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A new species of Trachycephalus (Amphibia, Anura, Hylidae) from the State of Goiás, Brazil
Authors: CINTRA CARLOS EDUARDO DOMINGOS , SILVA HÉLDER LÚCIO RODRIGUES , DA SILVA JR. NELSON JORGE , DE ANCHIETTA GARCIA PAULO CHRISTIANO , ZAHER HUSSAM
Published: June 2019

A new species of Trachycephalus is described for the Cerrado biome of Goiás, Brazil. Trachycephalus mambaiensis sp. nov. is distinguished from the other ten species of the genus by the skin co-ossified with the skull, heavy cranial ossification, frontoparietal that fails to articulate with squamosal, absence of a crista occipitalis and secreting glands of milky and viscous substances. The skull of the new species shows an intermediary condition between species of Trachycephalus with a well ossified skull (Casque-headed frogs) and those without cranial ossification.
The Muscini flies of the world (Diptera, Muscidae): identification key and generic diagnoses
Authors: NIHEI SILVIO SHIGUEO , DE CARVALHO CLAUDIO JOSÉ BARROS
Published: June 2019

Flies of the tribe Muscini (Diptera, Muscidae) are worldwide in distribution and are represented by some 350 species in 18 genera. The present study provides an identification key and diagnoses for all the genera of world Muscini: Biopyrellia Townsend, Curranosia Paterson, Dasyphora Robineau-Desvoidy, Deltotus Séguy, Hennigmyia Peris, Mesembrina Meigen, Mitroplatia Enderlein, Morellia Robineau-Desvoidy, Musca Linnaeus, Myiophaea Enderlein, Neomyia Walker, Neorypellia Pont, Polietes Rondani, Polietina Schnabl & Dziedzicki, Pyrellia Robineau-Desvoidy, Pyrellina Malloch, Sarcopromusca Townsend, Ziminellia Nihei & de Carvalho. Most infrageneric taxa are also represented, namely, the subgenera of Dasyphora and Morellia. Comments on phylogeny support (whenever pertinent) and the major references containing revisions and regional identification keys to species are provided for each genus and subgenus.
New synonymies in Chinese Oxyinae (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
Authors: HUANG JIANHUA , ZHENG ZHEMIN , HUANG YUAN , ZHOU SHANYI
Published: June 2019

The genera Oxyoides Zheng & Fu, 1994, Yinia Liu & Li, 1995 and Caryandoides Zheng & Xie, 2007 are revised. As a result of the revision, the genus Oxyoides is synonymized with Oxya Audinet-Serville, 1831, and the genus Caryandoides is synonymized with Yinia. As for the three known members of Oxyoides, the type species Oxyoides wulingshanensis Zheng & Fu, 1994 is proposed as a new junior synonym of Oxya agavisa Tsai, 1931, the two other members, i.e. Oxyoides bamianshanensis Fu & Zheng, 1999 and Oxyoides longianchorus Huang, Fu & Zhou, 2007, are referred to the genus Yinia and both, together with Caryandoides maguas Zheng & Xie, 2007, are proposed as new junior synonyms of Yinia hunanica Liu & Li, 1995.
A review of the genus Falconius Bolivar (Orthoptera: Tetrigoidea: Scelimeninae)
Authors: DENG WEIAN , ZHENG ZHEMIN , WEI SHIZHEN
Published: June 2019

A total of sixteen species of Falconius Bolivar were systematically researched in this paper. One species, Falconius longicornis sp.nov. is described as new to science. This species can be easily distinguished from other species of the genus by lateral margins of vertex sharp teeth produced upwards, exserted above the eyes surface in profile. An updated key to the species of Falconius is presented. The type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China.
New species and new records of sea spiders (Arthropoda: Pycnogonida) from deep waters in Western Australia
Authors: ARANGO CLAUDIA P.
Published: June 2019

New species and new records of sea spiders for Australia were collected by the RV Southern Surveyor from deep waters off Western Australia during November and December 2005. This study reports fifty-three specimens from five families: Colossendeidae is represented by three species, one of them new to science, Hedgpethia calva n. sp.; there are eight species of the Callipallenidae, including Pseudopallene difficile n. sp.; two species of the Pallenopsidae, one of them a new record for Australia, and a single species of the Nymphonidae, Nymphon rottnesti. Ammotheids are represented by a juvenile of a Cilunculus and two new species, Paranymphon bifilarium n. sp. and Tanystylum zuytdorpi n. sp.
Parakysis hystriculus, a new species of catfish (Siluriformes: Akysidae) from Sumatra
Authors: NG HEOK HEE
Published: June 2019

Parakysis hystriculus, new species, is described from the Lalang River drainage in southern Sumatra. It can be distinguished from congeners in having a combination of branched pelvic-fin rays with anterior branch always shorter than posterior branch, lateral edges of head evenly sloping in dorsal view, anteriormost pair of accessory inner mandibular barbels longer than distance separating bases of left and right barbel, outer mandibular barbel with one accessory barbel, mandibular laterosensory pore between bases of inner and outer mandibular barbels present, margin of lower lip with medial concavity, anal fin rounded, caudal fin with narrow lobes having evenly-tapering posteromedial margins and 10 branched rays without secondary branches.
Range extension for three species of South American freshwater crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Trichodactylidae)
Authors: COLLINS PABLO A. , GIRI FEDERICO , WILLINER VERÓNICA
Published: June 2019

