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The alluaudi-group of Glomeris, another Macaronesian species swarm in millipedes (Diplopoda: Glomeridae)
Authors: Golovatch Sergei I.
Published: July 2010

Glomeris alluaudi Brölemann, 1900 (type-species of Trichoglomeris Verhoeff, 1906) and G. gomerana Attems, 1911, both redescribed upon newly collected topotypes, as well as G. canariensis sp.n., all endemic in the Canary Islands, are shown to form a distinct species-group within Glomeris Latreille, 1802-03 (Trichoglomeris being another of its numerous junior synonyms). Like several other millipede genera, the alluaudi-group seems to form a species swarm in Macaronesia.
Afrotheora, a new genus of primitive Hepialidae from Africa (Lepidoptera: Hepialoidea)
Authors: Scoble Malcolm J. , Nielsen Ebbe S.
Published: July 2010

Afrotheora, a new hepialoid genus from central and southern Africa, is described. There are eight species of which seven are named. Three were described previously, but were assigned to other genera (Dalaca rhodaula Meyrick, Eudalaca jordani Viette, and Hepialus thermodes Meyrick - a new senior synonym of Hepialus pardalias Janse). Four new species are named and described (minirhodaula, argentimaculata, flavimaculata and brevivalva). A further new species is described, but is not formally named. All species and their genitalia are described and illustrated. Three new combinations and one new synonymy are established, two lectotypes are designated and Hepialus ptiloscelis Meyrick from South Africa is transferred to Gorgopis Hübner. The monophyly of Afrotheora is recognized by the possession of two unique characters: (1) long bristle-like setae from the antennal scape reaching almost across the compound eye, and (2) the trulleum in the male genitalia comprising two lateral sclerotized rods separated by a membrane. Afrotheora represents one of the 12 hepialoid basal lineages currently thought to be monophyletic, and it is demonstrated that the new taxon is not subordinate to any other of these hepialoid clades. Its relationships are briefly discussed, but its exact affinities await further studies of hepialoid phylogeny. The term 'primitive Hepialidae' is here applied to four genera: Fraus Walker, Gazoryctra Hübner, Antihepialus Janse and Afrotheora. We use 'Hepialidae sensu stricto' to refer to the remaining genera of the Hepialidae sensulato (i.e. the Hepialidae of authors) until the phylogeny of the Hepialoidea is better understood. This does not indicate that the primitive Hepialidae are monophyletic while the Hepialidae sensu stricto undoubtedly are.
Eukielferiella ancyla sp. n. (Diptera: Chironomidae) a commensalistic midge on Ancylus fluviatilis Müller (Gastropoda: Ancylidae)
Authors: Svensson Björn S.
Published: July 2010

The adults, pupa and larva of a commensalistic chironomid are described. The midge has frequently been found on the limpet (Ancylus fluviatilis) in South Scandinavian streams, but seems to have a wider distribution.
Revision of the Asiatic, European and North American species of Derostenus Westwood (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
Authors: Hansson Christer
Published: July 2010

The Asiatic, European and North American species of the genus Deroslenus Westwood are revised. Fivc species are recognized, two Asiatic, two European and one North American. The two Asiatic species are described as new: D. japonicus (female) and D. sulciscuta (male). Deroslenus alhipes Yoshimoto is regarded as a synonym of D. freemani Yoshimoto. The subgeneric division proposed by Yoshimoto (1973) is abandoned and two species-groups are created. One group (gemmeus) comprises the European and North American species, and the other group (sulcisuta) includes the Asiatic species. Lectotypes are designated for D. confarmis Thomson. D. laevifrons Thomson and D. punctiscuta Thomson. The European and North American specics are found to be solitary endoparasites in larvae of Stigmella spp. (Lep.: Nepticulidae). Hosts are not known for the Asiatic species.
The types of Flatidae (Homoptera) in the Stockholm Museum described by Stat, Melichar, Jacobi and Walker
Authors: Medler John T.
Published: July 2010

