italic title taxobox name Coriaria image Coriaria ruscifolia.jpg image caption Coriaria ruscifolia regnum Plant ae unranked divisio Angiosperms unranked classis Eudicots unranked ordo Rosids ordo Cucurbitales familia Coriariaceae genus Coriaria genus authority Carl Linnaeus L. subdivision ranks Species subdivision About 30 species, including br Coriaria angustissima br Coriaria arborea br Coriaria japonica br Coriaria kingiana br Coriaria lurida br Coriaria microphylla br Coriaria myrtifolia br Coriaria napalensis br Coriaria plumosa br Coriaria pottsiana br Coriaria pteridoides br Coriaria ruscifolia br Coriaria sarmentosa br Coriaria sinica br Coriaria terminalis br shanshi Coriaria thymifolia Coriaria is the sole genus in the family Coriariaceae . It includes about 30 species of subshrub s, shrub s and small tree s, with a widespread but disjunct distribution across warm temperate regions of the world, occurring as far apart as the Mediterranean region, southern and eastern Asia , New Zealand where there are some alpine species , the Pacific Ocean islands, and Central America Central and South America . The leaf leaves are opposite or in whorls, simple, 2 9 cm long, without stipules. The flower s are borne in raceme s 2 30 cm long, each flower small, greenish, with five small petals. The fruit is a small and shiny black occasionally yellow or red berry like swollen Corolla flower corolla , highly poison ous in several species, though those of C. terminalis are edible. At least a few members of this genus are non legume nitrogen fixer s. The Mediterranean species C. myrtifolia is known as Redoul , and the several New Zealand species are known by the M ori language M ori name of Tutu plant Tutu . The South American species C. ruscifolia is an evergreen climber known as Deu ... epiv corusc.html Pictures of Coriaria ruscifolia Category Cucurbitales Cucurbitales stub ca Coriaria cs Ko a ka de Gerberstr ucher es Coriariaceae fr Coriariaceae lt Gl bstiniai nl Coriariaceae ... more details
italic title Taxobox image Sommacco.jpg regnum Plantae unranked divisio Angiosperms unranked classis Eudicots unranked ordo Rosids ordo Sapindales familia Anacardiaceae genus Rhus species R. coriaria binomial Rhus coriaria binomial authority Carolus Linnaeus L. Rhus coriaria , commonly called Elm Leaved Sumach or Tanner s Sumach is a deciduous shrub to small tree in the Anacardiaceae or Cashew family, native to southern Europe ref name pfaf http www.pfaf.org user Plant.aspx?LatinName Rhus coriaria Plants for a Future database accessed August 2010 ref . The dried fruit are used as a spice, particularly in combination with other spices in the mixture called Za atar . Cultivation The plant will grow in any type of soil that is deep and well drained ref name pfaf . Uses Caution should be used about consuming sumac see Toxicity, below . The fruit has a sour taste dried and crushed, it is a popular spice in the Middle East ref name pfaf . Immature fruits and seeds are also eaten. The leaves and the bark were traditionally used in tanning and contain tannic acid . Dyes of various colours, red, yellow, black, and brown, can be made from different parts of the plant ref name pfaf Oil extracted from the seeds can be used to make candles ref name pfaf . Toxicity The sap and the fruit contain toxins that can cause severe irritation in people who are sensitive to these compounds ref name pfaf . Consumption or contact with any part of the plant can produce a severe reaction in some people. Images gallery Image ZUMAQUES.jpg Cultivated R. coriaria , with olive trees, in Spain Image Sumac.jpg Spice ground fruit for sale in Istanbul Image Sumak.jpg Spice, close up gallery References references Tannin source Category Rhus coriaria Category Spices Anacardiaceae stub an Rhus coriaria az A sumaq da Garve Sumak de Gew rzsumach es Rhus coriaria fr Rhus coriaria hy hsb Garbarski sumak it Rhus coriaria nl Sumak no Sumak pl Sumak garbarski ru uk ... more details
italic title Unreferenced stub type plant auto yes date December 2009 Confusing date April 2008 taxobox name Shanshi regnum Plant ae unranked divisio Angiosperms unranked classis Eudicots unranked ordo Rosids ordo Cucurbitales familia Coriariaceae genus Coriaria species C. thymifolia binomial Coriaria thymifolia Coriaria thymifolia , known as Shanshi , is a plant of the northern Andes , with Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants hallucinogenic and toxicity toxic berries similar to blueberry blueberries . Many mountaineer s, both unexperienced and experienced, have made the mistake of eating the berries of the plant, unknowing of their intoxicating effects. Category Cucurbitales Category Mountaineering and health Cucurbitales stub ... more details
