Redescription of three rare species of Dasypoda bees with first description of D. iberica and D. tibialis females (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Melittidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4700 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
VLADIMIR G. RADCHENKO ◽  
GUILLAUME GHISBAIN ◽  
DENIS MICHEZ
Keyword(s):  
Rare Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Palaearctic Region ◽  
New Localities ◽  
First Time ◽  
Solitary Species

Dasypoda bees are host-specialized solitary species distributed in the Palaearctic Region. In the framework of a global revision of this genus, comprehensive descriptions of three rare species (D. tibialis Morawitz, D. vulpecula Lebedev and D. iberica Warncke) are presented. The detailed morphology of the D. tibialis male and both sexes of D. vulpecula are given for the first time after a very partial original description. The females of D. tibialis and D. iberica are described for the first time and additional morphological characters of the male of D. iberica are provided. The lectotype of Dasypoda tibialis is designated. Host-plants and new localities are also presented. 

scholarly journals Distribution and Host Preference of Poroid Basidiomycetes in Hungary I. – Ganoderma

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Viktor Papp ◽  
Ilona Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Host Preference ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Herbarium Collections ◽  
First Time

Abstract From the economical point of view, the genus Ganoderma is one of the most important groups of Basidiomycetes due to their medicinal effects and also because they cause decay in a very wide range of tree species all over the world. In this study new data of the Hungarian Ganoderma species are published and the specimens in accessible Hungarian herbarium collections are processed and revised. The article includes the nomenclatural status, the morphological characters, the host preference, frequencies and the details of the fungarium samples of six Ganoderma species (Ganoderma adspersum, G. applanatum, G. carnosum, G. cupreolaccatum, G. lucidum, G. resinaceum) as well. In total 215 Ganoderma specimens are examined and 10 hosts of the six native Ganoderma species new for Hungary are presented. The Hungarian locality and time of the collection of the only Ganoderma carnosum (IZ3122) specimen and two new localities of this rare species is published here for the first time.

Ramalina sekika (Ramalinaceae), a new species for the lichen flora of Russia from the Far East

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 256-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. Kataeva
Keyword(s):  
Far East ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Northeastern China ◽  
Anatomical Structure ◽  
The Far East ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Independent Species ◽  
Lichen Flora

Ramalina sekika Asahina is reported for the first time from Russia from Sakhalin. It refers to the number of rare and poorly investigated species of the genus. Until now it was considered to be endemic to northeastern China. The original description and the location in the Far East are given, as well as the data on anatomical and morphological study of the Russian specimen. The differences in the anatomical structure of its thallus are discussed. A comparison of anatomical and morphological characters of R. sekika, R. pollinaria (Westr.) Ach. (European material), R. yasudae Räsänen has been made; the author considers them as independent species.

Morphological variation in Xenoxybelis boulengeri (Procter, 1923) (Serpentes, Xenodontinae, Philodryadini)

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1743 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANA LÚCIA DA COSTA PRUDENTE ◽  
MÁRCIO ANDRÉ AMORIM DA SILVA ◽  
WÁLDIMA ALVES DA ROCHA ◽  
FRANCISCO LUÍS FRANCO
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Variation ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Original Description ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Time Analysis ◽  
Morphometric Characters ◽  
Permit Allocation ◽  
Scientific Collections ◽  
First Time ◽  
Molecular Characters

The genus Xenoxybelis contains two species, X. argenteus and X. boulengeri, characterized by semi-arboreal habits and an extremely thin rostral area, classified in the subfamily Xenodontinae (Colubridae). Xenoxybelis boulengeri is considered a rare species and is poorly represented in scientific collections. Its external morphology is known only from the original description and seven other specimens. In this study, twenty additional specimens were examined from the Brazilian states of Acre, Amazonas and Rondônia. Variation in meristic and morphometric characters are described, and new characters are incorporated in a revised diagnosis of the species. Illustrations and a description of the hemipenes of X. boulengeri are presented for the first time. Analysis of morphological and molecular characters permit allocation of Xenoxybelis to the tribe Phylodryadini, together with Ditaxodon, Philodryas, Pseudablabes and Tropidodryas.

The subfamily Cratocentrinae (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae): reappraisal of their morphological characters and review of the West Palaearctic species, with the description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4377 (4) ◽  
pp. 490 ◽  
Author(s):  
MEDHAT I. ABUL-SOOD ◽  
NEVEEN S. GADALLAH ◽  
MOHAMMED T. HOSSNI ◽  
GÉRARD DELVARE
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Palaearctic Region ◽  
Palaearctic Species ◽  
The West ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

The Cratocentrinae (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) of the West Palaearctic region are reviewed. A reappraisal of the morphological characters used for their recognition and phylogeny is provided as is a key to separate the genera and species of the region. Their distribution in the West Palaearctic is updated and the subfamily is reported for the first time in Europe. Cratocentrus inermus Delvare sp. nov. and Philocentrus papillus Abul-Sood & Gadallah sp. nov. are described. A neotype is designated for Philocentrus argenteopilosus (Cameron), which is revalidated and transferred to Philocentrus comb. nov. & stat rev. 

