Coloration variability of the Oriental genus Agnorimus Miyake & Iwase, 1991 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae) with synonymic notes

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4585 (3) ◽  
pp. 531
Author(s):  
JIAN-YUE QIU ◽  
HAO XU ◽  
LI CHEN
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Considerable Variability ◽  
Intraspecific Variations ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Coloration Patterns

Based on an examination of a large number of specimens, considerable variability of the elytral coloration patterns and the parameres of the Asian genus Agnorimus Miyake & Iwase, 1991 are observed; and the taxonomic status of all four described taxa have been re-considered. The result shows that only A. pictus (Moser, 1902) can be recognized as valid species, while A. hayashii Miyake & Iwase, 1991 new synonym is proposed as a new junior synonym of it. The geographic distribution of this genus is significantly expanded, and most of the distributional records are illustrated in a map with intraspecific variations indicated. 

scholarly journals Toward a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the “hirculus” group of American Onthophagus Latreille, 1802 (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Scarabaeinae)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Rossini ◽  
Fernando Z. Vaz-de-Mello ◽  
Mario Zunino
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
General Scheme ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Species Complexes ◽  
Scarab Beetles

The taxonomy of the American Onthophagus Latreille, 1802 included in the “hirculus” group is revised, and a study of their morphology allows for the delineation of five species-complexes. Herein, we provide a diagnosis of the “hirculus” group, an illustrated key to the complexes, along with a descriptive overview of their taxonomy and geographic distribution. Onthophagus hirculus Mannerheim, 1829 is considered to be a junior synonym of O. hircus Billberg, 1815, which is here demonstrated to be a valid species name. Thus, the “hirculus” group is here renamed the “hircus” group. Furthermore, a general scheme of the genital organs of American Onthophagus is provided, including names of different anatomical parts and a brief discussion on the need for nomenclatural stability for the genitalia of scarab beetles.

Three new synonyms within the flower chafer genus Goliathopsis Janson, 1881 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4789 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-131
Author(s):  
HAO XU ◽  
JIAN-YUE QIU
Keyword(s):  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Type Series ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
New Synonym

All available type materials of the Indochinese genus Goliathopsis Janson, 1881 are determined, and lectotype designations are made for G. capreolus Gestro 1888, G. despectus (Westwood, 1873), G. esquiroli Pouillaude, 1913, and G. velutinus Pouillaude, 1913. The examination of type series revealed three synonyms: Goliathopsis camptotropus Yang, 1988 new synonym and G. polystricus Yang, 1988 new synonym are synonymized with G. esquiroli, and G. maolanus Yang, 1988 new synonym is regarded as a junior synonym of G. lameyi Fairmaire, 1893. Besides, G. cervus Janson, 1881 is proved to be a valid species. Diagnoses, key, and color illustrations are provided for all species. All known distribution records are mapped, and the location of “Tsékou” and “Oui-Sy” are presented and discussed. 

Studies on the genus Phasmotaenia Navás, 1907, with the descriptions of five new species from the Solomon Islands, a revised key to the species and notes on its geographic distribution (Phasmatodea: “Anareolatae”: Phasmatidae s. l.: Stephanacridini)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2011 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
FRANK H. HENNEMANN ◽  
OSKAR V. CONLE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Taxonomic Review

The genus Phasmotaenia Navás, 1907 (type-species: Taeniosoma sanchezi Bolívar, 1897) is currently known only from the Philippine Islands and Taiwan, but here shown to extend eastwards as far as to the Solomon Islands, Northern New Guinea and even Fiji. A taxonomic review of the genus, and updated keys to the species are presented. The type-species of Phasmotaenia Navás, 1907, P. sanchezi (Bolívar, 1897) from Luzon, Philippines is shown to have been misinterpreted by previous authors. This has resulted in the description of the here revealed junior synonym Phasmotaenia elongata Zompro & Eusebio, 2000 (n. syn.). A survey of the intraspecific variation of P. sanchezi (Bolívar, 1897) is provided along with illustrations of the holotype. Phasmotaenia australe (Günther, 1933) from the Solomon Islands is removed from synonymy with Phasmotaenia godeffroyi (Redtenbacher, 1908) n. comb. from Micronesia and shown to be a distinct and valid species (rev. stat.). Both species are transferred to Phasmotaenia Navás, 1907. Examination of the paratypes of P. australe (Günther, 1933) has revealed these to represent two different species distinct from the holotype, one of which is described as new herein (P. guentheri n. sp.). The male of P. australe is

