditions, among which should be noted particularly complex expedition of the Institute of applied ecology on the island Nordby, Chechen, seal, Cully. Also take into account the material given in the literature as faunal summaries (numerous taxonomic revisions. Location. Coasts and Islands of the Caspian Sea. Results. A list of 407 taxa recorded coasts of the Caspian Sea. Main conclusions. The basis of the fauna are species Turanian origin, are also a significant number of species of Mediterranean origin. The fauna of the mainland is divided into three main clusters, generally corresponding to the Northern, Eastern and South-Zapadna coasts. The fauna of the Islands is obediently collectively with unique features.

New and interesting findings of scarab beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea) from Tajikistan

“…In considering the general distribution of these taxa and the differences in their morphology (Table 2 ), we support the position of Löbl et al (2006) , Shokhin et al (2014) , and Ziani and Bezděk (2016) that E. koshantschikoffi is a valid species and recognize as such. We emphasize, however, that the systematic position of these two taxa requires further research, including study of specimens from their contact zone, preferably using molecular methods.…”

“… gibbosus koshantschikoffi while pointing out that it occurs only in the south-eastern part of the species’ range. On the other hand, according to Löbl et al (2006) , Shokhin et al (2014) , and Ziani and Bezděk (2016) , this taxon is a separate species, as Euonthophagus koshantschikoffi , but these authors gave no comments that would justify the restoration of a specific status for this taxon.…”

“…The presence of Rh. transcaspicus in Astrakhan Province and Kalmykia, Russia, was documented by Shokhin (2007) and Shokhin et al (2014) . Although Rh.…”

“…according to Löbl et al (2006), Shokhin et al (2014), and Ziani and Bezděk (2016), this taxon is a separate species, as Euonthophagus koshantschikoffi, but these authors gave no comments that would justify the restoration of a specific status for this taxon.…”

Figure 3 from: Byk A, Matusiak A, Taszakowski A, Szczepański WT, Walczak M, Bunalski M, Karpiński L (2020) New and interesting findings of scarab beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea) from Tajikistan. ZooKeys 1003: 57-82. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1003.55457

“…In considering the general distribution of these taxa and the differences in their morphology (Table 2), we support the position of Löbl et al (2006), Shokhin et al (2014), and Ziani and Bezděk (2016) that E. koshantschikoffi is a valid species and recognize as such. We emphasize, however, that the systematic position of these two taxa requires further research, including study of specimens from their contact zone, preferably using molecular methods.…”