New sampling programs have extended the distribution of three species of freshwater crabs (family Trichodactylidae): Dilocarcinus septemdentatus and Sylviocarcinus pictus from the Amazon basin to southern South America, and S. australis, from the north of Argentina southwards. The three species are now found in the floodplain of the middle Paraná River (31°39'S, 60°45'W). The extension of their distribution is approximately 500 km and 2000 km further south. The number of freshwater crab species in the alluvial valley of the Paraná River has increased by 30% with these new records.
A revision of Tripanda and Tenerva (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae)
Authors: KMENT PETR , JINDRA ZDENĚK
Published: June 2019

The Afrotropical genus Tripanda Berg, 1899 (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae: Cappaeini), is diagnosed and revised based on the study of primary types. The endemic Madagascar genus Tenerva Cachan, 1952, syn. et stat nov., is recognized as a junior synonym of Tripanda, but retained as a valid subgenus due to the distinct differences in the structure of the female genitalia. Veterna decorata Jensen-Haarup, 1937, is redescribed and transferred to Tripanda (subgenus Tenerva). We currently recognize seven species within the genus: Tripanda (Tenerva) collaris (Cachan, 1952) comb. nov. (Madagascar); T. (Tenerva) decorata (Jensen-Haarup, 1937) comb. nov. (Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe; Yemen); T. (Tripanda) dispar Schouteden, 1964 (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo); T. (Tripanda) horacekorum sp. nov. (Central African Republic, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Senegal); T. (Tripanda) jurickorum sp. nov. (Guinea); T. (Tripanda) longiceps (Villiers, 1967) (Central African Republic, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Republic of the Congo); and T. (Tripanda) signitenens (Distant, 1898) (Angola, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia). Lectotypes for Tenerva collaris, Veterna decorata, Tripanda dispar, and T. signitenens are designated. All species of the genus are keyed, important diagnostic characters are illustrated, and known information about their bionomics and ecology is summarized.
Systematic position and cladistic analysis of Gyrasida Koch, a remarkable genus of Praocini (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from Chile
Authors: FLORES GUSTAVO E. , VIDAL PEDRO
Published: June 2019

Gyrasida Koch (Pimeliinae: Praocini), distributed in central Chile is elevated to generic status and transferred from Asidini to Praocini on the basis of constant tribal level characters. Prior to this study Gyrasida was considered a subgenus of the South African Afrasida Wilke. Character states of Gyrasida shared with the other genera of Praocini and not shared with genera of Asidini are discussed. A cladistic analysis of the six species of the genus is presented including: G. propensa (Wilke) (type species), G. lucianoi Flores & Vidal, G. fernandoi Flores & Vidal, G. tomasi Vidal, G. franciscae Vidal, and G. camilae Vidal. This article includes a redescription of the genus, habitus photographs, illustrations of external morphology and genitalic features, a cladogram, and a distribution map.
New monotypic genera of Epipsocidae (Psocoptera: Epipsocidae) from Belize and Thailand
Authors: ALDRETE ALFONSO N. GARCÍA
Published: June 2019

Two new monotypic genera are described and illustrated, Edmockfordia for E. chiquibulensis sp.n. from the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Belize, and Phallofractus for P. thailandensis sp.n. from Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The former is close to Mesepipsocus, and the later is the sister group to the assemblage Goja-Rogojiella-Ianthorntonia.
A new genus and four new species of the scale insect family Eriococcidae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) from the Austro-Oriental Region
Authors: KOZÁR FERENC , WILLIAMS DOUGLAS J. , BENEDICTY ZSUZSANNA KONCZNÉ
Published: June 2019

A new genus, Hoyicoccus Williams & Kozár gen. n., and two new species, Hoyicoccus hendersonae Kozár & Williams and Eriococcus szentivanyi Kozár & Williams are described from Sabah, Malaysia. In addition, the genus Sangicoccus Reyne is discussed: Sangicoccus truncatispinus (Reyne) is redescribed and two new species, namely Sangicoccus morrisoni Kozár & Konczné Benedicty and Sangicoccus reynei Kozár & Konczné Benedicty, are described. Sangicoccus is now known off palms from Irian Jaya and Sulawesi in Indonesia, and from the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. A key is provided for the separation of the known species of Sangicoccus.
Ants of the genus Lordomyrma Emery (1) Generic synonymy, composition and distribution, with notes on Ancyridris Wheeler and Cyphoidris Weber (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae)
Authors: TAYLOR ROBERT W.
Published: June 2019

Synonymy under Lordomyrma of Prodicroaspis Emery and Promeranoplus Emery is reviewed. Lordomyrma currently comprises 25 named taxa, with two junior synonyms. Many undescribed species are known. Relative levels of species richness and morphological diversity are compared for the SE Asian/Japanese, Australian, Melanesian, New Caledonian and Fijian Lordomyrma faunas. Twelve species, including examples of the related genera Ancyridris and Cyphoidris are illustrated. The need for conservation and study of the remarkable, threatened ant faunas of New Caledonia, New Guinea and Fiji is discussed, and the relative positions of Ancyridris and Cyphoidris reviewed.
Two new species of Brontostoma Kirkaldy (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Ectrichodiinae) from Bolivia, with description of the male genitalia of two other species of the genus, and description of the female of B. doughertyae Gil-Santana, Lopes, Marques & Jurberg
Authors: GIL-SANTANA HÉLCIO R. , BAENA MANUEL
Published: June 2019