Lectotypes and paralectotypes are designated for species of flatid planthoppers described by StÅl, Melichar, Jacobi and Walker. The location of other syntypes known to exist is given. The genitalia of lectotype males are illustrated. NEW SYNONYMY (junior synonym first), as follows: Colgaroides circumcincta Jacobi = Colgaroides acuminala (Walker); Mesophylla inclinala Melichar = Phylliana serva (Walker); Copsyrna leucophaea StÅl = Bythopsyrna lineoides (Olivier); Hypsiphanta minax Jacobi = Euphanta munda (Walker); Euphanta obscura Jacobi = Euryphantia tristis (Kirkaldy); Idume plicala Melichar = Idurne deducta (Walker); Phromnia rubescens StÅl = Flatida floccosa (Guérin-Ménèville. NEW COMBINATIONS (previous combination first), as follows: Poeciloptera cereris StÅl = Cromna sinensis (Walker); Paratella fusconigra Melichar = Sephena fusconigra (Melichar); Phyllyphanla hyalinata StÅl= Colgar peracuta (Walker); Paratella modesta Melichar = Sephena modesta (Melichar); Delostenopium rubripes Jacobi = Euphanta rubripes (Jacobi); Microflata stictica Melichar = Mimophantia sliclica (Melichar). NEW STATUS: Melicharia alba (Melichar) not a varitey of Melicharia deducta (Melichar); Lawana inornata (Melichar) not a variety of Lawana candida (Fabricius); Cerynia maria lutescens Melichar not a variety of Cerynia maria (White); Melicharia pallida (Melichar) not a synonym of Melicharia lactifera (Walker).
The larval instars of Agabus maderensis Wollaston and A. wollastoni Sharp, with a key to the larvae of Madeiran Agabus Leach (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)
Authors: Cuppen Jan G.M. , Dettner Konrad
Published: July 2010

The larval instars of Agabus maderensis Wollaston, 1854 and Agcbus wollastom Sharp, 1880-82 are described from specimens from the island Madeira. The descriptions of both endemic species are based on larval specimens taken together with adults. A key to the known Agabus species from Madeira and some notes on the habitats of the species are provided.
Ochthebius (Hymenodes) nilssoni sp. n. from northern Sweden (Coleoptera: Hydraenidae)
Authors: Hebauer Franz
Published: July 2010

Ochthebius (Hymenodes) nilssoni sp. n. is described and illustrated. It was found in the province of Västerbotten in northern Sweden, at the shore of a deep oligotrophic lake.
Beringian Pauropoda (Myriapoda)
Authors: Scheller Ulf
Published: July 2010

Pauropoda have been collected for the first time from northeastern Siberia and central Alaska. 12 species were found belonging to two genera in Pauropodidae and one genus in Brachypauropodidae. All but one were new to science: allopauopus retusus, frigoripatiens, alaskae; Stylopauropus longitarsus, boreus, subarcticus, siberiae, longipes, capricornutus, diffissus; Brachypauropus inopinabilis. One species, Stylopauropus californianus Remy, has been found to be trans-Beringian. Its collecting site on the north coast of the Chukotka Peninsula represents also the northernmost Pauropoda locality known. The species composition was unexpected: species belonging to Allopauropus were few but all new, the genus Slylopauropus was unusually diverse, all but one new, and a new Brachypauropus species appeared far to the north of the known range of the genus. These pauropods may be part of an old, pre-Wisconsinan fauna.
First records of Euphyllurini (Homoptera: Psylloidea) from Central and South America
Authors: Hodkinson I.D.
Published: July 2010

Notophyllura gen. n. and Syntomoza lebezia sp. n. are described from Brazil and Belize respectively. The 3 known species of Notophyllura, N. cataphracta sp. n. (the type), N. conjuncta sp. n. and N. marginata sp. n. are highly characteristic, having the occiput, pronotum and mesopleura developed into plate-like outgrowths and the dorsal sclerites of the thorax together shaped like a backward directed spine. Syntomoza lebezia, which is only provisionally assigned to the genus, is characterised by the posteriorly lobed male proctiger. The position of these taxa is discussed and the status of the tribe Euphyllurini examined.
Oukuriella, a new genus of Chironomidae (Diptera) from South America
Authors: Epler J.H.
Published: July 2010

A new genus of chironomid midge, Oukuriella, is described from material from Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. The genus is characterized by the lack of an anal point, bifid superior volsella, widely separated antepronotal lobes, and distinctive tibial spurs. Oukuriella is placed in the tribe Chironomini. Three species are described as new: Oukuriella albistyla, Oukuriella simulatrix and Oukuriella fasciata. The type species for the genus is Oukuriella albistyla. A key to the known species of Oukuriella is provided.
Atlatlia, a new genus of Dolichopodidae (Diptera) from Australia
Authors: Bickel Daniel J.
Published: July 2010

