bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new species of Coleopterocoris Hungerford from Southeastern Brazil, with notes on C. hungerfordi De Carlo and C. kleerekoperi Hungerford (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Potamocoridae)
Authors: DE SÁ LONGO ROBERTA , RIBEIRO JOSÉ RICARDO INACIO , NESSIMIAN JORGE LUIZ
Published: February 2017

Coleopterocoris nelsoni, a new species from the State of Rio de Janeiro, SE. Brazil, is herein described, illustrated, and compared with C. kleerekoperi and C. hungerfordi. The latter species is redescribed, including new aspects of the male genital structures, and newly recorded from the State of Rio de Janeiro. A key to the species of Coleopterocoris is provided. Coleopterocoris kleerekoperi is newly recorded from the State of Mato Grosso (Central W. Brazil).
Pertica Simon 1903, a junior synonym of Segestrioides Keyserling, 1883 (Araneae, Diguetidae)
Authors: BRESCOVIT ANTONIO D. , RHEIMS CRISTINA A.
Published: February 2017

The monotypic spider genus Pertica Simon is herein considered a junior synonym of Segestrioides Keyserling and P. badia Simon transferred to this genus. In addition, the female of S. badia (Simon) comb. n. is redescribed and illustrated and the male is described for the first time. The distribution range of this species is extended to include Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
A new species of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) from Brazil
Authors: VIEIRA RODRIGO , CASTRO IVAN , BRAVO FREDDY
Published: February 2017

Ommatius riali sp. nov. is described from the state of Bahia, Brazil. This species belongs to the Neotropical costatus group, thus increasing to seventeen the number of known species. The structures of terminalia are illustrated and described, and a new key to the Neotropical costatus species group is proposed.
A new milliped of the genus Stenozonium Shelley 1998 from Washington State, U. S. A.: first record of the genus and family from North of the Columbia River (Polyzoniida: Polyzoniidae)
Authors: SHELLEY ROWLAND M. , SHEAR WILLIAM A.
Published: February 2017

The new species, Stenozonium leonardi, the northernmost representative of the Polyzoniidae in western North America and the only one north of the Columbia River, is described from the Olympic Peninsula of Washington; it is isolated by some 180 mi (288 km) from S. benedictae Shelley, 1998, in coastal Oregon. Stenozonium alone among the four polyzoniidan genera in western North America consists of entirely allopatric and widely separated species, with one apiece in California, Oregon, and Washington-evidence that it diversified earlier than its ordinal counterparts.
Morphometric analysis to differentiate taxonomically seven species of Eleutherodactylus (Amphibia: Anura: Leptodactylidae) from an Andean cloud forest of Colombia
Authors: ARROYO SANDY B. , SÁNCHEZ PAOLA M. , RAMÍREZ-PINILLA MARTHA PATRICIA , SUÁREZ HENRY A. , MIRANDA-ESQUIVEL DANIEL R.
Published: February 2017

The genus Eleutherodactylus contains a large number of species and species groups that have had a notoriously difficult taxonomy. Morphometric analyses open new approaches and perspectives to evaluate morphological characters in the taxonomic context. Morphometric and statistical analyses were applied to differentiate taxonomically seven Eleutherodactylus species that co-occur in an Andean cloud forest (six of these belonging to the unistrigatus group). Fifty one characters were evaluated to determine those characters that best separate the species and species groups. Using morphometric analyses we were able to discriminate among species and species groups defined a priori. Qualitative characters, particularly the colour patterns, allowed recognising the juveniles of two groups; however, the discriminant analyses could not differentiate them. Quantitative characters allowed easy recognition of those species with a large sample size. Ten of the eleven quantitative variables showed a good discriminatory power: Linear combination of tympanum-eye distance and eyelid width, tympanum-eye distance, tympanum diameter, phalangeal width of finger IV, head length, eyelid width, head width, eye diameter, snout-vent length, and interorbital distance. Distance between eye and nostril was excluded from the discriminant model because of its low discriminatory power. Thus, morphometric and qualitative variables proved be useful in differentiating among Eleutherodactylus species and species groups at adult and juvenile levels.
A review of the Scleractinia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) of Chile, with the description of two new species
Authors: CAIRNS STEPHEN D. , HÄUSSERMANN VERENA , FÖRSTERRA GÜNTER
Published: February 2017

All records of the 23 scleractinian species known to occur off Chile are reviewed, including the first records of seven for this coastline. Two species are described as new: Caryophyllia huinayensis and Tethocyathus endesa. Additional specimens of 15 of the 23 species are reported. All Chilean species are azooxanthellate, some occurring as deep as 4195 m; only six species occur at SCUBA depth. Three species are reported for the Juan Fernández Islands. The Chilean scleractinian fauna is considered to be depauperate, consisting of only 3% of the known azooxanthellate species.
A new species of Alboscia Schultz, 1995 (Crustacea: Isopoda: Oniscidea: Philosciidae) from Brazil
Authors: ARAUJO PAULA BEATRIZ , QUADROS ALINE FERREIRA
Published: February 2017

A new species of Alboscia Schultz, 1995, A. itapuensis n. sp. is described from southern Brazil. The new species can be differentiated from A. elongata Schultz, 1995, A. silveirensis Araujo, 1999 and A. ornata Araujo, 1999 by the absence of eyes, the pattern of the aesthetascs on the antennule and by the presence of a spoon-like dactylar organ. A key for the identification of the species of Alboscia is provided.
A new species of Alvinocaris (Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea: Alvinocarididae) and a new record of A. muricola from methane seeps on the Blake Ridge Diapir, Northwestern Atlantic
Authors: KOMAI T. , SHANK T. M. , VAN DOVER C. L.
Published: February 2017

