Taxonomy of the genus Passerina (Thymelaeaceae)

Bothalia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Bredenkamp ◽  
A. E. Van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Cape Floristic Region ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Full Species ◽  
Representative Species ◽  
Great Escarpment ◽  
Anatomical Evidence ◽  
African Genus

Passerina L. is mainly a southern African genus, comprising 20 species and four subspecies. A few species occur along the Great Escarpment, two extend into Zimbabwe and Mozambique, but most are concentrated in the Cape Floristic Region. Palynological. macromorphological and anatomical evidence was used in the delimitation of the genus and its infrageneric taxa. A cladistic study supports Passerina as a monophyletic genus. A genus treatment, key to species and a full species treatment are given. Each species treatment includes a taxonomic diagnosis, description and notes on taxonomy, etymology, economic value and distribution. Illustrations of representative species are provided and distribution maps are included for each species.  P. esterhuyseniae Bredenk. A.E.van Wyk is newly described. A list of excluded species names highlights the previous cosmopolitan taxonomic interpretation of Passerina. as many names are now in synony my under other genera of the Thymelaeaceae.

Ahnea, a new genus from New Zealand (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae), with description of a new species

2014 ◽  
Vol 147 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Seok Park ◽  
Christopher E. Carlton
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Diagnostic Characters ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Line Drawings ◽  
A New Species

AbstractAhnea keejeongi Park and Carlton (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae), a new genus and new species of New Zealand endemic beetle belonging to the supertribe Faronitae is described. Six previously described species are included to this genus and four species are synonymised as follow: Sagola dissonans Broun, 1921 and S. planicula Broun, 1921 under Ahnea ventralis (Broun, 1912); S. carinata Broun, 1912 and S. lineiceps Broun, 1921 under Ahnea lineata (Broun, 1893). A key to species, habitus photographs, line drawings of diagnostic characters, and distribution maps are provided.

The genus Bittacus Latreille (Insecta: Mecoptera) in Brazil: key to species, distribution maps, new synonym, and three new species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4526 (3) ◽  
pp. 303 ◽  
Author(s):  
RENATO JOSE PIRES MACHADO ◽  
DIEGO MATHEUS DE MELLO MENDES ◽  
JOSÉ ALBERTINO RAFAEL
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Brazilian Species ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
Three New Species

The Brazilian species of Bittacus Latreille (Mecoptera: Bittacidae) are reviewed and one new synonym is proposed (Thyridates willmanni Collucci & Amorin syn. n. of Bittacus diversinervis Souza Lopes & Mangabeira). Three new species are herein described: Bittacus cruzi sp. n. from Amazonas, Presidente Figueiredo and Manaus, B. ferreirai sp. n. from Bahia, Aracatu and B. varzeanus sp. n. from Amazonas, Tefé, bringing the current number of Bittacus species in Brazil to 18. Illustrations, comments, and distribution maps of each species are presented. An identification key to the Brazilian genera of Mecoptera and Bittacus species is also presented. 

A Taxonomic Revision of the Woody South African Genus Notobubon (Apiaceae: Apioideae)

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 220-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony R. Magee ◽  
Ben-Erik van Wyk ◽  
Patricia M. Tilney
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Cladistic Analysis ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Cape Floristic Region ◽  
Evergreen Species ◽  
Inflorescence Structure ◽  
Peduncle Length ◽  
African Genus

A comprehensive taxonomic revision of the genus Notobubon (Apiaceae) is presented. Twelve woody evergreen species are recognised, all (with the exception of N. laevigatum) endemic to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. The taxonomy of these prominent, though poorly collected, species has until now been problematic. They are distinguished from one another by their habit (size and branching pattern), the overall shape, size, and colour of the ultimate leaflet segments, the inflorescence structure (peduncle length, number, and length of rays in the primary umbel), the fruit morphology (fruit size, presence or absence of wings), and the fruit anatomy (symmetry of the mericarps, presence or absence of additional rib vittae, size of commissural vittae). Species relationships are assessed in the form of a cladistic analysis of 26 morphological characters, resulting in a well-resolved phylogenetic hypothesis. A comprehensive key to the species, their correct nomenclature, and typification, together with descriptions and known geographical distribution for all the species are presented and illustrated.

