scholarly journals New records of bees of the genus Sphecodes Latreille in the Palaearctic part of China (Hymenoptera, Halictidae)

ZooKeys ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 792 ◽  
pp. 15-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia V. Astafurova ◽  
Maxim Yu. Proshchalykin ◽  
Ze-qing Niu ◽  
Chao-dong Zhu
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Available Information

The available information about the cleptoparastic bees of the genusSphecodesin the Palaearctic part of China is summarized. Twenty-four species are currently known from this area including 16 newly recorded. Based on type specimens, new synonymies have been proposed forSphecodescristatusHagens, 1882 =S.alfkeniMeyer, 1922,syn. n.;S.longulusHagens, 1882 =S.subfasciatusBlüthgen, 1934,syn. n.;S.nipponMeyer, 1922 =S.kansuensisBlüthgen, 1934,syn. n.;SphecodespieliCockerell, 1931 =S.orientalisAstafurova & Proshchalykin, 2014,syn. n.Lectotypes are designated forSphecodesalfkeniMeyer, 1922 andS.pellucidusniveipennisMeyer, 1925. Illustrated keys to males and females of all species known from Palaearctic China and an updated checklist of the 33 Chinese species ofSphecodesare provided.

A new species of Pothea, with new records and taxonomic notes on other species of the genus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4778 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-470
Author(s):  
HÉLCIO R. GIL-SANTANA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
French Guiana ◽  
New Records ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Color Variation ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

Pothea carpinteroi sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Ectrichodiinae) is described based on two male specimens from Mexico. Pothea aeneonitens Stål, 1864 and P. lugens (Fabricius, 1803) are recorded from French Guiana for the first time. Taxonomical notes on these latter two species and P. haematogaster Breddin, 1903 and P. sanguiniventris Miller, 1956 are also presented. A lectotype is designated for P. lugens. Pothea centralis Walker, 1873, treated as a junior synonym of P. lugens by previous authors, is regarded as a potentially valid species. Color variation in the sternites of males and females of P. frontalis (Lepeletier & Serville, 1825) are recorded for the first time. Photographs of the type specimens of P. aeneonitens, P. bivittata Champion, 1899, P. centralis, P. frontalis, P. haematogaster, P. halffteri Carpintero, 1980, P. lugens, P. maculata Champion, 1899, P. reyesi Carpintero, 1980, P. sanguiniventris and P. venatrix Hussey, 1953, are presented. 

IPOMOEA LITTORALIS AND IPOMOEA CAPITELLATA VAR. MULTILOBATA : NEW RECORDS FOR UPPER GANGETIC PLAINS OF INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JASWINDER KAUR ◽  
SATYA NARAIN
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Gangetic Plains

The floristic exploration and critical examination of specimens collected of family Convolvulaceae from Upper Gangetic Plains of India, resulted in addition of 2 new records for the flora viz. Ipomoea littoralis and Ipomoea capitellata var. multilobata. Detailed description, phenology, ecology, distribution, locality, field number, type specimens examined, illustrations and other relevant notes are provided.

scholarly journals The Regulatory Mechanism of Sexual Development in Decapod Crustaceans

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ardavan Farhadi ◽  
Wenxiao Cui ◽  
Huaiping Zheng ◽  
Shengkang Li ◽  
Yueling Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Family ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Sexual Differentiation ◽  
Regulatory Mechanism ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Androgenic Gland ◽  
Dead Box ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Available Information

Crustacean culture has been developing rapidly in various parts of the world. Therefore, it is important to understand their reproductive biology. Insulin-like androgenic gland hormone (IAG) secreted from the androgenic gland (AG) is widely accepted as a key regulator of sexual differentiation in male crustaceans. However, recently several sex-related genes (i.e., CFSH, DEAD-box family, Tra-2, Sxl, Dsx, Fem-1, Sox gene family, Foxl2, and Dmrt gene family) have been identified via transcriptomic analysis in crustaceans, indicating that sexual differentiation in crustaceans is more complicated than previously expected. It has been found that several non-coding RNAs (i.e., miRNAs, lncRNAs, and piRNAs) and IAG receptors may be involved in the sexual development of decapods. Identification and study of the regulation mechanism of sex-related genes, non-coding RNAs, and IAG receptors will provide valuable information regarding sexual development in decapods. In this review, the roles of hormonal and genetic factors in both males and females are discussed. In males, crustacean female sex hormone (CFSH), Sxl, Dmrt gene family, Dsx, Sox gene family, GEM, Fem-1, l-GnRH-III, and corazonin play important roles in IAG regulation in the “eyestalk-IAG-testis” endocrine axis. Unlike males, the regulation mechanism and interaction of sexual genes are relatively unknown in females. However, CFSH, IAG, Fem-1, FAMeT, Slo, UCHLs, Erk2, Cdc2, EGFR, Vg, VgR, and VIH seem to play crucial roles during ovarian development. This study summarizes the available information in the field, highlights gaps, and lays the foundations for further studies and a better understanding of the regulatory mechanism of sexual development in decapods.

