Isoperla vjosae sp. n., a new species of the Isoperla tripartita group from Albania (Plecoptera: Perlodidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4370 (2) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
WOLFRAM GRAF ◽  
STEFFEN U. PAULS ◽  
SIMON VITECEK
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Hydroelectric Power ◽  
Molecular Tools ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Molecular Approaches ◽  
Low Altitude ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

In this contribution, we describe Isoperla vjosae sp. nov. from Albania. We characterize males, females, and larvae of the new species collected at the Vjosa River using morphological and molecular approaches. Isoperla vjosae sp.nov. is a member of the I. tripartita group, which is widely distributed in the Balkans. This new endemic species is being threatened by a proposed hydroelectric power dam on the Vjosa River impacting the type locality – a large, shifting gravel, low altitude River – an atypical habitat for larvae of the I. tripartita group. For the first time we use molecular tools to delineate Isoperla species from the Balkans. 

scholarly journals A survey on poorly known rainforest litter-dwelling spiders of Orchid Island (Lanyu, Taiwan) with the description of a new species (Araneae: Linyphiidae, Tetrablemmidae, and Theridiosomatidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4927 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-208
Author(s):  
FRANCESCO BALLARIN ◽  
TAKESHI YAMASAKI ◽  
YONG-CHAO SU
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Spider Species ◽  
Orchid Island ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Representatives of some poorly known spider species collected in the rainforest litter of the Orchid Island (Taiwan) are illustrated and discussed here. A new species, Brignoliella tao sp. nov. (Fam. Tetrablemmidae), endemic to Orchid Island, is described based on both sexes. The previously unknown female of Theridiosoma triumphale Zhao & Li, 2012 (Fam. Theridiosomatidae), is described for the first time. Zoma taiwanica (Zhang, Zhu & Tso 2006) comb. nov., from the same family, is illustrated and its transfer from the genus Theridiosoma O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1879 to Zoma Saaristo, 1996 is proposed on the basis of morphological characters. Habitus and genitalia of the endemic species Gongylidioides angustus Tu & Li, 2006 (Fam. Linyphiidae) are also illustrated. 

A new species of Placospongia Gray, 1867 (Porifera, Demospongiae, Placospongiidae) and new record of P. ruetzleri van Soest, 2017 from Northeast, Brazil

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5072 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
ROSA MÁCOLA ◽  
CARLA MENEGOLA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Record ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Shallow Waters ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Western Atlantic ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Placospongia is described from Bahia State, Brazil. Placospongia giseleae sp. nov.. The specimen is found on the underside of rocks in shallow waters (0-20m), and is unique by having a spiculation consisting of two tylostyle categories, selenasters and acanthomicrorhabds. In addition, Placospongia ruetzleri, is recorded for the first time to Bahia state, 2.974 km southwards from its type locality, the Guyana shelf. The diversity of Placospongia species is raised from two to four taxa. An identification key for Western Atlantic Placospongia species is presented.  

The Mediterranean species of genus Loxosceles Heineken & Lowe, 1832 (Araneae: Sicariidae): Loxosceles imazighen sp. n. from Morocco and first description of the female of L. mrazig Ribera & Planas, 2009 from Tunisia

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5071 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-348
Author(s):  
MARC MASSA ◽  
CARLES RIBERA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Mediterranean Species ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The aim of this paper is to describe a new species of the genus Loxosceles Heineken & Lowe, 1832 from Morocco, Loxosceles imazighen sp. n., and to describe for the first time a female of Loxoxceles mrazig Ribera & Planas, 2009 from Tunisia. Both species live in xeric and desert environments and are located in southern Atlas Range. Molecular phylogenetic analyses, using mitochondrial (cox1, 16S) and nuclear (H3, 28S) markers, revel that these species are closely related and that they constitute a separate evolutionary lineage of L. rufescens (Dufour, 1820) and of the set of endemic species of the Canary Islands. L. imazighen sp. n. differs from L. mrazig, the closest species morphologically and geographically, in the shapes and proportions of the male palpal tibia and the shapes and dispositions of the female seminal receptacles. In addition, L. mrazig females show morphological variability in their genitalia, mainly in the inner and outer lobes. Although that variability cannot be associated with different populations, since it also appears within individual populations, and is not related to genetic or geographic distances.  