Revision of the Pachycondyla wasmannii-group (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3609 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-141
Author(s):  
JEAN CLAUDE RAKOTONIRINA ◽  
BRIAN L. FISHER
Keyword(s):  
Identification Key ◽  
Conservation Priority ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Species Limits ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
High Conservation

Defining species limits and describing species of ants are important to identify taxa and habitats with elevated diversity in areas of high conservation priority such as the Malagasy region. The Pachycondyla wasmannii-group is revised in the Malagasy region where eight species are recognized, four of which are new: P. masoala sp. n., P. planicornis sp. n., P. tavaratra sp. n., and P. vazimba sp. n. Four species have been previously described: P. cambouei Forel, P. comorensis (André), P. perroti Forel, and P. wasmannii Forel. Pachycondyla perroti admista Forel is newly synonymized under P. perroti. Pachycondyla cambouei is widespread in eastern Madagascar, morphologically variable, and divided into seven morphotypes. An identification key to species and distribution maps are provided for the genus in the Malagasy region. All species are known only from Madagascar except P. wasmannii, which occurs also on Anjouan of the Comoros Islands.

Spore morphology and taxonomy of Isoetes in northeastern North America

1983 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
pp. 3140-3163 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kott ◽  
D. M. Britton
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Spore Morphology ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Northeastern North America ◽  
Spore Size ◽  
Distribution Maps

Taxonomy of Isoetes L. largely rests on megaspore and microspore wall ornamentation and spore size. These characters have been reevaluated and the range of their variability is described (SEM photographs). Eight species of Isoetes are recognized for northeastern North America: I. macrospora, I. hieroglyphica, I. tuckermanii, I. riparia, I. acadiensis, I. echinospora, I. eatonii, and I. engelmannii. Each species is provided with a revised list of synonyms, description, ecological notes, representative specimens, and distribution maps. A key to species is provided.

Taxonomic Synopsis of Eriosema (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae, Phaseoleae) in Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 416 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELISA SILVA CÂNDIDO ◽  
WANDERLEIA DE VARGAS ◽  
LUÍSA MARIA DE PAULA ALVES BEZERRA ◽  
VIDAL DE FREITAS MANSANO ◽  
MOHAMMAD VATANPARAST ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Work ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Savanna Vegetation ◽  
Tropical Environments ◽  
Species Complexes ◽  
Representative Species

Eriosema is a pantropical genus occurring mostly in savanna vegetation and grasslands of tropical environments, with approximately 150 species and two centers of diversity, one in Africa with about 110 species, and the other in the Neotropics with about 40 species. Considering the large number of Eriosema taxa in Brazil, including five recently described, and the lack of recent study that encompasses all species that occur in the country, a taxonomic synopsis of the Brazilian species of Eriosema was needed and is presented here. Herbaria collections, including type specimens, were consulted and field work was carried out in Brazil. Our study records 35 Eriosema species in Brazil, which concentrates most of the diversity of the genus in the Americas (85%; 35 out of 41 species). Most of this diversity occurs in the Central Brazilian savannas, particularly in the states of Goiás (29 taxa, eight endemic), and Minas Gerais (26 taxa, four endemic). Among all American species in the genus, Eriosema simplicifolium and E. crinitum have the broadest geographical distributions, and occur throughout Brazil and most part of the American continent. They form species complexes and future detailed studies will be necessary in order to understand taxon boundaries and delimitations. An identification key, taxon descriptions, information about type specimens as well as information on the habitat, phenological and geographical records, together with distribution maps, images of representative species in the field and the main morphological characters are provided to assist in the correct identification of this group of savanna plants. We also present 15 lectotypifications, out of which three are second-step.

A revision of Papaver sect. Meconidium

1993 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim W. Kadereit
Keyword(s):  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Maps

The biennial Papaver L. sect. Meconidium Spach (Papaveraceae) is considered to contain four species: P. libanoticum Boiss. with subspp libanoticum and polychaetum (Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss.) Kadereit comb. et stat. nov., P. armeniacum (L.)DC. with subspp armeniacum, microstigmum (Boiss.) Kadereit comb. et stat. nov. and pilgerianum (Fedde) Kadereit comb. et stat. nov., P. curviscapum Nab., and P. persicum Lindl. with subspp persicum, tauricolum (Boiss.) Kadereit comb. et stat. nov. and microcarpum (Boiss.) Kadereit comb. et stat. nov. A key to species and subspecies is given, capsules and leaves of all taxa are illustrated, and distribution maps are provided.

