Trachelus stipa is described from Central Anatolia, Turkey. It morphologically close to T. flavicornis and troglodyta regarding the structure of preapical sterna male. unique among species shape claw posterior leg, size denticles ovipositor short valvula 3 sheath in female, distally notched hypopygium The genetic distance found two mitochondrial (COI cyt b) one nuclear (EF-1α) gene regions support recognition this its placement within Trachelus, although disagrees with concept. Stipa...

X-ray microanalysis of the ovipositor and mandibles various hymenopterous insects has revealed presence in many species up to 10% wt/wt either zinc or manganese cuticle. These metals appear be involved cuticular hardening, so helping reduce abrasive wear. Zinc is found ovipositors most Siricidae, Stephanoidea, Chalcidoidea. In Ichneumonoidea Cynipoidea, metal manganese. Megalyroidea are unique Hymenoptera having both their ovipositors, though different locations. Except for Bethylidae, no...

Abstract Aim Chorthippus parallelus is one of the classic model systems for studying genetic structure and phylogeography in Western Palaearctic. Here, we investigate regional differentiation C. evaluate historical evolutionary processes responsible such structuring, test nature Turkish Straits system as a barrier to dispersal, explore contribution Anatolian populations biodiversity Location Methods We incorporated sequence data from dense sampling phylogeographically important region with...

Both external and internal gross morphology of multiporous plate sensilla were investigated throughout the Hymenoptera, with particular reference to nonaculeate families, using SEM. Several scenarios concerning origin are discussed. Shape, attachment, position, reinforcing structures, found vary between possible phylogenetic implications these

An electron microscopic survey of antenna cleaner morphology, mainly in non‐aculcate Hymenoptera, is presented. Modified, scale‐ or paddle‐shaped setae on the fore basitarsus were found to be widely distributed throughout order, but particularly well developed Xyeloidea. Megalodontoidea, Blasticotomidae, Siricoidca, Orussoidea, Cephoidea and Chalcidoidea. as aculeate family Formicidae. A comb fine was present all Apocrita, with exception Trigonalyoidea, Evaniidae, some families Chalcidoidea,...

In the present study, mitochondrial DNA polymerase chain reaction‐restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR‐RFLP) assay was used to assess phylogenetic and phylogeographic relationships among 27 brown trout Salmo trutta populations from Turkey. The complete NADH 5/6 region a second segment comprising cytochrome b gene D‐loop of mtDNA amplified by PCR were digested with six five restriction enzymes, respectively. A total haplotypes observed divided into three major assemblages, namely...

Grooming behaviours from representatives of 36 families Hymenoptera were video recorded and analysed. Thirty-three distinct types grooming movements recognized. The evolutionary pattern each behaviour is discussed. Some displayed consistent variation between taxa, appear to be informative regarding higher level relationships within the order. Putative synapomorphies are reported that support monophyly Apocrita, Cynipoidea, Platygastroidea, Ichneumonoidea, Chalcidoidea including Mymaridae.

Ichneumonoid phylogeny is revised on the basis of morphological, palaeontological and molecular evidence. The only previous formal cladistic study families superfamily Ichneumonoidea made many assumptions about what lower taxa belonged to was based a very limited set characters, nearly all which were uninformative at family level. We have subdivided both Ichneumonidae Braconidae into major groups, investigated several new character systems, reinterpreted some scored states for extinct by...

Abstract Hamuli are hook-like setae on the anterior margin of hind wing which interlock with recurved posterior edge fore in Hymenoptera during flight, making them functionally two winged. The possession hamuli is an autapomorphy for Hymenoptera. Three types distinguishable: basal hamuli, distal and secondary hamuli. Basal occur only Xyelidae, Pamphiliidae Xiphydriidae. Secondary common forms terms their arrangement: openly spaced (dispersed) or clustered. Dispersed hypothesised as...

Abstract The definition of the family Evaniidae is revised and Cretevaniidae are synonymised with based on evidence derived from recently described Mesozoic taxa a new genus species, Lebanevania azari, here Lebanese amber. A fore leg long trochanter 12-segmented antenna autapomorphies genus. large, high wide head short mesosoma characters shared other Evaniidae. also has complete wing venation lacks tubular petiole, which ground plan features Evanioidea. cladistic analysis fossil extant...

Protorhyssalus goldmani gen. n., sp. in a new subfamily of braconid wasps, the Protorhyssalinae, is described from Late Cretaceous amber fossils New Jersey, USA. The Protorhyssalinae appears to be cyclostome and shows similar set plesiomorphic characters extant Rhyssalinae. However, it possesses hindwing vein 2‐CU, feature only found among braconids rare putatively primitive Chilean Apozyginae.

Abstract Khutelchalcis gobiensis gen. et sp. n. (Khutelchalcididae fam. n.), based on a tiny impression fossil collected from the lowermost Cretaceous or uppermost Jurassic deposits of Khutel-Khara in East Mongolia, was studied using an environmental chamber scanning electron microscope. Character analysis suggests that belongs to putative basal group Chalcidoidea. The greatly reduced wing venation, apparent presence multiporous plate sensillae with long aperture flagellomeres, and high...

Abstract Cephinae represents one of the exclusively endophytophagous sawfly lineages with diverse host plant utilizations, in which most species have great economic importance. However, evolutionary history subfamily has not been thoroughly investigated to date. Here, we characterized mitogenomes six representing five genera Cephinae. Rearrangements tRNA genes were found be notably common. The rearrangements involve IQM and TP gene clusters, former is a synapomorphy subfamily. In spite...

Abstract Anatolian populations inhabit the southern latitudinal margin of species distribution ranges and therefore may be considered as “rear edge” populations. The genetic structures such have critical importance in responses to climatic change are essential for long-term conservation genetics. Here, structure Chorthippus parallelus (Zetterstedt) (Orthoptera: Acrididae: Gomphocerinae) one main glacial refugium is investigated. Ten C. from Anatolia been studied by investigating single-copy...

Abstract The present study examines the phylogeography of Pholidopterini (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae), a lineage distributed in East Mediterranean and estimated substitution rates for three mitochondrial two nuclear gene segments. last common ancestor was dated to 18 myr ago, Early Miocene. Phylogeography marked with waves radiations, first during Middle Miocene Climatic Optimum, second Serravallian, third ending Messinian. rate estimations were 0.0187/0.018/0.0141/0.0010207 s/s/myr...

Journal Article Morphology and Sensilla of the Orbicula, a Sclerite Between Tarsal Claws, in Hymenoptera Get access Hasan H Basibuyuk, Basibuyuk Department Biology, Imperial College, Silwood Park, Ascot, Berkshire, UK SL5 7PYDepartment Entomology, Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BDDepartment Cumhuriyet University, 58140-Sivas, TurkeyUnit Parasitoid Systematics, CABI Bioscience Centre (Ascot), College at Berkshire 7PY, UK, London 5BD, Search for other works by this author on: Oxford...