scholarly journals The unusual genus Ramiheithrus (Trichoptera: Philorheithridae)

2021 ◽  
pp. 159-168
Author(s):  
Rosalind M St Clair
Keyword(s):  
Larval Habitat ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Female Pupa ◽  
Genetic Barcoding ◽  
First Time

The descriptions of males of the two described species of Ramiheithrus (R. virgatus Neboiss and R. kocinus Neboiss) are expanded using additional material. The female, pupa and larva of Ramiheithrus virgatus are described for the first time for the genus. Preliminary genetic barcoding analysis suggests the presence of additional undescribed species that are only known as larvae. The unusual larval habitat is described and issues relating to this are discussed.

scholarly journals Crustacea, Isopoda, Oniscidea Latreille, 1802: new continent record and distribution extension in Brazil

Check List ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Juventina Magrini ◽  
Paula Beatriz Araujo ◽  
Marcio Uehara-Prado
Keyword(s):  
Rio Grande ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Serra Do Mar ◽  
First Time

Terrestrial Isopods were sampled in four protected Atlantic Forest areas located in Serra do Mar, state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil. A total of 2,217 individuals of six species (Atlantoscia sp., Benthana werneri, Pseudodiploexochus tabularis, Pudeoniscus obscurus, Styloniscus spinosus and Trichorhina sp.) were captured in pitfall traps. The exotic species S. spinosus is recorded for the first time for the Americas. Another introduced species, P. tabularis, previously recorded only from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, had its geographic distribution extended to the state of São Paulo. The most abundant isopods in this study belong to an undescribed species of Atlantoscia.

scholarly journals Hide-and-Seek with Tiny Neotenic Beetles in One of the Hottest Biodiversity Hotspots: Towards an Understanding of the Real Diversity of Jurasaidae (Coleoptera: Elateroidea) in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Gabriel Biffi ◽  
Simone Policena Rosa ◽  
Robin Kundrata
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Transitional Zone ◽  
Biodiversity Hotspot ◽  
Biodiversity Hotspots ◽  
Brazilian Atlantic Forest ◽  
Life Stages ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
First Time

Jurasaidae are a family of neotenic elateroid beetles which was described recently from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot based on three species in two genera. All life stages live in the soil, including the larviform females, and only adult males are able to fly. Here, we report the discovery of two new species, Jurasai miraculum sp. nov. and J. vanini sp. nov., and a new, morphologically remarkable population of J. digitusdei Rosa et al., 2020. Our discovery sheds further light on the diversity and biogeography of the group. Most species of Jurasaidae are known from the rainforest remnants of the Atlantic Forest, but here for the first time we report a jurasaid species from the relatively drier Atlantic Forest/Caatinga transitional zone. Considering our recent findings, minute body size and cryptic lifestyle of all jurasaids, together with potentially high numbers of yet undescribed species of this family from the Atlantic Forest and possibly also other surrounding ecoregions, we call for both field research in potentially suitable localities as well as for a detailed investigation of a massive amount of already collected but still unprocessed materials deposited in a number of Brazilian institutes, laboratories and collections.

Revision of the South African genus Neopimus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4577 (2) ◽  
pp. 361
Author(s):  
JIŘÍ JANÁK
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
The South ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
First Time ◽  
African Genus

A revision of the south African genus Neopimus Özdikmen, Demir & Türkeş, 2008 is presented. Based on revision of the type and additional material, three species are recognised. The genus Neopimus is redescribed and all species are described or redescribed and illustrated, two of them for the first time: Neopimus capensis Janák, sp. nov., from Eastern Cape Province, South Africa and N. zulu Janák, sp. nov., from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The distribution of the genus is mapped and a key of species is presented. 

scholarly journals New records of feather mites (Acariformes: Astigmata) from non-passerine birds (Aves) in Brazil

Check List ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Gustavo de Almeida Pedroso ◽  
Fabio Akashi Hernandes
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
New Records ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Passerine Birds ◽  
New Genera ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Feather Mites ◽  
Feather Mite ◽  
First Time