Atlatlia, a new genus with two induded new species. A. grisea from New South Wales and A. flaviseta from Western Australia, is described. The genus is placed in the dolichopodid subfamily Medeterinac. Males have an extremely long hypopygial peduncle formed of abdominal segment seven.
The genus Episymploce Bey-Bienko. II. Species from Sulawesi (Celebes). (Dictyoptera: Blattaria, Blattellidae)
Authors: Roth Louis M.
Published: July 2010

The following seven specics of Episymploce from Sulawesi are described: albomarginata (Hanitsch), castanea (Hanitsch), fissa (Hanitsch), perpulchra (Shelford), sarasinorum (Hanitsch), sulawesiensis sp. n., ussuensis Roth. A key is provided for males of these species.
Synopsis of the European species of Sphegina Meigen (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Authors: Thompson F. Christian , Torp Ernst
Published: July 2010

The European species of Sphegina are reviewed, including a new key, complete synonymies, diagnoses, distributional and biological data for all species. The nomenclatural history of the European species is reviewed and reveated that modern workers revise their predecessors' species concepts but rarely do the same for their predecessors' nomenclature. One new species is described (atrolutea Lucas from Spain); five new synonymies are proposed (kimakowiczi Strobl, 1897 = elegans Schummel, 1843; eoa Stackelberg, 1953 and fuliginosa Goeldlin, 1974 = montana Becker, 1921; and loewii Zeller, 1843, rubripes Becker, 1921 = spheginea Zetterstedt, 1838); and eight lectotypes are designated (for eoa Stackelberg, germanica Becker, kimakowiczi Strobl, nigra Meigen, sibirica Stackelberg, rufiventris Strobl, and verecunda Collin).
The identity of Syndiamesa alpina Goetghebuer, 1941 (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Willassen Endre
Published: July 2010

The type material of Syndiamesa alpina Goetghebuer has been examined and found to comprise a mixed series of Diamesa spp. The specimen originally figured by Goetghebuer is designated as lectotype and the species is considered as synonymous with Diamesa vaillanti Serra-Tosio. Because Diamesa alpina (Goetghebuer) is a junior homonym of D. alpina Tokunaga, the name D. vaillanti should be applied for the species. The remaining specimens of the syntype series include D. zernyi Edwards, D. incallida (Walker), and a previously undescribed female possibly belonging to D. nowickiana Kownacki & Kownacka.
The female and egg of Austromerope poultoni Killington (Mecoptera: Meropeidae)
Authors: Smithers C.N.
Published: July 2010

The hitherto unknown female of Austromerope poultoni Killington is described and comments made on its relationships. The egg, dissected from the ovary, is described.
Differential morphology of the two Afrotropical mosquitoes, Uranotaenia (Pseudoficalbia) nigripes and U. (P.) fusca (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Danilov Valery N.
Published: July 2010

The larval descriptions of 'Uranotaenia (Pseudoficalbia) sp. indet.' by Ramos & Ribeiro (1975) and 'the atypical larvae of Ur. (Pfc.) fusca Theobald,1907' by Mattingly (1954) actually refer to Uranotaenia (P.) nigripes (Theobald, 1905). Characters to the separation of 4th-stage larvae of nigripes and fusca are given. The known distribution of nigripes, confined to the West African (Guinean-Congolese) subregion, is shown on a map. The species is recorded for the first time from Kenya and Angola. The ratio saddle height/saddle length in the 4th-stage larva of fusca decreases clinally in the direction southwest to northeast in the southern part of its range.
Biochemical systematics of the leaf-mining moth family Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera). I. Allozyme variability in the Stigmella betulicola, S. lapponica and S. marginicolella groups
Authors: Menken S.B.J. , van DRIEL J.W.
Published: July 2010

