Taxonomic revision of Teleogryllus mitratus (Burmeister, 1838) and T. occipitalis (Serville, 1838) in India, with the description of Teleogryllus rohinae Jaiswara & Jain sp. nov. and a key for Teleogryllus species from India (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5016 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-106
Author(s):  
RANJANA JAISWARA ◽  
LAURE DESUTTER-GRANDCOLAS ◽  
MANJARI JAIN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Female Genital

The genus Teleogryllus is known from 52 species distributed worldwide, of which India is home to 11 species. We update Teleogryllus diversity by describing a new species, T. rohinae Jaiswara & Jain sp. nov., from Kerala, India. In addition, we revise the description of the two widespread Teleogryllus species, i.e., T. mitratus (Burmeister, 1838) and T. occipitalis (Serville, 1838) and describe their female genital structures for the first time. Finally, we provide updated identification keys for all Indian Teleogryllus species.  

scholarly journals A taxonomic revision of genus Phloeophila (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) in Ecuador

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Marco Marcelo Jiménez ◽  
Leisberth Alexis Vélez-Abarca ◽  
Luis Enrique Baquero ◽  
Carlos James Naranjo
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The orchid genus Phloeophila is distributed from southern Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia, as well as Cuba. A taxonomic revision including the three Phloeophila species present in Ecuador is presented. Morphological characteristics, an identification key, maps of known localities and illustrations of the species are also included. In Ecuador, species of Phloeophila are only known from the Amazonian rainforests, growing from 890 to 1600 meters of altitude. Phloeophila condorana is described as a new species based on specimens collected in the Ecuadorian province of Zamora-Chinchipe and compared to Phloeophila nummularia. Phloeophila nummularia is reported for the first time in Peru. A lectotype for Pleurothallis echinantha is selected.

Taxonomy and distribution of Terebellides (Polychaeta, Trichobranchidae) in Icelandic waters, with the description of a new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2983 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
JULIO PARAPAR ◽  
JUAN MOREIRA ◽  
GUDMUNDUR V. HELGASON
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Phylogenetic Study ◽  
East Atlantic ◽  
Bathymetric Distribution ◽  
North East ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Icelandic Waters

Based on material collected during the BIOICE project, the taxonomy and distribution of Terebellides (Polychaeta; Trichobranchidae) in Icelandic waters is presented. Terebellides stroemii Sars, 1853 and Terebellides gracilis Malm, 1874 (as Terebellides williamsae Jirkov, 1989) were previously reported from the area. Terebellides atlantis Williams, 1984 is reported for the first time after the original description and redescribed. Terebellides bigeniculatus sp. nov. is diagnosed by the presence of two thoracic chaetigers with geniculate chaetae. Terebellides williamsae Jirkov, 1989 is proposed as a junior synonym of T. gracilis, whose holotype is redescribed herein. Several body characters with high taxonomic value in Terebellides are reviewed under the SEM; additions to the diagnosis and new potential characters for a future taxonomic revision and phylogenetic study of the genus are also suggested. The geographical and bathymetric distribution of each species in relation to the GIF Ridge is discussed, and a key to Terebellides species from North East Atlantic waters is provided.

Revision of Anisepyris Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae), with description of 135 new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4416 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
DIEGO N. BARBOSA ◽  
CELSO O. AZEVEDO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New World ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Neotropical Species ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Species Groups ◽  
Almost All ◽  
First Time ◽  
Female Genital

The identity of many species of Anisepyris Kieffer is currently unknown, mostly because the available taxonomic data are not sufficiently accurate to allow for precise identifications. To solve this problem, all 121 described species were investigated, including the analyses of 115 holotypes and 26 allotypes. Almost all Neotropical species of Epyrinae and many from the Nearctic were also examined in order to recognize possible species of Anisepyris misclassified in other genera. The ten species-groups included in Anisepyris are redefined. And the female genital structures of the genus are investigated for the first time. Based on this, we recognize 119 previously described species as belonging to Anisepyris, one species is transferred to Laelius Ashmead, L. foveaticeps (Rosmann & Azevedo) comb. nov., one is transferred to Chlorepyris Kieffer, C. nigerrimus (Evans) comb. nov., and 135 new species are described to science, so that the genus is now contains 254 species. They are recorded from 31 countries of the New World. Lectotypes are designated for A. aurichalceus (Westwood) and A. planiceps (Fabricius). The previously identified species-groups are re-organized into six, and seven additional species-groups are proposed are new. Identification keys for Anisepyris species-groups and species are provided.

