A redefinition of the genus Troglocharinus Reitter, 1908, with description of new species (Coleoptera, Leiodidae, Cholevinae, Leptodirini)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4926 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-188
Author(s):  
JAVIER FRESNEDA ◽  
VALERIA RIZZO ◽  
JORDI COMAS ◽  
IGNACIO RIBERA
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
New Material

We redefine the genus Troglocharinus Reitter, 1908 based on a phylogenetic analysis with a combination of mitochondrial and molecular data. We recovered the current Speonomites mengeli (Jeannel, 1910) and S. mercedesi (Zariquiey, 1922) as valid, separate species within the Troglocharinus clade, not directly related to Speonomites Jeannel, 1910, a finding corroborated by a detailed study of the male and female genitalia. In consequence, we reinstate Speonomus mercedesi Zariquiey, 1922 stat. nov. as a valid species, transfer both of them to the genus Troglocharinus, T. mengeli (Jeannel, 1910) comb. nov. and T. mercedesi (Zariquiey, 1922) comb. nov., and redescribe the genus. The study of new material from the distribution area of the former S. mengeli revealed the presence of two undescribed species, T. sendrai sp. nov. and T. fadriquei sp. nov., which we describe herein. We designate the lectotype of Speonomus vinyasi Escolà, 1971 to fix its identity, as among its syntypes there are two different species. In agreement with the results of the phylogenetic analyses we establish the synonymy between the genus Speonomites and Pallaresiella Fresneda, 1998 syn. nv. 

A curious nematode, Diploscapteroides persicus n. sp. (Nematoda: Rhabditida: Rhabditomorpha), from Iran with a note on the status of the male genital papillae

Nematology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1045-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Ghaemi ◽  
Ebrahim Pourjam ◽  
Sergio Álvarez-Ortega ◽  
Majid Pedram ◽  
Mohammad Reza Atighi
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Rrna Genes ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Female Tail ◽  
The Status ◽  
Species Being ◽  
Male Genital

Diploscapteroides persicus n. sp. is described and illustrated based on morphological, morphometric and molecular data. The new species is mainly characterised by female body length of 469-673 μm, female tail length of 51-99 μm, shape of gubernaculum and spicules and arrangement of male genital papillae. Also, the arrangement of male genital papillae of the new species shows the presence of precloacal papillae, a feature that has not been previously described for the genus. The new species is comparable with all valid species of the genus, namely D. boettgeri, D. brevicauda, D. chitinolabiatus, D. coroniger, D. dacchensis and D. flexuosus, from which the morphological comparisons of the new species with aforementioned species are discussed. Phylogenetic analyses using partial sequences of SSU and LSU rRNA genes were performed for the new species, being the first representative of the genus to be phylogenetically studied using both Bayesian inference (BI) and maximum likelihood (ML) methods, and revealed that D. persicus n. sp. formed a clade with a species of Cephaloboides.

scholarly journals A new species of Phrynops from Southern Brazil (Testudines, Chelidae), with comments on the phylogeny of the genus

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Rizzo Friol ◽  
Flávio de Barros Molina ◽  
Hussam El Dine Zaher
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Sister Group ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Group Relationships ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Combined Data

Background. Phrynops present four valid species, including P. geoffroanus that might represents a complex of cryptic species. Here, we provide a preliminary analysis of the taxonomy and phylogenetic affinities within Phrynops, with special reference to the taxonomic status of populations of P. geoffroanus and P. tuberosus, and the recognition of a new species from Southern Brazil. Methods. We studied populations from ten Brazilian river basins. A linear morphometric analysis was performed in order to define taxonomically distinct populations. Also, a phylogenetic analysis using morphology and molecular data (sequenced for the genes R35, RAG2, c-mos, cytb, ND4, and 12S) were carried out. Three distinct sets of phylogenetic analyses were performed: parsimony to morphological and combined data, and maximum likelihood to molecular data. Results. The combined analysis shows that Phrynops represents a well supported clade. The set of skeletal data supports Mesoclemmys as the sister group of Phrynops, whereas the molecular and combined data sets show Phrynops as the sister group of a clade composed by all the remaining genera of Chelidae, except Hydromedusa. Our morphological analyses suggest that P. hilarii is the sister group of P. geoffroanus, but in both molecular and combined analyses, P. hilarii appears nested within the clade formed by the populations of P. geoffroanus. Futhermore, P. tuberosus and P. geoffroanus are not distinguishable by the set of osteological and morphometric data. On the other hand, both morphometric and osteological data show that the population of P. geoffroanus from the Paraná river basin is a distinct species. Discussion. The sister group relationships of Phrynops could not be clearly defined due to the different topologies achieved. Phrynops hilarii is included within of P. geoffroanus in both molecular and combined data, but this position has little statistical support and therefore does not express a clear position of P. hilarii within the genus Phrynops. Besides, we were not able to distinguish P. geoffroanus and P. tuberosus. However, a sampling of specific locations are still needed to objectively define the taxonomic status of P. tuberosus. Finally, the population of P. geoffroanus from the Paraná basin is clearly distinct from the remaining populations of this species. Qualitative osteological characters and morphometric results seem to demonstrate that this population is a new species of Phrynops.