Allozyme variability at eight loci among nine species belonging to the Stigmella betulicola, S. lapponica and S. marginicolella species-groups was studied using horizontal starch gel electrophoresis. Mean observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.086 in S. sakhalinella to 0.135 in S. continuella. Genetic distances were generally very large and ranged from 1.269 between S. confusella and S'. lapponica to 8.041 between S. sakhalinella and S. luteella. Moreover, S. continuella did not share any allele with S. alnetella, S. luteella and S. microtheriella. The species-groups could be clearly identified using their allozyme variability and for each species several diagnostic loci were assigned. A dendrogram based on Nei's unbiased genetic distances corroborated the current taxonomic views based on morphological characters.
Description of the male Hypomachiloides texanus Silvestri, 1911 (Microcoryphia: Meinertellidae)
Authors: Bach Carmen , Sturm Helmut
Published: July 2010

The genus Hypomachiloides is redescribed. The characteristics of the male are included for the first time, drawing special attention to its highly modified labial palp. The male of H. texanus is described and the female redeseribed.
New species and records of the Cylindroiulus madeirae-group, with notes on phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, J ulida: J ulidae)
Authors: Read Helen J.
Published: July 2010

Five new species of Cylindroiulus are described, Cylindroiulus waldeni, C. xynon, C. ynnox and C. zarcoi from Madeira and C. disjunctus from La Palma, the Canary islands. Some new specimens from the Azores and the Desertas islands are examined. The position of these within the Madeiran Cylindroiulus speeies swarm (the Cylindroiulus madeirae-group) is discussed and the relationship of the madeirae-group as a whole is re-examined.
A review of American Oebalia Robineau-Desvoidy with the first Neotropical record (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)
Authors: Pape Thomas
Published: July 2010

The monophyly of Oebalia Robineau-Desvoidy is discussed. The presence of O. minuta (Fallén, 1810) in the Nearctic Region is confirmed by the first records of imagines, and Oebalia auraria sp. n. from Chile is described as the first Neotropical record. Diagnostic characters to separate the American species of Oebalia are given.
A new agromyzid from Iceland: Phytoliriomyza islandica sp. n. (Diptera: Agromyzidae)
Authors: Ólafsson Erling
Published: July 2010

A new species of the genus Phytoliriomyza Hendel, P. islandica sp. n., is described and figured on the basis of material from northern Iceland.
The Old World Microveliinae (Hemiptera: Veliidae). II. Three new species of Baptista Distant and a new genus from the Oriental region
Authors: Møller Andersen N.
Published: July 2010

The Oriental genus Baptista Distant is redescribed and compared with other genera of Old World Microveliinae. The type-species, B. gesiroi Distant, hitherto only known from the type specimens (from Burma), is redescribed and recorded from Thailand. Three new speeies are described: B. femoralis sp. n. (Thailand, West Malaysia), B. digitata sp. n. (Thailand), and B. angulata sp. n. (southern India). These species all live in very cryptic and secluded habitats, like wet litter, small watery holes in rocks, or small cavities under turf along streams. The males of the new species exhibit a remarkable polymorphism in the structure of fore Iegs and pregenital abdomen. A closely related genus, Lathriovelia gen. n., is described with two species, L. capitata sp. n. and L. collaris sp. n., both from West Malaysia. This genus has a head structure which is quite unique within the subfamily.
Larval morphology, biology and distribution of Agabus setulosus (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)
Authors: Nilsson Anders N.
Published: July 2010

A lectotype is designated for Agabus setulosus (J. Sahlberg, 1895), a rare rheophilous dytiscid known mainly from northern Fennoscandia. The larval instars are described for the first time, based on material from northern Sweden. The first-instar larva is characterized by the presence of two dorsal spines on each femur and a pair of mediodorsal setae on last abdominal segment; both characters are seemingly unique among Agabus. The third instar differs from all other Palaearctic Agabus species in the complete sclerotization of the ring-like abdominal segment 6. The biology of A. setulosus is described from a Swedish population; semivoltine life cycle with overwintering eggs laid in summer followed by adult overwintering prior to breeding is suggested.
A balaustiine larva (Acarina: Erythraeidae) of a new genus from Iceland
Authors: Southcott R.V.
Published: July 2010

Balaustioides tuxeni gen. n., sp. n., from Iceland is described, and a revised key is given to the larval Balaustiinae.
Revision of Opsidia Coquillett (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)
Authors: Pape Thomas
Published: July 2010

The New World genus Opsidia Coquillett is redefined and treated as a senior synonym of Opsidiotrophus Reinhard, syn. n. Opsidia metopioides Allen is considered a senior synonym of O. vittata Reinhard, syn. n., and three new Neotropical species are described: O. antillarum sp. n., O. jamaica sp. n., and O. oebalioides sp. n. A key and diagnostic illustrations for all species are provided.
New genera of Sphaeridiinae (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae)
Authors: Hansen Michael
Published: July 2010

