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{"title":"Review of subfamily Amphicrossinae Thomson, 1859 (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in Korea","authors":"Min-Hyeuk Lee ,&nbsp;Seung-Hyun Lee ,&nbsp;Jin-Bae Seung ,&nbsp;Seung-Hwan Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The subfamily Amphicrossinae Kirejtshuk, 1986, is reviewed with three species in one genus reported from Korea, and <em>Amphicrossus hisamatsui</em> Jelinek, 1993, is recorded for the first time in Korea. A key to the Korean Amphicrossinae species is provided, along with descriptions of larval stages of two species (<em>A. lewisi</em> and <em>A. hisamatsui</em>). The initial record of <em>A. japonicus</em> from Korea is presumed to be based on a misidentified specimen of <em>A. hisamatsui</em>. However, this study could not verify the voucher specimen from Chujo and Lee (1994). Given its distribution in neighboring countries, <em>A. japonicus</em> will remain on the species list until its presence in Korea is confirmed. Biological information and illustrations of the Korean Amphicrossinae are also provided.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 157-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome of Phyllostachys aureosulcata McClure (Bambusoideae: Poaceae): Comparative genomics and phylogenetic analysis","authors":"Chengyu Chen ,&nbsp;Hua Guo ,&nbsp;Abdullah ,&nbsp;Tianxiang Li ,&nbsp;Guohui Li ,&nbsp;Jingjing Liu ,&nbsp;Xiaoxuan Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Phyllostachys aureosulcata</em> McClure is a resilient bamboo species that is cultivated primarily as an ornamental plant in Beijing, Henan, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, China. In this study, we sequenced and <em>de novo</em> assembled its complete chloroplast genome. The size of the complete genome was 139,701 base pairs (bp), which contained a large single-copy region of 83,223 bp, a small single-copy region of 12,882 bp, and a pair of inverted repeats of 21,798 bp each. Comparative analyses with 29 other species, including 17 from the genus <em>Phyllostachys</em> Torr., eight from the subfamily Bambusoideae, and four from the family Poaceae, revealed that <em>Phyllostachys</em> has a highly conserved chloroplast genome, showing similarities with other species within the subfamily and family. All analyzed genomes contained 111 unique genes, including 30 tRNAs, 4 rRNAs, and 77 protein-coding genes. Notably, the <em>ycf1</em>, <em>ycf2</em>, and <em>accD</em> genes were absent/pseudogene in all species of the family Poaceae. Phylogenetic reconstruction among 70 species of Bambusoideae, representing three tribes—Arundinarie, Bambuseae, and Olyreae—confirmed the monophyly of <em>Phyllostachys</em>, with a sister relationship between <em>P. aureosulcata</em> and <em>Phyllostachys propinqua</em> McClure. The chloroplast genome-based phylogeny also revealed a sister relationship between the tribes Bambuseae and Olyreae, with their shared node rooted by Arundinarie. The comprehensive analysis of chloroplast genomes provides valuable insights into the comparative genomics and phylogenetics of <em>Phyllostachys</em> and the Bambusoideae subfamily.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 190-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Climate change scenarios predict reduction in suitable habitats and range shifts for Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) in Hindu Kush Himalaya","authors":"Nadeem Salam ,&nbsp;Harvinder Kaur Sidhu ,&nbsp;Shaheeda Shaban ,&nbsp;Zafar A. Reshi ,&nbsp;Manzoor A. Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.08.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.08.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Hindu Kush Himalayan region has seen a faster pace of anthropogenic climate warming than the global average during the last 50 years. Since the 1980s this region has been experiencing intense climatic events, notably elevation-dependent warming. Given its unique evolutionary background, rich variety of species, and significant endemism, it is crucial to comprehend the effects of climate change on species distributions in this area. Of particular interest are the fungi, which have been the subject of much fewer studies on how they will respond to climate change, despite the fact that they may have a significant role in the functioning and stability of ecosystems. We therefore selected <em>Ophiocordyceps sinensis</em> an alpine fungus species for predicting the effects of climate change on its distribution in Hindu Kush Himalaya. Regarded as one of the most