The Pyrenean species of Chelidura (Dermaptera, Forficulidae)

The Pyrenees are inhabited by scattered populations of earwigs of the genus Chelidura Latreille, 1825. There is some controversy about the specific assignment of these populations: while most authors assign them to C. pyrenaica (Gené, 1832), other consider that C. aptera (Mégerlé, 1825) is also present in the Pyrenees. The main objective of this work was to revise the identity and synonyms of Pyrenean Chelidura. Specimens from recent fieldwork and collections (MNCN-CSIC) were used for morphological and molecular studies (cytochrome oxidase 1). All Pyrenean specimens shared similar cox1 sequences, very divergent from those of Alpine C. aptera. As a consequence, the variability observed in male cerci morphology from the Pyrenees, ranging from long and slightly curved to short and very curved, corresponded to C. pyrenaica, and the presence of C. aptera in the Pyrenees can be rejected. As previously suggested by Maccagno (1933) and Fontana et al. (2021), the revision of the synonymic list uncovered the misplacement of the name F. simplex Germar, 1825 under the synonymy of C. aptera, while it rather represents a synonym of C. pyrenaica (syn. nov.). Forficula simplex has nomenclatural priority over C. pyrenaica, however both names meet the requirements of the article 23.9.1 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature to retain the prevailing usage of C. pyrenaica (nomen protectum) over F. simplex (nomen oblitum). Additionally, we discuss the taxonomic status of Chelidura arverna David & Van Herrewege, 1973 stat. nov. from the French Massif Central.

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The taxonomic status of the phytosaurs (Archosauriformes) Machaeroprosopus and Pseudopalatus from the Late Triassic of the western United States

Earth and Environmental Science Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh ◽

10.1017/s1755691013000339 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 103 (3-4) ◽

pp. 265-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

William G. Parker ◽

Axel Hungerbühler ◽

Jeffrey W. Martz

Keyword(s):

Type Species ◽

Historical Context ◽

Taxonomic Status ◽

Type Specimen ◽

Western United States ◽

Late Triassic ◽

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

Nominal Species ◽

International Code ◽

Primary Literature

ABSTRACTThe genus Machaeroprosopus has long been considered invalid because the type specimen of the Late Triassic phytosaur species, M. validus, has been lost. Re-examination of the primary literature regarding the establishment of the Late Triassic phytosaur genus Machaeroprosopus demonstrates that M. buceros is the correct type species, not M. validus. Thus, the genus level name Machaeroprosopus has priority over the genera Pseudopalatus and Arribasuchus and all nominal species should be reassigned. Reassignment of these species to Machaeroprosopus satisfies the requirements of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) and preserves historical context. The name Pseudopalatinae is retained as the valid clade name for these phytosaurs because its usage falls outside of the ICZN.

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The taxonomic status of Phlebotomus oliverioi (Diptera, Psychodidae) and a lectotype designation for Psathyromyia brasiliensis

Iheringia Série Zoologia ◽

10.1590/1678-476620141044426431 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 104 (4) ◽

pp. 426-431 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Andrey J. de Andrade ◽

Paloma H. F. Shimabukuro ◽

Eunice A. B. Galati

Keyword(s):

Taxonomic Status ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Junior Synonym ◽

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

Valid Species ◽

International Code

Phlebotomus oliverioi Barretto & Coutinho, 1941 was originally described based only on the male holotype and has since been considered junior-synonym of Psathyromyia brasiliensis (Costa Lima, 1932). The study of the holotype of Ph. oliverioi allowed us to conclude that the head of this specimen belongs to the genus Psychodopygus and the wings, thorax and abdomen belong to a different species of Psathyromyia. Thus, Ph. oliverioi is a not valid species, and must be removed from the synonym and excluded from the provisions of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (Articles 17.2 and 23.8). The specimen was measured, drawn, photographed and the morphological characters are discussed. Lectotype and paralectotypes to Pa. brasiliensis are designated.

