Carmenta chromolaenae Eichlin, a new species (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) for the biological control of Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robinson (Asteraceae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2288 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
THOMAS D. EICHLIN ◽  
OONA S. DELGADO ◽  
LORRAINE W. STRATHIE ◽  
COSTAS ZACHARIADES ◽  
JOSE CLAVIJO
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Invasive Range ◽  
Clearwing Moth ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Sesiidae, Carmenta chromolaenae Eichlin, is described to make the name available to researchers evaluating the moth's potential for biological control of its host plant, Chromolaena odorata, in South Africa and other parts of the plant's invasive range. This clearwing moth species was reared from the host plant in Venezuela. The adult moth, including the male and female genitalia, larva, and pupa are described and illustrated. Its biology and possible use as a control agent are discussed.

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).

Taxonomic modifications in Tylospilus Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae): redescription of T. nigrobinotatus (Berg), description of a new species and an updated identification key for the genus 

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4766 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
RICARDO BRUGNERA ◽  
MARCELO REGINATO PAIM ◽  
TALITA ROELL ◽  
GIMENA DELLAPÉ ◽  
JOCELIA GRAZIA
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
New World ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Stink Bugs ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
A New Species

The systematics of the New World Asopinae genera is still not completely understood, thus hampering their study in many areas of biological science. Tylospilus Stål is one of the less known genera among New World predatory stink bugs, despite its common occurrence and potential as a biological control agent in crops. Here, we make a contribution to the knowledge of Tylospilus; the species Tylospilus nigrobinotatus (Berg, 1879) is redescribed, and based upon the examination of type specimens, T. armatus Thomas, 1992 is considered to be a junior synonym of the above species. Furthermore, a new species is herein described, and an updated identification key for the species of Tylospilus is provided. 

scholarly journals Identification and host-plant associations of Australian Sericothripinae (Thysanoptera, Thripidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 1983 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
LAURENCE A. MOUND ◽  
DESLEY TREE
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Complex Surface ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Weed Biological Control ◽  
European Species ◽  
Plant Associations

The Sericothripinae is a largely tropical group of about 140 species that are often strikingly bicoloured and have complex surface sculpture, but for which the biology is poorly known. Although 15 genera have been described in this subfamily, only three of these are currently recognised, with five new generic synonymies indicated here. In Australia, Sericothrips Haliday is introduced, with one European species deployed as a weed biological control agent. Hydatothrips Karny comprises 43 species worldwide, with six species found in Australia, of which two are shared with Southeast Asia, and four are associated with the native vine genus, Parsonsia. Neohydatothrips John comprises 96 species worldwide, with nine species in Australia, of which one is shared with Southeast Asia and two are presumably introduced from the Americas. Illustrated keys are provided to the three genera and 16 species from Australia, including six new species [Hydatothrips aliceae; H. bhattii; H. williamsi; Neohydatothrips barrowi, N. bellissi, N. katherinae]. One new specific synonym is recognised [Hydatothrips haschemi Girault (=H. palawanensis Kudo)], also four new generic synonyms [Neohydatothrips John (=Faureana Bhatti; Onihothrips Bhatti; Sariathrips Bhatti; Papiliothrips Bhatti); Sericothrips Haliday (=Susserico- thrips Han)].

First Discovery of the Family Tanaostigmatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from China with a Description of a New Gall-Making Species Utilizing Kudzu Leaves

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhong-qi ◽  
Sun Jiang-hua ◽  
James P. Pitts
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
First Record ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Tanaostigmodes (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea, Tanaostigmatidae) is described from China—Tanaostigmodes puerariae sp. nov. This is the first record of this family in China. This new species has potential as a biological control agent for control of kudzu, Pueraria lobate, in the U. S., because its preference for making leaf galls on kudzu. It was determined that the wasp has two generations per year, with the second generation overwintering as mature larvae in the gall on leaves that have dropped to the ground. Normally, only one wasp was found per gall, and a single kudzu leaf could have as many as 20 to 50 galls on its surface.