The Nearctic species Shipsa rotunda (Claassen, 1923) (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) 

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-63
Author(s):  
SCOTT A. GRUBBS ◽  
RICHARD W. BAUMANN
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Canadian Province ◽  
Us States ◽  
Extensive Range ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Microscopy Images

The morphological concept of Nearctic Shipsa rotunda (Claassen, 1923) (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) was reviewed based on examination of adult males and adult females from across the extensive range of this species. Reproductive terminalia were studied with scanning electron microscopy from five locations, three from Canada and two from the USA. Despite the wide distribution, there is little morphological variation exhibited by males and females. New records are noted for one Canadian province and six US states. Scanning electronic and standard light microscopy images plus a dot distribution map based on museum and valid literature data are provided. Key words: Plecoptera, Nemouridae, Shipsa rotunda, United States, Canada, stoneflies

Taxonomic review of Tipula (Vestiplex Bezzi) crane flies (Diptera: Tipulidae) in Mongolia

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4837 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-88
Author(s):  
PAVEL STARKEVICH ◽  
SIGITAS PODENAS ◽  
JON K. GELHAUS
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Crane Flies ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time

Fourteen species of Tipula (Vestiplex Bezzi, 1924) crane flies (Diptera, Tipulidae) known from Mongolia are taxonomically revised. Identification keys for males and females, redescriptions and illustrations of all species are presented. Most genital structures are illustrated for the first time. Tipula (V.) jakut Alexander, 1934 is designated as junior synonym of T. (V.) sintenisi Lackschewitz, 1933; T. (V.) kamchatkana Alexander, 1934 is designated as junior synonym of T. (V.) mediovittata Mik, 1889. Tipula (V.) balioptera Loew, 1863 and T. (V.) leucoprocta Mik, 1889 are listed as new records for the Mongolian fauna. 

scholarly journals New records of Leptophis ahaetulla ahaetulla (Serpentes, Colubridae) for Venezuela, Colombia and the placement of L. a. copei into the synonymy of L. a. ahaetulla

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Rufino de Albuquerque
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens

The taxonomic validity of Leptophis ahaetulla copei is assessed. This subspecies is distinct from the nominal subspecies on the basis of differences in the number of ventral scales, maxillary teeth and dorsal coloration. However, comparison of its type specimens with specimens of L. a. ahaetulla revealed that L. a. copei is a junior synonym of the latter. In addition, the distribution of L. a. ahaetulla is expanded from Brazil to southwestern Venezuela and southern Colombia.

An annotated checklist of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) of Israel with description of two new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4677 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
OLEKSIY BIDZILYA ◽  
OLE KARSHOLT ◽  
VASILIY KRAVCHENKO ◽  
JAN ŠUMPICH
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Altai Mountains ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Annotated Checklist ◽  
First Time

One hundred forty-six species of Gelechiidae including 36 new records are reported from Israel. Anarsia balioneura Meyrick, 1921 and Polyhymno chionarcha Meyrick, 1913 are recorded for the first time in the Palaearctic region. Two new species are described: Metzneria freidbergi sp. nov., and Scrobipalpa aravensis sp. nov. Six new synonyms are established: Stygmatoptera Hartig, 1936 syn. nov. of Polyhymno Chambers, 1874; Eulamprotes Bradley, 1971 syn. nov. of Oxypteryx Rebel, 1911; Polyhymno abaiella Amsel, 1974 syn. nov. of Polyhymno chionarcha, Meyrick, 1913; Gelechia haifella Amsel, 1935 syn. nov. of Athrips rancidella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1854); Sophronia catharurga Meyrick, 1923 and Sophronia parahumerella Amsel, 1935 syn. nov. of Pseudosophronia exustellus (Zeller, 1847). The following new combinations are proposed: Anacampsis karmeliella (Amsel, 1935) comb. nov., Stomopteryx tesserapunctella (Amsel, 1935) comb. nov., Aproaerema languidella (Amsel, 1936) comb. nov., Aproaerema telaviviella (Amsel, 1935) comb. nov., Acompsia (Telephila) ballotellus (Amsel, 1935) comb. nov., Polyhymno dumonti (Hartig, 1936) comb. nov., Oxypteryx atrella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) comb. nov., Oxypteryx immaculatella (Douglas, 1850) comb. nov. and Chrysoesthia amseli (Bidzilya, 2008) comb. nov. A lectotype is designated for Lita rhamnifoliae Amsel & Hering, 1931.The genitalia of both sexes of Sophronia sagittans Meyrick, 1923, Anacampsis karmeliella (Amsel, 1935), Stomopteryx tesserapunctella Amsel, 1935 as well as male genitalia of Stomopteryx lacteolella Caradja, 1924, Aproaerema telaviviella (Amsel, 1935), Acompsia ballotellus (Amsel, 1935), Polyhymno dumonti (Hartig, 1936) and Chrysoesthia amseli (Bidzilya, 2008) are illustrated and described for the first time. New or additional host plants are recorded for Metzneria aspretella Lederer, 1869, M. agraphella (Ragonot, 1895), M. ehikeella Gozmány, 1954 and Scrobipalpa suaedivorella (Chrétien, 1915). Photographs of the type specimens of most taxa described from Israel and Palestine are presented. The following species are removed from the list of Gelechiidae of Israel: Nothris sulcella Staudinger, 1879, N. skyvai Karsholt & Šumpich, 2015, Anarsia spartiella Schrank, 1802, Megacraspedus cerussatellus Rebel, 1930, Oxypteryx atrella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), Isophrictis anthemidella (Wocke, 1871), Metzneria metzneriella (Stainton, 1851), Scrobipalpa otregata Povolný, 1972, Scrobipalpa nitentella (Fuchs, 1902), Scrobipalpa remota Povolný, 1972, Scrobipalpa salinella (Zeller, 1847) and Ephysteris diminutella (Zeller, 1847). Moreover, Stomopteryx remissella (Zeller, 1847) is recorded as new to the Altai Mountains of Russia, Anarsia balioneura Meyrick, 1921 is new to Cyprus and Libya, Polyhymno dumonti (Hartig, 1936) is new to Libya and Sudan, Scrobipalpa superstes is new to Greece, Stenolechia gemmella (Linnaeus, 1758) is new to Jordan and Polyhymno chionarcha is new to Saudi Arabia. 