Five new genera and 5 new species of Sphaeridiinae are described: Rhachiostethus gen. n. (R. sabahensis sp. n.) and Elocomosta gen. n. (E. nigra sp. n.) from Southeast Asia, belonging to the tribe Sphaeridiini; Motonerus gen. n. (M. obscurus sp. n.) and Sacosternum gen. n. (S. megalopus sp. n.) from Central America, and Cyrtonion gen. n. (C. ghanense sp. n.) from West Africa, all belonging to Cercyonini.
Perlesta placida (Hagen), an eastern nearctic species complex (Plecoptera: Perlidae)
Authors: Stark Bill P.
Published: July 2010

Perlesta placida (Hagen), long regarded as a widespread variable species, is a complex of at least 12 species which differ in pigmentation, egg morphology and male and female genital structures. Species removed from the synonymy of P. placida (= Chloroperla virginica Banks, 1898; = P. virginica immaculata Klapálek, 1921) include P. cinctipes (Banks, 1905), P. decipiens (Walsh, 1862) (= Perla brunnipennis Walsh, 1862, syn. n.; = Isoperla texana Banks, 1914, syn. n.; = P. costalis Klapálek, 1921, syn. n.) and P. nitida Banks, 1948. New species described include P. adena, P. baumanni, P. bolukta, P. browni, P. lagoi, P. nelsoni and P. shubuta. Lectotypes are designated for most older species, including P. frisoni Banks, 1948, which is also valid, and all are redescribed from types.
A review of the genus- and family-group names of the family Dytiscidae Leach (Coleoptera)
Authors: Nilsson Anders N. , Roughley Robert E. , Brancucci Michel
Published: July 2010

All available genus- and family-group names of the adephagan family Dytiscidae Leach published before 31 December 1988 are listed. Names proposed for fossil taxa are listed separately. Given for each genus-group name are: original citation, type species with fixation, and current status. Incorrect spellings, invalid type designations etc. are noted. Each family-group name is presented with its original citation, spelling and status, together with its type genus and current status. Type species are designated for: Graphothorax Motschulsky, 1853, Hydrocoptus Motschulsky, 1853, Scutopterus Dejean, 1833, Scytodytes Seidlitz, 1887, Trochalus Dejean, 1833, and Xanthodytes Seidlitz, 1887. The names of the subgenera of Cybister Curtis, 1827, are revised. As previous type fixations for Hydrocoptus Motschulsky, 1853, are invalid the noterid genus Hydrocoptus sensu Sharp, 1882, takes the name Neohydrocoptus Satô, 1972. The subgenus Vathydrus Guignot, 1954, is a junior subjective synonym of Hydrovatus (s.str.) as the type species of the genus is Hyphydrus cuspidatus Kunze, 1818. Scutopterus Dejean, 1833, is a senior subjective synonym of Meladema Laporte, 1835, that should be suppressed because it is not in use. This is also true for Leucorea Laporte, 1835, an unused senior objective synonym of Vatellus Aubé, 1837. To support stability we suggest that Thermonetus should be considered an invalid original spelling of Thermonectus Dejean, 1833.
Parepisparis Bethune-Baker and the composition of the Oenochrominae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Authors: Scoble Malcolm J. , Edwards E.D.
Published: July 2010

The classification of Parepisparis Bethune-Baker (Geometridae: Oenochrominae) is revised. The genus occurs in New Guinea (i.e., Irian Jaya and part of Papua New Guinea) and Australia. Seventeen species are included, seven of them new. Three genera (Onychopsis Prout, Peratodactyla Turner, and Epicampyla Turner) are newly synonymized with Parepisparis. Larvae are described for two species. The monophyly of Parepisparis is based largely on the shape of the valva of the male genitalia supported, to some extent, by that of the bursa copulatrix of the female genitalia, the colour pattern of the wings and, possibly, the presence of dorsal prothoracic processes and modified setae in the larva. The Oenochrominae are a polyphyletic subfamily, with the Oenochrominae s. str. here confined to the so-called robust-bodied members of the grouping. This excludes the slenderbodied species, and various geometrid genera that have been added to the oenochromines by default.
A catalogue of the family-group names in the Geodephaga, 1758-1985 (Coleoptera: Carabidae s. lat.)
Authors: Madge Ronald B.
Published: July 2010