Two species of the alvinocaridid shrimp genus Alvinocaris, A. methanophila n. sp. and A. muricola Williams, are reported from a cold seep site on the Blake Ridge Diapir, northwestern Atlantic, at a depth of 2155 m. Alvinocaris methanophila is described and illustrated on the basis of 33 adult specimens. It is most similar to the sympatrically found A. muricola Williams, but differs in the comparatively stout second segment of the antennular peduncle and smaller size at maturity in females. Available data suggest that A. muricola is rare at this site. Brief notes on habitat and distribution of the two species are provided.
Water mites of the genus Protzia Piersig, 1896 (Acari, Hydrachnidia: Hydryphantidae) from Iran
Authors: PESIC VLADIMIR
Published: February 2017

Five water mite species of the genus Protzia Piersig, 1896 (Acari: Hydrachnidia, Hydryphantidae) are reported from Iran. Redescriptions are given for P. alborziensis Bader & Sepasgozarian, 1980, P. zagrosiensis Bader & Sepasgozarian, 1980, and P. persica Bader & Sepasgozarian, 1980. The first records from Iran are given for P. rotunda Walter, 1908 and P. halberti (Walter, 1920). The following synonyms are proposed: P. cabardinica (Sokolow, 1940) = P. rotunda Walter, 1908; P. durmitoris Pesic, 2003 = P. halberti (Walter, 1920).
A new stygiobiont species of Macrobrachium (Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea: Palaemonidae) from an anchialine cave on Miyako Island, Ryukyu Islands
Authors: KOMAI TOMOYUKI , FUJITA YOSHIHISA
Published: February 2017

A new stygiobiont species of the caridean genus Macrobrachium Bate, 1864 is described on the basis of two male specimens from an anchialine cave on Miyako Island, southern Ryukyu Islands. The new species, M. miyakoense, is compared with other five stygiobiont species of the genus characterized by a reduced eye, i.e. M. cavernicola (Kemp, 1924), M. villalobosi Hobbs, 1973, M. acherontium Holthuis, 1977, M. microps Holthuis, 1978, and M. poeti Holthuis, 1984. It is the first representative of stygiobiont species of Macrobrachium from East Asian waters.
Notes on the genus Lagocheirus Dejean: records and descriptions (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini)
Authors: TOLEDO VÍCTOR H. , HOVORE FRANK T.
Published: February 2017

Lagocheirus jamaicensis is described as new from Jamaica. Lagocheirus araneiformis flavolineatus Aurivillius is proposed as a new status. Taxonomic notes and characterizations are provided for L. foveolatus and L. giesberti; species discussed are illustrated in color.
On Agelena labyrinthica (Clerck, 1757) and some allied species, with descriptions of two new species of the genus Agelena from China (Araneae: Agelenidae)
Authors: ZHANG ZHI-SHENG , ZHU MING-SHENG , SONG DA-XIANG
Published: February 2017

Seven allied species of the funnel-weaver spider genus Agelena Walckenaer, 1805, including the type species Agelena labyrinthica (Clerck, 1757), known to occur in Asia and Europe, are reviewed on the basis of the similarity of genital structures. Two new species are described: Agelena chayu sp. nov. and Agelena cuspidata sp. nov. The specific name A. silvatica Oliger, 1983 is revalidated. The female is newly described for A. injuria Fox, 1936. Two specific names are newly synonymized: Agelena daoxianensis Peng, Gong et Kim, 1996 with A. silvatica Oliger, 1983, and A. sublimbata Wang, 1991 with A. limbata Thorell, 1897. Some names are proposed for these species to represent some particular genital structures: conductor ventral apophysis, conductor median apophysis, conductor distal apophysis and conductor dorsal apophysis for male palp and spermathecal head, spermathecal stalk, spermathecal base and spermathecal apophysis for female epigynum.
Systematics of Robustagramma, a new genus of New World Sphaeroceridae (Diptera)
Authors: MARSHALL STEPHEN A. , CUI YONGSHENG
Published: February 2017

The genus Robustagramma is described for a distinctive clade of Limosininae occurring from Canada south to Argentina. Keys, descriptions, distributional data and phylogenetic hypotheses are provided for 8 species groups and 54 species. Fifty-two of the 54 included species are described as new.
Redescriptions and taxonomic notes on species of the Synalpheus townsendi Coutiere, 1909 complex (Decapoda: Caridea: Alpheidae)
Authors: SALAZAR MARGARITA HERMOSO , WICKSTEN MARY , MORRONE JUAN J.
Published: February 2017

We compared morphological features in 122 specimens of the Synalpheus townsendi species complex from the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and eastern Pacific. Our objectives were to examine the taxonomy of S. townsendi townsendi, S. t. mexicanus, S. t. brevispinis and S. t. peruvianus, which we felt have not been appropriately described and to reconsider their status. Based on examination of type material and different characters, we conclude that these taxa should be treated as distinct species, S. townsendi Coutière, 1909; S. mexicanus Coutière, 1909, S. brevispinis Coutière, 1909 and S. peruvianus Rathbun, 1910. We agree with Dardeau, 1986, that S. scaphoceris Coutière, 1910, is a distinct species. Specimens identified as S. townsendi productus Coutière, 1909, overlap in morphology with typical S. townsendi, and therefore are not considered to warrant designation as a separate taxon. Synalpheus mexicanus is not endemic to the Gulf of California.
New Zealand species of Steneotarsonemus Beer (Acari: Tarsonemidae)
Authors: LIN JIAN-ZHEN , ZHANG ZHI-QIANG
Published: February 2017

New Zealand Steneotarsonemus (Acari: Tarsonemidae) comprises three species: Steneotarsonemus (Neosteneotarsonemus) ramus sp. nov. collected from Poa litorosa in Tagua Bay, Auckland Island; Steneotarsonemus (Mahunkacarus) mayae sp. nov. found under leaf sheaths and on flower panicles of Dracophyllum strictum Hook in Awakino; and Steneotarsonemus (Steneotarsonemus) spirifex (Marchal) collected from ryegrass and pasture soil in Palmerston North and The Glen. Keys to world species of Steneotarsonemus (Neosteneotarsonemus) and Steneotarsonemus (Mahunkacarus) are provided.
New species of Chrysosoma Guerin-Meneville (Diptera: Dolichopodidae), with a key to Chinese species
Authors: ZHU YAJUN , YANG DING
Published: February 2017

