A new species of Eupatorus Burmeister, 1847 related to Eupatorus birmanicus Arrow, 1908 from southwestern China (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4966 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
MASSIMO PRANDI ◽  
PASCHOAL C. GROSSI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
A New Species

A new species belonging to genus Eupatorus Burmeister, 1847, Eupatorus pyros Prandi & Grossi, new species (Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Dynastini: Chalcosomina), from southwestern China is described and illustrated. The new species is close to E. birmanicus Arrow, 1908. A distribution map and an identification key for the Eupatorus siamensis species-group are provided. 

A new species and distribution records of Dichotomius Hope, 1838 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) in Colombia

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4942 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-206
Author(s):  
WILLIAM CHAMORRO ◽  
ALEJANDRO LOPERA-TORO ◽  
MICHELE ROSSINI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Systematic Position ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Dichotomius (Dichotomius) quadrilobatus new species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Dichotomiini), from western Amazonia (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) is described and its putative systematic position within the Dichotomius boreus species group is discussed. An updated identification key to the species of the Dichotomius boreus species group is provided. Additionally, Dichotomius (Selenocopris) fortepunctatus Luederwaldt, 1923 is recorded for the first time in Colombia. 

A new species of Calea (Neurolaeneae, Asteraceae) from the Atlantic Forest, Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 494 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
GENILSON ALVES DOS REIS E SILVA ◽  
JIMI NAOKI NAKAJIMA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
The State ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
A New Species

A new species, Calea arachnoidea, which belongs to Calea sect. Meyeria, is hereby described and illustrated. This species occurs in the Serra Negra region, located in the southern portion of the “Zona da Mata” in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. Calea arachnoidea resembles C. quadrifolia, C. heteropappa and C. semirii, and its relationships with these species are discussed and an identification key for the species of C. sect. Meyeria in the state of Minas Gerais is provided. Additionally, photographs, a distribution map, comments about habitat and conservation status are provided.

A review of the Cyana phaedra (Leech, 1889) species-group, with description of a new species from China (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4970 (3) ◽  
pp. 558-568
Author(s):  
ANTON V. VOLYNKIN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Group A ◽  
A New Species

The Cyana phaedra (Leech, 1889) species-group is reviewed. The group is closely related to the C. dohertyi (Elwes, 1890) species-group. A new species, C. leechi sp. nov. is described from Sichuan, southwestern China. Bizone phaedra var. moupinensis Leech, 1899 is upgraded to species level: C. moupinensis (Leech, 1899), stat. nov. The lectotype is designated for Bizone phaedra Leech, 1889. 

A new species of Pselaphogenius Reitter, 1910 of the fiorii species group from southern Italy (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4585 (2) ◽  
pp. 387
Author(s):  
GIORGIO SABELLA ◽  
FABIO MASSIMO VIGLIANISI ◽  
ROSTISLAV BEKCHIEV
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Current Distribution ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
A New Species

Pselaphogenius chloe sp. n. belonging to the fiorii species group is described. The distribution of the 12 species belonging to this group is detailed and an identification key is provided. The hypothesis that the current distribution and the differentiation of the species of the Pselaphogenius of the fiorii group have been determined by the Pleistocenic glaciations is discussed. 

A taxonomic study on Themus (Telephorops) davidis species-group (Coleoptera, Cantharidae), with description of a new species from China

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4612 (3) ◽  
pp. 401 ◽  
Author(s):  
YUXIA YANG ◽  
LE ZONG ◽  
XINGKE YANG ◽  
HAOYU LIU
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Abdominal Sternite ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Internal Genitalia ◽  
Sternite Viii ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
New Distribution

Themus (Telephorops) davidis species-group is redefined and we present a catalogue, identification key and distribution map for this group. Some previously known species are redescribed and we provide new illustrations of female internal genitalia, abdominal sternite VIII and/or aedeagus. Further, we report new distribution data. A new species, Themus (Telephorops) hainanus sp. nov. from China (Hainan) is described, and Themus (Telephorops) birmanicus Wittmer, 1983 is recorded from China for the first time. 

