Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 50 (3), pp. 185–193, 2004
Title: Soil particle composition of Eurasian Kingfishers' (Alcedo atthis) nest sites
Author: Heneberg, P.
Author's address: Pod Zámkem 464/12, CZ-373 71 Rudolfov, Czech Republic, E-mail: petrhen@biomed.cas.cz
Abstract: The first granulometrical analysis of soil samples from nesting banks of the Eurasian Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is reported. In total 29 samples from 22 banks located in the Czech Republic were analysed using the dry sieve analysis and decantation. Twelve standardized particle size fractions were determined in all groups of samples. Mean particle size of soil samples from banks occupied by Kingfishers averaged 991±1747 µm, the variability of the content of particular soil particle fraction is higher than previously published on Sand Martins and Bee-Eaters. The results suggest that the presence/absence of some particle size fractions in extreme values is decisive for the presence/absence of Kingfishers in each appropriate nesting bank. Among banks unoccupied by Kingfishers were those with soil particles above 40,000 µm, or with the content of particle size fractions 2,346–774 µm below 5%. Kingfishers do not occupy banks with the content of the fraction 9.2–3.0 µm higher than 2.156%, or with the content of the particle size fraction 3.0–1.0 higher than 0.415%, too. Soils composed from grains exceeding any of these values are expected to be unoccupied by the Eurasian Kingfisher.
Key words: Eurasian Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, habitat selection, soil requirements, granulometry
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Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 50 (3), pp. 195–210,
2004 Title:
A new measure of conservation value combining rarity and ecological
diversity: A case study with light trap collected caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) Authors:
Schmera, D. and Kiss, O.* Authors' addresses:
Plant Protection Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences,
H-1525 Budapest, POB 102, Hungary, e-mail: schmera@julia-nki.hu Abstract:
The objective of the present study was to analyse the conservation
importance of streams, rivers and lakes for maintaining caddisfly
assemblages of Hungarian localities. Light traps ensured comparable
catches of caddisflies from different aquatic habitats. A total of
245,363 individuals belonging to 152 species collected from 23 localities
over the flight period were included in the analysis. Conservation
value of caddisfly assemblages was evaluated on the basis of a newly
developed Rarity and Ecological Diversity (RED)-index expressing
ecological diversity and the average rarity of caddisflies in Hungarian
localities. The results showed that streams were the most suitable
habitats for maintaining rare caddisfly species in diverse assemblages,
while rivers had the lowest conservation importance. Key words:
conservation value, ecological diversity, rarity, Trichoptera, light trap Download in
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Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 50 (3), pp. 211–225, 2004
Title:
The genus Lotobia Lioy (Diptera, Sphaeroceridae) from the Oriental Region Authors:
Hayashi, T. and Papp, L.* Authors' addresses:
Taxonomy and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Medical Entomology,
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Toyama 1–23–1,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162–8640, Japan, E-mail: thaya@nih.go.jp Abstract:
Five species of the genus Lotobia Lioy, 1864 are
revised from the Oriental region, three of which are described as
new to science: L. asiatica sp. n. (Pakistan, Nepal, India,
Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan), L. latipes
sp. n. (India, Thailand) and L. supraelegans sp. n. (Thailand,
Nepal, India and Viet Nam). L. africana (Becker,
1907) is recorded from the Oriental region (Pakistan) for the first
time. With 32 original figures. Key words:
Sphaeroceridae, Sphaerocerinae, Lotobia, new species, taxonomy, Oriental Region Download in
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Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 50 (3), pp. 227–244, 2004
Title:
Seven new species of Manotinae (Diptera: Mycetophilidae) from Asia and Papua New Guinea Author:
Papp, L. Author's address:
Department of Zoology, Hungarian Natural History Museum,
H-1088 Budapest, Baross u. 13, Hungary, e-mail: lpapp@zoo.zoo.nhmus.hu Abstract:
Three new species of Manota (M. bilobata sp. n., Taiwan;
M. delyorum sp. n., N Korea; M. meilingae sp. n., Taiwan),
two new species of Eumanota (E. jani sp. n., Papua New
Guinea; E. parahumeralis sp. n., Taiwan), and one species each
of Paramanota (P. schachti sp. n., Taiwan) and
of Promanota (P. formosana sp. n., Taiwan), are described.
Tuomikoski"s concept of genera is corroborated, i.e. Promanota
Tuomikoski, 1966 is reinstated. With 30 figures. Key words:
Mycetophilidae, Manotinae, Eumanota, Manota, Paramanota,
Promanota, new species, N Korea, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea Download in
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Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 50 (3), pp. 245–269, 2004
Title:
Braconidae (Hymenoptera) from Mongolia XV. Subfamily Alysiinae: Dacnusini Author:
Papp, J. Author's address:
Department of Zoology, Hungarian Natural History Museum, H-1088 Budapest, Baross utca 13, Hungary Abstract:
Hundred sixty-four dacnusine specimens have been elaborated, the taxonomic
results are detailed as follows: 11 genera are registered to which
41 known and 8 new species belong. Almost every known species is new
to the fauna of Mongolia. The eight new species coming from Mongolia
(Amyras 1, Dacnusa 5 and Protodacnusa 2 species)
are described and related to their nearest allies. With 97 original figures. Key words:
Mongolia, Braconidae, Alysiinae, Dacnusini, genera, new species, faunistics
*Eszterházy Károly College of Education, Department of Zoology,
H-3300 Eger, Leányka u. 6, Hungary
*Department of Zoology, Hungarian Natural History Museum,
H-1088 Budapest, Baross utca 13, Hungary; e-mail: lpapp@zoo.zoo.nhmus.hu