Genetic and Morphological Diversity of Tenthredopsis (Tenthredinidae: Symphyta: Hymenoptera) Species: A Case Study in Anatolia

Hastaoğlu Örgen S., Başibüyük H. H.

CUMHURIYET SCIENCE JOURNAL, cilt.46, sa.2, ss.377-383, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17776/csj.1608571
  • Dergi Adı: CUMHURIYET SCIENCE JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.377-383
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The genus Tenthredopsis (Tenthredinidae: Hymenoptera), characterized by a Palearctic distribution, is widely 

recognized as a taxonomic challenge due to its limited morphological variation. This study aims to evaluate the 

phylogenetic and biogeographical characteristics of Tenthredopsis species in Anatolia by analyzing their 

morphological and molecular traits. Initially, morphotypes were defined based on morphological characters, and 

the taxonomic validity of each morphotype was assessed through phylogenetic analyses using three 

mitochondrial gene regions. The findings revealed congruence between morphological and molecular data. The 

study identified the distribution of 27 taxa within Anatolia, comprising 17 confirmed and 10 potential taxa, 

represented by 250 individuals belonging to the genus Tenthredopsis. The results underscore Anatolia's 

significance as a hotspot for genetic and morphological diversity within the genus Tenthredopsis and highlight 

its critical role in the evolutionary adaptations of these species. Additionally, the observed distribution patterns 

further support the importance of Anatolia as a refugium during the last glacial periods.