italic title taxobox name Coriaria myrtifolia image Roldor0032.JPG image caption Leaves and mature fruits in July regnum Plant ae unranked divisio Angiosperms unranked classis Eudicots unranked ordo Rosids ordo Cucurbitales familia Coriariaceae genus Coriaria species C. myrtifolia binomial Coriaria myrtifolia binomial authority Carolus Linnaeus L. Coriaria myrtifolia , redoul , is a shrub to 2 3 m tall. Myrtifolia means myrtle like leaves. The fruit is a fleshy black berry achene slightly similar to a blackberry but toxic. Coriaria myrtifolia has the largest fruits in the genus Coriaria . ref http www.springerlink.com content g2urn5665653rkj4 ref It is especially dangerous for children, who may eat it if they confuse it with edible berries. Coriaria myrtifolia should be recognized as one of the most neurotoxic plants in western Mediterranean area. ref http www.sciencedirect.com science? ob ArticleURL& udi B6TCS 4H3BKVN 1& user 10& coverDate 11 2F30 2F2005& rdoc 1& fmt high& orig search& origin search& sort d& docanchor &view c& searchStrId 1625773327& rerunOrigin scholar.google& acct C000050221& version 1& urlVersion 0& userid 10&md5 13f7ccfb150d375af98eab307afbbd1b&searchtype a ref Range Geographically, this species is confined to the northern Mediterranean coastal Spain and Southern France from the Gironde to the Alpes Maritimes , penetrating into Italy as far as part of the Apennines , the species reappears in the western Rif and Algeria ,in the Balearic islands it appears only in Ibiza . ref http www.nature.com nature journal v182 n4633 abs 182475a0.html ref The oldest known ... v193 n4820 abs 1931103a0.html References ref Coriaria myrtifolia is one of the 13 Coriaria species ... gs&collection ENV&recid 1925382&q Coriaria myrtifolia&uid 790317218&setcookie yes ref The Redoul ... are due to the wealth of Coriaria spp tannin, particularly concentrated in the stem bark and root ... plants Cucurbitales stub ca roldor es Coriaria myrtifolia fr Coriaria myrtifolia ... more details
Tutu is a common name of M ori people M ori origin for plants in the genus CoriariaCoriaria ceae found in New Zealand . Six New Zealand native species are known by the name Coriaria angustissima Coriaria arborea Coriaria lurida Coriaria plumosa Coriaria pteridoides Coriaria sarmentosa They are shrub s or tree s some are endemic ecology endemic to New Zealand. Most of the plant parts are poisonous, containing the neurotoxin tutin toxin tutin and its derivative hyenanchin. Honey containing tutin can be produced by honey bee bee s feeding on honeydew secretion honeydew produced by sap sucking vine hopper insects Scolypopa genus feeding on tutu. ref http www.nzfsa.govt.nz animalproducts publications info pamphlet bee products toxic honey.htm Background on toxic honey , New Zealand Food Safety Authority ref The last recorded deaths from eating honey containing tutin were in the 1890s, ref Johnston, Martin. http www.nzherald.co.nz topic story.cfm?c id 206&objectid 10500105 Specialists expected tutin honey outbreak , New Zealand Herald. 26 March 2008. ref although sporadic outbreaks of toxic honey poisoning continue to occur. ref http www.stuff.co.nz 4848525a11.html Four charges laid over toxic honey. stuff.co.nz 15 Feb 2009 ref Poisoning symptoms include delirium, vomiting, and coma. ref http www.stuff.co.nz 2296984 Beekeeper to keep selling after poisoning 27 March 2009 ref References references External links http www.teara.govt.nz 1966 T Tutu Tutu en Tutu , 1966 Encyclopedia of New Zealand Use dmy dates date September 2010 DEFAULTSORT Tutu Plant Category Cucurbitales Category Flora of New Zealand Category Plant common names in New Zealand Cucurbitales stub Kiwi stub nl Tutu plant ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Caloptilia elaeas image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a class Insect a ordo Lepidoptera subordo Glossata infraordo Heteroneura unranked superfamilia Ditrysia superfamilia Gracillarioidea familia Gracillariidae genus Caloptilia species C. elaeas binomial Caloptilia elaeas binomial authority Edward Meyrick Meyrick , 1911 synonyms Gracilaria elaeas small Meyrick, 1911 small Caloptilia elaeas is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from New Zealand . ref http gc.bebif.be species show 1186 Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae Lepidoptera ref The larva e feed on Coriaria species, including Coriaria thymifolia , Coriaria angustissima and Coriaria ruscifolia . They leaf miner mine the leaves of their host plant. References Reflist External links http www.landcareresearch.co.nz research biosystematics invertebrates lepidoptera cgi bin bug.pl?1515029?9840.0000 Image Category Caloptilia Caloptilia stub vi Caloptilia elaeas ... more details