470 family-group names in the Geodephaga are recorded with their authors and dates. 393 are based on type genera. Names originally proposed in a vernacular form are noted, along with their first subsequent Latinization. Names based on type genera which are junior homonyms, unjustified emendations or incorrect subsequent spellings are also indicated. In addition, where a type genus has an irregular stem the correct form is given.
A taxonomic study on the Palearctic species of Chrysonotomyia Ashmead and Neochrysocharis Kurdjumov (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
Authors: Hansson Christer
Published: July 2010

The taxonomic status and range of Chrysonotomyia Ashmead and Neochrysocharis Kurdjumov are discussed. The seven Palearctic species of Chrysonotomyia are reviewed and a key to the species is presented. The Palearctic species of Neochrysocharis are revised, and a key to the species is given. Twenty species are recognized. Two of the species are described as new: acuminata and ambitiosa, both from Greece. Six new synonyms are suggested: Neochrysocharis badghysi Ryabtschinsky, N. rezniki Ryabtschinsky = N. albiscapus Erdös; N. aeneicrus Erdös = N. clinias (Walker); Chrysocharis obscuripes Förster, N. trifolii Erdös = N. formosa (Westwood); N. graminearum Szelényi & Szöcs = Chrysocharis chlora Graham. The species Neochrysocharis immaculata Kurdjumov previously synonymized with N. aratus (Walker), and later re-erected, is again put as synonym under aratus. Five new combinations are suggested: Achrysocharella chlorogaster Erdös, A. sericea Erdös, Chrysonotomyia longiventris Askew, Closterocerusformosus Westwood, all four to Neochrysocharis; Neochrysocharis chlora (originally in Chrysocharis) is transferred back to Chrysocharis. Lectotypes are designated for Entedon lanassa Walker, Neochrysocharis aeneicrus, N. albiscapus, N. cuprifrons Erdös, N. iris Erdös and Chrysocharis obscuripes. Some changes to update the Entedontinae from the key in Peck et al. (1964) are suggested.
Polistine wasps of the subgenera Stenopolistes and Megapolistes from the Philippine, Moluccan and Bismarck Islands (Hymenoptera: Vespidae)
Authors: Petersen B∅RGE
Published: July 2010

Nine species and nine subspecies are treated. New species and subspecies of Polistes (Stenopolistes) described are: buruensis, williamsi, simulatus obiensis, simulatus halmaheirensis, simulatus morotaiensis, asterope narupi and asterope arvidi. New subspecies of Polistes (Megapolistes) described are: tepidus manusensis, tepidus theodori, arthuri vechti, penthicus ater. Lectotypes are designated for Polistes simulatus Smith, 1861, P. arthuri Cameron, 1901 and P. novaepomeraniae Schulz, 1905. Polistes colonicus Smith, 1861 is a new synonym of Polistes lateritius Smith, 1857. The three subspecies of P. (Stenopolistes) asterope in the Bismarck Islands form an evolutionary lineage presumably reflecting time of isolation.
An identification guide to the Hedylidae (Lepidoptera: Hedyloidea)
Authors: Scoble Malcolm J.
Published: July 2010

An identification guide is provided for the 35 species of Hedylidae. Wing pattern and genitalia are illustrated for each species. The work is introduced by a summary of the general biology of the group. Foodplants are recorded for 4 species.
A new genus of the Lygus complex from China, with descriptions of six new species (Hemiptera: Miridae)
Authors: Zheng Le-Yi , Chao Yu
Published: July 2010

Heterolygus, a new genus of the Lygus complex, is described and includes ten species from the mountainous areas of Western and Central China. Lygus trivittulatus Reuter, 1906, Charagochilus duplicatus Reuter, 1901, Lygus clavicornis Reuter, 1906 and Lygus validicornis Reuter, 1906 are transferred here as new combinations; descriptive notes of these species are given as amendments to the original descriptions. Six new species are described: H. fusconiger, H. tenuicornis, H. univittatus, H. yadongensis, H. flavoventris, and H. longus.
A new genus of myrmicine ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Venezuela
Authors: Lattke John
Published: July 2010