The catshark genus Scyliorhinus (Chondrichthyes: Carcharhiniformes: Scyliorhinidae): taxonomy, morphology and distribution

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4601 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
KARLA D. A. SOARES ◽  
MARCELO R. DE CARVALHO
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Tooth Morphology ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
First Time

The catshark genus Scyliorhinus belongs to the family Scyliorhinidae, the most diverse family of sharks, and currently presents 16 valid species according to most modern accounts. The long history of taxonomic rearrangements and inaccurate descriptions of many species have contributed to misidentification of specimens and lack of information on the distributional range and diagnostic characters of its species. Species of Scyliorhinus are reviewed and redescribed here, with detailed descriptions on external morphology, neurocranium, claspers, dermal denticles, and tooth morphology provided for the first time for all species. Sixteen species are recognized as valid: Scyliorhinus boa (Goode & Bean, 1896), S. cabofriensis Soares, Gomes & de Carvalho, 2016, S. canicula (Linnaeus, 1758), S. capensis (Müller & Henle, 1838), S. cervigoni Maurin & Bonnet, 1970, S. comoroensis Compagno, 1988, S. duhamelii (Garman, 1913), S. garmani (Fowler, 1934), S. haeckelii (Miranda Ribeiro, 1907), S. hesperius Springer, 1966, S. meadi Springer, 1966, S. retifer (Garman, 1881), S. stellaris (Linnaeus, 1758), S. torazame (Tanaka, 1908), S. torrei Howell-Rivero, 1936, and S. ugoi Soares, Gomes & Gadig, 2015. The main taxonomic decisions herein taken include the resurrection of S. duhamelii (previously a junior synonym of S. canicula) and the synonimization of S. tokubee with S. torazame. Information on geographic distribution was updated for most species, especially for those with wide ranges (S. canicula, S. haeckelii, S. retifer, and S. stellaris).

A catalog of Stratiomyidae (Diptera: Brachycera) from Chile, with a new synonym and notes on the species

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5004 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-57
Author(s):  
DIEGO AGUILAR FACHIN ◽  
CHRISTIAN R. GONZÁLEZ ◽  
MARIO ELGUETA ◽  
MARTIN HAUSER
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Page Number ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Biological Literature ◽  
Locality Information

A list of all 24 genera and 73 species of Stratiomyidae from Chile is provided, along with all their synonyms and photos of the type specimens of 20 species (including 12 primary types). Only one species is assigned to morphospecies level. All references known to us from the taxonomic and biological literature, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type specimens, type locality, and references are given. The geographic distribution of each species is given based on bibliographic and collection data. Three species are removed from the Chilean fauna: Nemotelus tenuivena James, 1974 is only known from the type locality in Argentina; Promeranisa nasuta (Macquart, 1850), which has its type locality corrected to Bolivia, Chiquitos Province; and Ptecticus pomaceus Loew, 1855, referred to Chile due to a locality information error, is a junior synonym of P. trivittatus Say, 1829, syn. nov.

Nomenclatural novelties in Miconieae (Melastomataceae): new synonym and typifications

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 443 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-188
Author(s):  
BEATRIZ DO NASCIMENTO VALENTE ◽  
JOSÉ FERNANDO A. BAUMGRATZ ◽  
VITOR HUGO MAIA
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
New Synonym

(Nomenclatural novelties in Miconieae (Melastomataceae): new synonym and typifications). This contribution provides diagnostic morphological characters, geographic distribution data, synonymizations and typifications for three species of Miconieae. We clarify the taxonomic status of Clidemia raddiana as a new synonym for Miconia capilliflora and designate its lectotype. For Miconia capillaris and Miconia leptopus, we provide nomenclatural adjustments, due to the similarity of the epithets and morphological characteristics. We also designate a lectotype and a neotype, respectively, for these two species.

