Heteragrion demarmelsi sp. nov., with taxonomic notes on Colombian Heteragrion species (Odonata: Heteragrionidae)

The large genus Heteragrion has a wide distribution in the Neotropics from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, occurring from sea level to 1800 m.a.s.l. In Colombia, so far ten species and two subspecies of the genus Heteragrion have been found; here we raise this number to 14, with three new records for the country (H. angustipenne Selys, 1886, H. flavidorsum Calvert, 1909 and H. valgum Donnelly, 1992), and the description of H. demarmelsi sp. nov. from Leticia Municipality, Amazonas Department. Also, the females of H. angustipenne and H. flavidorsum are described for the first time. Heteragrion peregrinum Williamson, 1919 is rediscovered and reported in new locations. Photographs of the main structures of taxonomic importance of males and females of all species of Heteragrion from Colombia are presented. Finally, we provide distribution maps, a taxonomic key (for males and females), and comments on the natural history of all Heteragrion species known from Colombia, are also included.

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Synopsis of the Genus Pentacalia (Compositae, Senecioneae) in Bolivia

Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden ◽

10.3417/2021649 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 106 ◽

pp. 340-371

Author(s):

Joel Calvo

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Woody Plants ◽

Montane Forests ◽

Southern Mexico ◽

Northwestern Argentina ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Ray Florets ◽

First Time ◽

Subsequent Addition

The Neotropical genus Pentacalia Cass. (Compositae, Senecioneae) is distributed from southern Mexico to northwestern Argentina, plus two disjunct species that thrive in Brazil. Most species diversity occurs in the montane forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It comprises scandent woody plants characterized by displaying alternate leaves (opposite in three species), involucres with supplementary bracts, usually yellow ray florets (when present), sagittate to caudate anther bases, and truncate to obtuse style branches with a crown of sweeping trichomes (sometimes with a tuft of longer trichomes, but not strictly penicillate). The Bolivian species were revised for the first time by Cabrera (1985), who treated the group under Senecio L. sect. Streptothamni Greenm. Because of the subsequent addition of new species and the need of taxonomic arrangements, an updated synopsis of the genus recognizing 18 species is presented. The names P. brittoniana (Hieron.) Cuatrec. and P. miguelii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. are synonymized with P. psidiifolia (Rusby) Cuatrec., as well as P. inquisiviensis H. Rob. & Cuatrec. with P. cardenasii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. and P. sailapatensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. with P. urubambensis (Cabrera) Cuatrec. Seven names are lectotypified and an epitype is designated for the name P. zongoensis (Cabrera) J. Calvo. The new species P. viburnifolia J. Calvo & A. Fuentes is described. Revised nomenclature, succinct descriptions, taxonomic discussions, lists of specimens examined, and distribution maps are provided for all accepted species, in addition to an identification key. Pictures of living plants are also presented for eight species.

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An update of morphological and distributional data of the genus Patrera Simon (Araneae: Anyphaenidae: Anyphaeninae) with the description of twenty-five new species from Colombia

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4914.1.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4914 (1) ◽

pp. 1-64

Author(s):

LEONEL MARTÍNEZ ◽

ANTONIO D. BRESCOVIT ◽

EDUARDO VILLARREAL ◽

LUIZ FERNANDO M. OLIVEIRA

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

New Records ◽

Species Group ◽

Genital Morphology ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Species Groups ◽