Co-existing species of Drapetis Meigen in Skåne (S Sweden) with description of a new species and a key to males of NW European species (Diptera: Hybotidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4624 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-441
Author(s):  
VERNER MICHELSEN ◽  
PATRICK GROOTAERT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
European Species ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Nw Europe ◽  
Single Locality

Drapetis is a genus of tiny predaceous hybotid flies found frequently on the bark of trees. From a single locality in province Skåne (S Sweden) we report the co-existence of seven species of Drapetis. One is new and described as D. abrollensis sp. nov., and four species, D. assimilis (Fallén), D. completa Kovalev, D. infitialis Collin and D. stackelbergi Kovalev, are relatively recent additions to the list of Swedish Diptera. A key to males of the 14 species of Drapetis known from NW Europe is given. Special emphasis is given to modifications of the midleg cuticle observed in males of several species that belong to the D. exilis-species group. As shown by SEM images these modifications differ greatly between the species, both at light microscopic and ultrastructural levels. These modifications are introduced as a new set of characters in the identification key. Finally, brochosomes were detected on the midleg of three SEM-examined Drapetis species, documenting indirectly that small leafhoppers are regularly used as prey. 

Salvia rhizomatosa (Lamiaceae) a new species from Sierra Madre Occidental in Durango, Mexico, with a synopsis of Salvia sect. Brandegeia

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 434 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-269
Author(s):  
JESÚS GUADALUPE GONZÁLEZ-GALLEGOS ◽  
ARTURO CASTRO-CASTRO ◽  
HERIBERTO ÁVILA-GONZÁLEZ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Distinct Species ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Central Mexico ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Morphological Examination ◽  
Sierra Madre Occidental ◽  
Sierra Madre ◽  
A New Species

Recent botanical explorations in Sierra Madre Occidental in Durango, Mexico, led to the discovery of a new species which according to its morphology belongs to Salvia sect. Brandegeia. The new taxon is morphologically most similar to S. oresbia from central Mexico, against which it is thoroughly compared. Additionally, it is presented a synopsis of the section in order to provide updated and standardized descriptions for those species known only in base to their protologues, which allows a more detailed and precise comparison in respect to the new species. The morphological examination of the species in the section also revealed that the recognition of S. sharpii as a distinct species from S. blepharophylla is not justified; consequently, it is reduced to synonymy. An identification key, a distribution map, photographs, and a drawing of the new species are also presented.

A new species of Sericanthe (Coffeeae, Rubiaceae) from Chimanimani Mountains, Mozambique-Zimbabwe border

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 430 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
BART WURSTEN ◽  
DIANE BRIDSON ◽  
STEVEN B. JANSSENS ◽  
PETRA DE BLOCK
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Endemic Plant Species ◽  
A New Species

The Chimanimani Mountains, located at the Mozambique-Zimbabwe border, are geologically unique in that they consist of quartzites giving rise to peaks and outcrops between zones of schist supporting grasslands. The nutrient-poor quartzitic soils house a high number of endemic plant species. One of these is Sericanthe chimanimaniensis, which is here described as new for science. We give a detailed description and distribution map, illustrations, information on ecology and phenology, and an assessment on the conservation status. An identification key to closely allied species is presented.

Schoenus inconspicuus (Cyperaceae, tribe Schoeneae): a new species from Southern Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 440 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
TAMMY LYNN ELLIOTT ◽  
DOUG I. W. EUSTON-BROWN ◽  
A. MUTHAMA MUASYA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
One New Species ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Insight Into

Schoenus is a predominately austral genus of sedges in which the Southern African taxa have recently received detailed taxonomic attention, starting with a transfer of 24 species into Schoenus from Tetraria and Epischoenus in 2017. The taxonomy of the Southern African Schoenus species is currently being revised, which has brought insight into the existence of several species new to science. Here, we build on this recent taxonomic work by describing one new species that has been previously overlooked (Schoenus inconspicuus), while including a distribution map, an assessment of conservation status and an updated identification key.

Critical study of the Cohniella (Oncidiinae, Orchidaceae) of French Guiana

Phytotaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 323 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
AURÉLIEN SAMBIN ◽  
GUY R. CHIRON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Single Entity ◽  
Floral Characters ◽  
A New Species

The detailed study of several Cohniella specimens observed and/or collected in French Guiana shows that they all belong to a single entity and that it is different from the two species previously cited for this country, Cohniella cebolleta and C. ultrajectina, by a set of significant vegetative and floral characters. This entity is here described as a new species, illustrated and compared with the two taxa mentioned. A distribution map of the hitherto known specimens and/or populations is proposed, as well as an identification key.

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