REVIEW OF LYGOCORIS SPECIES FOUND IN CANADA AND ALASKA (HETEROPTERA: MIRIDAE)

1971 ◽  
Vol 103 (S83) ◽  
pp. 1-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard A. Kelton
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
The United States ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Maps

AbstractThirty species of the genus Lygocoris Reuter known to occur in Canada and Alaska are reviewed. Lygocoris confusus (Knight) is considered to be a synonym of L. contaminatus (Fallen), communis var. novascotiensis (Knight) is a synonym of communis (Knight), caryae var. subfuscus (Knight) is a synonym of caryae (Knight), and canadensis var. binotatus (Knight) is a synonym of canadensis (Knight). The species considered are: pabulinus (Linnaeus), lucorum (Meyer), alni (Knight), artricallus Kelton, atritylus (Knight), belfragii (Reuter), canadensis (Knight), caryae (Knight), clavigenitalis (Knight), communis (Knight), contaminatus (Fallen), fagi (Knight), geneseensis (Knight), hirticulus (Van Duzee), inconspicuus (Knight), invitus (Say), johnsoni (Knight), knighti Kelton, laureae (Knight), omnivagus (Knight), ostryae (Knight), parrotti (Knight), piceicola Kelton, quercalbae (Knight), semivittatus (Knight), tiliae (Knight), univittatus (Knight), viburni (Knight), vilticollis (Reuter), and walleyi Kelton.A key to species, brief redescriptions, illustrations of species and male claspers, distribution maps, and host plants are included. A list of the remaining 10 species known from the United States is appended.

The Triatominae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) of Veracruz, Mexico: geographic distribution, taxonomic redescriptions, and a key

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3487 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
CÉSAR ANTONIO SANDOVAL-RUIZ ◽  
LUIS CERVANTESPEREDO ◽  
FREDY SEVERO MENDOZA-PALMERO ◽  
SERGIO IBÁÑEZ-BERNAL
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
The State ◽  
Triatoma Infestans ◽  
Museum Collections ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Annotated List ◽  
Triatomine Bugs

An annotated list of the triatomine bugs from Veracruz, Mexico, is presented. The list is mainly based on field collections, but also on literature review and museum collections. Ten species in five genera and two tribes are known in the state. Two species, Triatoma dimidiata (Latreille), the most common and widely distributed, and Triatoma gerstaeckeri (Stål), are the most important vectors of Chagas disease in the region. Panstrongylus rufotuberculatus (Champion), Belminus costarricensis Herrer, Lent & Wygodzinsky, and Eratyrus cuspidatus (Stål) are confined to sylvan habitats in the south of the state. Triatoma rubida (Uhler) probably represent a misidentification. The presence of Meccus pallidipennis Stål, Panstrogylus geniculatus (Latrielle), Triatoma barberi Usinger, and Triatoma infestans (Klug) are fortuitous. GARP distribution maps are provided for T. dimidiata and T. gerstaeckeri. A key to species and photographs of the adults of the ten species are also included.

Revision of the North American Genera Tetracis Guenée and Synonymization of Synaxis Hulst with Descriptions of Three New Species (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2347 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
CLIFFORD D. FERRIS ◽  
B.CHRISTIAN SCHMIDT
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
North American ◽  
Western North America ◽  
Check List ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
The North ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
Species Descriptions

The genus Synaxis is synonymized with Tetracis. The thirteen North American species in genus Tetracis (some formerly in Synaxis) are discussed, including descriptions of three new species from western North America: Tetracis australis, T. montanaria, T. pallidata. Two additional species, “Synaxis” triangulata and “S.” brunneilinearia are excluded. A key to species, descriptions, check list, illustrations of adults and genitalia, and distribution maps are included. The formerly presumed lost types of the taxa aurantiacaria, cervinaria, and jubararia were located and are illustrated.

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