There are 21 species of the genus Chrysosoma Guérin-Méneville known from China. The following four species are added to the fauna of China: Chrysosoma nanlingense sp. nov., C. ruyuanense sp. nov., C. shixingense sp. nov. and C. zengchengense sp. nov. A key to the species of Chrysosoma from China is given. The distribution of the genus in China is also discussed.
Taxonomic studies on Palaearctic and Oriental Eudorylini (Diptera: Pipunculidae), with the description of three new species
Authors: KEHLMAIER CHRISTIAN
Published: February 2017

Taxonomic evidence of 17 species of Eudorylini occurring in the extra-European part of the Palaearctic and/or in the Oriental Region is presented. Among the material, three new taxa are described as new to science: Claraeola perpaucisquamosa Kehlmaier spec. nov. from China, Dasydorylas gradus Kehlmaier spec. nov. from Israel and Eudorylas bipertitus Kehlmaier spec. nov. from Israel. Lectotypes for Pipunculus nitidifrons Becker, 1900 and Pipunculus oppletus Collin, 1941 are designated. Two new synonymies are proposed [syn. nov.]: Pipunculus confusoides Lamb, 1922 as junior synonym of P. nitidifrons Becker, 1900 and Claraeola koreana Skevington, 2001 as junior synonym of P. oppletus Collin, 1941. Furthermore, the following new generic combinations are introduced (partly redescribed and figured) [comb. nov.]: Claraeola colossus (Hardy, 1972), Claraeola conjuncta (Collin, 1949), Claraeola discors (Hardy, 1966), Claraeola koreana (Kozánek & Kwon, 1991), Claraeola oppleta (Collin, 1941), Claraeola palgongsana (Kozánek, Suh & Kwon, 2003), Claraeola robusta (Kozánek, Suh & Kwon, 2003), Clistoabdominalis nitidifrons (Becker, 1900), Clistoabdominalis sinaiensis (De Meyer, 1995), Clistoabdominalis subruralis (Kozánek & Kwon, 1991), Clistoabdominalis uniformis (Brunetti, 1917), Clistoabdominalis uzbekistanus (Kozánek, 1988). A replacement name had to be selected for Claraeola koreana Skevington, 2001: 435 [Preocc. Kozánek & Kwon, 1991a]: Claraeola paektusana Kehlmaier, 2005 nom. nov.. Also, the male of Eudorylas mongolorum Kuznetzov, 1990 is redescribed and its genitalia figured, as are the male genitalia of Claraeola adventitia (Kertész, 1912).
Terebellidae (Polychaeta) from the Mexican Caribbean with description of four new species
Authors: LONDOÑO-MESA MARIO H. , CARRERA-PARRA LUIS F.
Published: February 2017

Twenty species of Terebellidae Grube, 1850 were recorded and characterized from the Mexican Caribbean, four were newly described: Polycirrus holthei sp. nov., Loimia salazari sp. nov., Neoamphitrite glasbyi sp. nov., and Terebellobranchia mchughae sp. nov. The other species recorded were Lysilla sp., Amphitritides bruneocomata (Ehlers, 1887), Eupolymnia crassicornis (Schmarda, 1861), Eupolymnia nebulosa (Montagu, 1818), Loimia medusa (Savigny, 1818), Loimia minuta Treadwell, 1929, Nicolea modesta Verrill, 1900, Paraeupolymnia carus Young & Kritzler, 1987, Pista palmata (Verrill, 1873), Pista cf. quadrilobata (Augener, 1918), Spinosphaera carrerai Londoño-Mesa, 2003, Spinosphaera hutchingsae Londoño-Mesa, 2003, Streblosoma hartmanae Kritzler, 1971, Terebella verrilli Holthe, 1986, and Thelepus setosus (de Quatrefages, 1865). Materials from the Mexican Caribbean are compared with populations from the Grand Caribbean Region and elsewhere, and with descriptions available in the literature. A taxonomic key for the terebellids recorded from the Grand Caribbean Region is provided.
A new species of Chudania Distant (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Nirvaninae) from China
Authors: DAI WU , ZHANG YALIN L.
Published: February 2017

In the present paper, a new species, Chudania guangxiana sp. nov., is described from China. A detailed morphological description and illustrations of the new species are provided. The type specimen is deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Comparative study of mouthparts of the female of two species of Dasybasis Macquart from Chile (Diptera: Tabanidae)
Authors: GONZÁLEZ CHRISTIAN R. , BREVIS KARINA , MIRANDA CARMEN , SOTOMAYOR ARLEN
Published: February 2017

Mouthparts of the female of two species representing Dasybasis Macquart were examined by scanning electron microscopy, and their structures are herein described. The morphology of mouthparts of these species suggests a haematophagous feeding habit. Females of D. senilis (Philippi) and D. testaceomaculata (Macquart) have mandibles with marginal teeth developed and lacinia and labrum with teeth and microteeth.
Revision of the Neotropical Stiletto Fly Genus Notiothereva Metz & Irwin (Diptera: Therevidae: Therevinae)
Authors: WEBB DONALD W.
Published: February 2017

The Neotropical genus Notiothereva Metz and Irwin is revised to include six species. Notiothereva argentina spec. nov. and N. aurea spec. nov. are described, while Notiothereva ruficornis (Kröber) is synonomized with N. albiventris (Philippi). Each species is described or redescribed with illustrations of their genitalia, a key to their identification, and a map of their distribution.
A new genus of millipede (Diplopoda: Polydesmida: Dalodesmidae) from Tasmania with a pseudo-articulated gonopod telopodite
Authors: MESIBOV ROBERT
Published: February 2017