Based upon a single alate female the ant genus Bariamyrma from southern Venezuela is described as new. Recognized as a member of the lower Myrmicinae, its closest affinities with other myrmicines appear to be in the group of genera related to Lordomyrma.
Revised key to Puliciphora (Diptera: Phoridae) of the Australasian and Oriental Regions, with third report of a larval Parasitica (Hymenoptera) in an adult fly
Authors: Disney R.H.L.
Published: July 2010

The genus Loxauchenia Schmitz & Mjöberg is synonymised with Puliciphora Dahl (syn. n.). Puliciphora malae sp. n. from Sulawesi is described. A revised key to the Puliciphora females of the Australasian and Oriental Regions is provided. The larval exuvium of a parasitoid Hymenopteran is reported in the abdomen of an adult fly.
New Species of Docalidia from the Neotropical Region (Homoptera: Cicadellidae: Coelidiinae)
Authors: Nielson M.W.
Published: July 2010

Fifteen new species of Docalidia are described and illustrated. These are bracchia, temeratis, spira, and morosa from Ecuador, simplex from Ecuador and Peru, ampla, nitida, paraserra, tenuatis, steveni, dextra, oblonga, paradiscissa, adami from Peru and matthewi from Venezuela. Docalidia zanoli Nielson is a lapsus calami and is emended as follows: Docalidia zanolae Nielson.
Revision of the genus Letana Walker, 1869 (Grylloptera: Tettigonioidea: Phaneropteridae)
Authors: Ingrisch Sigfrid
Published: July 2010

The Oriental genus Letana is fully revised. 22 species are recognised. Male and female abdominal terminalia, the phallus sclerite and the stridulatory apparatus of males are introduced as useful diagnostic characters. Keys for males and females to the species are included. L. brunneri (Krausze, 1904) and L. melanotis Bey-Bienko, 1956 become new synonyms of L. rubescens (StÅl, 1861). Nine new species are described: L. infurcata sp. n., L. bulbosa sp. n., L. megastridula sp. n., L. intermedia sp. n., L. bilobata sp. n., L. magna sp. n., L. digitata sp. n., L. emanueli sp. n., and L. gracilis sp. n. First descriptions are given for the female of L. recticercis Chopard & Dreux and for the male of L. serricauda Ingrisch. The relations between the species are discussed on basis of the phallus sclerite. Faunistic data and distribution maps are added.
A new species of Bioblapsis (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) from Scotland parasitising a mycophagous hoverfly, Cheilosia longula (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Authors: Rotheray Graham E.
Published: July 2010

Bioblapsís mallochi sp. n., from Scotland is described and a key is given to adult Bioblapsis. The host of B. mallochi is the syrphid Cheilosía longula, which breeds in fruiting bodies of Boletus fungi growing in the ground flora of pinewoods. The host of Bioblapsis polita (Vollenhoven) appears to be species of the hoverfly genus Ferdinandea which are associated with sap-flows on deciduous trees. These are unusual host species for diplazontines which are more typically associated with predacious hoverflies.
A revision of the Neotropical types described as Spaniotoma (Limnophyes) by Edwards 1931, with the description of Edwardsidia gen. n. (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Sæther Ole A.
Published: July 2010

The types of six species of chironomids from Patagonia and South Chile, described by Edwards in 1931 as belonging to the subgenus Limnophyes Eaton of the genus Spaniotoma Philippi, are revised. Four species belong in the minimus group of genus Limnophyes sensu Sasther 1990. L. collaris (male and female), L. subnudicollis (male), and L. brachyarthra (male and female), all are plesiomorphic members of the group and show relationships with L. er Saether as well as with species near L. minimus (Meigen). L. griseata apparently forms the sister species of the Palaearctic L. bidumus Sasther. The remaining two species are members of a new genus, Edwardsidia, characterized by coarse punctation of microtrichia on the wing membrane, strong apical seta on the antenna, acrostichals starting in front, and virga consisting of a strong, single, parallel-sided spine. The affinities of the new genus are uncertain. It may be a member of the Limnophyes group or be more closely related to Pseudorthocladius Goetghebuer, Gymnometriocnemus Goetghebuer or Parasmittia Strenzke.
Taxonomic and functional significance of the presternal area in Haemogamasus mites (Acari-Mesostigmata: Laelapidae), with a revised key to Fennoscandian species
Authors: Lundqvist Lars
Published: July 2010

