New Orthalicidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda) from Venezuelan Guayana: unravelling secrets from the Lost World

Land snails of the family Orthalicidae from Venezuelan Guayana are revised and the following new species are described: Drymaeus (D.) rex, Plekocheilus (Eurytus) huberi, P. (E.) nebulosus, P. (E.) sophiae, and P. (E.) tepuiensis. Drymaeus (D.) griffini Haas, 1955 is now placed in the synonymy of D. (D.) extraneus (Haas, 1955). In addition, the genitalia of Plekocheilus (Eurytus) tatei Haas, 1955 are described for the first time. Plekocheilus (Eudolichotis) gibber (Oberwimmer, 1931) is now considered a member of P. (Eurytus). As a consequence, Antitragus Oberwimmer, 1931 is now regarded a junior synonym of Eurytus Albers, 1850. Of the 16 taxa treated here, 14 are endemic to the table-top mountains (‘tepuis’) of this area. A Principal Component Analysis has been used to study the biotic and abiotic factors that may influence species diversity and distributions. Habitat diversity explained 65% of the variability and was mainly influenced by plant diversity, number of forest types, elevation and slope area of the tepuis.

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The Amphibulimidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Orthalicoidea) from Colombia and adjacent areas

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3054.1.1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3054 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

FRANCISCO J. BORRERO ◽

ABRAHAM S.H. BREURE

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

South America ◽

Land Snails ◽

The Family ◽

First Time ◽

Subjective Synonym

The land snails of the family Amphibulimidae occurring within northwestern South America are critically examined and notes on their distribution are given. The total number of taxa discussed is 61 (7 Dryptus, 54 Plekocheilus); of these, four Colombian Dryptus and 32 Plekocheilus species are included. The following new species are described: Plekocheilus (P.) bigener, P. (P.) incognitus, Plekocheilus (Eurytus) camaritagua, P. (E.) labiosus, and P. (E.) paraguas. The following nominal taxa are now synonymized: Plekocheilus (P.) speciosus (Pfeiffer, 1854) = P. (P.) plectostylus (Pfeiffer, 1848); Plekocheilus (Eurytus) couturesi Ancey, 1900 = P. (P.) glandiformis (Lea, 1838); Plekocheilus (Aeropictus) latilabris (Pfeiffer, 1855) = P. (A.) succineoides (Petit de la Saussaye, 1840); Plekocheilus (Eurytus) virgatus (Pilsbry, 1935) = P. (E.) mabillei (Crosse, 1867) = P. (E.) pulicarius (Reeve, 1848). Also, Simpulopsis fulguratus Miller, 1878 is now considered a junior subjective synonym of Simpulopsis (Eudioptus) citrinovitrea (Moricand, 1836). For the following species, precise localities are given for the first time: Dryptus stuebeli (Martens, 1885), Plekocheilus (Aeropictus) cathcartiae (Reeve, 1848), P. (E.) cardinalis (Pfeiffer, 1853), P. (Eurytus) episcopalis auriformis (Da Costa, 1904), P. (E.) episcopalis corticosus (Sowerby, 1895), and P. (E.) lynciculus (Deville & Huppé, 1850). Newly recorded for the Colombian malacofauna are the following taxa: Plekocheilus (P.) couturesi (Ancey, 1900), P. (Eurytus) piperitus (Sowerby I, 1837). The following taxa are excluded from the Colombian fauna: Dryptus funckii (Nyst, 1843), Plekocheilus (Aeropictus) veranyi (Pfeiffer, 1848), Plekocheilus (Eurytus) jimenezi (Hidalgo, 1872).

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A review of the macrochelid mites of Turkey (Acari: Macrochelidae), with new records and descriptions of three new species

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4317.3.7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4317 (3) ◽

pp. 559 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

HASAN HÜSEYİN ÖZBEK

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

New Records ◽

Dorsal Seta ◽

Dorsal Shield ◽

New Information ◽

The Family ◽

Three New Species ◽

First Time

This study reviews the family Macrochelidae in Turkey, with new information about species diversity. Nothrholaspis scutivagus sp. nov., Macrocheles niksarensis sp. nov. and Holostaspella bidentata sp. nov. are described as new species from Turkey. Nothrholaspis scutivagus has a characteristic dorsal shield chaetotaxy, and post-genital platelets that are sometimes fused to the ventri-anal shield. Macrocheles niksarensis has 29 pairs of pilose dorsal shield setae and a machete-like cheliceral dorsal seta. The genus Holostaspella is recorded from Turkey for the first time, on the basis of H. bidentata. Macrocheles peniculatus and M. insignitus are reported from Turkey for the first time. Also, Macrholaspis recki and M. evansi are presented here with some notes on the Turkish specimens.