of the Dividivi References Reflist External links Wikispecies inline Caesalpinia coriaria Commonscat inline Caesalpinia coriaria Caesalpinia coriaria Tannin source Category Caesalpinia Category Plants ... Category Trees of Venezuela Category Trees of Guatemala de Divi Divi Baum es Caesalpinia coriaria ... more details
Image Dividivi on aruba.jpg thumb Divi divi Caesalpinia coriaria The National Festival of the Dividivi lang es Festival y Reinado Nacional del Dividivi is a festival in the Department of La Guajira , Colombia . The festival was created in 1969 by mandate of then mayor of Riohacha , Ernestina Serrano . ref http www.sinic.gov.co SINIC ColombiaCultural ColCulturalBusca.aspx?AREID 3&SECID 8&IdDep 44&COLTEM 215 es icon National System for Cultural Information National Festival of the Dividivi ref The National Festival of the Dividivi is named after the Dividivi tree Caesalpinia coriaria , considered a symbol of the Department of La Guajira. The festival is celebrated every year from June 29 to July 1, the last day celebrating the creation of the Department of La Guajira. ref http www.sinic.gov.co SINIC ColombiaCultural ColCulturalBusca.aspx?AREID 3&SECID 8&IdDep 44&COLTEM 215 es icon National System for Cultural Information National Festival of the Dividivi ref See also Festivals in Colombia References reflist coord missing Colombia Category Festivals in Colombia Category Festivals in La Guajira ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Teleiopsis latisacculus image regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Gelechiidae subfamilia Gelechiinae genus Teleiopsis species T. latisacculus binomial Teleiopsis latisacculus binomial authority Pitkin, 1988 synonyms Teleiopsis latisacculus is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Republic of Macedonia Macedonia and from Turkey to Egypt . The wingspan is 15 17 mm. Adults are on wing in May to June. The larvae feed on Rhus coriaria . There are some records for Pistacia terebinthus External links http www.faunaeur.org full results.php?id 311355 Fauna Europaea Gelechiidae stub Category Gelechiidae de Teleiopsis latisacculus vi Teleiopsis latisacculus ... more details
Arborea can refer to Giudicato of Arborea , an historical state in Sardinia Arborea , a town within the above giudicato Arborea, a village in George Enescu, Boto ani George Enescu Commune, Boto ani County, Romania Arborea plane , a fictional place in the Dungeons & Dragons role playing game Arborea band , an American psych folk indie rock folk duo Genus of Ediacaran Precambrian fossil Arborea genus Species of animal West Indian Whistling Duck Dendrocygna arborea Woodlark Lullula arborea American Tree Sparrow Spizella arborea Species of trees Amelanchier arborea Bulnesia arborea Erica arborea Gmelina arborea Bursera graveolens Other plant species Southernwood Artemisia arborea Brugmansia arborea Tutu plant , the Coriaria arborea is one of many New Zealand species known by this name. disambig it Arborea nl Arborea ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Teleiopsis terebinthinella image image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Gelechiidae subfamilia Gelechiinae genus Teleiopsis species T. terebinthinella binomial Teleiopsis terebinthinella binomial authority Herrich Sch ffer, 1856 synonyms Gelechia terebinthinella small Herrich Sch ffer, 1856 small Teleiopsis terebinthinella is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in southern and south eastern Europe , except the Iberian Peninsula and France . It has also been recorded from Turkey and the Near East . It is found up to heights of 1,600 meters. The wingspan is 17 20 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. The larvae feed on Pistacia terebinthus and Rhus coriaria . External links http www.faunaeur.org full results.php?id 311354 Fauna Europaea