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The ICZN amendment of Articles 8, 9, 10, 21 and 78 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature

Zoosystematica Rossica ◽

10.31610/zsr/2012.21.2.323 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 323-327

Keyword(s):

International Commission ◽

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

International Code ◽

Electronic Publications

Following four years of highly charged debate the rules for publication of scientific names of animals have been changed to allow electronic publications to meet the requirements of the stringent International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. In a landmark decision, the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) has passed an amendment to its rules that will accept an electronic-only publication as ‘legitimate’ if it meets criteria of archiving and the publication is registered on the ICZN’s official online registry, ZooBank. A brief discussion of the amendment is available from: Zootaxa : http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/list/2012/3450.html Zookeys: http://www.pensoft.net/journals/zookeys/article/3944/

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New family of Crustacea (Calanoida) – Rostrocalanidae fam. nov.: making the name available

Zoosystematica Rossica ◽

10.31610/zsr/2009.18.2.318 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 318-319

Author(s):

E.L. Markhaseva ◽

K. Schulz ◽

P. Martinez Arbizu

Keyword(s):

Family Group ◽

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

International Code ◽

New Family

Recently, we (Markhaseva et al., 2008) introduced a family-group name Rostrocalanidae for a new family of clausocalanoid copepods but the name is unavailable for it does not meet the conditions of Art. 16.2. of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Here, the Rostrocalanidae fam. nov. is established in a way that makes the name available.

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Volcanisme et occupation humaine préhistorique dans le Massif Central français : quelques observations / Some observations about volcanic activity and prehistoric human settlement in the french Massif Central

Revue archéologique du Centre de la France ◽

10.3406/racf.1984.2397 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 7-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jean Paul Raynal ◽

Jean-Pierre Daugas

Keyword(s):

Volcanic Activity ◽

French Massif Central ◽

Human Settlement ◽

Massif Central

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East-west diachronism of the collisional stage In the french Massif Central Implications for the European Variscan Orogen

Geodinamica Acta ◽

10.1080/09853111.1992.11105219 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 5 (1-2) ◽

pp. 51-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Sylvie Costa

Keyword(s):

French Massif Central ◽

Massif Central ◽

Variscan Orogen ◽

East West

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Evaluating Holocene natural hazards in the French Massif Central from a regional lake sediment approach

Quaternary International ◽

10.1016/j.quaint.2021.05.018 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

E. Chapron ◽

A. Foucher ◽

L. Chassiot ◽

W. Fleurdeus ◽

V. Arricau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Natural Hazards ◽

Lake Sediment ◽

French Massif Central ◽

Massif Central

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Sellaphora labernardierei (Sellaphoraceae, Bacillariophyta), a new epilithic species from French spring and four new combinations within the genus Sellaphora

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.260.3.3 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 260 (3) ◽

pp. 235 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

AUDE BEAUGER ◽

CARLOS E. WETZEL ◽

OLIVIER VOLDOIRE ◽

ALEXANDRE GARREAU ◽

LUC ECTOR

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Central Area ◽

Mineral Waters ◽

New Combinations ◽

French Massif Central ◽

Small Species ◽

Massif Central ◽

Floristic Survey ◽

Scanning Electron

During a floristic survey of freshwater springs in the French Massif Central region, a new Sellaphora species (Bacillariophyceae) was found and is hereby described: Sellaphora labernardierei sp. nov. This new small species, with linear to linear-elliptical valves, slightly inflated in the middle, is formally described using light and scanning electron microscopy. The species has a single H-shaped chloroplast and striae usually biseriate tending to be uniseriate near the centre of the valve. The valve dimensions, the valve, pole and central area shapes, and the striae density and pattern allow their separation from similar taxa belonging to the genera Eolimna, Naviculadicta and Sellaphora. The ecological preferences of Sellaphora labernardierei are mineral waters with high nitrate concentrations. The examination of similar taxa belonging to the genera Eolimna and Naviculadicta and their characteristics lead to propose four new combinations of Sellaphora species.

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Nomenclatoral changes for some Pseudophyllinae (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.1781.1.7 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 1781 (1) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

HOLGER BRAUN ◽

MICHAEL D. MAEHR

Keyword(s):

Zoological Nomenclature ◽

International Code

Recently Özdikmen (2007 & 2008) proposed substitute names for two generic names in the subfamily Pseudophyllinae which are junior homonyms: Colobotettix Beier 1960 (preoccupied by a leafhopper genus) was renamed Beierotettix and Alloschema Beier 1954 (preoccupied by a weevil) became Beieroschema. Similarly in accordance with article 60 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (1999) we propose substitute names for two additional genus group names in the same subfamily, concerning also Neotropical taxa described by Beier.

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