This study documents for the first time the presence of the beetle Trachyderes succinctus (Cerambycidae) on the plant Senna reticulata (Fabaceae) in the city of Iquitos, Peru. The sample consisted of three beetle larvae collected from within the branches of the plant, which were reared in controlled environments until reaching adulthood. The adult beetle individuals and plant samples were identified using specialized keys. T. succinctus shows a preference for plant species in the Fabales order, and this finding expands our knowledge of its relationship with different species. This study provides valuable information about the interaction between the beetle and the plant in the Peruvian Amazon.

This study documents for the first time the presence of the beetle Trachyderes succinctus (Cerambycidae) on the plant Senna reticulata (Fabaceae) in the city of Iquitos, Peru. The sample consisted of three beetle larvae collected from within the branches of the plant, which were reared in controlled environments until reaching adulthood. The adult beetle individuals and plant samples were identified using specialized keys. T. succinctus shows a preference for plant species in the Fabales order, and this finding expands our knowledge of its relationship with different species. This study provides valuable information about the interaction between the beetle and the plant in the Peruvian Amazon.

Las tarántulas desempeñan un papel fundamental como reguladores de poblaciones de animales pequeños, y son esenciales para estudios de biodiversidad, biogeografía, comportamiento animal y comercio ilícito de especies. A pesar de su importancia, existe una carencia significativa de información sobre tarántulas en la Amazonía oriental del Perú. Con el objetivo de abordar esta brecha de conocimiento, hemos elaborado una lista exhaustiva de especies de tarántulas reportadas para el departamento de Loreto, utilizamos datos bibliográficos de publicaciones como artículos científicos, libros, tesis y resúmenes de congresos. Se reporta un total de 42 especies de tarántulas, correspondientes a cinco subfamilias: Theraphosinae (con 30 especies), Aviculariinae (con 6 especies), Psalmopoeinae (4 especies), Schismatothelinae (1 especie) e Ischnocolinae (1 especie), ninguna de estas se e...

Tarantulas play a fundamental role as regulators of small animal populations, and are essential in studies of biodiversity, biogeography, animal behavior, and species trade. Despite their importance, there is a significant lack of information on tarantulas in the eastern Peruvian Amazon. To address this knowledge gap, we have compiled an exhaustive list of tarantula species present in the department of Loreto, using bibliographic data from publications such as scientific articles, books, theses, and conference abstracts. We reported a total of 42 tarantula species, corresponding to five subfamilies: Theraphosinae (with 30 species), Aviculariinae (with 6 species Psalmopoeinae (with 4 species), Schismatothelinae (with 1 species) and Ischnocolinae (with 1 specie), none of which are threatened in any conservation category. Of the eight provinces of the department of Loreto, Maynas reported t...

The numerous scientific publications related to the use of plants by the Urarina people demonstrate a deep-seated and valuable knowledge. However, it lacks a comprehensive review that encompasses this vast botanical knowledge. In this regard, our goal was to understand the diversity of plants used by the Urarinas in the Loreto region (Peru). To achieve this, we conducted a thorough literature review of scientific publications, where we found 17 publications with data on plant use related to the Urarina people. We recorded 196 species of flowering plants included in 56 families. The palm family (Arecaceae) stands out as the family with the greatest variety of uses, with its ten representative species: Iriartea deltoidea, Bactris gasipaes, Mauritia flexuosa, Oenocarpus bataua, Euterpe precatoria, Socratea exorrhiza, Oenocarpus mapora, Attalea phalerata, Elaeis oleifera and Phytelephas tenu...

The numerous scientific publications related to the use of plants by the Urarina people demonstrate a deep-seated and valuable knowledge. However, it lacks a comprehensive review that encompasses this vast botanical knowledge. In this regard, our goal was to understand the diversity of plants used by the Urarinas in the Loreto region (Peru). To achieve this, we conducted a thorough literature review of scientific publications, where we found 17 publications with data on plant use related to the Urarina people. We recorded 196 species of flowering plants included in 56 families. The palm family (Arecaceae) stands out as the family with the greatest variety of uses, with its ten representative species: Iriartea deltoidea, Bactris gasipaes, Mauritia flexuosa, Oenocarpus bataua, Euterpe precatoria, Socratea exorrhiza, Oenocarpus mapora, Attalea phalerata, Elaeis oleifera and Phytelephas tenu...

El estudio documenta los usos tradicionales de especies conocidas localmente como manchinga por la comunidad kichwa de San Juan de Miraflores, en el departamento de San Martín, Perú. Se realizaron 20 entrevistas e inventarios botánicos de 13 árboles. Se identificaron tres especies de Moraceae: Brosimum alicastrum Sw., Brosimum guianense Huber ex Ducke y Sorocea briquetii J.F.Macbr, con diez usos específicos en las categorías de construcción, alimentación y medicina. Las semillas enteras cocinadas de estas tres especies son utilizadas para la alimentación; B. alicastrum y B. guianense tienen usos maderables, son utilizadas en la construcción y fabricación de muebles; y B. alicastrum también tiene uso medicinal. Las especies de manchingas tienen importancia sociocultural y económica.

The study documents the traditional uses of species known as manchinga by the Kichwa community of San Juan de Miraflores, in the department of San Martín, Peru. Twenty interviews and botanical inventories of 13 trees were conducted. Three species of Moraceae were identified: Brosimum alicastrum Sw., Brosimum guianense Huber ex Ducke, and Sorocea briquetii J.F.Macbr, with ten specific uses in the categories of construction, food, and medicine. The whole cooked seeds of these three species are used for food; B. alicastrum and B. guianense have timber uses, being used in construction and furniture making; and B. alicastrum also has medicinal use. The manchinga species have cultural and economic importance.