Tuberculina photiniae sp. nov. (Helicobasidiales, Basidiomycota) supported by morphological characteristics and phylogenetic data

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 317 (2) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
YU-MEI ZHAO ◽  
JIN XIE ◽  
MENG-JIE LI ◽  
LING ZHU ◽  
TONG-XIN ZHOU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
Monophyletic Lineage ◽  
Leaf Surfaces ◽  
Inference Methods

A new mycoparasitic fungal species, Tuberculina photiniae sp. nov., is proposed based on morphological and molecular evidence. The species is characterized by its depressed hemispherical pale lilac to greyish purple sporodochia breaking through leaf surfaces, septated conidiophores with vinaceous lower parts and colourless upper parts, and the presence of colourless globose, subglobose or scarcely wide-ellipsoid conidia. Sequences of ITS and LSU nrRNA gene regions of the studied samples were generated, and phylogenetic analyses were performed with maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony and Bayesian inference methods. The phylogenetic analysis based on molecular data of ITS sequences showed that Tuberculina photiniae belongs to the Tuberculina-Helicobasidium clade and is closely related to H. longisporum and H. mompa. Further investigation was carried out for representative taxa in the Tuberculina-Helicobasidium group based on ITS+nLSU sequences in which the results demonstrated that the new species formed a monophyletic lineage and grouped with H. longisporum and H. mompa. Both morphological and molecular evidence confirmed the placement of the new species in the Tuberculina-Helicobasidium clade.

scholarly journals A new terrestrial species of Chiropterotriton (Caudata: Plethodontidae) from central Mexico

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4363 (4) ◽  
pp. 489 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIRNA G. GARCÍA-CASTILLO ◽  
SEAN M. ROVITO ◽  
DAVID B. WAKE ◽  
GABRIELA PARRA-OLEA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
Ecological Diversity ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Morphometric Data ◽  
One New Species ◽  
Small Genus

Chiropterotriton is a relatively small genus that comprises 15 species with great morphological and ecological diversity. In previous studies, molecular data provided evidence for a considerable number of species that remain undescribed. In this study, we describe one new species, Chiropterotriton chico sp. nov. based on molecular and morphological characters. We present mtDNA phylogenetic analyses using Bayesian inference and maximum likelihood that include all described and several undescribed species. Morphometric data from eight recognized species provide evidence for the distinctiveness of the new taxon. Description of this new species adds to the already high salamander diversity of the state of Hidalgo, which is an important area for the diversification of the genus. 

scholarly journals Seifertia shangrilaensis sp. nov. (Melanommataceae), a new species from Southwest China

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 273 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUNFU LI ◽  
RUNGTIWA PHOOKAMSAK ◽  
AUSANA MAPOOK ◽  
SARANYAPHAT BOONMEE ◽  
JARAYAMA D. BHAT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Southwest China ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
A New Species

A new Seifertia species was isolated from hanging rachides of Rhododendron decorum in Yunnan Province, Southwest China. The new taxon was compared with the type species, S. azalea and differs in having wider conidiophores, with hyaline to subhyaline and smaller conidia, while S. azalea has olive-brown to brown, rarely branched conidiophores, and pale brown or olive-brown, very rarely septate conidia. Phylogenetic analyses of combined LSU, SSU and TEF1-α sequence data show that S. shangrilaensis forms a robust clade with S. azalea nested among the species of Melanommataceae in the order Pleosporales. A new species, S. shangrilaensis is introduced in this study, and Seifertia should be placed in Melanommataceae (Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes) based on phylogenetic analysis. Description and illustration of Seifertia shangrilaensis are provided with notes and its introduction is supported by molecular data.

Description of Ruehmaphelenchus digitulus sp. n. (Nematoda: Aphelenchoididae) found in packaging wood from Taiwan

Nematology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianfeng Gu ◽  
Jiangling Wang
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
Rflp Pattern ◽  
Species Status ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Lateral Field ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Tail ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
Shape And Size

Ruehmaphelenchus digitulus sp. n., isolated from coniferous packaging wood from Taiwan, is described and figured. The new species is characterised by a relatively stout body with a = 28.0 (23.7-31.3) and 27.0 (22.9-32.7) for male and female, respectively, three lines in the lateral field, spicules relatively small (chord = 17.0-19.2 μm; arc = 13.8-16.6 μm) with weakly developed condylus and rostrum, bursa absent, vulva positioned at ca 80% of body length, vulva flap absent, vulval lips slightly protruding, post-uterine branch extending slightly over half of vulva to anus distance, and tail conoid, ca 2-3 anal body diam. long, with terminal process 7-10 μm long. The new species is the fourth known for the genus. It can be distinguished from R. martinii, R. asiaticus and R. thailandae mainly by the different shape and size of the spicules and the different shape and length of the female tail terminus. The separate species status is also supported by ITS-RFLP pattern and molecular phylogenetic analysis based on partial SSU ITS1/2 and partial LSU sequences.