Ginglymodesmus tasmanianus n. gen., n. sp., G. penelopae n. sp. and G. sumac n. sp. are described from northwest Tasmania, Australia. The three species have long, slender gonopod telopodites divided into proximal and distal sections, with the distal section pivoting around a hinge-like structure which appears to differ from the typical joint in an arthropod leg.
A catalogue of the Trichobranchinae (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) of the world
Authors: GARRAFFONI A. R.S. , LANA P. C. , HUTCHINGS P.
Published: February 2017

A world catalogue of the subfamily Trichobranchinae (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) is provided. Four genera and 58 species are listed, with references to original descriptions, location of types, type locality, and subsequent taxonomic and applied literature.
Euglossa paisa, a new species of orchid bee from the Colombian Andes (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Authors: RAMÍREZ SANTIAGO
Published: February 2017

A distinct new species of orchid bee, Euglossa paisa Ramírez n. sp., is here described. Various morphological characters suggest that this new taxon belongs to the subgenus Glossurella, a group composed of 21 species whose members occur throughout low and mid elevation tropical America. E. paisa n. sp. is morphologically closest to E. oleolucens Dressler, a species endemic to the montane region of southern Costa Rica, and these two to E. fuscifrons Dressler, a species endemic to the lowland wet forests of the northwest Amazon Basin. E. paisa is endemic to the Cordillera Central of Colombia, a region of elevated diversity and profuse endemism.
Revision of Zorion Pascoe (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), an endemic genus of New Zealand
Authors: SCHNITZLER FRANZ-RUDOLF , Wang QIAO WANG
Published: February 2017

The genus Zorion Pascoe (Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae), commonly known as flower longhorn beetle, is endemic to New Zealand where it is widely distributed on the main and some offshore islands. A taxonomic revision of Zorion adults is given, including a description and illustrations of the genus. The previously known species Z. batesi Sharp, Z. guttigerum (Westwood), Z. minutum (Fabricius), and Z. opacum Sharp are redescribed; Z. castum Broun is synonymised with Z.guttigerum. Lectotypes are designated here for Z. guttigerum and Z. opacum. Six new species are described, Z. angustifasciatum sp. nov. from Three Kings Islands, Z. australe sp. nov. from South Island, Z. dugdalei sp. nov. from Poor Knights Island, Z. kaikouraiensis sp. nov. from the Kaikoura region, Z. nonmaculatum sp. nov. from D’Urville Islands, and Z. taranakiensis sp. nov. from the Taranaki region. The species Z. exiguum Gmelin has been excluded from the study because neither the original description nor the holotype could be located. A key to all ten species is included and diagnostic elytral spot patterns are illustrated. Biological information presented is based on publications, collecting records and our observations. A distribution map for all species is included and species distribution is discussed in relation to New Zealand’s biogeographical history.
A new species of Pseudobagrus (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Bagridae) from southern China
Authors: LI JIE , CHEN XIANGLIN , CHAN BOSCO P.L.
Published: February 2017

A new species of bagrid catfish, Pseudobagrus gracilis, is described from specimens collected from the Zhujiang (Pearl River) basin, southern China. It closely resembles P. adiposalis Oshima and P. ussuriensis (Dybowski), but differs in having a large elliptical eye (19.8–24.4% HL), a short maxillary barbel not reaching the posterior margin of the eye, a lightly serrated posterior edge on the second dorsal spine, a caudal fin slightly emarginated with upper lobe slighter longer than lower lobe, frontal concave with a smooth surface, and supraoccipital process short (far from the first basal bone of the dorsal spine).
A new species of Opisthosyllis (Polychaeta: Syllidae) from California (U.S.A.)
Authors: AGUADO M. TERESA , SAN MARTÍN GUILLERMO , NYGREN ARNE
Published: February 2017

Opisthosyllis leslieharrisae n. sp. is described from Santa Catalina Island, California. It differs from all other species of the genus in the following characters: dorsum densely covered by papillae in two sizes, and a distinct colour pattern consisting of white spots distributed transversally along the segments (only seen in live specimens) and dark red areas located on cirrophores, over the third segment, and in the middle of the second and the remainder segments (maintained in formalin fixed specimens). The new species is also characterized by the tooth located in the third quarter of the pharynx, and long spines on the blades of compound chaetae.
a new species of Tapinocyba (Araneae, Linyphiidae) with a redescription of Tapinocyba minuta (Emerton)
Authors: DUPÉRRÉ NADINE , PAQUIN PIERRE
Published: February 2017

The identity of Tapinocyba minuta is clarified by examination of the type-series and the species is redescribed and illustrated. Tapinocyba prima new species, a distinct species previously confused with T. minuta, is also described and illustrated. Collection data, habitat and distribution are given for the two species. Tapinocyba prima new species has a widespread northern distribution with possible disjunct populations found at high elevations on the East Coast, while T. minuta has a more restricted distribution along a trans-continental boreal corridor.
Redescription of Paromius procerulus (Berg) (new combination) (Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae: Myodochini), and description of eggs and immature stages
Authors: DELLAPÉ PABLO MATÍAS
Published: February 2017

Neopamera procerula Berg is transferred to genus Paromius: Paromius procerulus (Berg), new combination. Neopamera sororcula (Berg) is relegated to a junior synonym. The adults are redescribed and illustrated, and the eggs and nymphs are described and illustrated for the first time.
Revision of Telotrema Ozaki, 1933 (Digenea: Gyliauchenidae Fukui, 1929), including the description of a new species from an acanthurid fish from the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Authors: HALL KATHRYN A. , CRIBB THOMAS H.
Published: February 2017

