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Two new species of Aphidura Hille Ris Lambers, 1956 (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Macrosiphini) are described; Aphidura libanensis sp. n. from Prunus prostrata in Lebanon, and Aphidura c…

The present investigation provides comparative morphometrics of the final instar nymphs of three dominant cicada species, i.e., Cryptotympana atrata (Fabricius), Meimuna mongolica…

A review of the species of the genus Chrysotimus from Tibet is provided. The following four species are described as new to science: C. motuoensis sp. n., C. tibetensis sp. n., C.…

Korean species of the genus Dusona Cameron (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Campopleginae) are reviewed. Twenty seven species of Dusona are reported from South Korea, including 12 pre…

Both male and female of a new species of Eriopeltasttes Burmeister & Schaum, 1840, E. (E.) ornatus Ricchiardi, sp. n., are described from the mistbelt grassland of KwaZulu-Natal. …

We present an interactive key that is available online through any web browser without the need to install any additional software, making it an easily accessible tool for the lar…

A new genus and species of Discocephalini, Acanthocephalonotum martinsnetoi gen. n. et sp. n. is described from Río Pichileufú, middle Eocene of Patagonia, Argentina at palaeolati…

A new genus Pseudoeupodes Khaustov, gen. n. and new species Pseudoeupodes porosus sp. n. are described from moss in Crimea. The taxonomy of the Eupodidae and some other families a…

Temporal niche overlap can be effectively studied using null models, which are statistical tools that randomise ecological data to reveal underlying patterns. The Rosario R packag…

This study reports the response of aquatic insect functional feeding groups (FFGs) to forest microclimatic conditions in a protected area and anthropogenic disturbance across four…

Specimen citation records were extracted from the oeuvre of Christa Deeleman-Reinhold (1930-2025), automated using large language models (LLMs). The legacy of an exemplary career …

The Teide National Park is a high-mountain ecosystem characterised by a high temperature and solar radiation, together with low humidity. Aside from these extreme conditions, a ri…

Before-after-control-impact (BACI) assessments are crucial in determining effectiveness of ecosystem conservation and restoration actions. This type of analysis can strongly benef…

Campylopus introflexus is a suboceanic temperate moss species native to the Southern Hemisphere. It was unintentionally introduced to north-western Europe in the first half of the…

Benbowia is a distinctive subgenus within the genus Stauropus, primarily distributed in the Indomalayan realm. To date, it comprises eight species and four subspecies.Two new spec…

Understanding primate assemblage structure in small protected areas is important for effective conservation planning, particularly in biodiversity-rich regions such as Malaysian B…

High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses have rapidly emerged as a major global threat to wildlife, with severe consequences for seabird populations. Albatrosses and petr…

The saproxylic beetles Lucanus cervus (Linnaeus, 1758), Morimus asper funereus Mulsant, 1862 and Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758), protected under the European Habitats Directive 9…

Monitoring terrestrial mammalian biodiversity remains challenging due to the limitations of conventional survey methods, including high labour requirements and detection bias. Thi…

Forcipomyia (Forcipomyia) pinamarensis Spinelli, 1983 is recorded for the first time from Colombia in a cacao-producing agroecosystem in the Municipality of El Doncello, Departmen…

Temporary pools and field depressions are unusual habitats that share features of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They often host rare vegetation determined by specific e…

Species distribution data are essential for understanding biodiversity patterns, supporting conservation planning and assessing the impacts of environmental change. Amphipods repr…

Falcinebria Ledoux & Roux, 2005 is a subgenus of Nebria Latreille, 1802 that shows marked differentiation in Japan, but its diversity has not yet been fully elucidated.This study …

This data paper describes bacterial and fungal communities associated with the sponge Chondrilla nucula collected from two Eastern Mediterranean populations (North and South Aegea…

The tropical dry forest (TDF) in Colombia is a highly threatened ecosystem by deforestation, intensive agriculture, urbanization and climate change. These pressures have caused ex…

The tribe Alysiini Leach is a diverse group comprising 78 genera and approximately 1,600 valid species worldwide. In China, 27 genera and over 140 species have been recorded to da…

The assassin bug genus Epidaus Stål, 1859 (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Harpactorinae) includes 28 species mainly distributed in the Oriental and Palaearctic Regions, with China being a…

Ecology, conservation biology and related disciplines are inherently data-based, with the success of many research projects and initiatives (e.g., protected areas, monitoring plan…

This article presents the results of a study on a one-year-old nest of a pair of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia), emphasising its structure, biodiversity and the rescue operation f…

Large branchiopod crustaceans play a crucial ecological and economic role as flagship species in temporary aquatic habitats. With less than 10% of the global fauna identified in t…

The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is one of the most frequent patients at the Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Centre (WRBC) of Green Balkans NGO in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, with aroun…

Within a museum of biological collections, the care and periodic updating of collections represent a fundamental pillar of curatorial work. Keeping collections in good condition e…

This article presents the results of a study on the shape and composition of Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) pellets. A total of 501 pellets were collected during two differ…

Composting converts organic residues into stable organic matter and nutrients under aerobic conditions, improving soil properties and microbiome balance, while mitigating environm…

Dung-associated arthropods, particularly dung beetles (Scarabaeidae), together with rove beetles (Staphylinidae) and water scavenger beetles (Hydrophilidae), support key ecosystem…

This study aimed to detect shifts in the floristic composition of the holy sites of Makkah over the past three decades, with special emphasis on the impact of afforestation and cl…

In the Yucatán Peninsula, no reproductive analyses have been conducted on clones of the Brachionus plicatilis species complex, a group of significant economic, ecological and evol…

Data on the geographical distribution of species underpin nature conservation planning, natural resource management, environmental assessments and fundamental understanding of the…

The Palestinian West Bank is located within the eastern Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot and hosts a highly diverse native vascular flora despite its limited geographic extent a…

Biodiversity data linkage is a prerequisite for addressing pressing societal and research questions. Digitisation of resources has progressed rapidly, but this has led to a number…

The paper provides insight into the archiving of data retained during the digitisation of herbarium materials. It shares practical experience and guidance on best practices for lo…

The tropical ermine moth genus Atteva Walker, 1854 is characterised by a vivid ground colour and an intricate pattern of white spots on the forewing, which often complicates speci…

Background: Natural history collections are foundational infrastructure for biodiversity science, but the global geography of specimen custody — where specimens are housed relativ…

Italy was one of the most active countries in the field of lichenology in the nineteenth century. Researchers such as Baglietto, De Notaris, Massalongo and Trevisan produced relev…

Menonvillea linearifolia is an endangered annual herb endemic to north-central Chile, growing on sandy coastal slopes within the Atacama Desert flowering zone. To characterise its…

The genera Aphaereta Förster, 1863 (tribe Alysiini) and Elasmosoma Ruthe, 1858 (tribe Neoneurini, subfamily Euphorinae) represent two distinct and ecologically specialised lineage…

Heortia vitessoides Moore is a destructive pest of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng, a significant economic crop. To understand the current and future geographical range change o…

The genus Scaphosepalum comprises a group of epiphytic orchids, distinguished by their non-resupinate flowers and prominent osmophores located on the distal portion of the synsepa…

The digitisation of herbarium collections is typically aimed at mobilising and distributing data about the specimens, while often omitting data about the individuals who contribut…

The long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus) is an endangered species in Northeast Asia and is threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation and human activities. This study investiga…