Mantids in the Mist – Taxonomy of the Andean genus Pseudopogonogaster Beier, 1942, a cloud forest specialist, with notes on its biogeography and ecology (Mantodea: espidae: Miopteryginae)

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Rivera ◽  
Hiromi Yagui ◽  
Reinhard Ehrmann
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Mountain Forests ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
Available Information ◽  
A New Species

AbstractThe Neotropical lichen mimicking mantid genus Pseudopogonogaster Beier, 1942 is revisited and re-described. The examination of the type species, P. mirabilis Beier, 1942, the first described species of this lineage, allowed us to determine that those species currently included in Pseudopogonogaster and Calopteromantis Terra, 1982 are all congeneric. As a result, the genus Calopteromantis is now considered to be a junior synonym of Pseudopogonogaster. Accordingly, Calopteromantis hebardi Terra, 1982 and Calopteromantis marulandae Salazar, 2002 are transferred to Pseudopogonogaster. The species Calopteromantis otongica Lombardo & Ayala, 1998 from Ecuador was also found to be a synonym of P. mirabilis. In addition, a new species from northwestern Peru, Pseudopogonogaster kanjaris, is described herein, thus constituting a new genus and species record for this country. Analysis of the distribution of the six recognized species of Pseudopogonogaster suggests that this genus is endemic to the mountain forests of Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru and its members are specialized inhabitants of epiphytic vegetation, exhibiting unique morphological and chromatic adaptations to these habitats. The newly available information on Pseudopogonogaster also allowed to determine that Calopteromantis terrai Jantsch, 1994, described from Mato Grosso, Brazil, is actually a member of the genus Eumiopteryx Giglio-Tos, 1915 (espidae: Pseudomiopteriginae) and, thus, is transferred to this genus as E. terrai (Jantsch, 1994) comb.n.

scholarly journals New genus and species of Schizomyiina (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) from Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. e20216187
Author(s):  
Barbara Proença ◽  
Valéria Cid Maia
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Gall Midge ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Pupal Exuviae ◽  
Gall Inducer ◽  
A New Species

A new gall midge genus, Distinctamyia gen. nov., and a new species Distinctamyia matogrossensis sp. nov. (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) are herein described and illustrated (larvae, pupal exuviae, male and female). The new species induces conical, green, hairy and one chambered galls on leaf and bud of Simarouba amara Aubl. (Simaroubaceae). Gall-inducer specimens, samples of gall and host plant were collected at Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimarães, in the state of Mato Grosso (Midwestern Brazil).

scholarly journals A new leafhopper genus Comahadina Huang and Zhang (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae) and a key to genera of Eupteryx-complex

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2353 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
MIN HUANG ◽  
YALIN ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Hind Wing ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Wing Vein ◽  
Posterior Branch ◽  
Anterior Branch ◽  
A New Species

Leafhoppers of the Eupteryx-complex differ from other members of the tribe Typhlocybini in having the posterior branch of hind wing vein R separate from the anterior branch of M (Young 1952). The complex now includes 9 known genera of which 5 genera, Aguriahana Distant 1918, Eurhadina Haupt 1929, Eupteryx Curtis 1833, Caknesia Dworakowska 1994, Almunisna Dworakowska 1969 and Bellpenna Chiang et al 1989, have been reported from China. Here we propose a new genus Comahadina Huang and Zhang which shares the hind wing character with other genera in the complex, based on a new species, Comahadina angelica Huang and Zhang, here designated as the type-species. The new genus and species are described and illustrated and a key to all genera of the Eupteryx-complex is provided.

Polysertularella polyseriata, a new genus and species of hydroid (Hydrozoa; Leptothecata; Sertulariidae) from the Sea of Okhotsk

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 3107 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER ANTSULEVICH
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Sea Of Okhotsk ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
New Genera ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
The Sea Of Okhotsk ◽  
The Family ◽  
Stem Type ◽  
A New Species