We describe one new species of Telotrema Ozaki, 1933 from the intestine of an acanthurid fish of the Great Barrier Reef. Telotrema brevicaudatum n. sp. is described from 2 mature specimens from the yellowfin surgeonfish, Acanthurus xanthopterus Valenciennes, 1835 (Acanthuridae), from waters off Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia. This species is distinguished from the typespecies, Telotrema caudatum Ozaki, 1933, by the smaller excretory papilla, the massive pars prostatica, the unipartite, globular seminal vesicle, and the intertesticular position of the ovary. The proposal of a new species of Telotrema necessitates re-examination of the generic diagnosis, and the genus is here redefined in light of the morphology of T. brevicaudatum. Telotrema is distinguished from Gyliauchen Nicoll, 1915 by the possession of a ventral sucker which is larger than the pharynx, a straight or sigmoid oesophagus, an extensive and dense vitellarium, and a distinct excretory papilla. We here recognise 3 species and distinguish them in a key. The biogeographical range for species of Telotrema now includes acanthurid and pomacentrid fishes of the western Pacific Ocean.
Tractolira delli, a new Volutidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from the abyssal plains off Antarctica
Authors: LEAL JOSÉ H. , HARASEWYCH M. G.
Published: February 2017

A new deep-sea species of Volutidae in the genus Tractolira is named from material collected by the United States Antarctic Program in and around the Ross Sea, eastern Antarctica, and from one locality in the Subantarctic region. Tractolira delli new species is most similar to T. sparta Dall, 1896, from which it differs in having a relatively wider shell, less prominent spiral sculpture, with narrower threads, and by the absence of strong axial ribs at least on the first three teleoconch whorls. The other Antarctic congener, Tractolira germonae, has a thicker, dark-brown periostracum (instead of a thin, light-yellow one), a proportionally smaller inductura, and lacks surface sculpture.
The type specimens of Paradisaeidae, Cnemophilidae and Ptilonorhynchidae (Aves) in the Museum für Naturkunde of the Humboldt-University of Berlin
Authors: STEINHEIMER FRANK D.
Published: February 2017

A comprehensive list of all type specimens of the manucodes and birds of paradise (Paradisaeidae), satin birds (Cnemophilidae) and bower birds (Ptilonorhynchidae) housed in the Museum für Naturkunde der Humboldt-University of Berlin (ZMB) is given, including those specimens considered to be paralectotypes and paratypes. Each entry discusses the history of the specimen, its nomenclature and taxonomy. The introduction gives a brief overview on ZMB registration numbers and a short history of research into avian types at the ZMB.
The tadpole of Physalaemus soaresi Izecksohn, 1965 (Anura: Leptodactylidae), with comments on taxonomy, reproductive behavior, and vocalizations
Authors: WEBER LUIZ NORBERTO , DE CARVALHO-E-SILVA SERGIO POTSCH , GONZAGA LUIZ PEDREIRA
Published: February 2017

The tadpole of Physalaemus soaresi is described and notes on its reproductive behavior are presented. The advertisement call of P. soaresi is described and compared with the call of P. olfersii. Taxonomic notes on these similar species are presented.
Fistulococcus, a new genus of soft scale insect (Sternorrhyncha, Coccidae) proposed for two new species from Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea
Authors: HODGSON CHRIS J. , MARTIN JON H.
Published: February 2017

A new genus, Fistulococcus Hodgson & Martin is introduced, to accommodate two new species of soft scale insect. All stages (except the pupa) of the type species, F. pokfulamensis from Gnetum luofuense (Gnetaceae) in Hong Kong, are described. All female stages, and the second-instar male, are described for F. intsiae from Intsia bijuga (Fabaceae, Caesalpinioideae) in Papua New Guinea. The structure of the dorsal chambered ducts is discussed in relation to the types of wax secreted. The relationship of Coccidae with plants in the Gymnospermae is discussed, as part of the account of F. pokfulamensis.
Sipunculans from the coast of northern Cyprus (eastern Mediterranean Sea)
Authors: AÇIK S. , MURINA G. V. , ÇINAR M. E. , ERGEN Z.
Published: February 2017

The present study deals with the species of Sipuncula collected from northern Cyprus in 1997 and 1998 by RV K. Piri Reis at depths ranging from 0 to 600 m. Faunistic analysis of the material yielded a total of 6 species and 5 subspecies belonging to four families  Golfingiidae, Phascolionidae, Phascolosomatidae, and Aspidosiphonidae, of which four species (Nephasoma (Nephasoma) constrictum, Phascolosoma (Phascolosoma) scolops, P. (P.) agassizii agassizii and P. (P.) stephensoni) are reported for the first time from the eastern Mediterranean. Among the habitats sampled, Posidonia oceanica and mud were represented by the highest number of species (6 species), followed by rocks (5 species) and Cystoseira crinita (5 species). Quantitative analysis of shallow-water benthic habitats indicated that sipunculan density in the area ranged from 25 individuals m-2 to 350 individuals m-2. According to the MDS analysis, there are two major species assemblages in the area, mainly structured by the types of habitats and depth.
Description of a new species of weasel shark, Hemigaleus australiensis n. sp. (Carcharhiniformes: Hemigaleidae) from Australian waters
Authors: WHITE WILLIAM T. , LAST PETER R. , COMPAGNO LEONARD J.V.
Published: February 2017

A new species of weasel shark from the genus Hemigaleus Bleeker, 1852 (Carcharhiniformes: Hemigaleidae) is described from northern Australia. Hemigaleus australiensis n. sp. is known from the insular and continental shelves of northern Australia from inshore bays to depths of 170 m. The new species differs from the only other member of this genus, Hemigaleus microstoma, in having substantially lower vertebral counts, much higher tooth counts in lower jaw, and a black-tipped second dorsal fin. Hemigaleus australiensis and H. microstoma are also readily separated by differences in morphometrics and sizes at birth and maturity.
Myriotrochus (Oligotrochus) meteorensis spec. nov., a new myrio-trochid holothurian from the deep-sea off NW Africa (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea: Myriotrochidae)
Authors: BOHN JENS MICHAEL
Published: February 2017