Taxonomic revision of the epigean representatives of the spider subfamily Harpacteinae (Araneae: Dysderidae) on the island of Crete

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1169 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIA CHATZAKI ◽  
MIQUEL A. ARNEDO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Habitat Preferences ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Current Definition ◽  
On This Island ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Here we review the taxonomy of the epigean species of the spider subfamily Harpacteinae (Araneae, Dysderidade) on Crete. Along with the endemic cave-dwelling genus Minotauria, this subfamily is represented on this island by the genera Harpactea and Stalagtia, the last of which is reported for the first time. We describe and illustrate the previously unknown females of Harpacteacressa Brignoli, 1984 and Harpactea coccifera Brignoli, 1984. Furthermore, a new species, Stalagtia thaleriana n. sp., is described and a critical appraisal and a re-delimitation of the current definition of the genus Stalagtia is provided. An identification key, some notes on the ecology (habitat preferences, activity periods) and the distribution of these species on Crete are also given.

Taxonomic revision of Perdita subgenus Heteroperdita Timberlake (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae), with descriptions of two ant-like males

Zootaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4214 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZACHARY M. PORTMAN ◽  
JOHN L. NEFF ◽  
TERRY GRISWOLD
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
New Species ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Sexually Dimorphic ◽  
Southwestern United States ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time

Perdita subgenus Heteroperdita Timberlake, a distinctive subgenus of 22 species from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico, all specialists on Tiquilia (Boraginaceae), is revised. Nine new species are described: Perdita (Heteroperdita) desdemona Portman, sp. n., P. (H.) exusta Portman & Griswold, sp. n., P. (H.) hippolyta Portman & Griswold, sp. n. (male previously incorrectly described as P. pilonotata Timberlake), P. (H.) hooki Portman & Neff, sp. n., P. (H.) nuttalliae Portman, sp. n., P. (H.) prodigiosa Portman & Griswold, sp. n., P. (H.) sycorax Portman, sp. n., P. (H.) titania Portman & Griswold, sp. n., and P. (H.) yanegai Portman, sp. n. The following sexes are associated and described for the first time: the male of P. (H.) frontalis Timberlake, 1968, the female of P. (H.) optiva Timberlake, 1954, and the true male of P. (H.) pilonotata Timberlake, 1980. Perdita (H.) fasciatella Timberlake, 1980 is proposed as a junior synonym of P. (H.) sexfasciata Timberlake, 1954. A neotype is designated for P. (H.) pilonotata Timberlake, 1980. Two species in particular, P. prodigiosa and P. pilonotata, are sexually dimorphic with distinctive ant-like males. Information is presented on floral relationships, phenology, and geographic distribution. Identification keys for males and females are provided. 

Bothynus entellus (LePeletier & Serville) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) species group: taxonomic revision and description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4750 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-121
Author(s):  
PAULO R.M. DUARTE ◽  
PASCHOAL C. GROSSI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time

The Bothynus entellus (LePeletier & Serville) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Pentodontini) species group is reviewed with redescriptions, diagnoses, illustrations, and separate identification keys to males and females. Distribution maps for all species in this species group are presented for the first time. Furthermore, two new species, Bothynus araya Duarte & Grossi new species and Bothynus condacki Duarte & Grossi new species, are described. 

Taxonomic revision of the spider genus Ixchela Huber, 2000 (Araneae: Pholcidae), with description of ten new species from Mexico and Central America

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3608 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALEJANDRO VALDEZ-MONDRAGÓN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Central America ◽  
Species Identification ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Taxonomic Information ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time ◽  
New Distribution

A taxonomic revision of the genus Ixchela Huber, 2000 is presented. The previously described five species are redescribed with new taxonomic information and new distribution records. The males of Ixchela placida (Gertsch, 1971) and Ixchela simoni  (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1898) are described for the first time. Ten new species are described, nine from Mexico and one from Honduras: Ixchela mixe new species, Ixchela huberi new species, Ixchela juarezi new species, Ixchela grix new species, Ixchela taxco new species, Ixchela franckei new species, Ixchela tzotzil new species, Ixchela santibanezi new species, Ixchela huasteca new species, and Ixchela viquezi new species. Identification keys for males and females are presented.