A new species of Notiphilides from Amazonia, with a redescription of N. grandis (Chilopoda, Geophilomorpha, Oryidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4232 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
VICTOR C. CALVANESE ◽  
ANTONIO D. BRESCOVIT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Female Holotype ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Notiphilides grandis Brölemann, 1905 is here redescribed based on the female holotype and specimens recently collected in the type locality, Manaus, state of Amazonas, Brazil, and the male is described for the first time. Notiphilides amazonica sp. n. is described based only on female specimens from Peru and Brazil. We provide a key and distribution map for the known species of Notiphilides. 

A new species of Microgecko Nikolsky, 1907 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Pakistan

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4780 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAFAQAT MASROOR ◽  
MUHAMMAD KHISROON ◽  
MUAZZAM ALI KHAN ◽  
DANIEL JABLONSKI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Mountainous Terrain ◽  
Morphological Comparison ◽  
Dorsal Midline ◽  
Northwestern India ◽  
Reptile Species ◽  
A New Species

Members of the dwarf geckos of the genus Microgecko Nikolsky, 1907 are distributed from western Iran to northwestern India, with seven currently recognized species. Three taxa have been reported from Pakistan, M. depressus, M. persicus persicus and M. p. euphorbiacola. The former is the only endemic species restricted to Pakistan. Herein, we describe a new species, Microgecko tanishpaensis sp. nov., on the basis of four specimens collected from the remote area of the Toba Kakar Range in northwestern Balochistan. The type locality lies in an isolated valley in mountainous terrain known for the occurrence of other endemic reptile species, including geckos. Microgecko tanishpaensis sp. nov. is differentiated from the morphologically similar species M. depressus by possessing larger size, five scales bordering the nostril, internasals (supranasals) scales in contact with nostril, two large pairs of postmentals, higher numbers of interorbitals (27–30), scales around midbody (76–84), ventral scales from the postmental to vent (144–156) and scales along dorsal midline from axilla to groin (75–86). A morphological comparison of M. tanishpaensis sp. nov. with other species of the genus and an updated identification key for the genus Microgecko are presented. 

A description of Harpinia karamani sp. nov. (Amphipoda: Phoxocephalidae) from the Mediterranean, with a redescription of Harpinia truncata Sars, 1891

Zootaxa ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 724 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
RACHAEL A. KING
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Male Specimen ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Harpinia was discovered in Mediterranean specimens identified as Harpinia truncata Sars, held in collections at Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Verona. Examination of the Verona material proved that this species (Harpinia karamani sp. nov.) is morphologically distinct from Harpinia truncata, which has an arctic/boreal distribution. Further, in examination of material of Harpinia truncata from near its type locality, a rare male specimen was discovered. Herein, Harpinia karamani sp. nov. is described, illustrated and differentiated from H. truncata and the male of H. truncata is described for the first time.

Chinese species of Nomia (Gnathonomia) Pauly, 2005 (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Halictidae: Nomiinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4768 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAN ZHANG ◽  
ZE-QING NIU ◽  
MICHAEL C. ORR ◽  
JOHN S. ASCHER ◽  
CHAO-DONG ZHU
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Fujian Province ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Five Chinese species of Nomia (Gnathonomia) Pauly, 2005 are treated in this paper: Nomia fusciventris Zhang & Niu, sp. nov. from Fujian Province is described as a new species; N. aurata Bingham, 1897 and N. wahisi Pauly, 2009 are recorded from China for the first time, and the male of N. pieli Cockerell, 1931 is newly reported. An updated diagnosis is provided for the subgenus Nomia (Gnathonomia) to accommodate Chinese endemic species which lack the white integumental bands found in most previously described forms. A key to the known Chinese species is provided. 

