scholarly journals On the identities of Callianassa bouvieri Nobili, 1904, C. maldivensis Borradaile, 1904, and C. gravieri Nobili, 1905 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Callianassidae): a morphometric approach

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3149 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
PETER C. DWORSCHAK
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Males And Females

Recent samplings of callianassid shrimp from various habitats, together with the study of type specimens, show that Cal-lianassa gravieri Nobili, 1905 is a junior synonym of Callianassa bouvieri Nobili, 1904. Callianassa maldivensis Borra-daile, 1904, which had been synonymised with the latter, is a separate species. Morphometric analysis of more than 250specimens of these shrimps, which are assigned here to the genus Paratrypaea Komai & Tachikawa, 2008, show that P.bouvieri males and females have unequal chelipeds, whereas P. maldivensis has males with unequal chelipeds and femaleswith equal chelipeds. In addition, both species differ by the presence/absence and size of a median spine on the posteriortelson border. Male P. bouvieri and P. maldivensis are superficially similar but can be differentiated based on numerouscharacters of the major chelipeds, which are illustrated here in detail. The two species occur in different habitats, P. bou-vieri in the intertidal, often near mangroves, P. maldivensis usually sublittoraly near patchy corals. The importance of size and sex when comparing callianassid species is discussed.

A new species of Pothea, with new records and taxonomic notes on other species of the genus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4778 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-470
Author(s):  
HÉLCIO R. GIL-SANTANA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
New Records ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Color Variation ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Pothea carpinteroi sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Ectrichodiinae) is described based on two male specimens from Mexico. Pothea aeneonitens Stål, 1864 and P. lugens (Fabricius, 1803) are recorded from French Guiana for the first time. Taxonomical notes on these latter two species and P. haematogaster Breddin, 1903 and P. sanguiniventris Miller, 1956 are also presented. A lectotype is designated for P. lugens. Pothea centralis Walker, 1873, treated as a junior synonym of P. lugens by previous authors, is regarded as a potentially valid species. Color variation in the sternites of males and females of P. frontalis (Lepeletier & Serville, 1825) are recorded for the first time. Photographs of the type specimens of P. aeneonitens, P. bivittata Champion, 1899, P. centralis, P. frontalis, P. haematogaster, P. halffteri Carpintero, 1980, P. lugens, P. maculata Champion, 1899, P. reyesi Carpintero, 1980, P. sanguiniventris and P. venatrix Hussey, 1953, are presented. 

A revision of the genus Pachygrapsus Randall, 1840 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura, Grapsidae), with special reference to the Southwest Pacific species

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 1015 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSEPH POUPIN ◽  
PETER J.F. DAVIE ◽  
JEAN CHRISTOPHE CEXUS
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Southwest Pacific ◽  
New Material ◽  
De Man ◽  
Pacific Species

The genus Pachygrapsus Randall, 1840 is revised with particular attention to the five Southwest Pacific species: P. fakaravensis Rathbun, 1907, P. laevimanus Stimpson, 1858, P. minutus A. MilneEdwards, 1873, P. planifrons De Man, 1888, and P. plicatus (H. Milne Edwards, 1837). Pachygrapsus laevimanus Stimpson, 1858 is redescribed and a neotype is designated because of confusion of this species with P. transversus (Gibbes, 1850). Seven other species were examined: P. corrugatus (von Martens, 1872), P. crassipes Randall, 1840, P. gracilis (de Saussure, 1858), P. loveridgei Chace, 1966, P. marmoratus (Fabricius, 1787), P. maurus (Lucas, 1846), and P. transversus (Gibbes, 1850). The type specimens of P. striatus A. Milne-Edwards, 1873, and P. laevis Borradaile, 1900, were re-examined and found to be junior synonyms of P. plicatus (H. Milne Edwards, 1837), and P. planifrons De Man, 1888, respectively. Pachygrapsus kraussii (Dana, 1852) is considered a junior synonym of P. plicatus H. Milne Edwards, 1837. Pachygrapsus polyodous Stebbing, 1921, is excluded from Pachygrapsus and provisionally placed in Euchirograpsus H. Milne Edwards, 1853. Pachygrapsus propinquus De Man, 1908, is probably a junior synonym of P. minutus A. MilneEdwards, 1873, but its status needs to be confirmed with the collection of new material from the type locality. Pachygrapsus now includes twelve species, thirteen if P. propinquus De Man, 1908, proves to be a separate species. A key to all thirteen species is given.