Taxonomic revision and cladistic analysis of the genus Metalibitia Roewer, 1912 (Opiliones, Cosmetidae, Cosmetinae) 

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4291 (2) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
AMANDA CORONATO-RIBEIRO ◽  
RICARDO PINTO-DA-ROCHA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South America ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Monophyletic Clade ◽  
Humid Forest ◽  
Open Forests ◽  
First Time ◽  
Porto Velho ◽  
A New Species

The genus Metalibitia Roewer, 1912, is revised for the first time, and a cladistic analysis revealed that it is a monophyletic clade. This cosmetid harvestmen genus is restricted to open forests and adjacent vegetational formations in South America (humid Forest, being found mostly in the region of cerrado/chaco/pampas). An identification key for all known species is presented and a new species is described, Metalibitia abuna sp. nov. (type locality: Abunã, Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil). Two species, Paralibitia maculata Roewer, 1914 and Labrosa arenosa Mello-Leitão, 1939, are here synonymized under Metalibitia argentina (Sørensen, 1884). 

Mononchida (Nematoda) from Silent Valley National Park, India

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3635 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-236
Author(s):  
TABINDA NUSRAT ◽  
ASHHER ANJUM ◽  
WASIM AHMAD
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Buccal Cavity ◽  
Anterior Part ◽  
Genital System ◽  
Body Diameter ◽  
Female Genital System ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Female Genital

Four known and a new species of nematodes belonging to the Order Mononchida Jairajpuri, 1969 are described and illustrated from Silent Valley National Park, India. Cobbonchus vulvastriatus n. sp. has 0.92–0.11 mm long body; buccal cavity 25–27×12–13 μm, dorsal tooth comparatively large with its apex at 72–81% from base of stoma; subventral teeth slightly smaller with their apices at 40–41% from the base of stoma; female genital system amphidelphic, 1–3 pre-vulval and 2–4 post-vulval cuticular infoldings present; spicules 1.2–1.4 times the cloacal body diameter long; gubernaculum trough-shaped with distal thickening; lateral guiding pieces small; ventromedian supplements six, spaced; tail conoid, curved ventrad with a strong angular bending, slender portion of tail about twice the anterior part; caudal glands well developed, arranged in tandem, spinneret terminal. Clarkus sheri (Mulvey, 1967) Jairajpuri, 1970; Mylonchulus amurus Khan & Jairajpuri, 1979; Mylonchulus mulveyi Jairajpuri, 1970 and Mylonchulus paraindex Ahmad, Baniyamuddin & Jairajpuri, 2005 are recorded for the first time from this park.

scholarly journals A review of the gobiid genus Akko (Teleostei: Gobiidae) with description of a new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 462 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES L. VAN TASSELL ◽  
CAROLE C. BALDWIN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Eastern Pacific ◽  
Genital Papilla ◽  
Eastern Pacific Ocean ◽  
Pectoral Fin ◽  
Caudal Peduncle ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Female Genital

Akko was originally described for a highly autapomorphic species of goby, A. dionaea, taken off Brazil. The genus is here recorded for the first time from the eastern Pacific Ocean. The poorly known eastern Pacific goby Amblyopus brevis G nther is redescribed as Akko brevis based on the study of numerous specimens recently collected off Panama and El Salvador, and Akko rossi is described as new from the coast of El Salvador. Akko dionaea has 11+16 vertebrae, 76 scales in the lateral series, non-overlapping scales on the caudal peduncle, and no melanophores on the pectoral fin or female genital papilla; A. brevis has 11+16 vertebrae, 53 60 scales in the lateral series, overlapping scales on the caudal peduncle, and no melanophores on the pectoral fin or female genital papilla; A. rossi has 11+17 vertebrae, 115 scales in the lateral series, overlapping scales on the caudal peduncle, and dense melanophores on the pectoral fin and female genital papilla.

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