Revised description of a poorly known Mediterranean Dictyoceratid bath sponge, Spongia (Spongia) zimocca (Schmidt, 1862) (Porifera: Demospongiae: Dictyoceratida)

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2812 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
JEANNE CASTRITSI-CATHARIOS ◽  
ROB W. M. VAN SOEST ◽  
EFTHIMIOS KEFALAS ◽  
JEAN VACELET
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Organic Content ◽  
Real Problem ◽  
Skeletal Density ◽  
First Time ◽  
Skeleton Structure

Spongia (Spongia) zimocca (Schmidt, 1862) is a real problem for taxonomists. This is due to the fact that it exhibits a wide diversity of forms as well as similarities with other species of the genus. Nevertheless, professional sponge fishermen are able to recognize this species easily based on their own empirical criteria. The lack of easily recognized taxonomic characters in conjunction with the ambiguity concerning the original description makes necessary an updated description of the species. We tried to solve the uncertainty existing among the taxonomists who have been involved with the description of this Mediterranean sponge, basing our description on the Schmidt type specimen and on material deposited in the Amsterdam Museum. In this paper we have summoned up not only the known morphological characters used for the identification of other species belonging to this genus (color, size, shape, skeleton structure, size of the fibers) but also additional morphological characters, used for a first time, aiming to obtain a clearer picture. These new characteristics are: tensile strength, skeletal density, morphology of the conules and the organic content of the fiber mass.

scholarly journals Species distribution modelling leads to the discovery of new populations of one of the least known European snakes, Vipera ursinii graeca, in Albania

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edvárd Mizsei ◽  
Bálint Üveges ◽  
Balázs Vági ◽  
Márton Szabolcs ◽  
Szabolcs Lengyel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Species Distribution Modelling ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Distribution Modelling ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Spatial Isolation ◽  
First Time

Vipera ursinii graeca is a restricted-range, endemic snake of the Pindos mountain range in the southwestern Balkans. The subspecies was previously reported from eight localities in Greece and one locality in southern Albania. We used species distribution modelling based on climate data from known localities in Greece to estimate the potential distribution of the subspecies. The model predicted suitable areas for eleven mountains in southern Albania, which we visited in ten field expeditions in four years. Based on 78 live individuals and 33 shed skins, we validated the presence of the snake on eight of the eleven mountains. Six populations (Dhëmbel, Llofiz, Griba, Shendelli, Tomorr and Trebeshinë Mountains) are reported here for the first time. Morphological characters undoubtedly supported that all individuals found at these new localities belong to V. u. graeca. Genetic analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequences also confirmed the identity of the snakes as V. u. graeca and a low number of identified haplotypes suggested low genetic variability among populations despite significant spatial isolation. All localities were subalpine-alpine calcareous meadows above 1600 m. These high montane habitats are separated by deep valleys and are threatened by overgrazing, soil erosion, and a potential increase in the elevation of the tree line due to climate change. Our surveys increased the number of known populations by 60% and the known geographical range of the subspecies by approximately 30%. Our study serves as a baseline for further ecological research and for conservation measures for one of the least known European viperid snakes.

scholarly journals To the distribution of noctuid moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) in the North-Western Pryazovia and adjacent regions of the steppe zone of Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
S. I. Suchkov ◽  
Yu. M. Geryak
Keyword(s):  
Rare Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Steppe Zone ◽  
The North ◽  
Clostera Anastomosis ◽  
New Localities ◽  
First Time ◽  
North Western

The new records of 94 species of noctuid moths (Noctuoidea) in the North-Western Pryazovia and adjacent regions of the steppe zone of Ukraine are presented. One species Dysgonia rogenhoferi is recorded in Ukraine for the first time. Founds of species Eublemma amasina and Caradrina expansa are the second in our country. One species (Eublemma amasina) in Dnipro Region, 2 (Ptilophora plumigera and Schargacucullia gozmanyi) — in Donetsk Region, 2 (Cerura erminea and Apamea unanimus) — in Odesa Region, 5 (Acantholipes regularis, Dysgonia rogenhoferi, Caradrina expansa, Luperina rubella, and Aporophyla canescens) — in Zaporizhzhya Region, 7 (Clostera anastomosis, Zanclognatha lunalis, Polyphaenis sericata, Protarchanara brevilinea, Aporophyla canescens, Lacanobia praedita, and Dichagyris forcipula) — in Kherson Region, and 10 (Clostera anastomosis, Cucullia argentina, Meganephria bimaculosa, Hoplodrina blanda, Sedina buettneri, Tiliacea aurago, Cosmia diffinis, Cosmia affinis, Aporophyla lutulenta and Xestia trifida) — in Mykolaiv Region are registered for the first time. In addition, new localities of a number of little-known, local and rare species in Ukraine or in its separate regions were discovered.

