Tiger Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) of Tunisia: Distribution, Phenology, Taxa List and New Records

Jaskuła, Radomir; Rewicz, Tomasz

doi:10.4001/003.023.0217

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“…com.). Our phenological observations are comparable with previous data for the region (Lencina et al 1991), partially coincident with those from Tunisian populations (Jaskuła and Rewicz 2015), but quite different from published data from other geographic regions (Vives and Vives 1978b, Zanella 2010, both for Calomera littoralis nemoralis Olivier, 1790).…”

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Salt lakes of La Mancha (Central Spain): A hot spot for tiger beetle (Carabidae, Cicindelinae) species diversity

Rodríguez‐Flores¹,

Gutiérrez‐Rodríguez²,

Aguirre-Ruiz³

et al. 2016

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The tiger beetle assemblage of the wetlands of La Mancha (central Spain) comprises nine species: Calomera littoralis littoralis, Cephalota maura maura, Cephalota circumdata imperialis, Cephalota dulcinea, Cicindela campestris campestris, Cicindela maroccana, Cylindera paludosa, Lophyra flexuosa flexuosa, and Myriochila melancholica melancholica. This assemblage represents the largest concentration of tiger beetles in a single 1º latitude / longitude square in Europe. General patterns of spatial and temporal segregation among species are discussed based on observations of 1462 specimens registered during an observation period of one year, from April to August. The different species of Cicindelini appear to be distributed over space and time, with little overlapping among them. Three sets of species replace each other phenologically as the season goes on. Most of the species occupy drying or dried salt lakes and salt marshes, with sparse vegetation cover. Spatial segregation is marked in terms of substrate and vegetation use. Calomera littoralis and M. melancholica have been observed mainly on wet soils; C. circumdata on dry open saline flats; C. dulcinea and C. paludosa in granulated substrates with typical halophytic vegetation; C. maura is often present in man-modified areas. Cephalota circumdata and C. dulcinea are included as species of special interest in the list of protected species in Castilla-La Mancha. Conservation problems for the Cicindelini assemblage arise from agricultural activities and inadequate use of sport vehicles. Attempts at restoring the original habitat, supressing old semi-industrial structures, may affect the spatial heterogeneity of the lakes, and have an effect on Cicindelinae diversity.

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Salt lakes of La Mancha (Central Spain): A hot spot for tiger beetle (Carabidae, Cicindelinae) species diversity

Rodríguez‐Flores¹,

Gutiérrez‐Rodríguez²,

Aguirre-Ruiz³

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“…It should be noted that the period of activity of some studied species does not correspond with the data of previous studies in Israel (Nussbaum 1987) and on the Sinai Peninsula (Alfieri 1975; Abdel-Dayem et al 2003), as well as in the other parts of the distribution area (Jaskuła and Rewicz 2015; Jaskuła et al 2015). For example, the activity of Calomera aulica aulica , Cicindela littoralis aulicoides , Cephalota zarudniana vartianorum , Cylindera contorta valdenbergi and Grammognatha euphratica euphratica start one-two months earlier, while the activity of Calomera aulica aulica , Cicindela littoralis aulicoides , Myriochila melancholica melancholica and Grammognatha euphratica euphratica finish one-three, and in the case with Lophyra flexuosa flexuosa even six months later comparing with the data of Nussbaum (1987).…”

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The tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae) of Israel and adjacent lands

Matalin¹,

Chikatunov²

2016

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Based on field studies, museums collections and literature sources, the current knowledge of the tiger beetle fauna of Israel and adjacent lands is presented. In Israel eight species occur, one of them with two subspecies, while in the Sinai Peninsula nine species of tiger beetles are now known. In the combined regions seven genera from two tribes were found. The Rift Valley with six cicindelids species is the most specious region of Israel. Cylindera contorta valdenbergi and Cicindela javeti azari have localized distributions and should be considered regional endemics. A similarity analysis of the tiger beetles faunas of different regions of Israel and the Sinai Peninsula reveal two clusters of species. The first includes the Great Rift Valley and most parts of the Sinai Peninsula, and the second incorporates most regions of Israel together with Central Sinai Foothills. Five distinct adult phenological groups of tiger beetles can be distinguished in these two clusters: active all-year (three species), spring-fall (five species), summer (two species), spring-summer (one species) and spring (one species). The likely origins of the tiger beetle fauna of this area are presented. An annotated list and illustrated identification key of the Cicindelinae of Israel and adjacent lands are provided.

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“…Shorelines of salt lakes and ponds (Austin et al 2008; Jaskuła and Rewicz 2015; Lisa 2002), sandy beaches (Nussbaum 1987). Nocturnal (Abdel-Dayem et al 2003).…”

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“…Margins of both stagnant and running freshwater bodies, including artificial water reservoirs, and in salty habitats (Austin et al 2008; Jaskuła and Rewicz 2015; Lisa 2002). Diurnal.…”

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The tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of the southern Levant and adjacent territories: from cybertaxonomy to conservation biology

Aßmann¹,

Boutaud²,

Buse³

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The tiger beetles of the southern Levant (Egypt: Sinai, Israel, Jordan) and adjacent regions of the neighboring countries Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are reviewed in terms of species taxonomy, ecological and distributional traits and conservation biology. An illustrated dichotomous identification key from the species of this region is provided. Based on the classical identification key, we developed a digital identification application for smartphones and tablets. The species status of Calomera aulicoides (J.R. Sahlberg, 1913) is (re-) established (stat. rest.) as this taxon can be found sympatrically and parapatrically together with Calomera littoralis winkleri (Mandl, 1934). Morphological character states are discussed to identify Cicindela javetii Chaudoir, 1861 and C. herbacea Klug, 1832. Calomera aphrodisia (Baudi di Selve, 1864) is recorded for the first time from Israel. The presence of Calomera aulica (Dejean, 1831) and Grammognatha euphratica (Dejean, 1822) is confirmed by new records. At least five taxa are threatened or extinct in Israel. For one of these species, Israel has a national responsibility for the conservation as the main part of the distribution range is within this country.Availability: The application TIGER BEETLE ID for Android devices can be freely downloaded at https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.734.21989.suppl1. See also disclaimer of warranties.

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Tiger Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Cicindelinae) of Tunisia: Distribution, Phenology, Taxa List and New Records

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Salt lakes of La Mancha (Central Spain): A hot spot for tiger beetle (Carabidae, Cicindelinae) species diversity

Salt lakes of La Mancha (Central Spain): A hot spot for tiger beetle (Carabidae, Cicindelinae) species diversity

The tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae) of Israel and adjacent lands

The tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of the southern Levant and adjacent territories: from cybertaxonomy to conservation biology

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