A new myriotrochid holothurian, Myriotrochus (Oligotrochus) meteorensis spec. nov., has been discovered in a deep-sea sample taken during an expedition with FS 'Meteor' (M 36) off north-west Africa, together with specimens of Molpadia musculus Risso, 1826, Hedingia albicans (Théel, 1886) and Protankyra cf. brychia (Verrill, 1885). The new species is similar to M. (O.) vitreus (M. Sars, 1866) and M. (O.) clarki Gage and Billett, 1986; it is thoroughly described and detailed measurements of wheel parameters are presented. This is the first record of a myriotrochid holothurian for the NE Atlantic Ocean south of 40°N.
Leuctra klapperichi, a new stonefly species (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) from Iran with geographic affinities of related species
Authors: MURÁNYI DÁVID
Published: February 2017

A new species of the genus Leuctra (Plecoptera: Leuctridae), L. klapperichi sp. n. is described from Iran. Affinities and notes on the distribution of the related species are presented.
Description of a new species of Chinaia Bruner & Metcalf (Hemiptera, Auchenorrhyncha, Neocoelidiinae) and a redescription of the genus
Authors: MARQUES-COSTA ANA PAULA , CAVICHIOLI RODNEY RAMIRO
Published: February 2017

A new species of Chinaia Bruner & Metcalf, Chinaia maranhensis sp. nov., is described from the State of Maranhão, Brazil. This species can be distinguished from the other species of the genus mainly by the shape of the pygofer and the aedeagus.
Predatory mites from crops and pastures in South Africa: potential natural enemies of redlegged earth mite Halotydeus destructor (Acari: Penthaleidae)
Authors: HALLIDAY R. B.
Published: February 2017

A survey was conducted in crops and pastures in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, in a search for predatory mites that could have potential for introduction into Australia as biological control agents of redlegged earth mite Halotydeus destructor (Penthaleidae). A total of over 1200 specimens was examined, and 56 species of predatory mites belonging to 14 families were found. Information is presented for 33 known species, including synonymy and bibliography, geographic distribution, and biology where known. Eight species in six families are described as new¨®Bdellodes edentata sp. nov. (Bdellidae), Hypoaspis calcarata sp. nov. (Laelapidae), Hypoaspis muellerae sp. nov. (Laelapidae), Macrocheles propinquus sp. nov. (Macrochelidae), Gamasiphoides lootsi sp. nov. (Ologamasidae), Gamasiphoides rykei sp. nov. (Ologamasidae), Pachylaelaps meganalis sp. nov. (Pachylaelapidae), and Rhagidia meyerae sp. nov. (Rhagidiidae). Fifteen species could not be fully identified because suitable specimens were not available. Of the 41 species that could be identified, nine are already present in Australia. A further 20 species are not known from Australia, but were rare in South Africa and therefore unlikely to be useful predators. Twelve species occurred in significant numbers in South Africa and are not known from Australia. Most of these are known or believed to be generalist predators, and are therefore unlikely to be approved for introduction into Australia. Chaussieria capensis (Anystidae) was considered to have potential and has been studied further. The survey did not identify any other species that were considered to be suitable as biological control agents.
Two new species of Neodactria Landry (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Crambinae) from the United States of America
Authors: LANDRY BERNARD , BROWN RICHARD L.
Published: February 2017

Two new species of Neodactria B. Landry, N. daemonis B. Landry & A. B. Klots n. sp., from Arkansas and Missouri, and N. oktibbeha B. Landry & R. L. Brown n. sp., from Mississippi are described and illustrated.
A new species of Tardigrada Bryodelphax brevidentatus sp. nov. (Heterotardigrada: Echiniscidae) from China (Asia)
Authors: KACZMAREK ŁUKASZ , MICHALCZYK ŁUKASZ , DEGMA PETER
Published: February 2017

A new heterotardigrade, Bryodelphax brevidentatus sp. nov. is described from moss sample collected in China. The new species is most similar to Bryodelphax tatrensis (W¨¬glarska) but differs from it mainly by the different appearance of the dentate collar (different in shape and length of teeth), shorter cirri A and shorter claws.
Neotropical Meliponini: Paratrigonoides mayri, new genus and species from western Colombia (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Apinae) and phylogeny of related genera
Authors: CAMARGO JOÃO M.F. , ROUBIK DAVID W.
Published: February 2017

Paratrigonoides mayri gen. nov., sp. nov., from the Cauca Valley region of Antioquia, Colombia, is described. It resembles Paratrigona, especially species of the P. lineata group. The new genus is recognized by a combination of bidentate mandibles, the keirotrichiate area of tibia III not depressed on the posterior edge (plesiomorphies), yellow markings flanking the frontal median line and two spots below the lateral ocelli, supraclypeal area partly covering antennal sockets, and by the upper part of the preoccipital ridge lamellate and bordered by a row of robust hairs (autapomorphies). The result of a cladistic analysis suggests Paratrigona +Aparatrigona form the sister-group of Paratrigonoides gen. nov.
Description of two leaf-miner larvae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) from the Brazilian Atlantic forest
Authors: CASARI SÔNIA A. , QUEIROZ JARBAS M.
Published: February 2017

Larvae of the leaf-miners Sceloenopla pretiosa (Baly, 1858) (Cassidinae, Sceloenoplini) and Octuroplata walkeri (Baly, 1865) (Cassidinae, Chalepini) are described and illustrated. This larval description of O. walkeri is the first for the genus Octuroplata. The larvae were collected in atlantic rain forest and reared in the laboratory. The studied larvae shown the morphological adaptations common to the highly specialized leaf-miners and the larvae pupate inside the mine. Larvae of Octuroplata walkeri is similar to Sceloenopla pretiosa and the differing characteristics  are described.
Trichromothrips Priesner (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) of Japan and Taiwan, with descriptions of four new species and a review of the Trichromothrips group of genera
Authors: MASUMOTO MASAMI , OKAJIMA SHÛJI
Published: February 2017

The Trichromothrips genus-group is defined and reviewed with a key to the 13 included genera. Four new species of the genus Trichromothrips Priesner are described from Japan and Taiwan, and a key to the species of Japan and Taiwan is provided. Trichromothrips (Dovithrips) Bhatti is recognized as synonym of Trichromothrips here.
Scanning electron microscopy of Chordodes moutoni Camerano, 1895 (Gordiida, Nematomorpha)
Authors: ZANCA FERNANDA , DE VILLALOBOS CRISTINA
Published: February 2017