Taxonomic re-evaluation of the status of Draco cornutus Günther, 1864 (Reptilia: Agamidae)

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanao Honda ◽  
Hoi-Sen Yong ◽  
Mari Kobayashi ◽  
Tsutomu Hikida ◽  
Hidetoshi Ota
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Dna ◽  
Dna Sequence ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Diagnostic Character ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna Sequence ◽  
The Status

AbstractThe taxonomic status of the flying lizard, Draco curnutus Günther, 1864, recently frequently regarded as a junior synonym of D. volans Linnaeus, 1758, is reassessed. Our field observations in Borneo confirmed sympatric occurrence of two morphotypes of D. volans sensu lato, one of which showed a diagnostic character of D. cornutus. The two morphotypes also differ from each other in live coloration, allozyme pattern and mitochondrial DNA sequence. From these results, it is concluded that D. curnutus is a valid species.

A catalogue of the Fanniidae (Diptera) of the Neotropical Region

Zootaxa ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 219 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J.B. DE CARVALHO ◽  
A. C. PONT ◽  
M. S. COURI ◽  
D. PAMPLONA
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
New Synonym

The Fanniidae (Diptera) of the Neotropical Region are catalogued. Two genera and 75 valid species are listed, with references to original descriptions, location of types, geographic distribution, and subsequent taxonomic and applied literature. Mesazelia trichopoda Blanchard, 1942 is a new synonym of Anthomyia pusio Wiedemann, 1830.

Redescription of two species and proposal of a new synonym in the genus Mycotretus Lacordaire, 1842 (Coleoptera: Erotylidae: Tritomini) 

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4282 (1) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
ITALO SALVATORE DE CASTRO PECCI-MADDALENA ◽  
CRISTIANO LOPES-ANDRADE
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Phylogenetic Signal ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Female Genitalia ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
First Descriptions

Mycotretus Lacordaire, 1842 is a Neotropical genus of beetles, being the second most speciose genus within Erotylidae. The older descriptions of Mycotretus species are anecdotal and none include information on male and female genitalia, which can have great taxonomic value. Our objective in the present work is to redescribe Mycotretus chilensis Crotch, 1876 and Mycotretus trifasciatus Guérin, 1956 providing the first descriptions of their mouthparts, metendosternite, male and female terminalia, as well as new data on their geographic distribution and host fungi. Additionally, the lectotype of M. chilensis is designated and Mycotretus bicinctus Guérin, 1949 is proposed as a new junior synonym of M. chilensis. Both M. chilensis and M. trifasciatus have great intraspecific variation and are sympatric or syntopic in a few localities. We conclude that morphological differences of the penial flagellum and the metendosternite can be used to diagnose species and may also have phylogenetic signal for Mycotretus species. The present work is our first step in an ongoing taxonomic revision of the genus Mycotretus. 

Systematic position of Ascopus Marshall, Oreosecus Marshall, Perarogula Hoffmann and Rhadinocopes Hustache (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) with description of a new species of Ascopus from Guinea

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4668 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-257
Author(s):  
ROMAN BOROVEC ◽  
HÉLÈNE PERRIN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Systematic Position ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Female Genitalia ◽  
Type Material ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Type material of the described species of Ascopus Marshall, 1951, Oreosecus Marshall, 1950, Perarogula Hoffmann, 1963 and Rhadinocopes Hustache, 1931 was examined and their taxonomic status is discussed. Oreosecus Marshall, 1950 and Rhadinocopes Hustache, 1931 are proposed as junior synonyms of Tapinomorphus Hartmann, 1904, Perarogula Hoffmann, 1963 is proposed as a junior synonym of Ascopus Marshall, 1951. Rhadinocopes curvipes Hustache, 1931, R. echinatus Marshall, 1951 and Perarogula lamottei Hoffmann, 1963 are transferred as valid species to the genus Ascopus, Rhadinocopes alticola Hustache, 1939, R. orientalis Hustache, 1931 and Oreosecus porculus Marshall, 1950 are transferred as valid species to the genus Tapinomorphus. Lectotypes of Rhadinocopes orientalis Hustache, 1931 and Rhadinocopes alticola Hustache, 1939 are designated. Ascopus girardi sp. nov. from Guinea, Mt. Nimba, is described and compared with all other species of the genus. Male and female genitalia of Ascopus are described and illustrated for the first time. A key to Ascopus species is presented. 

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