scholarly journals New records of rare species in the forests communities of the Rostov Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Tatiana Sokolova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Forest Communities ◽  
Red Data Book ◽  
Rostov Region ◽  
New Localities ◽  
New Locations ◽  
Data Book ◽  
First Time

The paper presents the data on new locations in forest communities of the Rostov Region of vascular plant spe-cies listed in the regional Red Data Book. More than 200 new localities were recorded for 42 species between 2008 and 2020. Matteucia struthiopteris is recorded for the first time in the Rostov Region. 22 species are rec-ommended for inclusion into the new edition of the Red Data Book of the Rostov Region.

Revision of the Old World species of the genus Tephritis (Diptera, Tephritidae) with a pair of isolated apical spots

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4584 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEVERYN V. KORNEYEV ◽  
VALERY A. KORNEYEV
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Palaearctic Region ◽  
Dark Spot ◽  
Wing Pattern ◽  
New Subspecies ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Wing Patterns ◽  
Three New Species

Species of the genus Tephritis usually have the wing pattern with dark rays on veins R4+5 and M connected to the preapical dark spot or to each other (often called the “apical fork). Some species, however, have a solid apical crossband (Korneyev, 2013), whereas others have an isolated pair of apical spots. Specimens with the latter morphological character occasionally occur in many species with typical wing patterns, but in this article we focus on the species that normally have it. They occur mostly in the Palaearctic Region, except T. candidipennis Foote, 1960 from North America. A total of twenty species are recognized in this complex, including three new species and two new subspecies: Tephritis arsenii S. Korneyev, 2015, T. bardanae (Schrank 1803), T. conyzifoliae Merz 1992, T. crepidis Hendel 1927, T. dilacerata (Loew 1846), T. dilacerata kaszabi new subspecies, T. formosa (Loew 1844), T. ghissarica new species, T. hendeliana Hering 1944, T. hyoscyami (Linnaeus 1758), T. kyrghyzica new species, T. kogardtauica Hering 1944, T. kovalevi Korneyev & Kameneva 1990, T. kovalevi kumana new subspecies; T. postica (Loew 1844), T. stictica Loew 1862, T. theryi Séguy 1930, T. tridentata S. Korneyev & Mohamadzade-Namin 2013, T. truncata (Loew 1844), T. valida (Loew 1862), T. youngiana new species, and T. zernyi Hendel 1927. Most of the species are keyed, redescribed and illustrated based on extensive material from the Palaearctic Region. Lectotypes of T. dilacerata, T. formosa, T. hendeliana, T. truncata, T. valida, T. posis, T. heiseri, T. procera and a neotype for T. postica are designated. Known host plants of this complex belong to the tribes Anthemideae, Cardueae, Cichorieae, Inuleae, and Senecioneae (Asteraceae); preliminary comparison of the morphological characters (other than the wing pattern) with the distribution among host plants shows that the flies apparently do not form a monophyletic group, belonging to several different lineages, which also include other species with the typical “forked wing pattern. New distribution records and host plants are reported.        The following synonymies are established: Musca hyoscyami Linnaeus 1758 = Tephritis heiseri Frauenfeld 1865 new synonym; Trypeta postica Loew 1844 = Tephritis posis Hering 1939 new synonym. 

Description of a new species, records of five previously unrecorded species, and rediscovery of a lost species in the genus Ancylis Hübner (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 1103 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
BONG-KYU BYUN ◽  
SHANCHUN YAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Original Description ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Unrecorded Species

We describe and illustrate Ancylis youmiae, sp. nov., from Heilongjiang (Laoyeling), China, and report five other species of Ancylis from China for the first time: A. melanostigma Kuznetsov, 1970, A. partitana (Christoph, 1881), A. repandana Kennel, 1901, A. uncella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), and A. upupana (Treitschke, 1835). Ancylis mandarinana (Walsingham, 1900), which has not been documented from China since its original description, is rediscovered. For all species we provide redescriptions, illustrations, and information on geographic distribution and host plants.

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