New Observations on a Rare Physonect Siphonophore, Lychnagalma Utricularia (Claus, 1879)

1986 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.R. Pugh ◽  
G. R. Harbison
Keyword(s):  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
The Status

A rare physonect siphonophore, Lychnagalma utricularia (Claus, 1879), is redescribed from 24 specimens collected in the region of the Bahamas by the submersible D.S.R.V. ‘Johnson-Sea-Link II’. It was the most common siphonophore collected by the submersible, using its sophisticated sampling techniques. The paucity of previous records for the species, and thus its apparent rarity, is probably due to the extreme fragility of the animals which causes them to disintegrate on contact with nets. The status of the second species, L. vesicularia Haeckel, 1888, is reviewed and it is concluded that it should be reduced to a junior synonym of L. utricularia.

scholarly journals Calliscelio elegans (Perkins), a tramp species, and a review of the status of the genus Caenoteleia Kieffer (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2237 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUBOMÍR MASNER ◽  
NORMAN F. JOHNSON ◽  
LUCIANA MUSETTI
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Sugar Cane ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
New Combination ◽  
The Status ◽  
Common Genus ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
New Synonymy

The monobasic genus Caenoteleia Kieffer (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) is considered to be a junior synonym of the widespread and common genus Calliscelio Ashmead, new synonymy. Calliscelio elegans (Perkins) is redescribed, transferred to Calliscelio, new combination, and its geographic distribution documented. Originally described from Hawai‘i, this species is widespread through the tropics. The species likely is distributed by human commerce, possibly in association with cricket pests (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) of sugar cane.

On the status of some species of Braconidae (Hymenoptera) described by J. C. Fabricius and the synonymy of Dichelosus Szépligeti with Coccygidium De Saussure

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 1067 (1) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
CARLOS E. SARMIENTO M. ◽  
MICHAEL SHARKEY
Keyword(s):  
Junior Synonym ◽  
The Status

The status of five species of Braconidae described by Fabricius is changed. Lectotypes are designated for all five. Ichneumon hospitator, Bracon anator, and Ophion pennator are transferred to the genus Coccygidium combs. nov. Ichneumon ornator is transferred to Coccygidium and considered a junior synonym of C. hospitator comb. and syn. nov. Bracon similator is transferred to the genus Hemibracon comb. nov. Dichelosus fuscipennis is considered a junior synonym of C. hospitator syn. nov. The genus Dichelosus is synonymized with Coccygidium syn. nov., and the member species are all transferred to Coccygidium: C. fuscipennis comb. nov., C. peruensis comb. nov., C. brasiliensis comb. nov., C. dubiosus comb. nov., C. similis comb. nov., C. variegatus comb. nov., and C. demerarus comb. nov.

scholarly journals On the identity of Porcellana paivacarvalhoi Rodrigues da Costa, 1968 (Crustacea: Anomura: Porcellanidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. e20195958
Author(s):  
Luciane Augusto De Azevedo Ferreira ◽  
Marcos Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Sao Paulo ◽  
West African ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The West ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Historical Case ◽  
The Status

Porcellana paivacarvalhoi Rodrigues da Costa, 1968, described from southeastern Brazil (São Sebastião, São Paulo), is morphologically similar to the eastern Atlantic P. platycheles (Pennant, 1777), and also to the west African P. africana Chace, 1956. The synonymy between P. paivacarvalhoi and P. platycheles was proposed by previous authors without examination of any specimens of P. platycheles, nor did they considered the morphological similarities between P. paivacarvalhoi and P. africana. This synonymy has been implicitly accepted without further analysis. The recent discovery of one male and two females syntypes of P. paivacarvalhoi has prompted new investigations into the status of P. paivacarvalhoi as a junior synonym either of P. platycheles or P. africana. Porcellana paivacarvalhoi is redescribed and illustrated based upon its lectotype herein designated. It is confirmed to be a junior synonym of P. platycheles; all evidence suggests that P. africana is a distinct, separate species. All previous records of P. platycheles from the Brazilian coast are reviewed. Its presence in southeastern Brazil in the late 1960’s most probably represents an historical case of human-mediated introduction by shipping activities. Porcellana platycheles did not manage to establish itself in São Sebastião, nor has it been recorded subsequently elsewhere in Brazil.

scholarly journals The Flamingo in the Bahamas

Oryx ◽  
1952 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 283-284
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
Research Associate ◽  
Audubon Society ◽  
The Status ◽  
Complete Survey ◽  
American Flamingo ◽  
Phoenicopterus Ruber

The National Audubon Society of New York has been much concerned with the survival of the American flamingo (Phœnicopterus ruber). It has therefore appointed Mr. Robert P. Allen, a Research Associate, to make a complete survey of the status of this flamingo and to co-operate in its protection with individual organizations and governments in the countries concerned.

scholarly journals Taxonomy of Pimelodus brevis Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933 (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae), an uncertain species from the rio Paraná basin

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 755-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Salles Rocha ◽  
Carla Simone Pavanelli
Keyword(s):  
Original Description ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Voucher Specimen ◽  
La Plata ◽  
Taxonomic Analysis ◽  
The Status ◽  
San Fernando ◽  
Paraná Basin ◽  
Allometric Analysis ◽  
Parana Basin

Pimelodus brevisMarini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933 was described from the río de la Plata, Departamento San Fernando, Argentina, based only on the holotype, which is missing since 1960s. This species has been cited in the literature and is considered valid despite of no voucher specimen has been found in museum. A taxonomic analysis comprising material from the rio Paraná basin provided additional specimens that made it possible to demonstrate the identity of P. brevis. Based on the original description and illustration of the holotype, we performed an allometric analysis and then we were able to compare the data with the similar sympatric congeners. Those comparisons allowed us to conclude that P. brevisis a junior synonym of P. argenteusPerugia, 1891, described from the río Paraná, Colonia Resistencia, Argentina. Comments on the status of congeners and taxonomic recommendations are provided.