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The millipede genus Stemmiulus Gervais, 1844 in Cameroon, with descriptions of three new species (Diplopoda, Stemmiulida, Stemmiulidae)

ZooKeys ◽

10.3897/zookeys.708.14072 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 708 ◽

pp. 11-23

Author(s):

Armand Richard Nzoko Fiemapong ◽

Paul Serge Mbenoun Masse ◽

Joseph Lebel Tamesse ◽

Sergei Ilyich Golovatch ◽

Didier VandenSpiegel

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Type Locality ◽

Juvenile Material ◽

The Family ◽

Three New Species ◽

First Time

The large pantropical millipede genus Stemmiulus, which currently encompasses more than 150 species, i.e. the bulk of the species diversity of the family Stemmiulidae and entire order Stemmiulida, is shown to comprise seven species in Cameroon, including three new ones: S.ongot Nzoko Fiemapong & VandenSpiegel, sp. n., S.uncus Nzoko Fiemapong & VandenSpiegel, sp. n., and S.mbalmayoensis Nzoko Fiemapong & VandenSpiegel, sp. n. In addition, S.beroni Mauriès, 1989, previously known only from the type locality in Nigeria, is recorded from Cameroon for the first time, also being redescribed based on new samples. A key is given to all species of the genus encountered in the country, based on male gonopodal conformation, except for S.camerunensis (Silvestri, 1916), which was described only from female and juvenile material.

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First record of the genus Beris Latreille (Diptera, Stratiomyidae) from Korea, with description of a new species

10.3897/arphapreprints.e80488 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Junho Lee ◽

Sang Jae Suh

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Korean Peninsula ◽

Polar Region ◽

First Record ◽

Species List ◽

Biological Resources ◽

The Family ◽

First Time ◽

A New Species

The subfamily Beridinae of the family Stratiomyidae contains about 280 known species globally, and distributed all over the biogeographical areas except polar region. In the Korean peninsula, the species diversity of this subfamily has been poorly known so far, in accordance with National species list of Korea by National Institue of Biological Resources. In this paper, the soldier fly genus Beris Latreille is reported for the first time from Korea based on following three species: B. fuscipes Meigen, B. hirotui Ôuchi, and B. tigris Lee and Suh, sp. nov. Among them, B. tigris Lee and Suh, sp. nov. was confirmed to be newly discovered. Consequently, three species within this genus have been identified from the Korean peninsula. The identification key, description, external photographs, and taxonomic notes of these Korean species are presented herein.

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Remarkable Species Diversity of the Leafhopper Genus Xestocephalus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Aphrodinae) in Thailand

Insects ◽

10.3390/insects12060514 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 514

Author(s):

Zonglei Liang ◽

Christopher H. Dietrich ◽

Wu Dai

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Single Species ◽

Comparative Morphology ◽

Malaise Trap ◽

Field Sampling ◽

Tropical Regions ◽

Trap Field ◽

The World ◽

First Time

Xestocephalus Van Duzee is among the most common and widespread genera of Cicadellidae in the temperate and tropical regions of the world. In the present study, 205 specimens of the genus Xestocephalus were collected in Thailand, whereas only a single species of the genus was recorded previously using Malaise trap field sampling, studied by comparative morphology. Seventeen species were recognized, including twelve new species: X. binarius sp. nov., X. chrysanthemum sp. nov., X. cowboyocreus sp. nov., X. densprint sp. nov., X. dimiprocessus sp. nov., X. exproiecturus sp. nov., X. gracilus sp. nov., X. limpidissimus sp. nov., X. malleus sp. nov., X. nonattribus sp. nov., X. recipinams sp. nov., and X. tenusis Liang sp. nov. Four species were recorded in Thailand for the first time: Xestocephalus abyssinicus Heller and Linnavuori, Xestocephalus asper Linnavuori, Xestocephalus ishidae Matsumura, and Xestocephalus toroensis Matsumura. Detailed morphological descriptions of all 17 species are given; photographs of external habitus and male genitalia of the species from Thailand are provided. A checklist of species of the genus is also given, and a key to all Thailand Xestocephalus species is also provided.

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NORTH AMERICAN WATER MITES OF THE FAMILY MOMONIIDAE VIETS (ACARI: ARRENUROIDEA). IV. REVISION OF SPECIES OF STYGOMOMONIA (SENSU STRICTO) SZALAY, 1943

The Canadian Entomologist ◽

10.4039/ent123501-3 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 123 (3) ◽

pp. 501-558 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ian M. Smith

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

North American ◽

Sensu Stricto ◽

North American Species ◽

Water Mites ◽

Dispersal Patterns ◽

The Family ◽

Three New Species ◽

New Diagnosis ◽

First Time

AbstractMorphological, life history, and distributional data are presented for North American species of the subgenus Stygomomonia (sensu stricto) Szalay, 1943. Adults of the seven previously recognized species are redescribed, and deutonymphs of five of these species are described for the first time. Two species, S. (s.s.) neomexicana Cook and S. (s.s.) occidentalis Cook are substantially revised on the basis of an examination of the types and extensive series of newly collected specimens. Three new species are described, S. (s.s.) californiensis on the basis of deutonymphs and adults, and S. (s.s.) imamurai and S. (s.s.) cooki on the basis of adults. A new diagnosis of the subgenus is proposed and discussed, the relationships of the various species are discussed, and a key to deutonymphs and adults of North American species is presented. New distributional data are presented for all species, and dispersal patterns from Pleistocene refugia are discussed.

