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Known distribution of Cacyreus marshalli in Europe and North Africa (shaded area; modified from Tshikolovets 2011), and the approximate position of the observation in Turkey (red circle, arrow).
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Cacyreus marshalli Butler, 1898 (Lycaenidae) is recorded for the forst time from Turkey.
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... It is important to report that we have recorded Cacyreus marshalli for the first time in Algeria forest. Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898), originally described from South Africa, was accidentally introduced into the Balearic archipelago through importation of its ornamental host plant (Pelargonium; Geraniaceae), and has been expanding its range in Europe and northern Africa since 1988 (Marko & Verovnik, 2009;Soyhan et al., 2013;Tshikolovets, 2011). The first records came from Mallorca (1988), Belgium (1991), mainland Spain (1992), Italy (1996) and Morocco (1997) (Soyhan et al., 2013). ...
... Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898), originally described from South Africa, was accidentally introduced into the Balearic archipelago through importation of its ornamental host plant (Pelargonium; Geraniaceae), and has been expanding its range in Europe and northern Africa since 1988 (Marko & Verovnik, 2009;Soyhan et al., 2013;Tshikolovets, 2011). The first records came from Mallorca (1988), Belgium (1991), mainland Spain (1992), Italy (1996) and Morocco (1997) (Soyhan et al., 2013). The last record was in Serbia (2021). ...
This study investigated for the first time species richness, abundance of butterflies and disturbed habitats in Souk Ahras Forest. The assessment of butterflies' diversity and relative abundance was conducted from July 2019 to July 2021. We recorded 60,696 individuals of 49 butterfly species belonging to six families (Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Nymphalidae, Hesperiidae and Sphingidae). Nymphalidae was dominant by 19 species, followed by Lycaenidae 13 species, Pieridae 10 species, Hesperiidae 4 species, Papilionidae 2 species and diurnal moths ‘Sphingidae’ with only one species. The highest number of species was recorded in oaks groves (medium high altitude) with 35 species; in terms of abundance, grassland (low altitude) dominates in number ( n = 20,094). The lowest species diversity (S = 7) and number of individuals ( n = 1227) were recorded in the Dense tree stratum scrub station which records significant water pollution. We notice that the abundance of butterflies was important during the spring and summer periods but less important during the winter. Landscape composition and habitat influence butterfly diversity and their dynamics. Many species used more than one distinct habitat type, or just one special habitat; we suggest that vegetation cover is an important mechanism for butterfly diversity persistence in forest ecosystems mosaics.
... This species was also established in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom but was unable to survive the winter season (Gross, 2010). Also, it was recorded in Turky (Tarkan et al., 2013). It was naturally distributed in many countries from South Africa such as Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe (Heaths et al., 2002). ...
The geranium bronze butterfly Cacyreus marshalli
photographs for egg were taken. Larvae are elongate
Butler, 1898,(Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae:
(Geraniaceae)in many districts in Alexandria
and adults [male & female]) of this butterfly was described
(onisciform) slightly flattened and yellowish to light green
the stem of Pelargonium zonaleandP. inquinans
in detail. As well as, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Governorate. Morphology of each stage (egg, larva, pupa
bands on edges in both sexes. The diagnostic
slightly shorter than female. Forewingand hindwingwith
than the ventral one, with abdominal parts pale yellowish
characteirstics of adult male and female were described in
plants. It infests flowers, neck of flowers and borrows in
in colour. The obtect pupae are with dorsal aspect darker
dorsal side brown in colour and with white and brown fine
detail. Ultrastructure of antennal sensilla were described
Polyommatini) is an important pest of some ornamental
in colour and with dense long hairs dorsally. Male is
and photographed by SEM photographe.
... També ha estat trobada a l'illa de Malta (Sammut 2007), que en representava la seva troballa més oriental d'Europa. I el 2009 va ser trobada a Croàcia (Marko i Verovnik, 2009), anant cap al sud per la costa dàlmata, fins a Grècia (Anastassiu et al., 2010) i Turquia (Soyhan et al., 2013) (Pons et al., 2003). A Menorca ha estat recol·lectada a la zona de jardins amb fonts de les pedreres de s'Hostal (Ciutadella), el juliol de 2018, essent aquesta la primera cita per a Menorca. ...
... Οι πρώτες καταγραφές έγιναν στη Μαγιόρκα (1988), Βέλγιο (1991), ηπειρωτική Ισπανία (1992), Ιταλία (1996) και Μαρόκο (1997). Η γνωστή, μέχρι σήμερα, εξάπλωση του είδους είναι η εξής: Ν. Αφρική, Μαρόκο, Κανάριοι Νήσοι, Ιβηρική χερσόνησος, Βαλεαρίδες Νήσοι, Ν. Γαλλία, Κορσική, Σαρδηνία, Ιταλία, Ελβετία, Σλοβενία, Κροατία, Μάλτα, Ελλάδα και Τουρκία (Souhan et al. 2013), επίσης Βοσνία-Ερζεγοβίνη (πρώτη καταγραφή εκεί το 2016) (Koren & Kulijer 2016). Στις παραπάνω περιοχές (εκτός φυσικά της Ν. Αφρικής όπου είναι ιθαγενές) το είδος δείχνει να έχει εγκατασταθεί, αλλά υπάρχουν και μεμονωμένες καταγραφές ατόμων από τη Ν. ...
