
Leonardo Forbicioni- Vice President at WBA - World Biodiversity Association onlus
Leonardo Forbicioni
- Vice President at WBA - World Biodiversity Association onlus
Coordinatore WBA onlus - Sezione Arcipelago Toscano
Responsible Curator "NatLab" - Portoferraio (LI) Italy
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Very little is known about the Embioptera of the Tuscan Archipelago, and no specific study has been published from there on this insect order. The study of literature and new material has allowed us to identify the presence of four species of Embioptera in the Tuscan Archipelago: Haploembia solieri (Rambur, 1842), Haploembia tarsalis Ross, 1940 (wh...
New data on dustywings of Tuscan archipelago (Neuroptera Coniopterygidae).
We report the results of entomological surveys between 1999 and 2004, and in 2023. We identified 5 dustywings taxa, 3 of which are new records for the Tuscan archipelago as a whole: Helicoconis sp.; Semidalis vicina (Hagen, 1861), and Conwentzia psociformis (Curtis, 1834)....
Background
Buprestidae is a group of beetles of important conservation and phytosanitary value that is poorly studied in the Tuscan Archipelago and the limited faunistic knowledge available refers to a few scant historical records.
New information
The present contribution increments the species documented in the Archipelago from 27 to 51, providin...
During an orchid investigation near Vetralla, Viterbo province (central Italy), a
male of Adscita spec. (Zygaenidae, Lepidoptera) was observed on a specimen
of Anacamptis laxiflora. Its behavior was similar like a true pollinator, in that
the moth stretched its proboscis, possibly to collect nectar, however no pollinaria
were attached to it. This o...
Riassunto. Viene segnalata l'interessante presenza all'isola d'Elba (Toscana) del Ditiscide Eretes griseus (Fabricius, 1781); viene inoltre fornita la lista dei reperti noti per la Toscana ed una sintesi sulla corologia a livello regionale di questa specie in Italia, anche sotto l'aspetto cronogeonemico. Abstract. Interesting presence of Eretes gri...
An annotated catalogue of Coleoptera Curculionoidea of “Monte Grappa” Biosphere Reserve is presented. The 528 species surveyed, divided into 7 families and 283 genera and subgenera, include the 265 species already known, plus the 263 are reported for the first time for the area.
Faunistic, chorological and ecological information is given for all th...
This is the preview of the volume dedicated to the Curculionoidea beetles of the Man and Biosphere Reserve (MaB) of Monte Grappa (NE-Italy).
The book, edited by World Biodiversity Association, will be officially released the 24th of February 2023.
New teratological cases including one gynandromorph and chromatic aberrations of Mutillidae are described based on the examination of 27 specimens belonging to Myrmilla (Pseudomutilla) capitata (Lucas, 1848), Myrmilla (Myrmilla) erythrocephala (Latreille, 1792), Myrmilla (Pseudomutilla) glabrata (Fabricius, 1775), Mutilla europaea Linnaeus, 1758, M...
During an orchid investigation near Vetralla (Viterbo province, Latium, central
Italy), a pollination activity of a female of Syntomis phegea (Lepidoptera,
Erebidae) on a specimen of Anacamptis pyramidalis, has been observed. The
moth during its movement removed pollinaria, which then were attached on his
proboscis. This report is very interesting,...
Investigating the drivers that support species richness (S) in insular contexts can give insights for the conservation of insular biodiversity. Our aim was to decouple the effect of drivers (island area, distance from mainland and habitat diversity) accounted in three hypotheses or a combination of them in explaining S in seven islands of the Tusca...
A new genus of Entiminae, an endogean weevil of the tribe Otiorhynchini, Giavarhynchus Bellò, Osella & Ruzzier, gen. n., and its type species Giavarhynchus amicorum Bellò, Osella & Ruzzier, sp. n. are described. The new taxon is readily distinguished from all other members of the tribe due to the unique combination of lack of eyes, elongate rostrum...