Taxonomic characters of both male and female horse-hair worms Chordodes moutoni Camerano, 1895 (Nematomorpha) are re-described using scanning electron microscopy. The features are compared with the original description. C. moutoni cuticle has five different areolar types in male while female have six types of areoles. The crowned areoles, characteristic of Chordodes, are surrounded by other areoles forming pairs or clusters. Sexual dimorphism was found in the cuticular pattern, the female showing two different types of crowned areoles with distinct distribution pattern while the male has only one type of crowned areoles. These data are compared to other Chordodes species that have been studied.
New species and new occurrences of Copidognathus (Acari, Halacaridae) from the northern littoral zone of São Paulo State (Brazil)
Authors: PEPATO ALMIR R. , TIAGO CLÁUDIO G.
Published: February 2017

Seven species from the northern littoral zone of São Paulo State (Brazil) are here reported. Copidognathus tupinamborum sp. nov., C. sophiae sp. nov., C. tamoiorum sp. nov. and C. ditadii sp. nov. are described. C. modestus Bartsch, 1984, C. longispinus Bartsch & Iliffe, 1985 and C. floridensis (Newell, 1947) are obtained from the Brazilian littoral for the first time and their descriptions are extended with descriptions of their protonymphs.
Two new species of Amphinemura (Plecoptera: Nemouridae) from Sichuan, China
Authors: LI WEI HAI , YANG DING
Published: February 2017

The species of the genus Amphinemura from Sichuan are keyed. Two new species, Amphinemura cestroidea sp. n. and Amphinemura ovalis sp. n., are described. Their relationships with related species are discussed.
New species of the genus Collettea Lang, 1973 (Peracarida: Tanaidacea, Colletteidae) from the Antarctic
Authors: BAÚEWICZ-PASZKOWYCZ MAGDALENA , LARSEN KIM
Published: February 2017

Three new species of Collettea Lang, 1973: C. alicjae, C. lilliputa and C. longipleona are described from the Antarctic, based on the collections made on board the R/V Eltanin and R/V Polarstern from the abyssal depth of range 2281–4304 m. Apart from the three species described in this paper three other Collettea species were found in the region of the West Antarctic but lack of the material prohibited formal description of those species. Currently 20 species belong to Collettea (including the six enumerated in this paper) are known from deep-sea location in all major oceans. A key for Collettea species is proposed. The genus is considered a deep-sea taxon and the few findings at localities with relatively shallow water are all at high latitudes which is considered a case of polar or isothermic emergence.
Notes on Geraecormobius clavifemur (Mello-Leitão, 1927) and description of Geraecormobius reitzi n. sp. (Arachnida: Opiliones: Gonyleptidae)
Authors: VASCONCELOS EDUARDO G.
Published: February 2017

Four nominal southern Brazilian species of Gonyleptinae are studied: Geraecormobius clavifemur (Mello-Leit„o, 1927), Mischonyx meridionalis (Mello-Leit„o, 1927), Ariaeus tuberculatus S¡¥rensen, 1932 and a new species of Geraecormobius Holmberg, 1887. Mischonyx meridionalis and Ariaeus tuberculatus are herein considered junior subjective synonyms of Geraecormobius clavifemur. Ariaeus S¡¥rensen, 1932 is herein considered a junior subjective synonym of Geraecormobius. New records are recorded for G. clavifemur, hitherto known only from the type locality, Blumenau, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Geraecormobius reitzi n. sp., is described from Santa Catarina state, Brazil and considered closest to G. clavifemur, based upon general aspects of external morphology. The two species occur at different altitudes. G. clavifemur inhabits the lower part of the Atlantic Plateau of Santa Catarina at 0 to 300 m, whereas Geraecormobius reitzi n. sp. occurs at higher elevations.
Description of a new genus of Nemesiidae (Araneae, Mygalomorphae) from the Brazilian Cerrado
Authors: INDICATTI RAFAEL PREZZI , LUCAS SYLVIA MARLENE
Published: February 2017

The new genus Longistylus of the family Nemesiidae is described from the Brazilian Cerrado. Longistylus ygapema n. sp. is recognized by the male palp with a globose bulb and a slender embolus, two times longer the palpal tibia, slightly curved retrolaterally and with no keels.
A new species of Plectromerus Haldeman (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Dominican amber with notes on the fossil Plectromerus tertiarius Vitali
Authors: NEARNS EUGENIO H. , BRANHAM MARC A.
Published: February 2017

A new species, Plectromerus grimaldii (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Curiini), from Dominican amber (Oligo-Miocene) is described.  Features distinguishing the new species from its congeners are presented. A discussion of the comparison of this new species to another Plectromerus fossil, P. tertiarius Vitali, is also presented.
A new species of Vaejovis (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae) from Coahuila and Nuevo León, and a key to the vaejovid species from northeastern and north-central México
Authors: SISSOM W. DAVID , HENDRIXSON BRENT E.
Published: February 2017

Vaejovis glabrimanus sp. nov., a member of the Vaejovis eusthenura group, is described from the southern parts of the states of Coahuila and Nuevo León in México. Comparisons are provided to distinguish the species from related and similar forms in the region, including V. coahuilae, V. globosus, and V. russelli. In addition, a key to the vaejovid scorpion fauna of northeastern and north-central México (i.e., eastern Chihuahua, northeastern Durango, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas) is provided.
Synopsis of the genus Erythropterus Melzer, 1934 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae, Heteropsini)
Authors: NAPP DILMA SOLANGE , MONNÉ MIGUEL A.
Published: February 2017

The genus Erythropterus Melzer, 1934 is redescribed, E.cuissi, new species is described from Brazil (Rondônia) and a key to species is provided.
Zethus (Zethus) wileyi (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae), a new species with its own species-group
Authors: LOPES ROGÉRIO B. , NOLL FERNANDO B. , STANGE LIONEL A.
Published: February 2017

