Initial commented checklist of Iranian mayflies, with new area records and description of Procloeon caspicum sp. n. (Insecta, Ephemeroptera, Baetidae)

Abstract

An initial checklist of mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of Iran is compiled based on critical review of available literature data, complemented with new data from 38 localities of Gilan and Ardabil provinces. At present, altogether only 46 species and 25 genera are known from Iran, 18 species are reported as new to Iran in this study. Some previously published data are critically evaluated and doubtful taxa are excluded from the list. Basic analysis of the distribution and biogeography of recorded species is given. Procloeon (Pseudocentroptilum) caspicum Sroka, sp. n. is described based on mature larva and egg. Critical differential diagnostic characters distinguishing the species from related taxa are discussed in detail.

A new species of Bungona in Turkey (Ephemeroptera, Baetidae): an unexpected biogeographic pattern within a pantropical complex of mayflies

“…The species is probably very rare in Turkey; our results only include six individuals from two neighboring localities, despite our extensive collecting throughout the country. It was also not found by other Turkish researchers (Salur et al 2016) and has not been recorded in neighboring Georgia (Gabelashvili et al 2018), Iran (Bojková et al 2018), or Syria (Koch 1988). It might represent a relict population left after previous connection to the Oriental region.…”

Taxonomy of Baetis Leach in Israel (Ephemeroptera, Baetidae)

“… Baetis monnerati Gattolliat & Sartori in Gattolliat et al 2012: 99–104, figs 25–47; Al Hejoj et al 2014: 366–367, fig 2A; Bojková et al 2018: 95; Ramadan and Katbeh-Bader 2018: 120, pl 1.…”

“…It is common in the Golan Heights, Hula Valley, Upper and Lower Galilee, Jordan Valley, eastern Judean Mountains, and the Dead Sea area. Outside of Israel it is found in Jordan (Gattolliat et al 2012; Alhejoj et al 2014; Ramadan and Katbeh-Bader 2018) and Iran (Bojková et al 2018). Suitable habitats for B.monnerati in Israel vary greatly and include brooks and streams of various sizes in temperate and semi-arid regions (Figure 2A–H), usually with pristine water.…”

“… Baetis samochai : Koch 1981: 121–128, figs 1–14; Koch 1988: 94; Tanatmış 1999; Kazancı 2001; Salur et al 2016: 74; Bojková et al 2018: 95.…”

“…Baetissamochai is known from Israel, Lebanon, Syria (Koch 1981, 1988), Turkey (Tanatmış 1999; Kazancı 2001; Salur et al 2016), and Iran (Bojková et al 2018). In Israel it was recorded by Samocha (1972) exclusively from the northern Golan Heights, but we found numerous populations throughout the Golan Heights, Hula Valley, and the Upper Jordan River and its tributaries.…”