Gelechiidae stub Category Gelechiidae de Teleiopsis terebinthinella vi Teleiopsis terebinthinella ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Caloptilia linearis image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a class Insect a ordo Lepidoptera subordo Glossata infraordo Heteroneura unranked familia Ditrysia superfamilia Gracillarioidea familia Gracillariidae genus Caloptilia species C. linearis binomial Caloptilia linearis binomial authority Butler, 1877 synonyms Caloptilia linearis is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from New Zealand . ref http gc.bebif.be species show 1257 Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae Lepidoptera ref The larva e feed on Coriaria species. They leaf miner mine the leaves of their host plant. References Reflist Category Caloptilia Caloptilia stub vi Caloptilia linearis ... more details
Taxobox name Grammodes stolida image image width 240px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a subphylum Hexapoda classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera unranked familia Macrolepidoptera superfamilia Noctuoidea familia Noctuidae subfamilia Catocalinae tribus genus Grammodes species G. stolida binomial Grammodes stolida binomial authority Fabricius, 1775 synonyms Prodotis stolida Noctua stolida Noctua cingularis Euclidia stupida Grammodes curvilinea Grammodes attenuata Grammodes incompleta Grammodes odontota small Turner, 1925 small The Geometrician Grammodes stolida is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Africa , southern Europe , most of Asia and Australia . It migrates to Central and Northern Europe as far north as England , Denmark and Finland . There are multiple generations per year. Adults are on wing from February to October. The larvae feed on Paliurus , Rubus , Tribulus , Coriaria and Quercus species. External links http kmk.entomology.ru pdf rej13 2004 ent13 3 20175 186 20Kravchenko.pdf Species info http www.ppis.moag.gov.il ppis insect 5Fgallery images NOCTUIDAE Catocalinae2006 images 31P.stolida.jpg Image Category Catocalinae pms Grammodes stolida Catocalinae stub ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Izatha blepharidota image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Oecophoridae subfamilia Oecophorinae tribus genus Izatha species I. blepharidota binomial Izatha blepharidota binomial authority Hoare, 2010 synonyms Izatha blepharidota is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand , where it is confined to the northern half of the North Island. ref http www.landcareresearch.co.nz research biosystematics invertebrates faunaofnz Extracts FNZ65 documents FNZ65Izathaweb144.pdf Fauna of New Zealand Izatha Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechioidea Oecophoridae ref The wingspan is 22.5 26 mm for males and 23 29 mm for females. Adults are on wing from November to April. Larvae have been reared from dead branches of Pseudopanax crassifolius , dead rotten stems of Ripogonum scandens , dead branches of Coriaria arborea and dead Kunzea ericoides . Etymology The specific name is derived from the Greek blepharis meaning eyelash and the adjectival ending ota , and refers to the delicate eyelash like streaks in the subterminal part of the forewing. References reflist Category Oecophorinae Oecophoridae stub vi Izatha blepharidota ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Izatha churtoni image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Oecophoridae subfamilia Oecophorinae tribus genus Izatha species I. churtoni binomial Izatha churtoni binomial authority Dugdale, 1988 synonyms Izatha churtoni is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand , where it is widespread in the North Island. ref http www.landcareresearch.co.nz research biosystematics invertebrates faunaofnz Extracts FNZ65 documents FNZ65Izathaweb144.pdf Fauna of New Zealand Izatha Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechioidea Oecophoridae ref The wingspan is 18 31.5 mm for males and 24.5 30 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to February. Larvae have been recorded in dead branches of Coriaria arborea . One specimen was reared from a larva in dead Fuchsia excorticata . Further rearing records are from dead wood of Alnus rubra , Quercus species and Pittosporum tenuifolium . References reflist Category Oecophorinae Oecophoridae stub vi Izatha churtoni ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Izatha