New subtribes of Arachnocephalini (Orthoptera: Mogoplistidae) and a new genus and species of this tribe from South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-352
Author(s):  
A.V. Gorochov

The tribe Arachnocephalini is divided into three subtribes: [1] Pseudomogoplistina subtrib. nov. with one genus lacking ventrolateral lobes on the tarsi and having a massive Y-shaped sclerite in the male genitalia; [2] Bothromogoplistina subtrib. nov. including two genera with similar tarsi but with a different structure of the male genitalia (lacking a Y-shaped sclerite and having a long and thin virga-like sclerotised rachis inside a membranous invagination of the ventral fold); [3] Arachnocephalina Gorochov, 1984 possibly including all the other genera of this tribe (these genera are with a pair of ventrolateral lobes on the second tarsal segment and/or with the male genitalia more or less similar to those of Bothromogoplistina subtrib. nov.). One new genus with one new species (Bothromogoplistes paraproctalis gen. et sp. nov.) are described from a burrow in the arid territory of South Africa. This cricket is probably related to the genera Cycloptiloides Sjöstedt, 1910 and Eucycloptilum Chopard, 1936, but their males differ from each other in the pronotal length, the presence or absence of wings and tympana, and the shape of the paraprocts and genital plate. One species, Cycloptiloides parvum (Chopard, 1961), comb. nov., is transferred from Eucycloptilum to Cycloptiloides.

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2121 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
ZHAOHUI LUO ◽  
ZHAOZHI LU ◽  
WANZHI CAI

A new genus, Arcuatitibia Luo, Lu & Cai, and one new species, A. kerzhneri Luo, Lu & Cai, are described in the subfamily Reduviinae, based on the materials from Xinjiang, China. The dorsal habitus, male genitalia, and other diagnostic morphological features are illustrated.


2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-298
Author(s):  
A.G. Kirejtshuk

In the paper described are two new species of the genus Amphicrossus Erichson, 1843 (A. microtuberculatus sp. nov. from Sudan and A. uhligi sp. nov. from Zambia: Amphicrossinae), one new species of the genus Meligethinus Grouvelle 1906 (M. zimbabwensis sp. nov. from Zimbabwe: Meligethinae), one new species from the genus Neopallodes Reitter, Reitter, 1884 (N. madagascarensis sp. nov. from Madagascar: Nitidulinae, Cyllodini) and one species of the new genus Gonoglypha gen. nov. (G. distinctissima sp. nov. from Australia (Queensland): Nitidulinae, Cychramptodini). In the paper also some addition to the description of Meligethinus dolosus Grouvelle, 1919 from the eastern part of South Africa and some comments on significance of different characters, taxonomy and classifications of some groups of the family Nitidulidae are included.


Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2641 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
WU DAI ◽  
XINMIN ZHANG ◽  
Yalin Zhang ◽  
C. H. DIETRICH

Sinojassus gen. nov. of tribe Iassini is described based on: two new species from China, S. loberus Dai, Zhang & Zhang sp. nov. (type species), S. aspinus Dai, Zhang & Zhang sp. nov.; one new species from China and Thailand, S. compressus Dai, Zhang & Zhang sp. nov.; and one new species from Vietnam, S. webbi Dai & Dietrich sp. nov. Detailed morphological descriptions, illustrations and a key to species are provided. The new genus resembles Coriojassus Evans, Hyalojassus Evans and Trocnadella Singh-Pruthi in the structure of the male genitalia. The style has an elongate apodeme and short apophysis, the connective is absent, and the aedeagus is simple, without processes, and connected to other parts of the genitalia by membranous ligaments. A key to Oriental genera of Iassini is also provided.


Parasite ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
F. Agustín Jiménez ◽  
Juan Manuel Caspeta-Mandujano ◽  
Sergio Albino-Miranda

