Dermaptera from Cyprus and Turkey.

Abstract

Forficula smyrnensis Serville, 1839 is recorded for the first time from Cyprus, and Forficula lurida Fischer, 1853 and Labidura riparia (Pallas, 1773) are again recorded from Turkey. A list of Cypriot and Turkish Dermaptera previously recorded is given. The gut contents of Forficula lurida and Labidura riparia suggests carnivorous feeding habits, whereas in Forficula smyrnensis only plant fragments found.

Keywords

Forficula, Labidura, Turkey, Cyprus, Asia Minor, gut contents, feeding.