peroneanella image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Oecophoridae subfamilia Oecophorinae tribus genus Izatha species I. peroneanella binomial Izatha peroneanella binomial authority Walker, 1864 synonyms Gelechia peroneanella small Walker, 1864 small Gelechia adapertella small Walker, 1864 small Cryptolechia lichenella small Walker, 1864 small Izatha peroneanella is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand , where it is found throughout the North Island, except the Aupouri Peninsula of Northland. ref http www.landcareresearch.co.nz research biosystematics invertebrates faunaofnz Extracts FNZ65 documents FNZ65Izathaweb144.pdf Fauna of New Zealand Izatha Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechioidea Oecophoridae ref The wingspan is 15 24.5 mm for males and 17 29.5 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to early April. Larvae have been recorded feeding on the dead wood of a variety of angiosperm species. Larvae have been reared from Alseuosmia species, Carpodetus serratus , Coprosma grandifolia , Coriaria arborea , Fuchsia excorticata , Nestegis species, Pseudopanax arboreus , Ripogonum scandens , Sophora species and Wisteria species. References reflist Category Oecophorinae Oecophoridae stub ... more details
drugbox verifiedrevid 352966830 IUPAC name 2a,3a epoxy 3a,4a,5,6,7,7a hexahydro 3a ,6 ,7 trihydroxy 5 isopropyl 7a methylspiro indan 1,2 oxirane lactone image Tutin structure.png width 240 CAS number 2571 22 4 ATC prefix none ATC suffix ATC supplemental PubChem 75729 DrugBank C 15 H 18 O 6 molecular weight 294.299 g mol smiles CC C C H 1 C H 2 C H C 3 C 4 CO4 C H 5 C H C 3 C H 1C O O2 O O5 C O bioavailability protein bound metabolism elimination half life excretion pregnancy AU A B1 B2 B3 C D X pregnancy US A B C D X pregnancy category legal AU Unscheduled S2 S4 S8 legal UK GSL P POM CD legal US OTC Rx only legal status routes of administration Tutin is a poisonous plant derivative found in the New Zealand Tutu plant tutu plant Coriaria arborea Coriaria genus, several different species . It acts as a potent receptor antagonist antagonist of the glycine receptor , ref Fuentealba J, Guzm n L, Manr quez Navarro P, P rez C, Silva M, Becerra J, Aguayo LG. Inhibitory effects of tutin on glycine receptors in spinal neurons. European Journal of Pharmacology . 2007 Mar 15 559 1 61 4. PMID 17303114 ref and has powerful convulsant effects. ref Zhou H, Tang YH, Zheng Y. A new rat model of acute seizures induced by tutin. Brain Research . 2006 May 30 1092 1 207 13. PMID 16674929 ref It is used in scientific research into the glycine receptor, and is also sometimes associated with outbreaks of toxic honey poisoning when bees feed honeydew exudate from the sap sucking insect commonly known as the passion vine hopper, when these vine hoppers have been feeding on the sap of tutu bushes. Toxic honey is a rare event and is more likely to occur when comb honey is eaten directly from a hive that has been harvesting honeydew from passion vine hoppers feeding on tutu plants. ref http www.nzfsa.govt.nz animalproducts publications info pamphlet bee products toxic honey.htm Background on toxic honey. New Zealand Food Safety Authority. ref References Reflist 2 Glycinergics Category Convu ... more details
Tutu may refer to Ballet tutu , a type of costume for ballet performances Tutu plant , poisonous New Zealand plants of the genus Coriaria Tutu album , a 1986 album by Miles Davis T t , a Compositions by Liliuokalani composition by Liliuokalani of Hawai okina i Tutu de Feij o, a paste made of beans and manioc flour in Cuisine of Brazil Southeast Southeastern Brazilian cuisine Tutu, a mod for the computer game Baldur s Gate which allows playing the first game of the series within the more advanced engine of the second one Tutu, Hawaiian for grandmother Tutu, the main character in the Chinese cartoon Big Ears Tutu Figures in mythology or popular culture Tutu god , in Mesopotamian mythology, one of the Anunnaku Princess Tutu , an anime series or the character in that series The wife of Tottles the Bear Places Tutu island , an island in the Arno Atoll of the Marshall Islands Tutu, United States Virgin Islands , a subdivision of the island of Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Thomas . People Osei Kofi Tutu I died 1717 , Ashantehene, ruler of Kumasi, co founder of the Empire of Ashanti Desmond Tutu born 1931 , South African Archbishop, activist against apartheid, Nobel Peace Prize winner Leah Nomalizo Tutu, wife of Desmond Tutu disambig de Tutu fr Tutu homonymie it Tutu nl Tutu pt Tutu tr Tutu anlam ayr m ... more details