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The family Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea) from Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea), with descriptions of five new species

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4995.3.12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4995 (3) ◽

pp. 581-593

Author(s):

KYU-TEK PARK ◽

TIMM KARISCH

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Equatorial Guinea ◽

Bioko Island ◽

The Family ◽

First Time ◽

A New Species

Five new species belonging to the subfamily Torodorinae of Lecithoceridae are described from Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea), based on specimens which were collected during a short expedition on the island by the second author in 1994. The new species are three species of the genus Thubdora Park, 2018 (T. biocoica sp. nov., T. vernaculella sp. nov., and T. angustiala sp. nov.), and a new species of Ptilothyris Walsingham, 1891and Dragmatucha Meyrick, 1908 respectively (Ptylothyris ruicheensis sp. nov.; and Dragmatucha vulcaniella sp. nov.). In addition, Thubdora bilobella Park, 2018 is reported for the first time from Equatorial Guinea. Images for adults and the genitalia of all species are given.

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On the Baeocera Erichson (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae) of Sabah, Malaysia, and a tale on mystified biodiversity

Journal of Insect Biodiversity ◽

10.12976/jib/2021.23.2.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 23-42

Author(s):

IVAN LÖBL ◽

ALEŠ SMETANA

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Key Words ◽

Sampling Methods ◽

Biodiversity Study ◽

First Time

Quantitative attemps to assess species diversity in the absence of a robust taxonomy are questioned. In addition, the sampling methods may be a major source of uncertainty, as illustrated in a commented biodiversity study of the Coleoptera of Sabah. The Sabah members of the staphylinid genus Baeocera Erichson are reviewed and keyed, the following new species are described: B. omnigena Löbl sp. nov., B. rudis Löbl sp. nov., B. secreta Löbl sp. nov., B. sedata Löbl sp. nov., B. segregata Löbl sp. nov., B. seiugata Löbl sp. nov., B. semirufa Löbl sp. nov. Baeocera barbara Löbl, B. obliqua (Löbl), B. rufula (Löbl) and B. serendibensis (Löbl) are reported for the first time from Malaysia, B. doriae (Pic) and B. sarawakensis Löbl are new to Sabah and B. kinabalua Löbl is new to Sarawak. Key words: biodiversity, trends, taxonomy, insects, shining fungus beetles, Borneo

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Α revision of tenuipalpid mites of Greece (Acari: Tenuipalpidae)

ENTOMOLOGIA HELLENICA ◽

10.12681/eh.13948 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 47 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ε.Ν. Hatzinikolis

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

The Family ◽

The World ◽

Two New Species ◽

First Time ◽

Of Greece

The family Tenuipalpidae from Greece is revised and keys to the Greek species of the genera Aegyptobia, Brevipalpus, Cenopalpus, Pentamerismus and Tenuipalpus are provided. A key to the Greek tenuipalpid genera is also given. The species: Aegyptobia leiahensis, Phytoptipaipusparadoxus, Brevipalpus recki, Pentamerismus coronatus, P. juniperi, P. oregonensis, Pseudoleptus zelihae, Dolichotetranychus floridanus, Raoiella macfarlanei and Obdulia tamaricis are recorded for the first time. Two new species Aegyptobia karystensis and Aegyptobia aliartensis are described and illustrated. Hosts, distributional data and relation to hosts are presented for each species. A revaluation of the world genera and subgenera of the Tenuipalpidae is presented.

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Leaf geometric morphometrics among populations of Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.) Taub.

Bioscience Journal ◽

10.14393/bj-v35n6a2019-39814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Vieira de Morais ◽

Lorena Andrade Nunes ◽

Vandira Pereira da Mata ◽

Maria Angélica Pereira de Carvalho Costa ◽

Geni da Silva Sodré ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Geometric Morphometrics ◽

Cross Validation ◽

Abiotic Factors ◽

Principal Component ◽

Canonical Variate ◽

Validation Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Variate Analysis ◽

Geographical Distances

Leaves are plant structures that express important traits of the environment where they live. Leaf description has allowed identification of plant species as well as investigation of abiotic factors effects on their development, such as gases, light, temperature, and herbivory. This study described populations of Dalbergia ecastaphyllum through leaf geometric morphometrics in Brazil. We evaluated 200 leaves from four populations. The principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the first four principal components were responsible for 97.81% of variation. The non-parametric multivariate analysis of variance (NPMANOVA) indicated significant difference between samples (p = 0.0001). The Mentel test showed no correlation between geographical distances and shape. The canonical variate analysis (CVA) indicated that the first two variables were responsible for 96.77 % of total variation, while the cross-validation test showed an average of 83.33%. D. ecastaphyllum leaves are elliptical and ovate.

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