scholarly journals A new species of Pristimantis (Amphibia, Anura, Strabomantidae) from the Pui Pui Protected Forest (central Peru), with comments on Pristimantis albertus Duellman & Hedges, 2007

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 994 ◽  
pp. 125-148
Author(s):  
Jiří Moravec ◽  
Edgar Lehr ◽  
Karel Kodejš
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Dna Barcoding ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Montane Forest ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Taxonomic Approach ◽  
First Time ◽  
Andes Region ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new Pristimantis species from the eastern Andes, Región Junín, Peru following an integrative taxonomic approach. The description is based on three adult males (snout-vent length 25.7–28.8 mm) collected in two montane forests between 1615 and 1800 m a.s.l. in the Pui Pui Protected Forest and its close surroundings. The new species is mainly characterised by absence of tympanum, presence of inner tarsal fold, broad horizontal red band across iris, ventre mottled black and cream and ventral surfaces of thighs salmon and grey mottled. Amongst the Amazonian and montane forest Pristimantis that have the ventre and groin contrastingly black and cream mottled, P. sinschisp. nov. is morphologically most similar to P. lindae and P. ventrimarmoratus. However, DNA barcoding revealed a clear distinction between these three species and placed P. sinschisp. nov. as sister taxon of P. lindae. We designate a lectotype for P. ventrimarmoratus and restrict the type locality of this species to “El Topo, R. Pastaza, [Provincia Tungurahua,] E. Ecuador, 4200 feet”. Pristimantis albertus and P. sagittulus are recorded for the first time in the Región Junín. Additional data on morphology and systematics are provided for P. albertus.

Review of Waltzoyphius McCafferty & Lugo-Ortiz, 1995 and Zelusia Lugo-Ortiz & McCafferty, 1998 (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)

Zoosymposia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 174-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
FREDERICO FALCÃO SALLES ◽  
KAMILA BATISTA ANGELI ◽  
LUKE M. JACOBUS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Small Area ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Historical Material ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The genera Waltzoyphius McCafferty & Lugo-Ortiz and Zelusia Lugo-Ortiz & McCafferty are revised in the present paper based on fresh and historical material, including types. New diagnostic features are presented in order to differentiate nymphs of the two species of Waltzoyphius. The adults of both species, and therefore, the adults of the genus are described for the first time. A new species of Zelusia is described, and based on the recognition of this new species, the distribution of Z. principalis Lugo-Ortiz & McCafferty appears to be restricted to a small area near the type locality. Adults of Zelusia are also described for the first time, based on the new species.

scholarly journals FLAVONOIDS FROM THE LEAVES OF ARALIA HIEPIANA

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (4A) ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Nguyễn Hữu Toàn Phan ◽  
Nguyễn Thị Diệu Thuần ◽  
Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền ◽  
Trần Minh Hảo ◽  
Phạm Văn Huyến
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Chemical Data ◽  
Southern Vietnam ◽  
Nmr Techniques ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Aralia hiepiana J.Wen & Lowry (Araliaceae), a new species from southern Vietnam, is described and illustrated by J. Wen & Lowry in 2002. Up to now, there are not any chemical data from this endemic species. By various chromatography methods, four flavonoids compounds namely kaempferol 3,7-O-α-L-dirhamnopyranoside (1), kaempferol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-7-O-a-L-rhamnopyranoside (2), kaempferol (3), quercetin (4), apigenin 7-O-β-glucopyranoside (5) were isolated from the methanol extract of leaves of Aralia hiepiana collected in Da Lat, Lam Dong province. Their structures were elucidated using 1-D and 2-D NMR techniques and by comparison with the literature data. This is the first time to isolate these compounds from Aralia hiepiana.

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