Brontostoma deferreri sp. nov. and Brontostoma diringshofeni sp. nov. from Bolivia are described. The female of B. doughertyae Gil-Santana, Lopes, Marques & Jurberg, 2005, is described together with comments on the variation of coloration in the male of the same species, as well as a short description of the male genitalia. The male genitalia of B. basalis (Stål, 1859) are also described.
A taxonomic study of the genus Paralaevicephalus Ishihara (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) , with description of four new species from China
Authors: XING JICHUN , DAI RENHUAI , LI ZIZHONG
Published: June 2019

The paper deals with eight species of the genus Paralaevicephalus Ishihara, 1953 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) from China, including four new species, Paralaevicephalus huaxiensis sp. nov. , Paralaevicephalus angustus sp. nov., Paralaevicephalus grossusus sp. nov. and Paralaevicephalus lamellatus sp. nov.. A key is given to distinguish all species of the genus, and illustrations of genitalia are provided. The type specimens of the new species are deposited in the Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University (IEGU).
A new species of Longtania Ding from China and redescription of the male genitalia of Platytibia ferruginea Ding (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae)
Authors: QIN DAO-ZHENG , ZHANG YA-LIN
Published: June 2019

A new species of the planthopper genus Longtania Ding (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae), L. arcuata n. sp. (central southern China: Hubei) is described and illustrated. A revised diagnosis of Longtania and a key to known species is provided. The genus is tentatively placed in the subtribe Delphacina. The genus Platytibia is reviewed and is assigned to the subtribe Numatina sensu Emeljanov. The male genitalia of the type species, P. ferruginea Ding is redescribed and illustrated.
Triaina, a new genus in the Janirellidae Menzies, 1956 (Crustacea: Isopoda: Asellota), with two new species from south-eastern Australia, and a new diagnosis for the family
Authors: JUST JEAN
Published: June 2019

The varying concepts of Janirellidae Menzies, 1956 are outlined, including its rejection by several authors. The view of Wilson and Wägele of Janirellidae being a valid family comprising Janirella Bonnier, 1896 and presumably Dactylostylis Richardson, 1911 (= Spinianirella Menzies, 1962) is accepted. Diagnoses of the Janirellidae subsequent to Menzies’ original one were based on the inclusion of a diverse range of genera now recognised as not belonging in that family. A new diagnosis of Janirellidae is presented based on the inclusion of Janirella, Dactylostylis, and a new genus Triaina with two new species, T. isodonte and T. makridonte, from south-eastern Australia. The latter species represents the shallowest record (80 m) of the otherwise predominantly deep-water family. All species in the family are listed in an appendix, with area of type locality and depth range.
Species status of Centrolene lema Duellman and Señaris, 2003 (Amphibia: Centrolenidae) revealed by Integrative Taxonomy
Authors: CASTROVIEJO-FISHER SANTIAGO , GUAYASAMIN JUAN M. , KOK PHILIPPE J.R.
Published: June 2019

We evaluate the hypothesis of Centrolene lema as a species distinct from C. gorzulae using morphological, bioacoustic and genetic comparisons. Our results show that there are no consistent differences in any of these three areas; hence, we present C. lema as a synonym of C. gorzulae. Additionally we provide new data on the distribution and ecology of the species.
Redescription of Asterocheres suberitis Giesbrecht, 1897 and A. tenerus (Hansen, 1923) (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida), including notes on A. abyssi (Hansen, 1923) and A. intermedius (Hansen, 1923)
Authors: BANDERA EUGENIA , CONRADI MERCEDES
Published: June 2019

The present paper reviews the type material of four poorly described species of Asterocheres Boeck, 1859 deposited in the Zoologisk Museum of the University of Copenhagen. For A. abyssi (Hansen, 1923) and A. intermedius (Hansen, 1923), each taxon was represented by only the poorly preserved, dissected holotype. Consequently, neither species could be redescribed in detail. As the original description of A. abyssi is not sufficient to differentiate it from its congeners, we propose to regard this species as undetermined. Although only the antennule and antenna of A. intermedius were amended, this species is still considered valid based on a combination of characters that include a 21-segmented antennule, oral siphon extending beyond leg 1 insertion, and genital double-somite being longer than wide. The other two species, A. suberitis Giesbrecht, 1897 and A. tenerus (Hansen, 1923), were redescribed which revealed inaccuracies in the original descriptions. Asterocheres suberitis is characterized by having a 21-segmented antennule, oral siphon extending to the maxilliped insertion, 2-segmented mandibular palp, and genital double-somite being wider than long. Asterocheres tenerus is distinguished by a combination of characters that include a 21-segmented antennule, oral siphon extending to the intercoxal plate of leg 2, 2-segmented mandibular palp, relatively slimmer and longer claws on the antenna, maxilla and maxilliped, and genital double-somite being about as long as wide.
Barbus niluferensis, a new species of barbel (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from Nilüfer River, Turkey, with re-description of B. oligolepis
Authors: TURAN DAVUT , KOTTELAT MAURICE , EKMEKÇİ F. GÜLER
Published: June 2019

