Hippeastrum peruvianum (Amaryllidaceae), a New Species from Northern Peru, and Notes on a Naturalized Species of Crinum First Described as Hippeastrum

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Alan William Meerow ◽  
Antonio Campos-Rocha
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Floral Morphology ◽  
The Other ◽  
Type Collection ◽  
African Species ◽  
Coloration Pattern ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Hippeastrum Herb. (Amaryllidaceae) from the department of Amazonas, Peru, is described and illustrated here. Hippeastrum peruvianum Meerow & Campos-Rocha features floral morphology unique among the other species of the genus occurring in the country. It has similarities with H. miniatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Herb. and H. reginae (L.) Herb. but is distinguished readily by its larger flowers, distinct coloration pattern, and trifid stigma. The new species is known only from the type collection by Paul C. Hutchison in 1958. It was determined as H. miniatum in error and has apparently been widely cultivated, especially in California, either under that name or erroneously considered a hybrid. We additionally observe that H. ugentii Ochoa, described from Peru and later transferred to Crinum L., is the naturalized South African species C. moorei Hook. f.

scholarly journals An elusive new species of gymnophthalmid lizard (Cercosaurinae, Selvasaura) from the Andes of northern Peru

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-187
Author(s):  
Lourdes Y. Echevarría ◽  
Pablo J. Venegas ◽  
Luis A. García-Ayachi ◽  
Pedro M. Sales Nunes
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
The Andes ◽  
New States ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of Selvasaura from the montane forests of the eastern slopes of the Andes in northern Peru, based on external and hemipenial morphological characters and previous phylogenetic analyses. The new species can be differentiated from the other two Selvasaura species in having keeled dorsal scales usually flanked by longitudinal striations, in adults and juveniles; adult males with a yellow vertebral stripe bordered by broad dark brown stripes on each side and a unilobed hemipenis surrounded by the branches of the sulcus spermaticus. The description of the new species contributes information about new states of diagnostic characters of Selvasaura and natural history.

scholarly journals A novel form of wasp mimicry in a new species of praying mantis from the Amazon rainforest, Vespamantoida wherleyi gen. nov. sp. nov. (Mantodea, Mantoididae)

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7886
Author(s):  
Gavin J. Svenson ◽  
Henrique M. Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Generic Level ◽  
Praying Mantis ◽  
Coloration Pattern ◽  
The Status ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Male Genital

A wasp mimicking praying mantis (Mantodea) of the early evolving Mantoididae family was discovered in 2013 at a research station near the Amazon River in Northern Peru. This adult specimen exhibited a striking bright red/orange and black coloration pattern that was undocumented in all known praying mantis species. We tested the status of this new specimen using external morphology, male genital dissections, and geographic distribution. Our findings demonstrate the specimen to represent a new species, Vespamantoida wherleyi gen. nov. sp. nov., that is closely allied with a recently described species, Mantoida toulgoeti Roy, 2010, both of which are included within the newly erected genus. To support our actions, we present high resolution images of museum preserved and living specimens, morphological illustrations, a generic-level distribution map, and recorded video of the behavior of the holotype taken in the field at the time of collection. The bright red/orange coloration contrasted with black markings, the general appearance of a hymenopteran that includes a narrowed wasp waist, and the locomotory patterns and antennal movements mark this newly discovered species as unique among all hymenopteran mimicking Mantoididae as well as all other praying mantises.

Obuloides crinitus sp. nov., sixth African species of the gall forming mites of the genus Obuloides Baker and Tuttle, 1975 (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), with a key to known species 

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 995
Author(s):  
Pholoshi Abram Maake ◽  
Edward Ueckermann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
African Species ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Obuloides, Obuloides crinitus sp. nov., is described based on females and males collected from the galls and twigs of Grewia occidentalis (Tiliaceae) in South Africa. Obuloides crinutus is closely related to O. namibiensis and O. rajamohani but can be distinguished by the finely granulated shields, a character that no other species of this genus has. Another notable difference is the length of prodorsal setae v2, which are longer and more strongly serrated compared to the other species of this genus which have very short and mostly smooth setae. Males of this species lack setae d1. A key to known species is provided.

A New Species of Chaperiopsis (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida) From South Africa

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 933-939
Author(s):  
E. Fernández Pulpeiro ◽  
O. Reverter Gil
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
New South ◽  
Original Material ◽  
African Species ◽  
Numerous Species ◽  
A New Species

A new South African species of the genus Chaperiopsis is described from material deposited in the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. Chaperiopsis stephensoni is redescribed and figured from the original material.The genus Chaperiopsis Uttley, 1949 is widely distributed in the southern hemisphere. Numerous species of this genus have been described in different works; notable amongst these are the works of Busk (1854, 1884), Kluge (1914), Uttley (1949), Gordon (1984), Hayward & Thorpe (1988), Reverter Gil & Fernández Pulpeiro (1995) and Hayward (1995). Some previous records of Chaperiopsis spp. from South Africa are included in the works of Jullien (1881), Busk (1884), O'Donoghue & De Watteville (1935), O'Donoghue (1957) and Hayward & Cook (1983).