Taxobox name Ophiusa tirhaca image Ophiusa tirhaca.jpg image width 240px regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Noctuidae subfamilia Catocalinae genus Ophiusa moth Ophiusa species O. tirhaca binomial Ophiusa tirhaca binomial authority Pieter Cramer Cramer , 1773 synonyms Phalaena tirhaca small Cramer, 1777 small Noctua tirrhaea small Fabricius, 1781 small Noctua vesta small Esper, 1789 small Noctua auricularis small H bner, 1803 small Ophiodes hottentota small Guen e, 1852 small Ophiodes separans small Walker, 1858 small Anua absens small Warren, 1913 small Anua pura small Warren, 1913 small Anua clementi small Swinhoe, 1918 small Ophiusa vesta small Esper, 1789 small Ophiusa auricularis small H bner, 1803 small Ophiusa hottentota small Guen e, 1852 small Ophiusa separans small Walker, 1858 small Ophiusa clementi small Swinhoe, 1918 small Ophiusa tirrhaea small Fabricius, 1781 small Ophiusa demarginata small Heydemann et al., 1963 small Ophiusa obscura small Pinker & Bacallado,1978 small Ophiusa tirhaca is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Southern Europe , Africa , Australia and the southern parts of Asia . The wingspan is about 50 mm. The larvae feed on Ericaceae heath , Pistacia lentiscus , Pistacia terebinthus , Cotinus coggygria , Rhus coriaria , Rhus cotinus , Cistus , Eucalyptus , Osyris , Viburnum and Pelargonium . External links http mediateca.educa.madrid.org imagen ver.php?id imagen s387a656hezzgtzy&id grupo 165 Mediateca.educa.madrid.org es http www.funet.fi pub sci bio life insecta lepidoptera ditrysia noctuoidea noctuidae catocalinae ophiusa index.html Ophusia on funet http linus.socs.uts.edu.au don larvae cato tirhaca.html Australian Caterpillars DEFAULTSORT Ophiusa Tirhaca Category Catocalinae Catocalinae stub nl Ophiusa tirhaca vi Ophiusa tirhaca ... more details
Taxobox name Akbesia image image width 250px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Sphingidae subfamilia Smerinthinae tribus genus Akbesia genus authority Lionel Walter Rothschild Rothschild & Heinrich Ernst Karl Jordan Jordan , 1903 species A. davidi binomial Akbesia davidi binomial authority Oberthur, 1884 ref https www.cate sphingidae.org taxonomy Akbesia davidi.html CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience Sphingidae ref synonyms Smerinthus davidi small Oberth r, 1884 small Akbesia is a genus of moth s in the Sphingidae family, containing only one species, the Pistacia Hawkmoth Akbesia davidi , which is known from southern Turkey , northern Syria , northern Israel , western Jordan , south eastern Turkey, north eastern Iraq , south eastern Georgia country Georgia , northern Iran , eastern Afghanistan and Iranian Beluchistan . It may also occur across Azerbaijan , the Alborz Mountains of northern Iran, the Zagros Mountains of western and southern Iran, and northern Afghanistan. ref http tpittaway.tripod.com sphinx a dav.htm Sphingidae of the Western Palearctic ref It often occurs in large numbers at certain sites in rocky, hilly areas supporting scattered trees and shrubs of Quercus , Olea , Ceratonia and Pistacia . The wingspan is 60 70 mm. Although the adults do not feed, they will drink water if offered. There are two generations per year in Iran with adults on wing in April and from late July to August. In northern Iraq, adults are on from May to June and in August. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Pistacia atlantica and Pistacia palaestina . Larvae have also been reared on Cotinus coggygria and Rhus coriaria . Etymology The genus is named after the town of Akbez near Hassa, Hatay Hassa in Turkey. Subspecies Akbesia davidi davidi Akbesia davidi gandhara small de Freina & Geck, 2003 small Afghanistan References Reflist Category Ambulycini wikispecies Akbesia Sphingidae stub nl Akbesia vi Akbesia ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Simplimorpha promissa image image width 250px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a superordo Amphiesmenoptera ordo Lepidoptera subordo Glossata cohorto Myoglossata subcohorto Neolepidoptera infraordo Heteroneura superfamilia Nepticuloidea familia Nepticulidae genus Simplimorpha species S. promissa binomial Simplimorpha promissa binomial authority Staudinger, 