expensive natural resources used in oriental medicine, <em>Ophiocordyceps</em> and its surrounding habitats are under threat from various ecological and anthropogenic factors. We used species distribution modeling software Maxent 3.3.4 and a set of uncorrelated climatic (temperature and precipitation) and topographical (elevation, slope, and aspect) variables at a spatial resolution of 2.5 arc minutes to model the suitable habitats. To predict the future distribution of <em>O. sinensis</em> we used future climate data from BCCCSM2- HR global circulation model for three emission scenarios of the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) (SSP126, SSP245 and SSP585). Maxent model predicted current and future habitats with high accuracy. Current potential distribution map of <em>O. sinensis</em> shows that high suitability areas occur in India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan. Prediction maps under all three scenarios showed a large reduction in suitable habitats as compared to current climatic conditions. Analysis of range change reveals that species exhibit both range expansion and range contraction under climate change scenarios. Range contraction is noticeably more than range expansion, causing an overall reduction in the suitable habitats occupied by <em>O. sinensis</em>. “Centroid Range Shift” analysis revealed potential suitable habitats will shift to the southwest direction under all future scenarios with almost overlapping centroids.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 144-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of climate change on the flowering phenology of Rhododendron arboreum Sm. in the Western Himalaya","authors":"Nonita Rana ,&nbsp;Kumar Manish ,&nbsp;Maharaj Krishan Pandit","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change poses a potent and immediate threat to global biodiversity. Increasing global temperatures have severe effects on the ecological dynamics of organisms. While temperature is a key factor in influencing the phenology of organisms, other environmental factors also play crucial roles. <em>Rhododendron arboreum</em> Sm. (<em>R. arboreum</em>) is an important keystone species of the Himalayan ecosystems with several ecological and economic benefits. Here, we focus on the impact of various factors that influence the flowering phenology of <em>R. arboreum</em> in the North-Western Indian Himalayan region (Chakrata Forest Division, Uttarakhand). Compared with previous herbarium records, we observed a shift in the onset of blooming in <em>R. arboreum</em>. The results showed a significant association with age, elevation, slope aspect, and sunlight on the flowering phenology of the species. We infer that understanding the cumulative effect of biotic and abiotic parameters is crucial for understanding the species’ phenology. In light of the ongoing warming, this study has potential application by park managers in designing conservation strategies in the Himalaya, one of the least studied and most threatened biodiversity hotspots of the world.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 197-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Two new species of genus Acarospora (Lichenized Ascomycota: Acarosporaceae) from Pakistan","authors":"Muhammad Shahid Iqbal,&nbsp;Muhammad Nadeem,&nbsp;Alla Ud Din,&nbsp;Abdul Nasir Khalid,&nbsp;Abdul Rehman Niazi","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two new species of genus <em>Acarospora</em> are reported from Pakistan: <em>A. atrofusca</em> sp. nov. and <em>A. iqbalii</em> sp. nov. The positions of novel species within the genus <em>Acarospora</em> were validated by comparative morpho-anatomical and internal transcribed spacer (ITS)-based molecular studies. <em>Acarospora atrofusca</em> is phylogenetically and morphologically closely related to <em>A. cf. nitrophila</em> and characterized by areoles 0.8–1.5 mm, apothecia greyish brown, hymenium 110–125 μm, hypothecium 20–28 μm, asci 57–70 × 23–30 μm, and ascospores 3.5–5×2–3 μm. <em>Acarospora iqbalii</em> is phylogenetically and morphologically closely related to <em>A. cinerascens</em>, and characterized by areoles up to 1.4 mm, apothecia white to blackish white, epihymenium 15–20 μm, hymenium 95–130 μm, hypothecium 15–25 μm, asci 110–150 × 28–35 μm, and ascospores 4–6 × 1.9–2.9 μm.