Notes on the genus Pseudoliparis (Orchidaceae, Malaxidinae), with description of a new species from New Guinea and a new synonymous name

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 435 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-247
Author(s):  
HANNA B. MARGOŃSKA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Floral Morphology ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Type Collection ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
A New Species

At present, Pseudoliparis Finet (1907: 536) includes about 44 species, but nearly a quarter of these have been described relatively recently. The species of Pseudoliparis are generally poorly known and represented in herbaria and liquid collections. Many species are still known from only a few specimens or just the type-collection/protologue (e.g. especially some of Schlechter’s species). Their distribution also contributes to making them poorly known: tropical regions of Southeast Asia through Micronesia, especially New Guinea and the surrounding islands. Knowledge of their ecology, phenology and occurrence is limited as well. However, recent research clearly shows that their floral morphology and coloration and records about their olfactory characteristics are adaptations to specific pollinators, probably small Diptera or Hymenoptera, which promote reproductive their isolation.

scholarly journals A new species of Pegylis Erichson, 1847 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Pegylini) from Ethiopia

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4323 (3) ◽  
pp. 423
Author(s):  
RICHARD SEHNAL
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
African Species ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
Species Groups ◽  
A New Species

The Afrotropical genus Pegylis Erichson, 1847 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Pegylini) was recently treated by Lacroix (2015), who keyed and figured most of the known species and divided the genus into six species groups based on the number of antennomeres, shape of male genitalia and number of teeth on the protibia. Unfortunately, Lacroix (2015) overlooked two earlier papers by Harrison (2014a, 2014b). Harrison (2014a, 2014b) provided a phylogenetic analysis of the tribe, synonymised Hypopholis Erichson, 1847 with Pegylis, and redescribed the three known South African species of Pegylis. Based on these papers, the genus Pegylis currently contains 37 species. 

A new species of Telmatobius (Anura, Ceratophryidae) from Northern Jujuy Province, Argentina

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2030 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. SEBASTIÁN BARRIONUEVO ◽  
DIEGO BALDO
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
Coloration Pattern ◽  
A New Species

We describe a new species of frog of the genus Telmatobius from Laguna de Los Pozuelos basin in the northernmost region of Argentina in Jujuy province. Osteological, larval and karyological characters are also included. Telmatobius rubigo sp. nov., was previously referred as T. marmoratus, from which is easily distinguishable by the coloration pattern of adults, metamorphs and tadpoles, and other morphological features. The new taxon is compared with the other species from Argentina and from the neighboring Andean regions of Bolivia and Chile.

scholarly journals A new species of Cottunculus (Teleostei: Psychrolutidae) from  the Mid Atlantic Ridge

Zootaxa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 1580 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
INGVAR BYRKJEDAL ◽  
ALEXEI M. ORLOV
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Lateral Line ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Caudal Peduncle ◽  
African Species ◽  
Mid Atlantic Ridge ◽  
Long Head ◽  
Colour Patterns ◽  
A New Species

Cottunculus tubulosus n.sp. is described from one specimen caught in the summer of 2004 in the Northeast Atlantic, at about 2000 m depth in the Mid Atlantic Ridge. The species is characterised by a slender body, a long head, large pointed cranial spines, large bony tubules along the lateral line, prominent dermal prickles along the back, dorsal and anal fins set far posterior, a short caudal peduncle, and no banded colour patterns. From morphological characters, the species seems closely related to the South African species C. spinosus.

A new species of Canavalia (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) from Brazil with a specialized corolla suggesting bird pollination

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 207 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiane Snak ◽  
Gwilyn Peter Lewis ◽  
Douglas Eduardo Rocha ◽  
Luciano Paganucci Queiroz
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Systematic Study ◽  
New World ◽  
Floral Morphology ◽  
The Other ◽  
Bee Pollination ◽  
Pollination System ◽  
Bird Pollination ◽  
A New Species

During the development of a systematic study of the species of Canavalia from the New World a new species with floral morphology suggesting a bird pollination system was found, contrasting with the bee pollination pattern of the genus. Canavalia reflexiflora differs from the other species of the genus mainly by its flowers with a reflexed standard; in addition, it also has red flowers, wing and keel petals as long as the standard petal, and an oblong seed with the hilum surrounding nearly half the seed circumference.

scholarly journals Limonium dagmarae (Plumbaginaceae), a new species from Namaqualand coast, South Africa

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 403 (2) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
LADISLAV MUCINA ◽  
TIMOTHY A. HAMMER
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
South African ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
African Species ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Limonium from Namaqualand coast, South Africa is here described and named L. dagmarae. Shared morphological characters with related South African species place the new species within L. sect. Circinaria. Evidence is presented to segregate the new species from relatives based on discrete morphological and environmental characters. The holotype of the L. dagmarae is preserved at NBG.

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