1870 synonyms Nepticula promissa small Staudinger, 1871 small Stigmella promissa small Staudinger, 1871 small Nepticula robiniella small Gustafsson, 1973 small Simplimorpha promissa is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It is widely distributed in southern Europe with the northern limit running approximately along the southern slopes of the Alps and along the Danube . Image Simplimorpha promissa.jpg thumb left 200px Simplimorpha promissa mine The wingspan is 4 4.5 mm. There are almost continuous generations in the Mediterranean area, but there are two to three generations in places where only the deciduous Cotinus occurs. The larvae feed on Cotinus coggyria , Pistacia atlantica , Pistacia khinjuk , Pistacia lentiscus , Pistacia terebinthus , Pistacia vera and Rhus coriaria . They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine consists of a full depth corridor that only widens little towards the end. Frass is found in a central line, almost filling the corridor. Pupation takes place outside of the mine. External links http www.bladmineerders.nl minersf lepidopteramin simplimorpha promissa promissa.htm bladmineerders.nl http www.faunaeur.org full results.php?id 357444 Fauna Europaea Category Nepticulidae nepticulidae stub vi Simplimorpha promissa ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Izatha austera image image width 200px image caption regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Lepidoptera familia Oecophoridae subfamilia Oecophorinae tribus genus Izatha species I. austera binomial Izatha austera binomial authority Meyrick, 1884 synonyms Semiocosma austera small Meyrick, 1884 small Izatha austera is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is endemic to New Zealand , where it is widespread throughout the North Island, with a single South Island record from north west Nelson. ref http www.landcareresearch.co.nz research biosystematics invertebrates faunaofnz Extracts FNZ65 documents FNZ65Izathaweb144.pdf Fauna of New Zealand Izatha Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechioidea Oecophoridae ref The wingspan is 13 19 mm for males and 16.5 25 mm for females. Adults are on wing from December to February. Larvae feed during the winter in dead wood, including moist logs on the forest floor, and drier standing dead wood. They have been recorded from dead branches of Aristotelia serrata , Coprosma grandifolia and probably Coprosma robusta , Cordyline australis , Coriaria arborea , Laurelia novae zelandiae , Litsea calicaris , Melicytus ramiflorus and Olearia rani . They tunnel into the wood and produce copious frass , which is often conspicuous on the outside of the affected branch. Many larvae often occur together in a single branch or log. References reflist Category Oecophorinae Oecophoridae stub vi Izatha austera ... more details
taxobox name Rhus lancea image Rhus lacea, foliage detail.jpg image caption Foliage detail regnum Plantae unranked divisio Angiosperms unranked classis Eudicots unranked ordo Rosids ordo Sapindales familia Anacardiaceae genus Rhus species R. lancea binomial Rhus lancea binomial authority Carolus Linnaeus L. Rhus lancea L.f. syn. Searsia lancea L. f. F. A. Barkley , commonly known as Karee English and Afrikaans in Hlokoshiyne isiZulu Umhlakotshane amaXhosa Mokalaabata North Sotho . Evergreen, frost hardy, drought resistant tree, which can reach up to 8 metres in height with a 5 metre spread. It has a graceful, weeping form and dark, fissured bark that contrasts well with its long, thinnish, hairless, dark green, trifoliate leaves with smooth margins. It bears small yellow flowers followed on female trees by bunches of small yellow green flattish fruits, which are relished by birds. In earlier times the fruits were pounded, water added and left to ferment, producing an evidently refreshing beer. The tree is a good shade tree for gardens, parks and pavements and is one of the most common trees on the Highveld and in the Bushveld in South Africa, but not found in the Lowveld . It favours areas rich in lime in the Karoo and Namibia. The name Rhus is derived from the Greek for red , an allusion to the striking autumn colours of some species, while lancea refers to the lance shaped leaves and Karee is derived from Karoo . Relationships Rhus lancea L.f. is one of about 36 South African Rhus species which reach tree size. The genus is widespread in Europe, America, Asia and Africa occurring in sub tropical and warmer temperate regions. Rhus coriaria L. is the Sumac from Southern Europe its leaves are used for tanning and dyeing. Rhus toxicodendron L. is the North American poison ivy its sap producing ulcerations or erysipelas . Rhus cotinus L. is the wig tree found from the Mediterranean to China and often grown in shrubberies. Rhus vernicifera DC. is the lacquer tree used i ... more details