... Αγγλία, την Ολλανδία, το Βέλγιο και τη Γερμανία (Tshikolovets 2011, Souhan et al. 2013). ...
During the period 2005-2017, the lepidopteran species of the sub-order Rhopalocera were collected and studied in the Ossa mountain for the first time. A total of 73 species, belonging to 6 families, were identified. Specifically, 3 species of the family Papilionidae, 15 of the family Pieridae, 20 of the family Lycaenidae, 12 of the family Nymphalidae, 11 of the family Satyridae and 12 of the family Hesperiidae, were collected. The species biodiversity on various habitat types of Ossa mountain, was also examined. The richest diversity was recorded on mountain meadows and on glades of beech forests (Fagus sp.) (61 and 59 species, respectively). It was lower on semi-alpine zone and on oak forests (Quercus sp.) (45 and 44 species, respectively). Minimum biodiversity was found on semi-mountainous mixed forests of conifer and deciduous trees (29 species). The distribution of some species such as Spialia phlomidis (Herrich-Schäffer), Muschampia tessellum (Hübner), Pyrgus sidae (Esper) (Lepidoptera : Hesperiidae), Satyrium w-album (Knoch), Scolitantides orion (Pallas), Agrodiaetus admetus (Esper) (Lepidoptera : Lycaenidae), Anthocharis gruneri Herrich-Schäffer, Pieris krueperi Staudinger (Lepidoptera : Pieridae) and Pseudochazara anthelea (Hübner) (Lepidoptera : Satyridae) was very local and limited. Of special interest are the records in the Ossa mountain of the very local and rare species S. phlomidis, M. tessellum, S. orion, S. w-album, which are known to have very limited distribution in Greece.
... In Turkey, the first published sightings of C. marshalli were reported from Gündoğan, Bodrum (Muğla Province) in the south-west of the country, close to the Dhodhekánisa (Dodecanese) (Soyhan et al., 2013), the result of an observation there in August 2011. However, C. marshalli had been photographed (Fig. 4) elsewhere, it is believed that its presence resulted from the introduction of infested ornamental geraniums to the district, a well-known tourist destination in the south-west of the country. ...
... It was accidentally introduced into the Balearic archipelago (EITSCHBERGER & STAMER, 1990) through the importation of its ornamental host plant (Pelargonium, Geraniaceae) and since then it has continued to spread its areal throughout Europe. Currently, its known range in Europe includes Spain (RAYNOR, 1990;SARTO I MONTEYS & MASO, 1991;SARTO I MONTEYS, 1992), Belgium (TROUKENS, 1991), Italy (TREMATERRA et al., 1997), France, Portugal and Morocco (TARRIER, 1998), Malta (SAMMUT, 2007), Sweden (RYRHOLM, 2007), Slovenia (POLAK, 2009), Croatia (KOSMAČ & VEROVNIK, 2009KUČINIĆ et al., 2013), Greece (PAMPERIS, 2009;PARKER, 2010;ANASTASSIU et al., 2010;COUTSIS et al., 2011;MARTINOU et al., 2011;GALANOS, 2014GALANOS, , 2016, Turkey (SOYHAN et al., 2013), Bulgaria (LANGOUROV & SIMOV, 2014), Bosnia and Herzegovina (KOREN & KULIJER, 2016) and Albania (SACHANOWICZ et al., 2016). A recent publication (LANGOUROV & SIMOV, 2017) expands the list with Macedonia and Montenegro. ...
This study reports new data of the Geranium Bronze butterfly Cacyreus marshalli (Butler, 1898) for the Republic of Macedonia. This record is the deepest one from the Balkan mainland. Updated distribution map of the species in Europe is presented.
... During the past 25 years, the butterfly has colonised much of North Africa and southern Europe, where it has become established. Till now its known range in the Mediterranean comprises: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Morocco, and Turkey (Eitschberger & Stamer 1990, Raynor 1990, Sarto i Monteys & Masó 1991, Tarrier 1998, Trematerra et al. 1997, Sammut 2007, Polak 2009, Kosmač & Verovnik 2009, Anastassiu et al. 2010, Soyhan et al. 2013, and there are isolated reports of the species from the UK, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Sweden (Luy 1996, Luy 2002, Gros 2010). ...
The present paper reports some new records of the species Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli) from certain localities in the Mediterranean part of the South-East Balkan Peninsula, along with data regarding its biology. The collection of the data was done as a part of field work across Bulgaria, Greece and the Republic of Macedonia, as well as from other different sources (literature data, personal communications and the Internet). The first finding of the Geranium Bronze in the R. of Macedonia is also reported here.