Megachile sculpturalis (Smith, 1853) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) is an invasive solitary bee that is rapidly spreading all over Europe. The present study aims to update the distribution of this species in Italy. The research led to the collection of 177 records, obtained through bibliographic research and data-mining from websites, blogs and social...
In the present work, new faunal reports for northeastern Italy and Slovenia are provided: Stomis philospelaeus Monzini,
2018 (Carabidae) is recorded in a new locality; Anthaxia senicula (Schrank, 1789) (Buprestidae) and Hoshihananomia
gacognei (Mulsant, 1852) (Mordellidae) are recorded in the Veneto region for the first time. Acallocrates colonnell...
Vengono forniti nuovi dati sulla distribuzione nell’Arcipelago Toscano di 19 specie di Tenebrionidae. Dichillus corsicus (Solier, 1838) risulta nuovo per l’isola di Montecristo, l’Arcipelago Toscano e la regione Toscana; Eledona agricola (Herbst, 1783), Palorus depressus (Fabricius, 1790), Uloma culinaris (Linnaeus, 1758), Diaperis boleti (Linnaeus...
The threat to the survival of many species, caused by emerging ecological crises, has favored the development of
a new environmental awareness. In recent decades, especially in the most industrialized nations, an increasing participation
of citizens in the collection of scientific data has also been recorded. The active involvement of society in di...
The Maremma Natural History Museum is active in the field of Citizen Science at the Tuscan, national and
international level. Among the founding bodies of the European Citizen Science Association (ECSA), it has promoted
meetings for a national Citizen Science strategy in Italy, actively participated in the drafting of national guidelines
on the sub...
In recent decades, many natural history museums in Europe have integrated their traditional functions with new
ways of interacting with visitors and local communities. In particular, the need to adapt their mission according to the
changes in modern society has led them to develop initiatives aiming at an active involvement of the public in scienti...
In the present paper, two new Pseudomeira Stierlin, 1881 (Curculionidae, Entiminae, Peritelini), belonging to the sardoa-group are described: Pseudomeira silvanaedicata Bellò, Forbicioni, Ruzzier sp. n. and Pseudomeira zanichelliae Bellò, Forbicioni, Ruzzier sp. n. Species diagnosis, faunistic and ecological notes are given. The photos of the new t...
An annotated catalogue of the 394 species (divided into 203 genera or sub-genera) of Coleoptera Curculionoidea thus far known from Tuscan Archipelago, a group of islands and islets in the Tyrrhenian Sea located between the Sardinian-Corsican islands complex and central Italy, is presented. Faunistic, chorological and ecological information is given...
Amaurorhinus rossellae sp. n. from the island of Pianosa (Tuscan Archipelago, Italy) is described and illustrated. The new taxon can be separated by other described species based on the following characters: prothorax strongly globose and widest at the basal third; short and thick antennae with short oval club; elytra elliptical with widest point i...
In the present paper, two new Pseudomeira Stierlin, 1881 (Curculionidae, Entiminae, Peritelini), belonging to the sardoa-group are described: Pseudomeira silvanaedicata Bellò, Forbicioni, Ruzzier sp. n. and Pseudomeira zanichelliae Bellò, Forbicioni, Ruzzier sp. n. Species diagnosis, faunistic and ecological notes are given. The photos of the new t...
The following new synonymies in Coleoptera Curculionidae are established: Sitona sulcifrons (Thunberg, 1798) [ = Sitona argutulus Gyllenhal, 1834; syn. n.]; Entomoderus laesirostris (Fairmaire, 1859: 268) [= Rhytirhinus loesirostris Fairmaire, 1859: 278, alternative original spelling, here rejected; syn. n.]; Aulacobaris caerulescens (Scopoli, 1763...
This paper reports the results of the BioBlitz organized by the Maremma Natural History Museum in May 2015
within the “Torrente Trasubbie” Site of Regional Importance. This activity is part of the public involvement events for the
collection of scientific data that the Museum organizes on a regular basis. During BioBlitz 2015, data collected attest...