We present the results of our investigation of feather mites (Astigmata) associated with non-passerine birds in Brazil. The studied birds were obtained from roadkills, airport accidents, and from capitivity. Most ectoparasites were collected from bird specimens by washing. A total of 51 non-passerine species from 20 families and 15 orders were examined. Of them, 24 species were assessed for feather mites for the first time. In addition, 10 host associations are recorded for the first time in Brazil. A total of 101 feather mite species were recorded, with 26 of them identified to the species level and 75 likely representing undescribed species; among the latter samples, five probably represent new genera. These records allowed the first inference about the host and mite association of many species, as well as the first discussion about the geographical distribution of some feather mite taxa along the host distribution.

The Hydroporini (Coleoptera : Dytiscidae : Hydroporinae) of New Guinea: Systematics, distribution and origin of the fauna

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Balke
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Monophyletic Group ◽  
Sister Species ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
Seasonal Climate ◽  
Open Forests ◽  
First Time

Only one species of Hydroporini, Megaporus piceatus (RCgimbart, 1892), has been known from New Guinea. M. piceatus is very similar to the Australian M. ruficeps (Sharp, 1882) and study of additional material is neccessary to determine its status. Chostonectes maai, sp. nov., is described from Papua New Guinea. Its sister-species is the Australian C. gigas (Boheman, 1858). The classification of the genera Megaporus Brinck, 1943, and Chostonectes Sharp, 1882, is discussed, and autapomorphies for both groups are suggested. The following species of Hydroporini are reported from New Guinea for the first time: Megaporus sp., Antiporus sp., and Sternoprisccts hansardi (Clark, 1862). A total of five Hydroporini species is now known from New Guinea. All are Australian, or of Australian origin. The New Guinean Hydroporini are not a monophyletic group. The factors delimiting the distribution of Hydroporini in New Guinea are climate and perhaps also vegetation. Australian Hydroporini are adapted to a seasonal climate and most of them also to open forests/woodland.

Systematics of the Boana semilineata species group (Anura: Hylidae), with a description of two new species from Amazonian Ecuador

2020 ◽  
Vol 190 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-180
Author(s):  
Marcel A Caminer ◽  
Santiago R Ron
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Phenotypic Characters ◽  
Species Complexes ◽  
Candidate Species ◽  
Amazonian Ecuador ◽  
First Time

Abstract The combination of genetic and phenotypic characters for species delimitation has allowed the discovery of many undescribed species of Neotropical amphibians. In this study, we used DNA sequences (genes 12S, 16S, ND1 and COI) and morphologic, bioacoustic and environmental characters of the Boana semilineata group to evaluate their phylogenetic relationships and assess their species limits. In addition, we included DNA sequences of several species of Boana to explore cryptic diversity in other groups. We found three Confirmed Candidate Species (CCS) within the B. semilineata group. Holotype examination of Hyla appendiculata shows that it is a valid species that corresponds to one of the CCS, which is here transferred to Boana. We describe the two remaining CCS. Our phylogeny highlights a number of secondary but meaningful observations that deserve further investigation: (1) populations of B. pellucens from northern Ecuador are more closely related to B. rufitela from Panama than to other Ecuadorian populations of B. pellucens; (2) we report, for the first time, the phylogenetic relationships of B. rubracyla showing that it is closely related to B. rufitela and B. pellucens; and (3) B. cinerascens and B. punctata form two species complexes consisting of several unnamed highly divergent lineages. Each of these lineages likely represents an undescribed species.

scholarly journals Illuminating Insights into the Biodiversity of the Australian Psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) Collected Using Light Trapping

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Francesco Martoni ◽  
Gary S. Taylor ◽  
Mark J. Blacket
Keyword(s):  
Host Plants ◽  
Light Trapping ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Biological Control Agents ◽  
Numerous Species ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Species Of Conservation Concern ◽  
Conservation Concern ◽  
First Time