Gatesina colombiana n. gen. & n. sp. (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea, Eurytomidae), new Rileyinae associated with Myrcianthes (Myrtaceae) from Colombia

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4471 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
VÍCTOR CUESTA-PORTA ◽  
GUADALUPE CAICEDO ◽  
PAUL HANSON ◽  
JULI PUJADE-VILLAR
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Studies ◽  
Neotropical Fauna ◽  
A New Species

The Neotropical fauna of Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) is poorly known, with numerous undescribed species and even genera. Here, we describe a new genus that also includes a new species that parasitizes Eurytominae gall-formers in fruits of Myrcianthes (Myrtaceae) in Colombia. Its conspicuous morphology supports the description of a new eurytomid genus and species, Gatesina colombiana n. gen. & n. sp., belonging to the subfamily Rileyinae. Phylogenetic studies using two matrices of morphological characters as well as molecular data confirm this result. The position of the new genus is close to Neorileya Ashmead according to the phylogenetic analyses. 

scholarly journals Onthophagus acernorus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Onthophagini), a new dung beetle species from Jalisco, Mexico

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5067 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
VICTOR MOCTEZUMA ◽  
BENJAMÍN HERNÁNDEZ ◽  
JOSÉ LUIS SÁNCHEZ-HUERTA ◽  
JOSÉ LUIS NAVARRETE-HEREDIA ◽  
PABLO ANTONIO MARTÍNEZ-RODRÍGUEZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
Species Complex ◽  
Dung Beetle ◽  
Beetle Species ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Mexican State ◽  
New Material

The Onthophagus chevrolati Harold, 1869 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Onthophagini) species complex was recently studied, and a majority of its species were newly described or redescribed (see Moctezuma & Halffter 2020). Onthophagus viridichevrolati Moctezuma & Halffter, 2020 was the only species within the O. chevrolati species complex recognized to occur in the Mexican state of Jalisco (Moctezuma & Halffter 2020). Recently, new material belonging to the O. chevrolati species complex was collected from the maple (Acer; Sapindaceae) forests of Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico. The examination of these specimens showed that they are morphologically similar to O. chevrolati Harold, 1869 and belong to an undescribed species. In this study, we provide photographs of the habitus (male and female) and male genitalia of O. acernorus   new species; an identification key to separate it from O. chevrolati, and an updated distribution map of the O. chevrolati species complex.  

Taxonomic review of Sibaria Stål, 1872 (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae: Carpocorini), with description of a new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4779 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-408
Author(s):  
VERÔNICA KREIN ◽  
FILIPE M. BIANCHI ◽  
DAVID A. RIDER ◽  
JOCELIA GRAZIA
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Neotropical Region ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
Internal Genitalia ◽  
Heteroptera Pentatomidae ◽  
Morphological And Molecular Data ◽  
A New Species

Sibaria Stål is a genus of Pentatomidae occurring exclusively in the Neotropical region. Since its description, little information has been added to the knowledge of the taxon. The hypothesis of monophyly of Sibaria was recently supported by a phylogenetic analysis based on morphological and molecular data. The purpose of this study is to provide a review of Sibaria, redescribe the valid species, and describe a new species. The genus includes four species: S. andicola Breddin, S. armata (Dallas), S. englemani Rolston, and S. amazonica sp. nov.. Diagnoses, macrophotographs (habitus, external and internal genitalia), an identification key, and distribution records of the species are also provided. 

Small mammals of the mid-Araguaia River in central Brazil, with the description of a new species of climbing rat

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2789 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
RITA G. ROCHA ◽  
EDUARDO FERREIRA ◽  
BARBARA M. A. COSTA ◽  
IRACY C. M. MARTINS ◽  
YURI L. R. LEITE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Small Mammals ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Human Pressure ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Araguaia River ◽  
History Of ◽  
A New Species

The mid-Araguaia River basin in central Brazil is considered a priority area for biodiversity conservation, and Parque Estadual do Cantão (PEC) is one of the most important protected areas in this ecotone between Cerrado and Amazonia. This area suffers an intensive human pressure with high rates of deforestation, and still remains poorly studied in terms of biodiversity. From June 2007 to November 2008 we sampled small mammals from both banks of the mid-Araguaia River, in the states of Tocantins and Pará. Data are given about morphological traits, geographic distribution and natural history of 22 species of small non-volant mammals (eight marsupials and 14 rodents) surveyed at PEC and its surroundings. We also present mitochondrial phylogenetic analyses that allow species identification within the genera: Oecomys, Oligoryzomys and Rhipidomys, and delineate an undescribed species of Thrichomys. Based on morphologic and molecular data, we describe a new species of Rhipidomys previously assigned to R. nitela, which is apparently endemic to the AraguaiaTocantins basin in the Cerrado. Additionally, our phylogenetic analyses provide support for the role played by the Araguaia River as an important geographic barrier for two sister species of Rhipidomys.

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