First Time

The knowledge on the diversity of the genus Patrera Simon in Colombia is widely expanded. P. auricoma (L. Koch, 1866) and P. armata (Chickering, 1940) are redescribed and their females are described for the first time and recorded from Cundinamarca and Meta departments, respectively. Aysha strandi (Caporiacco, 1947) is synonymized with P. armata. Three species groups in the genus Patrera are proposed to include the bulk of its species (fulvastra, florezi, and philipi). These groups are diagnosed based on sexual characters. Twenty-five new species are herein described, illustrated and mapped: P. anchicaya n. sp. (♂♀); P. barbacoas n. sp. (♂); P. borjai n. sp. (♂♀); P. danielae n. sp. (♂♀); P. dimar n. sp. (♂♀); P. perafani n. sp. (♂♀); P. platnicki n. sp. (♂); P. quillacinga n. sp. (♂♀), and P. ramirezi n. sp. (♂♀) into the fulvastra species group. P. bonaldoi n. sp. (♂♀); P. boteroi n. sp. (♂); P. carvalhoi n. sp. (♂♀); P. florezi n. sp. (♂♀); P. perijaensis n. sp. (♀); P. quimbaya n. sp. (♂♀); P. sampedroi n. sp. (♂); P. yukpa n. sp. (♂♀), and P. wiwa n. sp. (♂♀) in florezi species group. P. sutu n. sp. (♂); P. chucurui n. sp. (♂♀); P. dawkinsi n. sp. (♂); P. dentata n. sp. (♂); P. dracula n. sp. (♂); P. kuryi n. sp. (♂♀), and P. longitibialis n. sp. (♂) in philipi species group. We also briefly discuss some aspects of the species groups’ genital morphology, based on a comparison with the type, P. fulvastra Simon. Additionally, distribution maps for all Colombian species including new records for P. armata (Chickering, 1940), P. auricoma (L. Koch, 1866) and P. suni Dupérré & Tapia, 2016 from Cundinamarca, Meta and Nariño departments are also herein included.

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The Nearctic species Shipsa rotunda (Claassen, 1923) (Plecoptera: Nemouridae)

Journal of Insect Biodiversity ◽

10.12976/jib/2021.23.2.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 50-63

Author(s):

SCOTT A. GRUBBS ◽

RICHARD W. BAUMANN

Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Wide Distribution ◽

Adult Males ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Canadian Province ◽

Us States ◽

Extensive Range ◽

The Usa ◽

Males And Females ◽

Microscopy Images

The morphological concept of Nearctic Shipsa rotunda (Claassen, 1923) (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) was reviewed based on examination of adult males and adult females from across the extensive range of this species. Reproductive terminalia were studied with scanning electron microscopy from five locations, three from Canada and two from the USA. Despite the wide distribution, there is little morphological variation exhibited by males and females. New records are noted for one Canadian province and six US states. Scanning electronic and standard light microscopy images plus a dot distribution map based on museum and valid literature data are provided. Key words: Plecoptera, Nemouridae, Shipsa rotunda, United States, Canada, stoneflies

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Taxonomic review of Tipula (Vestiplex Bezzi) crane flies (Diptera: Tipulidae) in Mongolia

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4837.1.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4837 (1) ◽

pp. 1-88

Author(s):

PAVEL STARKEVICH ◽

SIGITAS PODENAS ◽

JON K. GELHAUS

Keyword(s):

New Records ◽

Junior Synonym ◽

Taxonomic Review ◽

Identification Keys ◽

Crane Flies ◽

Males And Females ◽

First Time

Fourteen species of Tipula (Vestiplex Bezzi, 1924) crane flies (Diptera, Tipulidae) known from Mongolia are taxonomically revised. Identification keys for males and females, redescriptions and illustrations of all species are presented. Most genital structures are illustrated for the first time. Tipula (V.) jakut Alexander, 1934 is designated as junior synonym of T. (V.) sintenisi Lackschewitz, 1933; T. (V.) kamchatkana Alexander, 1934 is designated as junior synonym of T. (V.) mediovittata Mik, 1889. Tipula (V.) balioptera Loew, 1863 and T. (V.) leucoprocta Mik, 1889 are listed as new records for the Mongolian fauna.