Three new species of the genus Aemene Walker (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae) from the Himalayas

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5068 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-546
Author(s):  
ANTON V. VOLYNKIN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Female Genitalia ◽  
Ne India ◽  
The Status ◽  
Three New Species

Three new species of the genus Aemene Walker, 1854 are described: Aemene cernyi sp. n. (NE India and E Nepal), Aemene laszloi sp. n. (C Nepal) and Aemene bucseki sp. n. (C Nepal and Pakistan). The Aemene taprobanis Walker, 1854 species-group is established and characterised. The status of one taxon previously considered as a junior synonym of A. taprobanis is revised: Aemene sinuata Moore, 1878, stat. rev. A taxon previously considered as a subspecies of A. taprobanis is upgraded to species level: Aemene likiangensis (Daniel, 1951), stat. nov. Lectotypes are designated for Aemene taprobanis Walker, 1854, Panassa cingalesa Walker, 1865, Autoceras grammophora Felder, 1874 and Aemene sinuata Moore, 1878. Adults together with the male and the female genitalia of the new and related species are illustrated.  

Description of the female of Ctenodontina mochica Lamas, revalidation of Ctenodontina carrerai (Hull) stat. rev., and comments on the taxonomy and distribution of Peruvian species of Ctenodontina Enderlein (Diptera: Asilidae: Asilinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5027 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-281
Author(s):  
PÁVEL SÁNCHEZ ◽  
ALEXSSANDRO CAMARGO
Keyword(s):  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Map Updating ◽  
The Status

This work analyzes the status of Peruvian species of Ctenodontina Enderlein, provides the description of the hitherto unknown female of Ctenodontina mochica Lamas, and proposes the revalidation of Ctenodontina carrerai (Hull) stat. rev. (currently regarded as a junior synonym of Ctenodontina maya Carrera & d’Andretta). Additionally, some comments about taxonomy, diagnostic features of male terminalia and distribution of four Peruvian Ctenodontina species, including a modification to the existing key to known species and a map updating their distribution records are given. We report Pachitea Melichar (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as prey of Ctenodontina nairae Vieira.  

Variation in Fukienogomphus prometheus (Lieftinck, 1939) reveals Stylurus takashii (Asahina, 1966) as a junior synonym, with discussion on the status of F. choifongae Wilson & Tam, 2006 (Odonata: Gomphidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5072 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
FANG-SHUO HU ◽  
SZU-LUNG CHEN ◽  
RUI-BIN SONG ◽  
WEN-CHI YEH
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Holotype Female ◽  
Taxonomic History ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Body Pattern

We investigate variation of body pattern in Fukienogomphus prometheus (Lieftinck, 1939) and notice the similarity of its female to Stylurus takashii (Asahina, 1966), an enigmatic species whose male is still unknown. We then review the taxonomic history of S. takashii and compare its holotype female with the female F. prometheus. Our results show S. takashii is a junior synonym to F. prometheus. We elucidate the intraspecific variation of F. prometheus and provide information for its ecology and distribution in Taiwan. We also discuss the similarities between the adults of Fukienogomphus choifongae Wilson & Tam, 2006 and F. prometheus which in future studies may prove to be conspecific and will require to synonymise the two names. Finally, we confirm the genus Stylurus Needham, 1897 is not distributed in Taiwan.  

Taxonomic re-evaluation of the status of Draco cornutus Günther, 1864 (Reptilia: Agamidae)

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanao Honda ◽  
Hoi-Sen Yong ◽  
Mari Kobayashi ◽  
Tsutomu Hikida ◽  
Hidetoshi Ota
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
Dna Sequence ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Diagnostic Character ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna Sequence ◽  
The Status

AbstractThe taxonomic status of the flying lizard, Draco curnutus Günther, 1864, recently frequently regarded as a junior synonym of D. volans Linnaeus, 1758, is reassessed. Our field observations in Borneo confirmed sympatric occurrence of two morphotypes of D. volans sensu lato, one of which showed a diagnostic character of D. cornutus. The two morphotypes also differ from each other in live coloration, allozyme pattern and mitochondrial DNA sequence. From these results, it is concluded that D. curnutus is a valid species.

A revision of the subgenus Osmia (Diceratosmia), with descriptions of four new species (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4337 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
TERRY GRISWOLD ◽  
MOLLY G. RIGHTMYER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
North American ◽  
Geographic Range ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Nesting Biology ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
The North ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Eleven Species

The eleven species of the North American subgenus Osmia (Diceratomsia) are revised, four of which are new: Osmia (Diceratosmia) exquisita, n. sp., from Honduras; Osmia (Diceratomia) gonzalezi, n. sp., and Osmia (Diceratomia) spinulifera, n. sp., from Mexico; and Osmia (Diceratomsia) lacunosa, n. sp., from the Bahamas. Diagnoses for the remaining seven species and a key to the males and females of all species are provided. We newly designate a neotype for Osmia botitena Cockerell, junior synonym of Osmia subfasciata Cresson, and remove from synonymy Osmia marilaunidii Cockerell, new status. In addition, we review the known nesting biology, floral hosts, and geographic range of each species. 

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