On the spider genus Cryptachaea from Peru, Bolivia and cave environments in Brazil: a new species, additional descriptions and new records (Araneae, Theridiidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4646 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-292
Author(s):  
MANOELA SANTANNA ◽  
EVERTON NEI LOPES RODRIGUES ◽  
IGOR CIZAUSKAS ◽  
ANTONIO DOMINGOS BRESCOVIT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
First Time ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul ◽  
A New Species

In this paper a new species of Cryptachaea Archer, 1946 based on males and females is described from Brazilian caves: Cryptachaea pilar Santanna & Rodrigues, new species from the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The females of Cryptachaea parana (Levi, 1963) and C. schneirlai (Levi, 1959) are described and illustrated for the first time. Cryptachaea uviana (Levi, 1963) is synonymized with C. migrans (Keyserling, 1884). The species Cryptachaea alacris (Keyserling, 1884), C. benivia Rodrigues & Poeta, 2015, C. parana (Levi, 1963) and C. schneirlai (Levi, 1959) are recorded for the first from Brazil; and C. migrans for the first time from Bolivia. Additionally, new records from Brazilian caves are provided for Cryptachaea parana, from the states of Tocantins, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo; C. schneirlai and C. alacris from the state of Pará; C. dea (Buckup & Marques, 2006) and C. rioensis (Levi, 1963) from Pará and Minas Gerais, C. jequirituba (Levi, 1963) from Minas Gerais and C. benivia from São Paulo. 

Ribautia lewisi sp. nov., a new centipede from Argentina with unusual tentorial process (Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha, Geophilidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3630 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIS ALBERTO PEREIRA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
The Other ◽  
Unusual Feature ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Northeastern Argentina ◽  
Biogeographical Province ◽  
Holotype Male

Ribautia lewisi sp. nov. (Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha, Geophilidae) is herein described and illustrated after the holotype (male), paratypes (males and females), and additional non type specimens from Northeastern Argentina (Mesopotamian region). The new species is characterized by having a cluster of coxal organs in each coxopleuron of the ultimate leg-bear-ing segment and a claw-like pretarsus in the ultimate legs, bearing a very unusual feature, in that the internal limbs of ten-torium have a conspicuous tooth-shaped sclerotized process directed inward. R. lewisi sp. nov. is only the second confirmed record of the genus Ribautia from Argentina, the other being R. jakulicai Pereira, 2007 from Northwestern re-gion of the country (Yungas biogeographical province).

scholarly journals On the identities of Callianassa bouvieri Nobili, 1904, C. maldivensis Borradaile, 1904, and C. gravieri Nobili, 1905 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Callianassidae): a morphometric approach

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3149 (1) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
PETER C. DWORSCHAK
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Males And Females

Recent samplings of callianassid shrimp from various habitats, together with the study of type specimens, show that Cal-lianassa gravieri Nobili, 1905 is a junior synonym of Callianassa bouvieri Nobili, 1904. Callianassa maldivensis Borra-daile, 1904, which had been synonymised with the latter, is a separate species. Morphometric analysis of more than 250specimens of these shrimps, which are assigned here to the genus Paratrypaea Komai & Tachikawa, 2008, show that P.bouvieri males and females have unequal chelipeds, whereas P. maldivensis has males with unequal chelipeds and femaleswith equal chelipeds. In addition, both species differ by the presence/absence and size of a median spine on the posteriortelson border. Male P. bouvieri and P. maldivensis are superficially similar but can be differentiated based on numerouscharacters of the major chelipeds, which are illustrated here in detail. The two species occur in different habitats, P. bou-vieri in the intertidal, often near mangroves, P. maldivensis usually sublittoraly near patchy corals. The importance of size and sex when comparing callianassid species is discussed.

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