Polysertularella polyseriata, gen. et sp. nov., a hydroid referable to family Sertulariidae, is described from the eastern part of the Sea of Okhotsk. The new taxa is characterized by: multi-serial (5–8 rows) placement of hydrothecae on both stem and branches; a hydrothecal rim with four small cusps; an operculum with four equal flaps similar to but more flattened than that of Sertularella. Gonothecae are transversely corrugated and resemble those of many species assigned to Sertularella and Symplectoscyphus. They arise from hydrothecae-like tubes on the basal part of the stem and are disposed in opposite pairs, as in species of Synthecium.Sertulariidae, the largest family in Hydrozoa and with representatives from marine environments worldwide, is relatively well known. Discovery of new genera in the family is relatively infrequent. A diagnosis of a new genus and a description of a new species are given in this paper.Diagnosis. Sertulariidae with erect, branched colonies, with branches resembling hydrocaulus. Hydrothecae arranged in 5–8 longitudal rows along hydrocaulus and branches; hydrothecal rim with four very low cusps separated by shallow embayments; operculum of four equal triangular valves, flattened rather than pyramidal; hydranth with abcauline caecum. Gonothecae oval with strong transverse corrugations and rings, occurring in opposite pairs on lower part of stem. Type species. Polysertularella polyseriata, sp. n., designated herein. Notes and differential diagnosis. In most genera of Sertulariidae, hydrothecae have an alternate to opposite biserial arrangement on branches, and especially on the stem. A few genera in the family, including Abietinaria Kirchenpauer, 1884, Thuiaria Fleming, 1828, Sertularia Linnaeus, 1758, and Staurotheca Allman, 1888 include some species with multi-serial rows of hydrothecae on branches and very rarely on the stem as well. The nominal genus Selaginopsis Allman, 1876, originally established for sertulariids having hydrothecae in more than two longitudinal rows, is no longer recognized as valid in some works because of its artificial composition and differences among included species in operculum structure (Peña-Cantero et al., 1997). However, no species with a multiserial arrangement of hydrothecae and four-flapped operculum (resembling Sertularella) has been known in the family until now.

scholarly journals A key to the genera of Tropidocephalini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae) of China with description of Mucillnata rava, new genus and species

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2448 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAO-ZHENG QIN ◽  
YA-LIN ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Southern China ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
A New Species

A new planthopper genus, Mucillnata, is established with a new species, Mucillnata rava sp. nov. as the type species, in the tribe Tropidocephalini, subfamily Delphacinae from southern China. A key to the known genera of the tribe from China is also provided and the differences between the new genus and closely related genera are discussed.

scholarly journals Renefouqueosis peruviensis, a new genus and species of Stenosini (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from Peru with a key to the Stenosini of the World and notes on the genera Anchomma and Fitzsimonsium

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolf L. Aalbu ◽  
Aaron D. Smith ◽  
Kojun Kanda ◽  
Patrice Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
New World ◽  
New Genus ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Old World ◽  
The World ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
Coleoptera Tenebrionidae

Renefouqueosis peruviensis gen. et sp. nov., a new tenebrionid genus and species of the tribe Stenosini (subtribe Stenosina) is described from the arid mountains of Northern Peru. Including the new genus Renefouqueosis gen. nov., the tribe Stenosini now includes 40 valid genera of which nine are from the New World. The genera are placed in six subtribes (two worldwide, two New World and two Old World). Type species and subtribal assignment for each genus is presented. Notes on the placement of the genera Anchomma LeConte, 1858 and Fitzsimonsium Koch, 1962 are given. The proper placement of these genera is uncertain. Because of numerous morphological similarities to the Stenosini, we have decided to place these in a key to the world genera of Stenosini, which we provide.

scholarly journals Pectotibialis paghmanensis Tshernyshev gen. nov. – a new genus and species of soft-winged flower beetle (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Malachiidae) from Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Sergei E. Tshernyshev
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
The Other ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
External Appearance ◽  
Distal Half ◽  
Male Characters ◽  
A New Species

A new genus with a new species of soft-winged flower beetle, Pectotibialis paghmanensis Tshernyshev gen. et sp. nov. are described from Afghanistan. The new genus can be distinguished from the congeners of the tribe Apalochrini by the dark pectination in the apices of tibiae in both sexes, and the anterior tibiae which are hollowed at distal half, flattened and rounded femora, bituberculate basal parts of head and pronotum, two lamellate metathoracic appendages, tarsal comb above second tarsomere of anterior legs, and serrate antennae in the male. Based on the metathoracic appendages and comb in anterior legs would attribute this new species to the new genus Dromanthomorphus Pic, 1921, but all the other above-mentioned characters define its independent status and the designation of a new genus; Pectotibialis Tshernyshev gen. nov. The external appearance, special male characters and genitalia of the type species of the new genus are illustrated, and a distribution map is provided. A key to the Apalochrus-section of the tribe Apalochrini is provided.

