Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan Insect species excluded from the Red Data Book of Kyrgyzstan / Кыргызстандын Кызыл кптебпнен чыгарылган курт-кумурскалардын турлёру
Insect species listed in the 2004 IUCN RLTS, not included in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan 1. Chichyrkanak kuluk kaldyrkany - Hyles hippophaes (Esper, 1789) - Seathorn Hawk-moth (Lepidoptera order, Sphingidae family) According to the assessment conducted in 1996, it is included in the IUCN RLTS with the DD category [76]. The species is widely distributed, and its range is expanding [42, 50]. In Kyrgyzstan, it is represented by two subspecies, H. h. bienerti Staudinger, 1874 and H.
Amazon-Rossomyrmex Status: Category II (VUB2ab(iii); C2b; D2). A rare relict representative of the fauna of virgin steppes with a disjunctive range. There are only three species in the genus, R. proformicarum and R. minuchae Tinaut, 1981 (endemic to the Iberian Peninsula) were included in the IUCN RLTS in 1994 (VU D2 category) [76]; the status of the species described from China, R. quandratinodum Xia & Zheng, 1995, needs clarification.
Kuznetzov’s Longicorn Wasp Status: Category III (LR-nt). A naturally rare Central Asian species from a small (4-5 species) relict genus. In Central Asia, the genus and family are among the most ancient groups of hymenopterans, known since the second half of the Cretaceous period (about 100 million years ago), having evolved as oligotrophic pollinators, precursors to bees. The second recorded representative of the genus Masaris in Kyrgyzstan (40 years ago) is Masaris carli Schulthess, 1922,
Asiatic Polochrum Wasp Status: Category II (VUB2ab(iii); C2b; D2). A rare vulnerable endemic species of Central Asia, a relic in the modern fauna of the family with a decreasing distribution; the group has scientific significance in aspects of zoogeography and conservation of genetic resources. The second known species of the genus (P. repandum Spinola, 1805) is distributed in Southern Europe and the Caucasus and is already protected in several countries [74]. The largest
Kuznetzov’s Lamellicorn Saw-fly Status: II category (VU B1ab(iii)+2ab(ii,iii,iv); D2; E). A rare narrow-local endemic of the Western Tien Shan, with a population close to critical levels. One of six Central Asian representatives of a relict family (2-3 species in Kyrgyzstan [12]). It has the narrowest range among Central Asian species of sawflies [7], significant for aspects of zoogeography and conservation of genetic diversity.
Juniper Horntail Status: Category III (LR-nt). A naturally rare species with a tendency to habitat reduction. It is significant as an object for zoogeographical research and in the aspect of preserving the regional gene pool, one of four representatives of the family in the fauna of the republic [11]. The downgrade of U. sah to the rank of subspecies U. augur (Klug, 1803) by some specialists appears biologically unfounded.
Eversmann’s Giant Robber-fly Status: Category III (LR-nt). A species that is rarely encountered over a wide range, with habitats tending to decrease in area. Listed in the Red Book of the USSR in 1984 (Category II) [26].
Alexanor, subspecies Voldemar Status: Category II (VU B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)c(iii,iv); C2b). A local subspecies of a southwestern Palaearctic species with a mosaic range and declining population [23]; in Kyrgyzstan, populations are fragmented, small, and vulnerable, at the edge of the species range. The species is included in the Red Books of the USSR [26] and Uzbekistan (category VU B1ab+2ab(iii)c(iii,iv); D) [23]. An impressive and aesthetically valuable [13]
Apollo Butterfly, Merzbacher subspecies Status: Category 3 (LR-nt). A local subspecies whose populations are potentially vulnerable but not endangered. The species P. apollo is included in the IUCN RLTS (VU A2cde category as assessed in 1996) [76], in CITES Appendix II, and several regional Red Books [26]. The largest [46] of the 47 representatives [90] of the Holarctic genus; an impressive and nature-adorned species. An object of amateur collecting [1].