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On the spider genus Cryptachaea from Peru, Bolivia and cave environments in Brazil: a new species, additional descriptions and new records (Araneae, Theridiidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4646.2.4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4646 (2) ◽

pp. 271-292

Author(s):

MANOELA SANTANNA ◽

EVERTON NEI LOPES RODRIGUES ◽

IGOR CIZAUSKAS ◽

ANTONIO DOMINGOS BRESCOVIT

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

New Records ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

Mato Grosso ◽

Males And Females ◽

First Time ◽

Mato Grosso Do Sul ◽

A New Species

In this paper a new species of Cryptachaea Archer, 1946 based on males and females is described from Brazilian caves: Cryptachaea pilar Santanna & Rodrigues, new species from the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The females of Cryptachaea parana (Levi, 1963) and C. schneirlai (Levi, 1959) are described and illustrated for the first time. Cryptachaea uviana (Levi, 1963) is synonymized with C. migrans (Keyserling, 1884). The species Cryptachaea alacris (Keyserling, 1884), C. benivia Rodrigues & Poeta, 2015, C. parana (Levi, 1963) and C. schneirlai (Levi, 1959) are recorded for the first from Brazil; and C. migrans for the first time from Bolivia. Additionally, new records from Brazilian caves are provided for Cryptachaea parana, from the states of Tocantins, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo; C. schneirlai and C. alacris from the state of Pará; C. dea (Buckup & Marques, 2006) and C. rioensis (Levi, 1963) from Pará and Minas Gerais, C. jequirituba (Levi, 1963) from Minas Gerais and C. benivia from São Paulo.

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Description of the female of Eilica pomposa (Araneae, Gnaphosidae) with new records and notes on species distribution

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3041.1.4 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3041 (1) ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

RICARDO Ott ◽

EVERTON NEI LOPES RODRIGUES

Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

Species Distribution ◽

New Records ◽

Wide Distribution ◽

South American ◽

First Time

The genus Eilica Keyserling, 1891 is worldwide distributed including 28 species (Platnick, 2011). South American Eilica are represented by 10 species of which seven are known by more meridional distribution: E. amambay Platnick, 1985; E. maculipes (Vellard, 1925); E. modesta Keyserling, 1891 E. myrmecophila (Simon, 1903); E. pomposa Medan, 2001; E. trilineata (Mello-Leitão, 1941) and E. uniformis (Schiapelli & Gerschman, 1942). Eilica pomposa was described from Argentina based on only two known males collected around 1000 km apart from each other in a considered suspect wide distribution by Medan (2001:404). In this paper we describe and illustrate for the first time the female of E. pomposa and present notes on its natural history and distribution.

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The natural history and morphology of two bromeliad associated hispines from Brazil: Acentroptera basilica Thomson, 1856 and A. cf. tessellata Baly, 1958 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae: Sceloenoplini)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4243.3.6 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4243 (3) ◽

pp. 521

Author(s):

FABIANO F. ALBERTONI ◽

SÔNIA A. CASARI

Keyword(s):

Natural History ◽

New Records ◽

Female Genitalia ◽

Immature Stages ◽

Leaf Miners ◽

History Of ◽

First Time

The natural history of Acentroptera basilica Guérin-Méneville, 1844 and A. cf. tessellata Baly, 1958 (Cassidinae: Sceloenoplini) associated with Aechmea aquilega Salisb. and Vriesea sp. (Bromeliaceae), respectively, is registered. Adults of both species are leaf scrapers, although larvae are leaf-miners. The immature stages of both species of Acentroptera are described and illustrated for the first time. The male and the female genitalia of A. basilica and new records for both species are also included.