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 337-347"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Taxonomy of Korean Scopaeus Erichson (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae)","authors":"Gae-Nam Jeon,&nbsp;Kee-Jeong Ahn","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A taxonomic study of Korean <em>Scopaeus</em> Erichson is presented. Nine species are recognized, six of which are new to the Korean fauna [<em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>chinensis</em> Frisch, <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>complex</em> Sharp, <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>limbatus</em> Kraatz, <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>naomii</em> Frisch, <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>paliferus</em> Frisch, and <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>testaceus</em> (Motschulsky)]. <em>Scopaeus</em> (<em>Scopaeus</em>) <em>curraxoides</em> is excluded from the Korean fauna. Detailed morphological characters support the validity of these species. A key, diagnoses, habitus photographs, and illustrations of diagnostic characters of Korean <em>Scopaeus</em> species are provided to facilitate identification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 326-336"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Etlingera lacerata (Alpinieae, Zingiberaceae), a new ginger species discovered in Mindanao Island, Philippines","authors":"Mark Arcebal K. Naive ,&nbsp;Jeco Jed J. Ruales ,&nbsp;Darlo Novo M. Beltran ,&nbsp;Eddie P. Mondejar ,&nbsp;Ralph Rj E. Rozano","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During our continued expeditions in Mindanao Island of southern Philippines, a new species, <em>Etlingera lacerata</em> Naive, was discovered and is herein described and illustrated. Resembling <em>Etlingera amomoides</em> closely, it is easily distinguished by its turbinate spike with a tapering tip and a red labellum adorned with occasional white spots along the lacerate margin. This study includes a comprehensive species description, colored photographs, phenology, habitat details, geographical information, and a provisional conservation assessment for this new endemic <em>Etlingera</em> species. With this discovery, the total of known <em>Etlingera</em> species in the Philippines rises to 18, with 12 of them being endemic to the archipelago.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 764-768"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A newly recognized family Platypezidae Fallén, 1815 (Diptera: Platypezoidea) with genus Lindneromyia Kessel, 1965 in South Korea","authors":"Jeong-Hwan Choi,&nbsp;Il-Kwon Kim,&nbsp;Seung-Su Euo","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Platypezidae, known as the flat-footed flies, is a relatively small-sized fly family comprising 264 species in 19 genera worldwide. The family was newly recognized in South Korea with two species, <em>Lindneromyia argyrogyna</em> and <em>L</em><em>.</em> <em>kerteszi</em>; the latter one as the very first record from the Palaearctic region. Diagnoses, descriptions and photographs of diagnostic characters are provided based on the examination of the Korean specimens.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 320-325"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A taxonomic study on the Lepidoptera (Insecta) fauna in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia. Part 1: Macrolepidoptera","authors":"Jae-Ho Ko ,&nbsp;Sang Woo Jung ,&nbsp;Yoon-Ho Kim ,&nbsp;Austin Albert ,&nbsp;Ulziijargal Bayarsaikhan","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A taxonomic study was conducted on the macrolepidoptera fauna (plus Hyblaeidae) in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for a total of 34 species of 31 genera belonging to 10 families of Lepidoptera, with 19 of these species recorded from the FSM for the first time. Additionally, we provide illustrations of adults for all examined species, excluding the genitalia of butterflies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 288-305"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new species of Aegus Macleay (Coleoptera: Lucanidae: Aegini) from western Thailand","authors":"Wuttipon Pathomwattananurak ,&nbsp;Kawin Jiaranaisakul","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, <em>Aegus crenulatus</em> Pathomwattananurak &amp; Jiaranaisakul, new species is described from Ratchaburi Province, western Thailand. Habitus and genitalia of both sexes are also illustrated and compared with the related species, <em>Aegus sumatraensis</em> Bomans, 1992 and <em>Aegus taurus</em> Boileau, 1899. The published records of <em>Aegus linealis</em> Didier, 1928 from Thailand are reidentified as <em>A. taurus</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 306-310"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}