https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35683 2026-04-16T07:45:47Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15337 Title: Short notes on the introduced avifauna of Comino Island and some of their interactions with local herpetofauna Authors: Sciberras, Arnold Abstract: Reported in this short note are some observations on the introduced avifauna of Comino Island and observed interactions with local herpetofauna. 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15336 Title: The pollinating insect of the bumble bee orchid Ophrys Bombyliflora (Monocotyledonae : Orchidae) in the Maltese Islands Authors: Casha, Alex Abstract: During field studies at Ta’ Cenc, Gozo, bees were observed on the flowers of Bumble Bee Orchids Ophrys bombyliflora. The insects were identified as Eucera longicornis (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and their activity suggested pseudocopulation. 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15335 Title: An assessment of the distribution of Iris Pseudopumila Tineo (fam. Iridaceae) in the Maltese Islands and comparison of its flower forms. (Supplement) Authors: Mifsud, Stephen Abstract: This supplement brings further information over the article published in the Central Mediterranean Naturalist Volume 4 (Issue 4), 2008, by the same author. A small correction must be made to the toponym in Marfa l/o Mellieha given as “Ghajn luta” in the 2008 paper. It should be corrected to “Ghajn Tuta”. 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/15331 Title: Contributions to the Maltese flora Authors: Casha, Alex Abstract: This work is intended to give further contributions to the Maltese Flora, including the sighting of Brassica tournefortii near Ghadira s-Safra, a plant first recorded in 1874 and thought to be extinct, the confirmation of the Aeluropus lagopoides population at Dwejra, Gozo, and about 5 other uncommon species of flora including the first record of naturalized Pennisetum villosum in a rural environment. 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z