Barbus niluferensis, new species, is described from the Nilüfer River, Marmara Sea drainage, Turkey. It is distinguished by a weaker last simple dorsal-fin ray, serrated along the proximal half of its posterior margin, a maximum known size of 146 mm SL, a slender body, a short head, a short caudal fin, and larger irregular black blotches on the back and the flanks, and small black spots on the head, extending downwards to the cheeks. Barbus oligolepis Battalgil, 1941, is a valid species known from the rivers draining to the southern shore of the Marmara Sea.
A revision of the freshwater crabs of Mt Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains, Kenya, East Africa (Brachyura: Potamoidea: Potamonautidae)
Authors: CUMBERLIDGE NEIL
Published: June 2019

The taxonomy of the freshwater crabs of Mt Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains in central Kenya, East Africa is revised based on a large collection of previously unreported material. Three species belonging to the genus Potamonautes MacLeay, 1838 (Potamonautidae Bott, 1970) are recognized from the region and redescribed. Potamonautes jeanneli (Bouvier, 1921) and P. odhneri (Colosi, 1924) are both resurrected from synonymy and P. alluaudi (Bouvier, 1921) is recognized as a valid species rather than as a subspecies of P. suprasulcatus (Hilgendorf, 1898). All three species are endemic to the Central Province, Kenya.
Some southern African species of the genus Rhampsinitus Simon (Opiliones: Phalangiidae)
Authors: STARÊGA WOJCIECH
Published: June 2019

Seven species of the genus Rhampsinitus Simon, 1879 from southern Africa are described or redescribed, among them Rhampsinitus flavobrunneus sp. nov. Some general remarks on the genus Rhampsinitus are given.
Two new species of montane web-footed salamanders (Plethodontidae: Bolitoglossa) from the Costa Rica-Panamá border region
Authors: BOLAÑOS FEDERICO , WAKE DAVID B.
Published: June 2019

Two new species of lungless salamanders (Plethodontidae) are described from high montane habitats of the border region between Costa Rica and Panamá. Bolitoglossa pygmaea and B. robinsoni are distinguished from each other and from other salamander species in this remote area by differences in adult body size, external proportions, foot webbing, tooth counts and/or external coloration. Both new species are assigned to the B. subpalmata species group, subgenus Eladinea. The miniaturized B. pygmaea is remarkable in being extensively depigmented, yet having the peritoneum and stomach area heavily pigmented and visible through the body wall.
Identification and host-plant associations of Australian Sericothripinae (Thysanoptera, Thripidae)
Authors: MOUND LAURENCE A. , TREE DESLEY
Published: June 2019

The Sericothripinae is a largely tropical group of about 140 species that are often strikingly bicoloured and have complex surface sculpture, but for which the biology is poorly known. Although 15 genera have been described in this subfamily, only three of these are currently recognised, with five new generic synonymies indicated here. In Australia, Sericothrips Haliday is introduced, with one European species deployed as a weed biological control agent. Hydatothrips Karny comprises 43 species worldwide, with six species found in Australia, of which two are shared with Southeast Asia, and four are associated with the native vine genus, Parsonsia. Neohydatothrips John comprises 96 species worldwide, with nine species in Australia, of which one is shared with Southeast Asia and two are presumably introduced from the Americas. Illustrated keys are provided to the three genera and 16 species from Australia, including six new species [Hydatothrips aliceae; H. bhattii; H. williamsi; Neohydatothrips barrowi, N. bellissi, N. katherinae]. One new specific synonym is recognised [Hydatothrips haschemi Girault (=H. palawanensis Kudo)], also four new generic synonyms [Neohydatothrips John (=Faureana Bhatti; Onihothrips Bhatti; Sariathrips Bhatti; Papiliothrips Bhatti); Sericothrips Haliday (=Susserico- thrips Han)].
Neotropical Meliponini: the genus Leurotrigona Moure  two new species (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Apinae)
Authors: PEDRO SILVIA R.M. , CAMARGO JOÃO M.F.
Published: June 2019

Two new species of Leurotrigona are described: L. crispula sp. nov., from the Magdalena River valley, Antioquia, Colombia, and L. gracilis sp. nov., from western Amazon. Additional geographic records and illustrations are provided for L. muelleri (Friese) and L. pusilla Camargo & Moure, as well as an identification key to the species of the genus. Species can be recognized mainly by pilosity on the face. Morphological characters, including shape of the head and tibia III of the workers, and genitalia and pre-genital sterna of the male are indicative of two distinct groups, one composed of L. muelleri and L. gracilis sp. nov. and the other, of L. pusilla and L. crispula sp. nov.
Two new species of Aphanarthrum Wollaston (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) associated with Euphorbia in South Africa
Authors: JORDAL BJARTE H.
Published: June 2019

Two species of Aphanarthrum collected from dead spurges of Euphorbia in South Africa are illustrated and described as new to science. They represent the first records from the southern parts of Africa and thus significantly extend the known distribution of the genus. Analyses of the phylogenetic relationships of the species of Aphanarthrum and Coleobothrus based on molecular and morphological characters yielded a relatively well supported but nevertheless distant sister relationship between the two South African species. Their relationship to other Aphanarthrum remains uncertain and revealed deep divergence, indicative of a rather ancient origin. The peripheral distribution of the South African species and the broad availability of suitable host plants throughout the continent suggest that more species remain to be discovered in this region.
Discovery in China of Dorypteryx Aaron (Psocoptera: Trogiomorpha: Psyllipsocidae), with one new species
Authors: LI FASHENG , LIU XINGYUE
Published: June 2019