Apollo Loxias, Tashkoro subspecies Status: Category II (VUB1ac(v)+2ab(iii)c(v); D2). An isolated subspecies of an extremely locally and sporadically distributed species, which, due to monophagy, singularity, locality, and small population sizes, is vulnerable even in the absence of a decline in numbers. One of three [90] rare representatives of the peculiar subgenus Kailasius (two species in Kyrgyzstan). It represents significant scientific interest in aspects of zoogeography,
Christoph’s Clouded Yellow Status. Category II (VUBlac(v)+2ac(v); D2). Vulnerable species, a narrow endemic of the northern part of the Hissar-Alai mountain system, forming isolated local populations that are few in number. It is the most distinctive species among the 12 species of the genus found in Kyrgyzstan and has aesthetic value. It was included in the Red Data Book of the USSR in 1984 (category III) [26], and in the same year in the "Red Data Book of the Kirghiz SSR"
Kirghizobia Longicorn Beetle Status: I category (ENA4bc; B1a+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)). A narrowly distributed endemic species, whose habitats are being intensively reduced due to habitat destruction. The genus Kirgisobia Danilevsky is monotypic [11, 78] and has significant scientific importance in aspects of zoogeography and genetic conservation.
Tschitscherin’s Root Borer Status: Category II (VUB2ab(iii)). A narrowly distributed rare species, sporadically inhabiting areas of economic activity [11]. It belongs to a relict genus represented in the fauna of the republic by five species [12], and has aesthetic and scientific significance in the aspects of zoogeography and genetic conservation.
Vigorous Ground Beetle Status: Category II (VUBlb(iii)+2b(iii,iv); C2b). A narrowly distributed rare species, sporadically inhabiting areas of economic activity [11], entomophagous. One of two species of a relict oligotypic subgenus, endemic to the Fergana Mountain system [30], has scientific significance in terms of zoogeography and conservation of genetic resources.
Fergana Ground Beetle Status: Category II (VUB1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)c(iii,iv); C2b). A narrowly distributed rare species, sporadically inhabiting areas of economic activity [11], entomophagous. One of two species of the relict oligotypic subgenus, endemic to the Fergana Mountain Range [30], it has scientific significance in terms of zoogeography and genetic conservation.
Galatea Tiger Beetle Status: Category I (EN B1ab(iv)+2ab(iii,iv)). A narrowly endemic species with a fragmented distribution and decreasing population due to habitat destruction. The taxon has scientific significance in the aspects of zoogeography [31] and conservation of genetic diversity. An entomophage, it has aesthetic value; it is the only representative of the genus in the republic. Listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan (category VUr D2) [23].
Steppe Katydid Status: Category II (VU Alc; B2ab(iii,iv); D1+2). A relic steppe species with decreasing numbers; included in the Red Book of the USSR in 1984 (Category II) [26], in IUCN RLTS (Category VU B1+2bd based on an assessment conducted in 1996) [76], and in the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Category EN D) [23]. The only one of 12 species of the genus that extends beyond the Mediterranean region.
Coronate Spiketail Status: Category II (VUA4bc; B2b(iii,iv); D2). A locally occurring species with a declining population trend. All populations of the subspecies are fragmented, small, and vulnerable. It is of interest for zoogeography, study, and conservation of the regional gene pool. S. coronatus was previously considered a subspecies of ^rdulegaster insignis (Schneider, 1852) [12, 26, etc.], which was included in the Red Book of the USSR in 1984 (Category III) [26]. An
Tricholathys relicta Status: Category II (VU B2ac(iii); C2b). A very rare, narrowly localized endemic species. It has significant scientific importance due to its unique morphological and distribution characteristics. The absence of a functional cribellum and calamistrum is unique within the subfamily Tricholathysinae [83]. In the Eastern Hemisphere, it is the only representative of the genus, while other species are found in the western regions of the USA [83].
The special geographical position of Kyrgyzstan in the depths of the Eurasian continent, at the junction of the Afghan-Turkestan and Dzhungar-Tian Shan biogeographical provinces, as well as its fragmented relief, determine the unique biological diversity of the arthropod fauna. According to some estimates, the arthropod fauna of Kyrgyzstan comprises 30,000 species. It is still not well studied, and new representatives of arthropods are discovered annually in various regions of the Republic,