Is Montandoniola moraguesi (Puton, 1896) a mixture of different species? (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2208 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
DOMINIQUE PLUOT-SIGWALT ◽  
JEAN-CLAUDE STREITO ◽  
ARMAND MATOCQ
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
New Species ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Scent Gland ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Gland Area ◽  
The World ◽  
A New Species

The anthocorid Montandoniola moraguesi (Puton), an oligophagous predator of thrips, is widely used as a biological agent. It was introduced in 1964 from the Philippine Islands to control the Cuban laurel thrips (Gynaikothrips ficorum) in Bermuda, and then in Hawaii and other localities. Examination of specimens from various parts of the world, and a study of type specimens, indicate that several species have been confused since the 1960’s under the name Montandoniola moraguesi (Puton, 1896). The present paper brings: (1) a redefinition of M. moraguesi; (2) the restoration and redefinition of two species erroneously synonymized with M. moraguesi: M. thripodes Bergroth, 1916 and M. pictipennis (Esaki, 1931); (3) and the description of a new species, M. confusa sp. nov., from Guadeloupe. Dorsal habitus views and illustrations of the metathoracic scent gland area and male and female genitalia are provided for each species. M. moraguesi seems to be restricted to the Mediterranean region and Africa. M. thripodes and M. pictipennis are known only by their type material described from Hong-Kong and Japan, respectively. M. confusa sp. nov. appears to be a widely distributed species: discovered in Guadeloupe, its presence is confirmed in Hawaii, USA, Bermuda, and Australia. Literature record indicates, apparently, that the species has often been confused with M. moraguesi and it is likely that the species was used – under this name – for biological control in several parts of the world.

A new species of Bithoracochaeta Stein (Diptera: Muscidae) with comments on Mexican species of the genus and their implication as possible biocontrol agents for greenhouses pests

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4896 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-291
Author(s):  
SANTIAGO JAUME-SCHINKEL ◽  
SERGIO IBÁÑEZ-BERNAL
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Biocontrol Agents ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Mexican Species ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Bithoracochaeta Stein, 1911 (Diptera, Muscidae), Bithoracochaeta couriae sp. nov., is described and illustrated. In addition, we present comments on all Mexican species of the genus, a brief description of hunting behavior of B. couriae sp. nov. and its possible use as a biological control agent of greenhouses pests. 

A new species of Lovenula Schmeil (Copepoda, Calanoida, Diaptomidae) from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Crustaceana ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Suárez-Morales ◽  
R. J. Wasserman ◽  
T. Dalu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Ephemeral Habitat ◽  
The Right ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Female Genital

Recent collections from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa yielded an undescribed species of the freshwater diaptomid copepod genus Lovenula. It is probably the largest paradiaptomine known and closely resembles L. falcifera (Lovén, 1845). This species, L. raynerae n. sp., differs in several characters, including the shape of the female genital operculum, but particularly in details of the male and female leg 5: on the female the size of the endopod, a distinctive protuberance on the first exopodal segment; on male leg 5, the features of the seta adjacent to the claw of the right leg, a subdistal endopodal spine of the same ramus and details of the claw, with a middle gap on the inner margin. As with L. falcifera, the new species was collected from an ephemeral habitat. A record of L. falcifera from Ethiopia probably represents an undescribed species. A key to the species of the genus is provided.

A new species of Mathania Oberthür, 1890 from Peru (Lepidoptera, Pieridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4758 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
JACKIE FARFÁN ◽  
GERARDO LAMAS ◽  
JOSÉ CERDEÑA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Costal Margin ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Discal Cell ◽  
External Character ◽  
Black Band ◽  
A New Species

A new species of the genus Mathania Oberthür, 1890, M. hughesi Lamas, Farfán & Cerdeña, sp. n. is described from the southwestern slopes of the Andes of Peru, associated with xerophytic environments, between 2300 and 3500 m elevation. This new species is distinguishable from its congeners by the following external character: a black band on forewing dorsal surface at the end of the discal cell, extending from the costal margin to the base of cell M3-CuA1. Adults and male and female genitalia are illustrated and compared to other species of Mathania. In addition, we report Ligaria cuneifolia (R. et P.) Tiegh. (Loranthaceae) as host plant of M. hughesi. 

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