The psocid genus Dorypteryx Aaron is a small group in the family Psyllipsocidae, comprising only three species until now. The first Dorypteryx species, D. pallida, was described from North America by Aaron (1883), and subsequently recorded in Europe by Dessart (1976). Smithers (1958) described Dolopteryx domestica from Zimbabwe as the only species in a new genus. However, this genus was later synonymized with Dorypteryx by Lienhard (1977), who re-defined Dorypteryx and redescribed the two known species. After that revision, a third species, D. longipennis, was described by Smithers (1991) from Australia on imported specimens. Despite the low species diversity of Dorypteryx, the geographical range of this genus is rather wide, from the West Palaearctic, Afrotropical, Australian, Nearctic, and Neotropical realms. However, until now Dorypteryx had not been found in the Oriental realm. In the present paper, the genus Dorypteryx is recorded from a domestic habitat in Yunnan Province, China. Based on the contribution by Li (2002), there are three genera and 14 species of Psyllipsocidae in China (Pseudopsyllipsocus Li, Psyllipsocus Selys-Longchamps, and Psocathropos Ribaga). This discovery of Dorypteryx represents the first record of this genus in China, and also in Asia and the Oriental realm.The types of the new species described below, all females, are preserved in alcohol and deposited in the Entomological Museum of China Agricultural University (CAU), Beijing. The terminology of the adult generally follows Smithers (1972).
Phanoperla namcattien, a new stonefly from Vietnam (Plecoptera: Perlidae)
Authors: CAO THI KIM THU , BAE YEON JAE
Published: June 2019

The stonefly genus Phanoperla Banks is endemic to the Oriental region, and occurs from insular and peninsular Southeast Asia to the Indian subcontinent, including Sri Lanka and the Himalayas (Sivec et al. 1988, Zwick 1982), and 19 species are known from the region (Kawai 1968, Zwick 1982, Zwick 1986, Zwick & Sivec 1985, Stark 1983, 1987, Cao et al. 2007). Adults of four species of Phanoperla were recorded in Vietnam by Zwick (1986): P. imitatrix Zwick, 1986, P. malayana Zwick, 1982, P. simplex Zwick, 1982, and P. vietnamensis Zwick, 1986. Stark (1987) provided additional locality data regarding Phanoperla from Vietnam. As part of a series of studies of stonefly systematics in Vietnam, we are describing one new species of Phanoperla based on our samples from southern Vietnam.
Andeepia ingridae a new genus and species of Pardaliscidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from the Antarctic deep-sea and short redescription of Nicippe unidentata K.H. Barnard, 1932
Authors: BISWAS TAPATI , COLEMAN CHARLES OLIVER , HENDRYCKS ED A.
Published: June 2019

The new genus and species Andeepia ingridae is described. The main features of this taxon are: urosomite 2 with middorsal tooth; massive propodi of gnathopods 1–2; carpus of gnathopod 1 short, weakly lobate and half the length of that of gnathopod 2; dactylus of gnathopod 2 with distinct dentition on the inner margin; dactylus of gnathopod 1 smooth, lacking dentition, but in the cuticle with faint trace of embedded teeth and reduced setation on pereopods and uropods. The related southern ocean pardaliscid, Nicippe unidentata K.H. Barnard, 1932 is also re-described and illustrated for the first time from the type material.
Revision of the Shore-fly Genera Parahyadina Tonnoir and Malloch and New Zealand Hyadina Haliday (Diptera: Ephydridae)
Authors: MATHIS WAYNE N. , ZATWARNICKI TADEUSZ
Published: June 2019

Two genera of the shore-fly tribe Hyadinini, Hyadina Haliday and Parahyadina Tonnoir & Malloch, are revised, and all species treated, save P. lacustris Tonnoir & Malloch, are described for the first time. The phylogenetic position of both genera within Hyadinini is presented along with confirming, morphological evidence. The New Zealand fauna of Hyadina is now limited to the single new species H. breva, and Parahyadina is expanded from being a monotypic genus based on P. lacustris to also include the following 9 endemic new species: P. angusta, P. atra, P. bifurcata, P. bulla, P. debilis, P. edmistoni, P. hennigi, P. irwini, and P. latistylis. For both genera, emphasis is given to structures of the male terminalia, which are fully illustrated. Detailed locality data and distribution maps for all species are provided, and structures of the male terminalia are fully illustrated. For perspective and to facilitate recognition of genera, the tribe Hyadinini is diagnosed and a key to genera from New Zealand is provided.
Micromalthus debilis LeConte, 1878 (Coleoptera: Micromalthidae), an American wood-boring beetle new to Italy
Authors: RUZZIER ENRICO , COLLA ANDREA
Published: June 2019

Micromalthus debilis LeConte, 1878, an alien wood-boring beetle, is recorded for the first time in Italy and is recognized as a pest on wood structures of historical buildings in Europe.
Lost and Found: Taxonomic revision of the speckled skink (Oligosoma infrapunctatum; Reptilia; Scincidae) species complex from New Zealand reveals a potential cryptic extinction, resurrection of two species, and description of three new species
Authors: MELZER SABINE , HITCHMOUGH ROD A. , BELL TRENT , CHAPPLE DAVID G. , PATTERSON GEOFF B.
Published: June 2019