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Systematics of Senecio section Crociseris (Compositae, Senecioneae)

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.211.1.1 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 211 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

JOEL CALVO ◽

INÉS ÁLVAREZ ◽

CARLOS AEDO

Keyword(s):

Central Asia ◽

Evolutionary History ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

The Other ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

History Of ◽

Perennial Herbs ◽

First Time ◽

Northwestern Africa ◽

Shape And Size

The complexity of the evolutionary history of Senecio is reflected in its conflicted taxonomy. Within this genus, Senecio section Crociseris (Compositae, Senecioneae), a group of perennial herbs distributed in Europe, western and Central Asia, and northwestern Africa, was not fully revised. A worldwide revision of this section recognizing 28 species and eight subspecies is presented here. The main morphological characters revealed as useful for distinguishing between species are the number and shape of supplementary and involucral bracts, synflorescence architecture, indumentum, and the shape and size of leaves and achenes. In this new taxonomic treatment S. provincialis and S. lagascanus have been segregated from S. doronicum, within which three subspecies are recognized (S. doronicum subsp. orientalis is validly published herein). On the other hand, S. ruthenensis from France and S. lusitanicus from Portugal have been synonymized to S. lagascanus, as well as S. ovatifolius, S. pisidicus, and S. tmoleus from Anatolia to S. kolenatianus, S. olympicus, and S. castagneanus respectively, S. bertramii from Lebanon to S. cilicius, and S. delbesianus from Syria to S. racemosus subsp. racemosus. Sixty eight names are lectotypified, the names S. barrelieri, S. pyrenaicus, and S. scopolii are neotypified, and one epitype is designated for the name S. perralderianus. Descriptions and distribution maps are provided for all the species included, as well as an identification key. Nine species are illustrated for the first time.

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An integrative monograph of Carex section Schoenoxiphium (Cyperaceae)

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.11336 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e11336

Author(s):

Modesto Luceño ◽

Tamara Villaverde ◽

José Ignacio Márquez-Corro ◽

Rogelio Sánchez-Villegas ◽

Enrique Maguilla ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Plastid Dna ◽

Eastern Africa ◽

Herbarium Specimens ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Distinct Genus ◽

Biogeographic Region ◽

Center Of Diversity ◽

History Of ◽

Nomen Novum ◽

First Time

Carex section Schoenoxiphium (Cariceae, Cyperaceae) is endemic to the Afrotropical biogeographic region and is mainly distributed in southern and eastern Africa, with its center of diversity in eastern South Africa. The taxon was formerly recognized as a distinct genus and has a long history of taxonomic controversy. It has also an important morphological and molecular background in particular dealing with the complexity of its inflorescence and the phylogenetic relationships of its species. We here present a fully updated and integrative monograph of Carex section Schoenoxiphium based on morphological, molecular and cytogenetic data. A total of 1,017 herbarium specimens were examined and the majority of the species were studied in the field. Previous molecular phylogenies based on Sanger-sequencing of four nuclear and plastid DNA regions and RAD-seq were expanded. For the first time, chromosome numbers were obtained, with cytogenetic counts on 44 populations from 15 species and one hybrid. Our taxonomic treatment recognizes 21 species, one of them herein newly described (C. gordon-grayae). Our results agree with previous molecular works that have found five main lineages in Schoenoxiphium. We provide detailed morphological descriptions, distribution maps and analytical drawings of all accepted species in section Schoenoxiphium, an identification key, and a thorough nomenclatural survey including 19 new typifications and one nomen novum.

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New records of Seira dowlingi (Wray, 1953) (Collembola, Entomobryidae, Seirinae) for New World

Entomological Communications ◽

10.37486/2675-1305.ec01003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. ec01003 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nikolas G. Cipola ◽

Nerivânia N. Godeiro ◽

Bruno C. Bellini

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

New Record ◽

New World ◽

New Records ◽

Wide Distribution ◽

Neotropical Region ◽

Number Of Species ◽

Fernando De Noronha ◽

First Time

Seira dowlingi (Wray, 1953) is recorded for the first time in Peru and Brazil from five states, including Fernando de Noronha archipelago plus a new record from United States. These new records support that S. dowlingi has a wide distribution in Neotropical Region, and expanded to 34 the number of species of Seira Lubbock, 1870 found in Brazil. In addition, our revision excluded the record of Seira domestica (Nicolet, 1842) for Brazil.

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