Taxonomic revision of the Boiga ceylonensis group (Serpentes: Colubridae): re-examination of type specimens, redefinition of nominate taxa and an updated key

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4779 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.R. GANESH ◽  
N.S. ACHYUTHAN ◽  
S.R. CHANDRAMOULI ◽  
GERNOT VOGEL
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Arboreal Snakes

We conducted a taxonomic revision of the arboreal snakes of the Boiga ceylonensis-group, all inhabiting the Indian subcontinent. Based on 15 characters, recorded from more than 100 specimens, representing eight recognized taxa, we conducted a multivariate morphometric analysis to redefine the taxonomic boundaries. We provide redescriptions of the nominate taxa in this group based on re-examination of the name-bearing types. The types of B. ceylonensis, B. beddomei, B. barnesii, B. dightoni, B. nuchalis and B. andamanensis are redescribed, where appropriate lectotypes are selected, illustrated and their nomenclature, synonymy and distribution are discussed. Status of the nominate taxon Boiga ceylonensis dakhunensis Deraniyagala, 1955 is fixed as an objective junior synonym of Dipsas nuchalis Günther, 1875. An updated key to the species of this group is presented. 

scholarly journals Pseudopaludicola ternetzi (Anura: Leiuperidae): two lectotypes for the same taxon

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3192 (1) ◽  
pp. 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
DARIO CARDOZO ◽  
DIEGO BALDO
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Taxonomic Decision ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Academy Of Natural Sciences

Pseudopaludicola ternetzi was described on the basis of an undefined number of syntypes, but involving males and females (Miranda-Ribeiro 1937). Since Miranda-Ribeiro described this species, several taxonomic considerations were made on it. First, Bokermann (1966) considered P. ternetzi as a synonym of P. ameghini (Cope 1887), without giving any evidence to support this decision. Although some authors followed this proposal (like Gallardo 1968), others continued considering P. ternetzi as a good species (e.g., Frost 1985; Lynch 1989). Haddad and Cardoso (1987) provided bioacustic and morphometric evidence to consider P. ameghini as a junior synonym of P. mystacalis (Cope 1887). In 1996, Lobo reviewed the type specimens of P. ameghini, P. mystacalis, and P. saltica described by Cope (1887) and housed at the ANSP (Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia), and redescribed P. ternetzi based on four vouchers collected by Dr. Ternetz in December of 1923, deposited in the Museu Nacional, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (MNRJ). In coincidence with Haddad and Cardoso (1987), Lobo (1996) considered P. ameghini as a junior synonym of P. mystacalis, assigned a lectotype for P. ternetzi (MNRJ 5462, male), and designated as paralectotypes the vouchers MNRJ 477, MNRJ 5460, and MNRJ 5461 (all females). Lobo choose the only male syntype examined by him as lectotype considering that the detailed description by Miranda-Ribeiro (1937) of a male matched with the size and morphology of this specimen, while only reported some details of a female. Such taxonomic decision was based on the article 74 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN 1985).

scholarly journals Cuttlebone morphometrics and sex identification of Sepia bertheloti (d’Orbigny, 1835) from the central-east Atlantic

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Airam Guerra-Marrero ◽  
David Jiménez-Alvarado ◽  
Vicente Hernández-García ◽  
Leticia Curbelo-Muñoz ◽  
José Juan Castro-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Sex Identification ◽  
East Atlantic ◽  
Subsequent Increase ◽  
Northwest Africa ◽  
Males And Females