... Since its accidental introduction to Mallorca in 1988, it has been spreading rapidly through the Western Mediterranean, later also heading east through Southern Europe. At the moment it has reached Turkey and it shows no sign of stopping, unless it gets to areas where no Pelargoniums are planted in urban areas (Soyhan et al. 2013). ...
Aim
The Mediterranean Red List assessment is a review of the conservation status at regional level of approximately 6,000 species (amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fishes, butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, molluscs, corals and plants) according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. It identifies those species that are threatened with extinction at the regional level to guide appropriate conservation actions for improving their status. This report summarises the results for Mediterranean butterflies.
Scope
The geographical scope is the Mediterranean region according to the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot (Mittermeier et al. 2004), with exception of the Macaronesian islands which have not been included in this study.
Conservation status assessment
The species conservation status was assessed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria (IUCN 2012a). The assessments followed the guidelines for application of IUCN Red List Criteria at regional levels (IUCN 2012b). They were compiled from a network of 35 experts from 20 countries in the region, and reviewed during a workshop in Málaga (Spain) in 2013 and through correspondence with relevant experts. All individual taxon assessments are available on the IUCN Red List website: http://www.iucnredlist.org/initiatives/mediterranean
Mediterranean butterflies
In the Mediterranean region 463 species of butterflies are recorded, 98 of them endemic (which means that they are unique to the Mediterranean and found nowhere else in the world). Thirty-four species occur only marginally in the region, while one species (Cacyreus marshalli) was introduced in the 1980s; and therefore these 35 were considered as Not Applicable in this assessment. The highest diversity of butterflies is found in mountainous areas in southern Turkey, northern Greece and southern France.
Results
Overall, about 5% (19 species) of butterflies are threatened in the Mediterranean region. Two per cent are considered Near Threatened and more than 6% are Data Deficient. This percentage is similar to those of Mediterranean birds and it is lower than for other groups assessed in the region such as amphibians (31%), reptiles (13%), mammals (14%) and dragonflies (19%). In the Mediterranean butterflies are slightly less threatened than in Europe (8%), probably because of the higher area of remaining natural and semi-natural habitats throughout the region. With 21% of species endemic to the region, more than 15% of them are threatened with extinction. Most of the threatened species are confined to high elevations in southern Spain, the High and MiddleAtlas in Morocco and the Anti-Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey. The main current threat to Mediterranean butterflies is habitat loss due to the changes in the management of semi-natural grasslands either through intensification, overgrazing or abandonment. Other important threats are the intensity of tourism development in high mountains, specimen collection, domestic and agricultural pollution, climate change, transportation and service corridors, and mining. In many Mediterranean countries there is a significant lack of information regarding distribution, population size and trends, especially in the southern and eastern part of the region.
Conclusions and recommendations
Although the percentage of threatened butterflies is lower than in other groups assessed in the region, there is an important lack of information regarding distribution, population size and trends for several species, which could result in an increased number of threatened species. Changes in agricultural uses due to agricultural intensification, overgrazing and abandonment are a threat to Mediterranean butterfly diversity. Further conservation actions are necessary to improve its status: – National and international legislation should be fully implemented and revised to include the threatened species identified in this assessment. – Prioritize field work and data collection for Data Deficient species to determine whether they need conservation actions. – Species/habitat action plans should be drawn for the most threatened species. – Butterfly monitoring should be started up in many more parts of the Mediterranean. Only regular counts provide data to follow populations of butterflies in detail. – Ensure that the strong regional cooperation between experts continues, and start new cooperation efforts with experts from countries where information is scarce, so that the work carried out to produce the first evaluation of the conservation status of native Mediterranean butterflies can be updated as new information becomes available.
... This South African species was first introduced to the Balearic island of Mallorca (Sarto i Monteys 1994), probably with its host plant, ornamental Pelargonium, from where it rapidly colonized most of the European and African part of the Mediterranean region (Wiemers et al. 2013). Most recently it also managed to spread into Asia (Mua and Bodrum in southwest Turkey (BaÕbay 2013; Soyhan et al. 2013), and is expected to colonize the remaining part of the eastern Mediterranean region (including Egypt) within the next couple of years. Another Oriental butterfly species which recently managed to spread into the Mediterranean region is the Lime Swallowtail, Papilio demoleus Linnaeus, 1758, a pest on Citrus trees, which has established populations in Syria and Turkey, and was also reported from Portugal (Benyamini et al. 2007; KoHak & Akdeniz 2008; Morgun & Wiemers 2012). ...
The cycad blue, Chilades pandava, is recorded from Egypt for the first time. According to molecular analysis, the species appears to have originated from South China or Northern Indochina, and was probably introduced with ornamental Cycas plants.
... Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Morocco and Turkey (Eitschberger & Stamer, 1990;Raynor, 1990;Sarto i Monteys & Maso, 1991;Tarrier, 1998;Trematerra et al., 1997;Sammut, 2007;Polak, 2009;Kosmač & Verovnik, 2009;Anastassiu et al., 2010;Soyhan et al., 2013). There are also isolated reports from Britain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. ...