New Zealand has a diverse skink fauna, comprising 45 described native species, and at least 15 undescribed taxa, within the single genus Oligosoma Girard, 1857. One of the earliest described, and best known, species is the speckled skink, Oligosoma infrapunctatum (Boulenger 1887). Despite a relatively stable taxonomic history for nearly 114 years, recent molecular work has indicated that O. infrapunctatum represents a species complex, comprising numerous genetically divergent, range restricted taxa. We completed the first stage of a taxonomic revision of O. infrapunctatum, conducting a morphological re-evaluation of existing voucher material, and newly collected specimens, and generated a molecular phylogeny for the species complex. This allowed us to distinguish six species: O. infrapunctatum, two species resurrected from synonymy (O. newmani, O. robinsoni), and three new species (O. salmo sp. nov., O. albornense sp. nov. O. auroraensis sp. nov.). The name bearing type population of O. infrapunctatum has not been located again for at least 130 years: it remains to be rediscovered and may already be extinct. Two of the six species here are considered ‘Nationally Critical’ (O. albornense sp. nov., O. salmo sp. nov.) under the New Zealand Threat Classification System, the others are Nationally Vulnerable (O. auroraensis sp. nov.) and At Risk—Relict (O. newmani, O. robinsoni). Further taxonomic work will be required to determine the taxonomy of other speckled skink genetic lineages in the South Island, particularly O. aff. infrapunctatum “cobble”, O. “Hokitika”, O. “Southern North Island” and O. “Westport”.
Identification and morphology of a rhyacophilid caddisfly larva from Cyprus: Rhyacophila aphrodite Malicky 1975
Authors: WARINGER JOHANN , MALICKY HANS
Published: June 2019

Rhyacophila aphrodite Malicky 1975 is a micro-endemic species of Cyprus and the only rhyacophilid caddisfly recorded on this island. This paper describes the previously unknown larva of this species. Information on the morphology of the final larval instar is given, and the most important diagnostic features are illustrated. In the context of existing Rhyacophilidae identification keys, the larva of R. aphrodite belongs to the group fitted with one single-filament gill on each side of the meso- and metathoraces and one four-filament gill on each side of abdominal segments I to VIII. In addition, a sword process is present on each anal proleg. The distal anal claw tooth is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the anal claw and shorter than half of the anal claw width at the distal tooth insertion.
Prevalence of treatment-resistant psychoses in the community: A naturalistic study
Authors: Beck Katherine , McCutcheon Robert , Stephenson Lucy , Schilderman Marcela , Patel Natasha , Ramsay Rosalind , Howes Oliver D
Published: June 2019

Background:

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is a major cause of disability. Clozapine is currently the only antipsychotic medication licensed for its treatment. However, the rate of treatment resistance among outpatients with schizophrenia or other psychoses, and the rate of use of clozapine among them, is not known.

Aims:

The aims of this study are (a) to determine the point prevalence of treatment-resistant psychosis in a community sample, and (b) to determine the number of patients with TRS who have never had a clozapine trial.

Method:

Clinico-demographic data were extracted from the case notes for 202 patients from two community mental-health teams.

Results:

We found that 56% (99/176) had a diagnosis of TRS, and 52% (51/99) of these patients had never been treated with clozapine. Patients of non-white ethnicity were less likely to have had a clozapine trial ( p=0.009). The point prevalence of treatment resistance within the bipolar affective disorder sample was 19% (5/26).

Conclusion:

These findings suggest that TRS is common in the community mental-health team, and a large proportion of these patients have not received clozapine. These findings indicate that identifying and treating treatment resistance should be a focus of community services for schizophrenia.
Understanding the Relationships between Demand for Shared Ride Modes: Case Study using Open Data from New York City
Authors: Gerte Raymond , Konduri Karthik C. , Ravishanker Nalini , Mondal Amit , Eluru Naveen
Published: June 2019

The concept of shared travel, making trips with other users via a common vehicle, is far from novel. However, a changing technological climate has laid the tracks for new dynamically shared modes in the form of transportation network companies (TNCs), to substantially impact travel behavior. The current body of research on how these modal offerings impact the demand for existing shared modes (e.g., bikeshare, transit) is growing. However, a comprehensive investigation of the temporal evolution of the demand for TNCs and their relationship to other shared modes, is lacking. This research tackles this important limitation by analyzing ridership data for TNCs, taxi, subway, and Citi Bike in New York City using daily ridership data from January 2015 through June 2017. The primary objective was to understand the relationship between TNCs and other shared modal offerings while accounting for the influence of temporal trends and other exogenous factors. A dynamic linear modeling framework was formulated to accommodate time-dependent trends, periodicity, and time-varying exogenous factors on the demand for TNCs. As a preliminary work, the findings of this study reinforce the observed substitution relationship between taxis and TNCs. The results may also indicate a substitutional relationship between TNCs and Citi Bike, and a complementary relationship with subway, however these results still need to be explored further. With potentially impactful findings for planning and policymakers, the predictive model developed in the study can be used to carry out forecasting in support of short- and long-term operations and planning applications.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension in Middle School Classrooms Using a Critical Reading Routine
Authors: Wexler Jade , Swanson Elizabeth , Kurz Leigh Ann , Shelton Alexandra , Vaughn Sharon
Published: June 2019