A new genus and species of Edessinae from Amazon Region (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2662 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSÉ ANTÔNIO MARIN FERNANDES
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Madre De Dios ◽  
Heteroptera Pentatomidae

The new genus Doesburgedessa is here proposed to include Edessa rugifera Stål, 1872 (type species) and four other species new to science: D. nigrolimbata sp. nov., D. armata sp. nov., D. elongatispina sp. nov., and D. linnei sp. nov. The new genus is characterized by a very unusual metasternal process with a single anterior projection that clearly derives from the bifurcated metasternal process found in Edessa. These species are restricted to the Amazon region; D. rugifera n. comb. is known from Brazil (Amazonas and Mato Grosso), D. nigrolimbata sp. nov. from Peru (Madre de Dios) and Bolivia (Santa Cruz), D. armata sp. nov. from Brazil (Pará and Mato Grosso), D. linnei sp. nov. from French Guiana (Cayenne and St Laurent du Maroni) and Guyana (East Berbice-Corentyne), and D. elongatispina sp. nov. from Brazil (Amazonas). The species were illustrated and photographed and the descriptions were made using external morphological characters, mostly from the metasternal process and the male and female genitalia.

A new genus and species of Pseudococcidae (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccomorpha) from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4299 (4) ◽  
pp. 592
Author(s):  
QIN-GANG DONG ◽  
JIANG-TAO ZHANG ◽  
SAN-AN WU
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
A New Species

A new mealybug genus, Dorsoceraricoccus Dong & Wu gen. nov. (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae), is described to contain Dysmicoccus muajatae Williams as type species, and a new species, Dorsoceraricoccus ningboensis Dong & Wu sp. nov., collected from Zhejiang Province, China on Digitaria sp. (Poaceae). For the new species, the adult female is described and illustrated. In addition, a key to genera of the subfamily Pseudococcinae now known from China and a key to adult female now in Dorsoceraricoccus gen. nov. are provided. 

Two new flea beetle genera: Alasia alpina gen. et sp. nov. from a Costa Rican cloud forest and Pseudostenophyma gen. nov. from Brazil (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2679 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
DAVID G. FURTH ◽  
KIRA M. ZHAUROVA
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Flea Beetle ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
The Other ◽  
Forest Understory ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Body Form

Alasia alpina is described as a new genus and species from high altitude cloud forests in Heredia, Costa Rica. Morphologically it is distinctive by its overall smooth shiny surface, dark-brown to black coloration, elongate body form; very long antennae, long, slender femora, broadly triangular, subconcave frons with shagreened surface, elytra weakly striate, and structure of the genitalia and metafemoral spring. It apparently prefers Melastomataceae host plants in the forest understory. It is most similar to Pseudostenophyma modesta com. nov. from which it differs in morphology, color, size, altitude of occurrence, and habitat. Stenophyma elegans Baly (type species) was discovered not to be congeneric with the other species in that genus S. modesta Weise, resulting in Pseudostenophyma being established as a new generic name for this taxon (P. modesta).

Tapantiomyia enigmatica, new genus and species proposed for a stilt-legged and otherwise bizarre coenosiine fly (Diptera: Muscidae) from Costa Rica

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4277 (4) ◽  
pp. 583
Author(s):  
VERNER MICHELSEN
Keyword(s):  
Costa Rica ◽  
National Park ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
New Genus And Species ◽  
Single Male ◽  
Male Specimen ◽  
Tropical Cloud Forest ◽  
Decisive Evidence ◽  
A New Species

A new monotypic genus, Tapantiomyia gen. nov., is proposed for a new species of muscid fly, T. enigmatica sp. nov., found in the Tapantí National Park, Costa Rica. It is only known by a single male specimen taken in a Malaise trap in tropical cloud forest, but deserves immediate attention because of its bizarre, stilt-legged appearance in combination with several other unique apomorphies that preclude placement in any known genus of Muscidae. Tapantiomyia enigmatica is so strange that it tend to run out to Scathophagidae rather than Muscidae in keys to families of Diptera. However, the morphology of the male genitalia provides decisive evidence for a placement in Coenosiinae, a large and diverse group of predatory Muscidae. Two tribes, Limnophorini and Coenosiini, are currently recognized within Coenosiinae, but the monophyly of Limnophorini remains uncertain. Tapantiomyia is tentatively assigned to the Limnophorini.  

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