Zethus wileyi Stange sp. nov. (Panama) is described and a cladistic analysis is carried in order to determine the relationship between the new species and the other species in the hilarianus species-group. The new species is assigned to its own new species-group due to evident differences in the morphology.
A new species of Frankliniella with 7-segmented antennae from Mexico (Thysanoptera, Thripinae)
Authors: GOLDARACENA ARTURO , HANCE THIERRY
Published: February 2017

Frankliniella veracrucensis sp. n. is described from flowers of Salvia leucantha [Lamiaceae] in Veracruz, Mexico. This is the fourth Frankliniella species known with seven antennal segments, and a key to the Frankliniella species with antennae 7-segmented is provided.
Descriptions of two new species of Rhopalovalva Kuznetzov, 1964 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) from China
Authors: ZHANG AIHUAN , BAI XIA , LI HOUHUN
Published: February 2017

Two new species of Rhopalovalva Kuznetzov are described from China: R. macrocuculla Zhang and Li, sp. nov., and R. connata Zhang and Li, sp. nov. Photographs of the adults and genitalia are provided. We report the first occurrence of the absence of an uncus in the male genitalia of a Rhopalovalva species. A key to the Chinese species is provided based on the characters of the male genitalia. We also comment on the generic characters of Rhopalovalva.
A new species of Nemipterus (Perciformes: Nemipteridae) and first record of N. nematophorus (Bleeker) from Taiwan
Authors: RUSSELL BARRY C. , HO HSUAN-CHING
Published: February 2017

A new species of threadfin bream, Nemipterus sugillatus, from Taiwan and Indonesia is described and figured. Nemipterus sugillatus n. sp. resembles N. virgatus (Houttuyn) in colour pattern but differs from the latter, notably in lacking a second yellow stripe along the base of the dorsal fin, and by the absence of a red spot at the origin of the lateral line. Nemipterus sugillatus n. sp. is also distinct from N. virgatus in having only 7 anal soft rays (versus 8) and in lacking a long trailing caudal filament. Nemipterus nematophorus Bleeker is reported for the first time from Taiwan. A key to the species of Nemipterus from Taiwan is provided.
To the knowledge of Oriental species of subgenus Pseudochlaeniellus Jeannel, 1949 (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Chlaenius)
Authors: ANICHTCHENKO ALEXANDER , KIRSCHENHOFER ERICH
Published: February 2017

The species of subgenus Pseudochlaeniellus Jeannel, 1949 (Carabidae: Chlaenius) from Oriental region are revised. The following new synonyms and new combinations are proposed: C. (Pseudochlaeniellus) puncticollis Dejean, 1826 = C. (P.) panjabensis Kirschenhofer, 1998 syn. n.; C. (P.) germanus Chaudoir, 1876 = Chlaenius laevipennis Chaudoir, 1876: 196 syn. n. = C. (P.) buriensis Kirschenhofer 1998 syn. n.; C. (P.) sobrinus Dejean, 1826 = C. (P.) callichloris Bates, 1873 syn. n. = C. (P.) ladon Kirschenhofer, 1998 syn. n.; C. (P.) lomsakensis Kirschenhofer, 1998 = C. (P.) farkaci Kirschenhofer, 2005 syn. n. = C. (P.) viangchanensis Kirschenhofer, 1998 syn. n.; C. (P.) celer Chaudoir, 1876 = C. (P.) chitwanensis Kirchenhofer, 2005 syn. n.; C. (P.) lucasi Peyron, 1858 comb. n. = C. (P.) irakensis Jedlicka, 1959 syn. n.; C. (P.) nigrosuturatus Mandl, 1978 transferred to subgenus Chlaeniellus Reitter, 1908. Key to species and images of habitus and genitalia for all species provided.
Review of the genus Singilis Rambur, 1837 of North Africa and Iberian Peninsula (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Lebiini)
Authors: ANICHTCHENKO ALEXANDER
Published: February 2017

The paper deals with the taxonomy of bicolor-group of species of genus Singilis Rambur, 1837 known from North Africa and South Spain. The species S. soror Rambur, 1837 is treated as polytipic and one new combination and new synonymy are proposed: S. soror melillensis Escalera, 1914 comb. n., S. pardoi Mateu, 1954 syn. n. = Singilis soror riffensis Mateu, 1954 syn. n. = S. soror soror Rambur, 1837. A new subspecies from Algeria is described: S. soror oranensis ssp. n. A key to species and subspecies is provided and the taxonomic position of these taxa is discussed.
On the identity of some poorly known lithobiid centipedes described by Karl Verhoeff (Chilopoda: Lithobiomorpha)
Authors: STOEV PAVEL
Published: February 2017

The present paper considers the taxonomic status of the poorly known European centipedes Lithobius dollfusi Verhoeff, 1901, L. lapadensis Verhoeff, 1900 and L. karamani Verhoeff, 1937 described by the prominent German zoologist Dr. Karl Wilhelm Verhoeff, using types currently housed in the Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin. Re-examination of the types revealed the following new combination and synonymy: Harpolithobius dollfusi (Verhoeff, 1901) comb.n. = H. intermedius Matic, 1958 syn.n. Lithobius lapadensis and L. karamani are re-described and illustrated and their taxonomic position discussed.
Two new species of the genus Hercostomus from Taiwan, China (Diptera, Dolichopodidae)
Authors: ZHANG LILI , YANG DING , MASUNAGA KAZUHIRO
Published: February 2017

The following two species of the genus Hercostomus from Taiwan are described as new to science: Hercostomus (Hercostomus) siveci sp. nov. and H. (H.) taipeiensis sp. nov. Their relationships with related species are discussed.
Isohypsibius panovi, a new species of Tardigrada from Ireland (Eutardigrada, Hypsibiidae)
Authors: TUMANOV DENIS V.
Published: February 2017

Isohypsibius panovi sp. n. (Tardigrada) is described from a lichen sample collected in Ireland.