To learn challenging content, middle school students are expected to read and comprehend complex text. This poses challenges for content-area teachers whose classes typically include students with reading difficulties and disabilities who have a variety of literacy needs. Some students struggle to decode text while many students struggle with complex vocabulary and comprehending upper-level concepts. Teachers can use a variety of instructional methods to increase opportunities for students to engage with text to enhance their understanding of concepts and support reading comprehension. This article provides guidance on how teachers can implement a critical reading of text routine that includes peer-mediated instruction. Adaptations to this routine that teachers can use to address students’ differing needs within the same content-area classroom are included. Resources are provided that teachers can use to differentiate and enhance implementation of the routine.
An extended state space method for three-dimensional elasticity analysis of arbitrary graded sandwich plates
Authors: Udayakumar Balavishnu , Thiagarajan Ponkrshnan , Gopal KV Nagendra
Published: June 2019

A novel procedure, within the framework of the state space method in linear elasticity, is proposed for three-dimensional analysis of simply supported, multi-layered plates including any number of arbitrary graded layers at arbitrary locations along the transverse coordinate. First, the conventional state space method used for single layer exponentially graded plates is extended to multi-layered plates including any number of exponentially graded layers. This is achieved by incorporating additional matrices for implementing continuity of the state variables at interfaces involving at least one exponentially graded layer. Further, a piece-wise exponential model is used to extend the procedure to plates that include any number of layers whose material properties vary as arbitrary smooth functions along the transverse coordinate. Comparisons with existing elasticity and approximate solutions show that the method is capable of providing numerical results with better accuracy for all the cases studied. New results are obtained for three-dimensional deformation analysis of sandwich plates with graded face sheets and graded soft core, including a detailed parametric study.
Acting on observed social exclusion and pro-social behaviour in autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Silva Catarina , Jover Chloé , Da Fonseca David , Esteves Francisco , Deruelle Christine
Published: June 2019

Humans are commonly motivated towards cooperation and prosociality. In this study, we examined this motivational predisposition in autistic individuals. Using an adaptation of the Cyberball paradigm, we investigated subsequent pro-social behaviour after witnessing social exclusion. Participants witnessed and played a series of Cyberball games, rated their affective state and valued emotional faces with respect to their approachability. Results showed that participants from both groups were aware of the social exclusion. However, while neurotypically developing participants engaged in pro-social behaviour in reaction to the exclusion, autistic participants showed less alterations, in terms of either behaviour or affective state. The current findings suggest a distinct motivational drive and processing of social reward stimuli in autism, which may result in behavioural responses divergent from typical development when engaging in the social world.
Creating organisational and practice change through the use of co-operative inquiry groups in healthcare settings
Authors: Donnelly Sarah , Morton Sarah
Published: June 2019

This paper explores the challenges and learning achieved in utilising co-operative inquiry groups as an action research method through the presentation and critical reflection of two different research projects located in health and social care settings. One study was based in a domestic violence agency and the other was based in an age-related healthcare multidisciplinary team in an acute hospital. The paper compares and contrasts the use of a co-operative inquiry approach in these different contexts and explores how the action-based approach affected the way in which practitioners shaped, developed and implemented improved responses and work practices. The paper offers a vivid insight into the complexities of establishing, maintaining and negotiating research relationships where there are inherent power differentials and reveals the strong parallels that can be drawn between research and professional relationships. Learning points fell into three broad areas: participation and engagement within the inquiry group process, power and decision-making and the influence of organisational structures on practice and policy changes. A significant strength of this paper is the reflexive and inquiring conversations which took place between the researchers which facilitated a critical reflection of shared experiences, dilemmas and action learning from utilising a co-operative inquiry group approach.
Exploring within the ‘black-box’ of leadership to make sense of the performative dynamics of conversation
Authors: Sewchurran Kosheek , Zaina Luciano , McDonogh Jennifer
Published: June 2019

This study emerges from a co-constructed autoethnography by a practitioner and two academic facilitators studying the leadership-as-practice processes within a small-to-medium sized private wealth business. The study set out to explore the performative dynamics of conversation constituted in, and emerging from, socially engaged talk through leadership in the flow of practice, referred to as ‘in-flow-ence’. The study proposes a dynamic metaphor theory that builds on in-flow-ence to capture the complexities of conversation and offer thoughts about ways to reconstitute leadership practice to bring about changes in trajectories of social action.
Acute impact of an endurance race on cardiac function and biomarkers of myocardial injury in triathletes with and without myocardial fibrosis
Authors: Tahir Enver , Scherz Benedikt , Starekova Jitka , Muellerleile Kai , Fischer Roland , Schoennagel Björn , Warncke Malte , Stehning Christian , Cavus Ersin , Bohnen Sebastian , Radunski Ulf K , Blankenberg Stefan , Simon Perikles , Pressler Axel , Adam Gerhard , Patten Monica , Lund Gunnar K
Published: June 2019

Aims

The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of myocardial injury and cardiac dysfunction after an endurance race by biomarkers and cardiac magnetic resonance in triathletes with and without myocardial fibrosis.