The superfamily Psylloidea includes numerous species which play a key role in Australian ecology and biodiversity, as well as pests and biological control agents, and sometimes threatened species of conservation concern. Different psyllid sampling and collection techniques are usually performed depending on the nature and aim of the study: from the beating and sweeping of psyllid host plants for conservation and biodiversity assessment, to suction and sticky traps in agriculture. Due to a general lack of information on its efficacy for psyllids, however, light trapping has not usually been employed. Here we present the results obtained trapping psyllids using different light sources and we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this technique to assess psyllid biodiversity. In particular, we highlight the strength of using this methodology paired with DNA barcoding, to cast some light on psyllid biodiversity. The results obtained here suggest that the psyllid fauna of Australia is heavily understudied and the number of undescribed species might be many times higher than previously expected. Additionally, we report, for the first time, the species Trioza adventicia Tuthill 1952, and Cryptoneossa triangula Taylor 1990 in the state of Queensland.

Revision of Cyriocosmus Simon, 1903, with notes on the genus Hapalopus Ausserer, 1875 (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 846 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
CAROLINE SAYURI FUKUSHIMA ◽  
ROGÉRIO BERTANI ◽  
PEDRO ISMAEL DA SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Additional Material ◽  
First Time

The genus Cyriocosmus Simon, 1903 is revised based on most types and additional material from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Tobago Island and Venezuela. Two species are newly described from Brazil: Cyriocosmus nogueira-netoi and Cyriocosmus fernandoi. The species Cyriocosmus fasciatus (Mello-Leitão, 1930), formerly synonymized with Cyriocosmus elegans, is revalidated. Metriopelma nigriventris (Mello-Leitão, 1939) and Cyriocosmus butantan Pérez-Miles, 1998 are transferred to Hapalopus Ausserer, 1875, proposing Hapalopus nigriventris (Mello-Leitão, 1939) new combination and Hapalopus butantan (Pérez-Miles, 1998) new combination. The female of Hapalopus butantan is described for the first time. All 11 species of Cyriocosmus are diagnosed and keyed. A cladistic analysis with 28 characters and 19 taxa was carried out. Searches using three phylogenetic packages found a single, totally resolved tree with the same topology.

Ants of North Carolina: an updated list (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3552 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
BENOIT GUÉNARD ◽  
KATHERINE A. MCCAFFREY ◽  
ANDREA LUCKY ◽  
ROB R. DUNN
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
The State ◽  
Eastern North America ◽  
County Level ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Museum Collection ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
Species Lists ◽  
First Time

We document the distribution of ants present in North Carolina. We revisit the list of North Carolina ants for the first time since 1962, based on literature records, museum collection and new sampling events across the state. Our results show 53 new species records, including 16 exotic and 4 undescribed species, for a total of 192 species found in North Carolina. Based on our current knowledge, North Carolina possesses the highest species diversity of native ants of any state or territory in eastern North America. Here, we discuss some of the biogeographical explanations for this remarkable diversity. In addition to presenting county-level species distributions in North Carolina, we also offer brief comparisons to species lists for surrounding states. By highlighting species expected to occur in North Carolina, but not yet recorded in the state, we hope to encourage new discoveries and increase the general knowledge of the ant fauna of North Carolina.

Morphological descriptions of the female, pupa, and larva of Culex (Culex) cuyanus Duret (Diptera: Culicidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1165 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUSTAVO C. ROSSI ◽  
ERIKA SCHEIBLER ◽  
MARTHA C. DOMINGUEZ
Keyword(s):  
San Juan ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Female Pupa ◽  
La Rioja ◽  
First Time

The female, pupa, and larva of Culex (Culex) cuyanus are described for the first time, diagnostic characters are given, and the larva and pupa are illustrated. The species is present in La Rioja, San Juan, and Mendoza Provinces in Argentina, where it breeds in semi-permanent pools.

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