Tlacuatzoxyuris simpsoni n. gen. n. sp. is described from the cecum of the gray opossum, Tlacuatzin canescens, a species endemic to the deciduous dry forest of Mexico. The digestive tracts of four specimens were examined for parasites; three of these were archived in the American Museum of Natural History and one was a live capture. Relative to the other four monotypic genera of pinworms known to infect opossums, the new genus is diagnosed on the basis of a round cephalic plate with a semicircular stoma surrounded by a rim. In addition, males feature a prominent cephalic vesicle not fully developed in females, accounting for sexual dimorphism. The new species includes small worms that feature a conspicuous, not reticulated cephalic vesicle and semicircular stoma and lateral alae with two crests. In addition, the postcloacal cuticle of males features a small area with ornamentation between cloaca and submedial papillae. Finally, both spicule and gubernaculum are relatively short. Although the eggs of Tlacuatzoxyuris n. gen. are unknown, the conspicuous differences in traits used in the diagnosis of genera prompted us to propose a new genus for the new species. This is the first species of Oxyuridae reported in mouse opossums outside South America, and the fifth species of the family occurring in didelphimorph marsupials. This is an example of the usefulness of documenting the diversity of parasites associated with this unique clade of mammals through the examination of preserved tissues.


Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4615 (1) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
CESAR J. BENETTI ◽  
ANDREW E. Z. SHORT ◽  
MARIANO C. MICHAT

Hamadiana chapadensis gen. n. and sp. n. is described based on a single male specimen collected in Central Brazil. The new species belongs to the diving beetle tribe Laccophilini but could not be assigned to any existing genera, therefore a new genus is described to accommodate it. Hamadiana gen. n. is unique among Laccophilini in having the hind margin of the metacoxal process deeply incised and medially slightly protruded backwards. In addition, it differs from other genera of the tribe by having the antennomeres simple, not expanded, the metacoxal lines not straight, and the metatibiae with two simple apical spurs. The habitus, male genitalia, and diagnostic features are illustrated, and a distribution map is provided. A recently published key to Laccophilini is modified to include the new genus.


Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2400 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
DOMINIK CHŁOND

Planeocoris, a new genus and one new species P. redeii, are described based on a single specimen from Madagascar selected from undetermined materials of the Collection of the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris. The dorsal habitus as well as diagnostic characters of male genitalia are illustrated with 17 figures.


Author(s):  
Miquel Vila-Farré ◽  
Ronald Sluys ◽  
Salvatore D'Aniello ◽  
Francesc Cebrià ◽  
Xavier Ferrer ◽  
...  

Marine planarians were collected extensively from the Iberian Peninsula and Italy. As a result we provide new distributional records of six species of marine triclads, including the description of one new genus and species. The study increases substantially our knowledge of the distribution of this group of animals in Spain and reveals that even relatively well studied areas, such as Italy, still yield new species. In addition, we performed immunostaining studies of the nervous system of three of the species, which revealed the detailed organization of the main nerve cords and their branches. In the new species, the lateral nerve branches showed an arrangement that is different from that of the other species.


Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4444 (4) ◽  
pp. 409 ◽  
Author(s):  
PHILIP D. PERKINS

Prototympanogaster new genus and P. lordhowensis new species (Hydraenidae: Ochthebiinae: Meropathina), are described based on two male specimens collected on Mount Lidgbird, Lord Howe Island, Australia. The new genus is related to the Australian genus Tympanogaster Perkins 1979, but lacks the diagnostic metaventral tabella of members of that genus. High resolution images of the holotype, illustrations of the male genitalia, and photographs of the habitat are provided. Relationships to the other genera now known for the subtribe Meropathina (Ochthebiinae, Ochthebiini) are discussed, habitus images and diagnostic features of representative species are presented, and a key to the genera of Meropathina is provided. 


1987 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 1027-1042 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Campbell

AbstractAnthobioides pubescens, an unusual new genus and new species of rove beetle, is described from the Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks, WA. The genus is assigned to the Anthobium-group of genera in the tribe Anthophagini, subfamily Omaliinae. The new genus represents the sister group of the genus Camioleum Lewis from Japan. The phylogeny of Anthobioides and Camioleum and their relationship to the other four genera assigned to the Anthobium-group is discussed. All pertinent characters of Anthobioides are illustrated by line drawings or scanning electron photomicrographs.


Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4402 (3) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
OTO NAKLÁDAL ◽  
PETER HLAVÁČ

New species of Clavigeritae, Monodiger ivoricus sp. n. from Ivory Coast and Disarthricerus bruneicus sp. n. from Brunei are described. New records are given for the following species: Zuluclavodes Hlaváč, 2007 new genus for Zambia, Fustigerinus formicarius Bryant, 1943 (new combination), new genus and species for Ivory Coast and Hoplitoxenus joannae Jeannel, 1960, new genus and species for Cameroon. A new locality in South Africa is recorded for Ischyroceros mirus Reichensperger, 1915. 


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