Methods and results

Thirty asymptomatic male triathletes (45 ± 10 years) with over 10 training hours per week and 55 ± 8 ml/kg per minute maximal oxygen uptake during exercise testing were studied before (baseline) and 2.4 ± 1.1 hours post-race. Baseline cardiac magnetic resonance included cine, T1/T2, late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and extracellular volume imaging. Post-race non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance included cine and T1/T2 mapping. Non-ischaemic myocardial fibrosis was present in 10 triathletes (LGE+) whereas 20 had no fibrosis (LGE–). At baseline, LGE + triathletes had higher peak exercise systolic blood pressure with 222 ± 21 mmHg compared to LGE– triathletes (192 ± 30 mmHg, P < 0.01). Post-race troponin T and creatine kinase MB were similarly increased in both groups, but there was no change in T2 and T1 from baseline to post-race with 54 ± 3 ms versus 53 ± 3 ms ( P = 0.797) and 989 ± 21 ms versus 989 ± 28 ms ( P = 0.926), respectively. However, post-race left atrial ejection fraction was significantly lower in LGE + triathletes compared to LGE– triathletes (53 ± 6% vs. 59 ± 6%, P < 0.05). Furthermore, baseline atrial peak filling rates were lower in LGE –  triathletes (121 ± 30 ml/s/m2) compared to LGE + triathletes (161 ± 34 ml/s/m2, P < 0.01). Post-race atrial peak filling rates increased in LGE– triathletes to 163 ± 46 ml/s/m2, P < 0.001), but not in LGE + triathletes (169 ± 50ml/s/m2, P = 0.747).

Conclusion

Despite post-race troponin T release, we did not find detectable myocardial oedema by cardiac magnetic resonance. However, the unfavourable blood pressure response during exercise testing seemed to be associated with post-race cardiac dysfunction, which could explain the occurrence of myocardial fibrosis in triathletes.
Reducing minimal residual disease with blinatumomab prior to HCT for pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Keating Amy K. , Gossai Nathan , Phillips Christine L. , Maloney Kelly , Campbell Kristen , Doan Andrew , Bhojwani Deepa , Burke Michael J. , Verneris Michael R.
Published: June 2019

Key Points

Children treated with blinatumomab for B-ALL with MRD had few side effects and proceeded to hematopoietic cell transplant without delay. Blinatumomab given prior to transplant reduces MRD and results in favorable leukemia-free survival, toxicity, and overall survival.
Predictors of mammographic density among women with a strong family history of breast cancer
Authors: Moran Olivia , Eisen Andrea , Demsky Rochelle , Blackmore Kristina , Knight Julia A. , Panchal Seema , Ginsburg Ophira , Zbuk Kevin , Yaffe Martin , Metcalfe Kelly A. , Narod Steven A. , Kotsopoulos Joanne
Published: June 2019

Background

Mammographic density is one of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer. In the general population, mammographic density can be modified by various exposures; whether this is true for women a strong family history is not known. Thus, we evaluated the association between reproductive, hormonal, and lifestyle risk factors and mammographic density among women with a strong family history of breast cancer but no BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.

Methods

We included 97 premenopausal and 59 postmenopausal women (age range: 27-68 years). Risk factor data was extracted from the research questionnaire closest in time to the mammogram performed nearest to enrollment. The Cumulus software was used to measure percent density, dense area, and non-dense area for each mammogram. Multivariate generalized linear models were used to evaluate the relationships between breast cancer risk factors and measures of mammographic density, adjusting for relevant covariates.

Results

Among premenopausal women, those who had two live births had a mean percent density of 28.8% vs. 41.6% among women who had one live birth (P=0.04). Women with a high body weight had a lower mean percent density compared to women with a low body weight among premenopausal (17.6% vs. 33.2%; P=0.0006) and postmenopausal women (8.7% vs. 14.7%; P=0.04). Among premenopausal women, those who smoked for 14 years or longer had a lower mean dense area compared to women who smoked for a shorter duration (25.3cm2 vs. 53.1cm2; P=0.002). Among postmenopausal women, former smokers had a higher mean percent density (19.5% vs. 10.8%; P=0.003) and dense area (26.9% vs. 16.4%; P=0.01) compared to never smokers. After applying the Bonferroni correction, the association between body weight and percent density among premenopausal women remained statistically significant.

Conclusions

In this cohort of women with a strong family history of breast cancer, body weight was associated with mammographic density. These findings suggest that mammographic density may explain the underlying relationship between some of these risk factors and breast cancer risk, and lend support for the inclusion of mammographic density into risk prediction models.
A VS30 Map for New Zealand Based on Geologic and Terrain Proxy Variables and Field Measurements
Authors: Foster Kevin M. , Bradley Brendon A. , McGann Christopher R. , Wotherspoon Liam M.
Published: June 2019

A time-averaged 30-m-depth shear wave velocity ( V S30) map is developed for New Zealand as a weighted combination of a geology-based and a terrain-based model. A Bayesian updating process allows local V S30 measurements to control model estimates where data exist and uses model estimates developed for other parts of the world where local data are sparse or nonexistent. Geostatistical interpolation is performed on the geology-based and terrain-based models using local V S30 measurements to constrain the model in the vicinity of data. Conventional regression kriging is compared with a flexible multivariate normal (MVN) approach that allows for arbitrary assumptions regarding measurement uncertainty at each data location. A modification to the covariance structure in the MVN application allows for more realistic estimates by reducing undesirable extrapolation across geologic boundaries. The results of kriging and MVN approaches are compared. The geology-based and terrain-based MVN models are combined to produce a final model suitable for engineering applications. The 100-m resolution map outputs are publicly available.