Abstract Analysis of 322 cuttlebones of Sepia bertheloti caught in the waters of the Northwest Africa showed significant differences in growth between males and females. Morphometric analysis revealed a relatively different cuttlebone growth pattern between sexes, with males presenting faster growth in length to reach larger sizes and females displaying greater growth in width. This difference in cuttlebone growth is related to female gonadal development and the subsequent increase of the paleal cavity, providing more support and space to accommodate a higher number of oocytes.

scholarly journals A review of the Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) of Sardinia

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2318 (1) ◽  
pp. 566-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANIEL WHITMORE
Keyword(s):  
Canary Islands ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Arthropod Diversity ◽  
Italian Regions ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time

An account is given of the species of Sarcophaga Meigen, 1826 subgenus Heteronychia Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1889 known from the island of Sardinia (Italy). Most of the nearly 1,400 specimens examined were collected in the SW part of the island during 2003–2006 as part of a project investigating the arthropod diversity of the Monti Marganai and Montimannu areas (respectively Carbonia-Iglesias and Medio Campidano provinces). The study resulted in the finding of eight species of Heteronychia, six of which are recorded from Sardinia for the first time. Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) penicillata Villeneuve, 1907, previously mentioned in the literature, is excluded from the fauna of the island. Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) thirionae (Lehrer, 1976) is recorded for the first time from Europe and North Africa (Algeria). One species, Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) gabrielei sp. nov., from various sites in the limestone massif of Marganai, is described as new. Previously unpublished records from other Italian regions and from other countries (Algeria, Canary Islands, Greece) are also given for several species. Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) schnabli Villeneuve, 1911 is recognized as a junior synonym of S. (H.) consanguinea Rondani, 1860 syn. nov. The possible synanthropy of Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) pandellei (Rohdendorf, 1937) is briefly discussed. A key to males and females of all known Sardinian and Corsican species of Sarcophaga (Heteronychia) is provided.

A new species of Paratrigonidium Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893 from Hainan, China (Orthoptera: Trigonidiidae; Trigonidiinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4363 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
ZHUQING HE ◽  
YUQING LIU ◽  
HUI LU ◽  
HANQIANG WANG ◽  
PENG WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
East China ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Normal University ◽  
One New Species ◽  
A New Species

One new species, Paratrigonidium chloropodum sp. nov., is described from Hainan, China. The type specimens are deposited in East China Normal University, Biology of History Museum (ECNU). S. venustula is moved to genus Paratrigonidium as P. venustulum comb. nov. P. vittatum Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1893 syn. is the junior synonym of P. venustulum. 

Taxonomy of the long brown scale Coccus longulus (Douglas), stat. n. (Homoptera: Coccidae)

1977 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. BEN-DOV
Keyword(s):  
Adult Female ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Authentic Material

AbstractExamination of type specimens and other authentic material established that the earliest available name for the long brown scale is Coccus longulus (Douglas), stat. n. and that Lecanium elongation Signoret is a junior synonym of Parthenolecanium persicae (F.), syn. n. Detailed, illustrated descriptions of adult female C. longulus are given, based on collections from England, Australia, Israel and the U.S.A. Lectotypes are designated for C. longulus, Lecanium frontale Green and Lecanium acaciae Newstead. Coccus acaciae (Newstead), stat. n. is raised from synonymy and seven synonyms of C. longulus are listed.

