Title of article :
A faunistic study of springtails (Hexapoda, Collembola) from Hezarjirib forests (Neka, Mazandaran) with three new records of Iran
Author/Authors :
Bakhshi ، Arash Department of Plant Protection - Sari Agricultural Science and Nature Resources University , Shayanmehr ، Masoumeh Department of Plant Protection - Sari Agricultural Science and Nature Resources University , Mohammadi Sharif ، Mahmood Department of Plant Protection - Sari Agricultural Science and Nature Resources University , Yahyapour ، Eliye Department of Entomology - Faculty of Agriculture - Islamic Azad University, Arak branch , Kaprus ، Igor Department of Ecology - Ivan Franko National University of L’viv
Abstract :
The focus of this study was to extend investigations on Collembola fauna in parts of Hyrcanian forests -Hezarjirib forests, located near Neka in Mazandaran province. For this, irregular samplings from leaf litter and soil in different localities were done during 2020 -2021. The springtail specimens were extracted by Berlese funnel and after permanent slide mounting identified by relevant taxonomic keys. It resulted in the identification of 25 species belonging to eight families and 19 genera. Three species including Hypogastrura papillata Gisin, 1949 (Hypogastruridae), Lepidocyrtus bicoloris Mateos, 2012 (Entomobryidae) and Folsomia trisetata Jordana Ardanaz, 1981 (Isotomidae) were recorded for the first time from Iran. Brief information for each species including the material studied, distribution and some illustrations of the new records are given.
Keywords :
Collembola fauna , Hyrcanian forest , new recorded , Mazandaran province
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
Journal title :
Journal of Insects Biodiversity and Systematics