Riassunto. Viene segnalata per la prima volta la presenza in Italia ed in Europa continentale di Trigonorhinus zeae (Wolfrum, 1931). Parole chiave: Anthribidae; Trigonorhinus zeae; nuova segnalazione; specie introdotta; Europa; Italia. Trigonorhinus zeae (Wolfrum, 1931) new alien species introduced in Italy and continental Europe (Coleoptera Curcul...
Contribution to the study of Hymenoptera Apoidea of Elba Island Between 2008 and 2016 we captured and studied the Hymenoptera of superfamily Apoidea of Elba Island (Tuscany). 38 sites were investigated at different times. In a set of 576 individuals we found 141 species (about 15% of Italian Apoidea), belonging to six families: Colletidae (12 speci...
We present an updated list of the vascular flora occurring on the Elba island (Tuscan Archipelago). The list is based on bibliographic analysis and field studies carried out in the years 2006–2018. With a total of 1,098 specific and subspecific taxa currently occurring on the island (including 101 naturalized aliens), plus 67 casual aliens and 16 h...
Aim: We describe fine-scale diversity patterns of the entire butterfly fauna occurring on the Tuscan Archipelago. By assessing the traits associated with population diversification, haplotype uniqueness and extinction, we aim to identify the factors determining the origin and maintenance of genetic diversity, and population vulnerability to environ...
Aim: We describe fine-scale diversity patterns of the entire butterfly fauna occurring on the Tuscan Archipelago. By assessing the traits associated with population diversification, haplotype uniqueness and extinction, we aim to identify the factors determining the origin and maintenance of genetic diversity, and population vulnerability to environ...
This paper is an update of a previous contribution on the aquatic beetles of the Tuscan Archipelago (ROCCHI et al., 2014). The list includes 101 taxa (species and subspecies): 3 Gyrinidae, 3 Haliplidae, 1 Noteridae, 32 Dytiscidae, 4 Helophoridae, 1 Georissidae, 2 Hydrochidae, 32 Hydrophilidae, 19 Hydraenidae, 2 Elmidae, 1 Dryopidae, 1 Heteroceridae...
A complete checklist of orchids of the island of Pianosa
Viene descritta una nuova Pseudomeira del gruppo sardoa: abbazzii dell’isola di Pianosa; disegni di parti tassonomicamente significative completano il lavoro.
Materials for a fauna of Tuscan Archipelago. XXXI. Contribution to the knowledge of aquatic beetles from the Tuscan Archipelago (Coleoptera).
This paper concerns the aquatic beetles from the Tuscan Archipelago. The list includes 153 taxa (species and subspecies): 4 Gyrinidae, 6 Haliplidae, 2 Noteridae, 1 Hygrobiidae, 51 Dytiscidae, 12 Helophoridae,...
Vesperidae and Cerambycidae in Tuscan Archipelago: synthesis of knowledge and new data (Coleoptera: Cerambycoidea). Un update of the families Vesperidae and Cerambycidae occurring in Tuscan Archipelago is proposed through published and unpublished data.) and Agapanthia asphodeli (Latreille, 1804) are quoted for the first from the Tuscan Archipelago...
The authors report the results of their research on the island of Giannutri, essentially confirming the results of previous researchers.
The natural hybrid Ophrys × capoliverii lamonico, Forbicioni & Frangini, hybr. not. nov. (O. fusca subsp. lucifera × O. speculum) from the Elba Island (Toscana region, central Italy) is described. The flowers have intermediate characters between the putative parents (sepal and petal dimensions, petal colour and hairiness of the lip marginal zone)....
In the last few years a lot of new information has become available on Natula averni. As the common name we propose Reed cricket, because the species was found almost exclusively in reed beds. Recent findings show that this species is more abundant than previously thought. The species can easily be found with knowledge of distribution, habitat and...
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