查看更多>>摘要：The praying mantis genus Hyalomantis Giglio-Tos, 1915 (Mantodea, Iridopterygidae, Tropidomantinae) historically included two species, H. madagascariensis Saussure, 1870 and H. punctata Giglio-Tos, 1915. However, we found that H. punctata is a junior synonym through investigation of the original descriptions and specimen comparisons. We have redescribed H. madagascariensis to encompass variability of color pattems that may have led to the description of H. punctata. The taxonomic history for the genusand species is outlined partly to resolve under Article 33.3.1 of the Code (ICZN, 4* edition) an incorrect subsequent spelling of Miopteryx madagascarensis Saussure, 1870 that is in prevailing use. In addition, we add three new species to the genus described from Madagascar: H. antsingica n. sp., H. murzini n. sp., and H. whitingi n. sp. A key to the foiir species in English and French is provided for increase accessibility to the people of Madagascar. Illustrations of major features used to diagnose species are provided including the head, pronotum, and male genitalia. Species distribution is presented and locality coordinates are provided in print as well as being available for download as a KML file viewable in Google Earth.
查看更多>>摘要：The praying mantis genus Hyalomantis Giglio-Tos, 1915 (Mantodea, Iridopterygidae, Tropidomantinae) historically included two species, H. madagascariensis Saussure, 1870 and H. punctata Giglio-Tos, 1915. However, we found that H. punctata is a junior synonym through investigation of the original descriptions and specimen comparisons. We have redescribed H. madagascariensis to encompass variability of color pattems that may have led to the description of H. punctata. The taxonomic history for the genusand species is outlined partly to resolve under Article 33.3.1 of the Code (ICZN, 4* edition) an incorrect subsequent spelling of Miopteryx madagascarensis Saussure, 1870 that is in prevailing use. In addition, we add three new species to the genus described from Madagascar: H. antsingica n. sp., H. murzini n. sp., and H. whitingi n. sp. A key to the foiir species in English and French is provided for increase accessibility to the people of Madagascar. Illustrations of major features used to diagnose species are provided including the head, pronotum, and male genitalia. Species distribution is presented and locality coordinates are provided in print as well as being available for download as a KML file viewable in Google Earth.
PATRICIA L. M. TORRESMARIANO C. MICHATMIGUEL ARCHANGELSKY
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查看更多>>摘要：The preimaginal stages of Tropisternus (Pleurhomus) sahlbergi (Sharp, 1883) are described for the first time, including illustrations and photographs of the egg case, all larval instars and pupa. The descriptions emphasize on the morphometry and chaetotaxy, following current standards in larval descriptions within Hydrophilidae. Preliminary evidence is presented for a placement of Pleurhomus Sharp, 1833 within Tropisternus Solier, 1834, in agreement with a recent phylogenetic analysis based on adultcharacters Tropisternus (P.) sahlbergi is characterized by a brovm to dark brown head capsule without color pattem, mandibles with strongly serrated irmer margins, a short seta PA 11 in comparison to PAH, the absence of seta AN8, the absence of a distalsecondary seta on the outer margin of the first maxillary palpomere and the dorsal surface of the mentum almost entirely covered by spinulae.
PATRICIA L. M. TORRESMARIANO C. MICHATMIGUEL ARCHANGELSKY
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查看更多>>摘要：The preimaginal stages of Tropisternus (Pleurhomus) sahlbergi (Sharp, 1883) are described for the first time, including illustrations and photographs of the egg case, all larval instars and pupa. The descriptions emphasize on the morphometry and chaetotaxy, following current standards in larval descriptions within Hydrophilidae. Preliminary evidence is presented for a placement of Pleurhomus Sharp, 1833 within Tropisternus Solier, 1834, in agreement with a recent phylogenetic analysis based on adultcharacters Tropisternus (P.) sahlbergi is characterized by a brovm to dark brown head capsule without color pattem, mandibles with strongly serrated irmer margins, a short seta PA 11 in comparison to PAH, the absence of seta AN8, the absence of a distalsecondary seta on the outer margin of the first maxillary palpomere and the dorsal surface of the mentum almost entirely covered by spinulae.