Taxonomic revision of the Neotropical genus Himantigera James, 1982 (Diptera: Stratiomyidae: Sarginae), including the description of two new species and a key to the known species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4531 (4) ◽  
pp. 451
Author(s):  
DIEGO AGUILAR FACHIN ◽  
MARTIN HAUSER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Two New Species

The Neotropical genus Himantigera James in James & McFadden, 1982, is revised. Two new species are described and illustrated—H. amauroptera nov. sp. (Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia), and H. xanthopoda nov. sp. (Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica). Three species are transferred from Himantigera to Sargus Fabricius, 1798—S. dichrous (Schiner, 1868) comb. nov., S. flavoniger Lindner, 1928 comb. rev. and S. fulvithorax (Bigot, 1879) comb. nov. One species is transferred to Microchrysa Loew, 1855—M. splendens (Schiner, 1868) comb. nov. Himantigera jamesi Lindner, 1969 syn. nov. is proposed as a junior synonym of H. superba Lindner, 1949. The type species H. silvestris McFadden, 1982, as well as H. nigrifemorata Macquart, 1847 and H. superba Lindner, are herein redescribed and illustrated. Photographs of the type specimens of these three species are provided. Two unnamed species of Himantigera (sp. A and sp. B) are also described given that they have slight differences, but because we had only one specimen of each species, we did not officially describe them. This updates the total number of extant Himantigera from eight sensu Woodley (2001) to seven species. The species Merosargus apicalis Lindner, 1935, although never referred to the genus Himantigera or Himantoloba McFadden 1970, is also transferred to the genus Sargus. A key to all species of Himantigera and a map expanding geographical distribution of the genus are also presented, with the first records of the genus for Nicaragua, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador and Bolivia. 

Systematic position of the Afrotropical species described in Trachyphloeini (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4344 (3) ◽  
pp. 522 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROMAN BOROVEC ◽  
JIŘÍ SKUHROVEC
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Systematic Position ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
New Genera ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
A New Species

The Afrotropical species described as Trachyphloeini Lacordaire, 1863 were examined and their taxonomic status is revised. Atrachyphloeus Voss, 1962 is proposed as a junior synonym of Phaylomerinthus Schoenherr, 1842, Cathormiocerus africanus Hoffmann, 1965 as a junior synonym of Tapinomorphus sylvicola Voss, 1962 and Trachyphloeus pustulifer Voss, 1959 as a junior synonym of Platycopes tuberculatus Marshall, 1906. Atrachyphloeus convergens Voss, 1962 is transferred to the genus Phaylomerinthus Schoenherr, 1842, Trachyphloeus hardenbergi Marshall, 1923 and T. notulatus Boheman, 1842 to Glyptosomus Schoenherr, 1847, Trachyphloeus nanus Fåhraeus, 1871 to Pentatrachyphloeus Voss, 1974, Trachyphloeus pustulifer Voss, 1959 to Platycopes Schoenherr, 1823 and Trachyphloeus setiger Fåhraeus, 1871 to Phaylomerinthus Schoenherr, 1842. “Trachyphloeosoma” brevicolle Voss, 1974, “Trachyphloeus” brevis Boheman, 1842, “T”. nodifrons Hoffmann, 1968 and “T”. squalidus Boheman, 1842 are provisionally left in their current genera, but new genera for them will be described in future papers. The genus Phaylomerinthus Schoenherr, 1842 has been redefined and redescribed. Lectotypes for the following species are designated (current names added in brackets where different): Cathormiocerus africanus Hoffmann, 1965 (Tapinomorphus sylvicola Voss, 1962), Trachyphloeus hardenbergi Marshall, 1923 (Glyptosomus hardenbergi (Marshall, 1923)), Trachyphloeus nanus Fåhraeus, 1871 (Pentatrachyphloeus nanus (Fåhraeus, 1871)), Trachyphloeus notulatus Boheman, 1842 (Glyptosomus notulatus (Boheman, 1842)), Trachyphloeus pustulifer Voss, 1959 (Platycopes tuberculatus (Marshall, 1906)), Trachyphloeus setiger Fåhraeus, 1871 (Phaylomerinthus setiger (Fåhraeus, 1871)), “Trachyphloeus” brevis Boheman in Schoenherr, 1842 and “Trachyphloeus” squalidus Boheman in Schoenherr, 1842. Two paralectotypes of Cathormiocerus africanus Hoffmann, 1965 from Tanzania are described as a new species, Tapinomorphus franzi sp. n. All type specimens are illustrated. 

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