About a region in Peru Image Santa Maria Beach.jpg thumb 310px Beach in Santa Mar a del Mar, Lima, Peru The Chala or Coast is one of the eight natural regions in Peru . It is formed by all the western lands that arise from sea level up to the height of 500 meters. In this region, the flora includes vegetation that grows near the rivers, like the Algarrobo Prosopis Palida carob tree , the Parkinsonia aculeata palo verde , Grama Salada Distichlis spicata salty grama grass , Rhizophora mangle manglar or mangrove tree , the Arundo donax carrizo or giant reed and the Gynerium sagittatum Ca a brava ditch reed and plants that grow in the hills, such as the Amancae Hymenocallis amancaes Amancay or Peruvian daffodil Hymenocallis amancaes , the Cyphomandra betacea wild tomato , the Mito or Peruvian papaya Vasconcellea candicans , and the divi divi C salpinia coriaria . The coastal fauna of the Chala includes South American Sea Lion sea lions , the Peruvian anchoveta anchovy and several sea birds. ref Pulgar Vidal, Javier Geograf a del Per Las Ocho Regiones Naturales del Per . Edit. Universo S.A., Lima 1979. First Edition his dissertation of 1940 Las ocho regiones naturales del Per , Bolet n del Museo de historia natural Javier Prado , n especial, Lima, 1941, 17, pp. 145 161. ref Overview Andean Continental Divide class wikitable Westside Eastside Chala , dry coast Lowland tropical rainforest or Omagua Selva baja Yunga Maritime Yungas Maritime Yungas Highland tropical rainforest or Rupa Rupa Selva alta Yunga Maritime Yungas Maritime Yungas Subtropical cloud forest or Yunga Fluvial Yungas Fluvial Yungas Quechua geography Quechua Montane valleys Quechua geography Quechua Montane valleys Tree line Tree line about 3,500 m Suni geography Suni , scrubs and agriculture Suni geography Suni , scrubs and agriculture Mountain Top Mountain passes 4,100 m Puna grassland Andean alpine desert Snow line about 5,000 m Janca Rocks, Snow and Ice Peak See also Climate zones by altitude Altitudin ... more details
Amarlu is a district of Rudbar township in Gilan Province of Iran . Jirindih is its center. Natural geography A mountainous region. Coord missing Iran Tribes There have been two important Kurdish tribes in Gilan province Ri vand or Ra vand and Am rlu q.v. . According to Rabino, the Ri vand formed part of the B b n tribe of Solaym niya and were moved to Gil n by Shah Abb s I. Later, they were chased out of most of their choice pasturelands by the Am rlu, who were moved to Gil n from northwestern Persia by N der Shah Rabino, 1916 17, pp. 260 61 tr., pp. 304 6 . The Ri vand now live mostly in Qazvin province. The Am rlu occupy some fifty villages between Menjil and Pir kuh in southeastern Gil n. See Fortescue, pp. 319 20 Mardukh Kordest ni, I, pp. 100 1 Af r Sist ni, pp. 132 34. Genography A genographic research, which has been made about Amarlu s chiftains from Jirindih , shows their E1b1b1 haplogroup . As a result, Bishanlu subclade from Amarlu clade could racially be known as Mediterranean race Mediteranean . Furthermore,this haplogroup would be found in Greece 27 , Galicia Spain Galicia 25 , Serbia 24 , Albania 22 , Cyprus 20 , Sicily & South Italy 20 http www.eupedia.com europe european y dna haplogroups.shtml . center ahnentafel compact5 style font size 90 line height 110 border 1 boxstyle padding top 0 padding bottom 0 boxstyle 1 background color 999 boxstyle 2 background color bbb boxstyle 3 background color ddd boxstyle 4 background color eee boxstyle 5 background color fff 1 Khalou Vali Khan Amarlu 2 Mehrab Khan Amarlu 3 Nowruz Khan Amarlu 4 Sharif Khan Amarlu 5 Adine Khan Amarlu 6 Heidar Khan Amarlu 7 Qorban Ali Khan Amarlu center Flora http www.aemnp.eu PDF 47 Linnavuori3.pdf Juniperus polycarpus Pteropyrum aucheri Rosa canina Rhus coriaria Pistacia sp. Rhamnus pallasi and grasses and herbs such as Astragalus marschallianus Galium gilanicum G. rotundifolium Teucrium polium Verbascum thapsus Artemisia herbaalba The countrysides of a ... more details
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