查看更多>>摘要：Five new species and one subspecies of the family Micronoctuidae (Lepidoptera, Noctuoidea) (Bellulia bibella sp. n., Parachrostia pura sp. n., Tactusa virga sp. n., T. flexus sp. n., T. brevis sp. n., and T. discrepans yunnanensis ssp. n.) are described from South China (provinces Yunnan and Guizhou). Three species, Mimachrostia fasciata Sugi, 1982, T. discrepans Fibiger, 2010 and T. pars Fibiger, 2010 are reported from China for the first time. An updated checklist of the Micronoctuidae from China,including Taiwan is presented consisting of 28 species and 2 two subspecies.
查看更多>>摘要：Five new species and one subspecies of the family Micronoctuidae (Lepidoptera, Noctuoidea) (Bellulia bibella sp. n., Parachrostia pura sp. n., Tactusa virga sp. n., T. flexus sp. n., T. brevis sp. n., and T. discrepans yunnanensis ssp. n.) are described from South China (provinces Yunnan and Guizhou). Three species, Mimachrostia fasciata Sugi, 1982, T. discrepans Fibiger, 2010 and T. pars Fibiger, 2010 are reported from China for the first time. An updated checklist of the Micronoctuidae from China,including Taiwan is presented consisting of 28 species and 2 two subspecies.
查看更多>>摘要：A new philine species belonging to a new genus, Spiniphilus spinicornis gen. et sp. nov., is described from Yunnan, China. The genus differs from other genera of the Philinae in the male antennae, segments 3-10 of which bear a long flattened lateroapical spine. Female of Heterophilus is briefly described for the first time. Photographs of the habitus and some morphological details are provided and the genera of the Philinae are keyed.
查看更多>>摘要：A new philine species belonging to a new genus, Spiniphilus spinicornis gen. et sp. nov., is described from Yunnan, China. The genus differs from other genera of the Philinae in the male antennae, segments 3-10 of which bear a long flattened lateroapical spine. Female of Heterophilus is briefly described for the first time. Photographs of the habitus and some morphological details are provided and the genera of the Philinae are keyed.
查看更多>>摘要：Two new species of tiie subgenus Atrichopogon (Meloehelea) from Patagonia, Atrichopogon (M.) macrodentatum from the Nothofagus forests, and A. (M.) monomorphicus from steppe areas in the ecotone with forests, are described and a key of the Patagonianspecies of the subgenus is provided. The diverse biting midge genus Atrichopogon Kieffer contains 512 species worldwide (Borkent, 2009). As indicated by Borkent & Picado (2004) found little to no support for distinguishing subgenera based on morphological features of the adults of the Neotropical Region. On the other hand, adults of the subgenus Meloehelea Wirth, which includes ectoparasitic species that feed on the haemolymph of blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae) and false blister beetles (Oedemeridae), are distinguished by other authors by their morphological characters such as tarsal ratio (TR), number of mandibular teeth, proboscis length, presence of two well developed spermathecae, etc. (Wirth 1956, 1980, Szadziewski et al. 1995, Szadziewskiet al. 2007, Tothova et al 2009). The subgenus is represented in the American fauna by 8 species, 4 Nearctic, 2 Holarctic, and the remaining 2 inhabiting Patagonia in the Neotropics (Tothova et al, 2009).
查看更多>>摘要：Two new species of tiie subgenus Atrichopogon (Meloehelea) from Patagonia, Atrichopogon (M.) macrodentatum from the Nothofagus forests, and A. (M.) monomorphicus from steppe areas in the ecotone with forests, are described and a key of the Patagonianspecies of the subgenus is provided. The diverse biting midge genus Atrichopogon Kieffer contains 512 species worldwide (Borkent, 2009). As indicated by Borkent & Picado (2004) found little to no support for distinguishing subgenera based on morphological features of the adults of the Neotropical Region. On the other hand, adults of the subgenus Meloehelea Wirth, which includes ectoparasitic species that feed on the haemolymph of blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae) and false blister beetles (Oedemeridae), are distinguished by other authors by their morphological characters such as tarsal ratio (TR), number of mandibular teeth, proboscis length, presence of two well developed spermathecae, etc. (Wirth 1956, 1980, Szadziewski et al. 1995, Szadziewskiet al. 2007, Tothova et al 2009). The subgenus is represented in the American fauna by 8 species, 4 Nearctic, 2 Holarctic, and the remaining 2 inhabiting Patagonia in the Neotropics (Tothova et al, 2009).
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