The presternal area is described for adult females and males of the eight Scandinavian species of the genus Haemogamasus. This area contains suture lines with more or less conspicuous denticles. The denticles cover the posterior wall of the postcapitular furrow and probably act as a barrier to overflow of liquid accumulation during feeding. The presence of denticles in the presternal area may be correlated with, and an extension of, the elaboration of rows of deutosternal denticles on the ventral face of the subcapitulum. The configuration of the denticles can be used as a diagnostic character at the species level. Keys to the species, based on this character as well as others of adult females and males, are given.
Rediscovery of Knowltonella idahoensis Wray, an autapomorphous Schoettella Schäffer (Collembola: Hypogastruridae)
Authors: Fjellberg Arne
Published: July 2010

Several collections of Knowltonella idahoensis Wray, 1958 were made from bark scales on live spruce and pine in the Kananaskis Valley, Alberta. The species is redescribed and given the status of subgenus (monotypic) of Schoettella Schäffer.
A revision of the genus Paroecus Becker (Diptera: Lauxaniidae)
Authors: Yarom Ilan
Published: July 2010

The genus Paroecus Becker is revised, redefined, and its relations with other genera are discussed. P. signatipes Loew is redescribed. P. simplicipes from Hungary and P. tibialis from Israel are described as new. A key to the species, illustrations of the head, male hind leg, and the terminalia of both sexes are provided.
A new genus of Cryptocephalinae from Australia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Reid C.A.M.
Published: July 2010

Semelvillea gen.n. is described from eastern Australia, with nine species, all of which are new: acaciae, bunyae, eungellae, hirsuta, nothofagi, parva, punctata, tasmaniae and waraganji. The genus is related to Arnomus Sharp in Cryptocephalinae and a partial phylogeny of the species of Semelvillea is proposed using Arnomus as an outgroup. The host-plants include Acacia, Eucalyptus and Nothofagus, and the implications of the species phylogeny for host-plant relationships and biogeography are briefly considered.
Enzyme electrophoresis shows that Heptagenia dalecarlica Bengtsson and H. sulphurea (Müller) (Ephemeroptera: Heptageniidae) are bona species
Authors: Saura A. , Savolainen E. , Hantula J. , Lokki J.
Published: July 2010

Heptagenia dalecarlica and H. sulphurea are a species pair, the adults of which are difficult to distinguish; likewise the species diagnostic criteria of the nymphs have been considered doubtful. Population samples from these two species, and from H. fuscogrisea and H. joernensis were studied with enzyme electrophoresis. The results show that H. sulphurea and H. dalecarlica have taxon-specific alleles indicating that they are closely related but reproductively isolated species. They are only distantly related to the other two Heptagenia species examined.
Chromosomal, morphological and biological differences between Chironomus tenuistylus Brundin and C. longistylus Goetghebuer (Diptera: Chironomidae) in Fennoscandia and the USA
Authors: Wülker Wolfgang F.
Published: July 2010

The karyotype of Chironomus tenuistylus, unlike that of C. longistylus, lacks large heterochromatic blocks at the centromeres and a nucteotus in arm C. Also, the banding pattern in 4 of the 7 chromosome arms differs between the species. The banding patterns belong to the most primitive ones in the thummi-complex. An inversion polymorphism has been found in arms A and B of C. tenuistylus, in arm B (rarely D and F) of C. longistylus. The larvae of C. tenuistylus have a distinct dark stripe on the clypeus and blackish coloured antennal pedicel and gula, and also differ in certain head measurements. Male adults of C. tenuistylus are larger than those of C. longistylus and the anal point of the male hypopygium is not as broad. Both species show an holarctic distribution (Fennoscandia and northern USA). The breeding habitats overlap to some extent, but C. tenuistylus apparently prefers polyhumic waters, whereas C. longistylus prefers flat, eutrophied lakes and pools. Adults of C. tenuistylus emerge in autumn, those of C. longistylus in summer.
Revision of the Loboptera species of Morocco (Blattaria: Blattellidae: Blattellinae)
Authors: Bohn Horst
Published: July 2010

In this second part of a revision of the genus Loboptera Brunner v. W., the Moroccan species are treated. In addition to the 6 species already known (L. alluaudi Chopard, L. decipiens (Germar), L. irregularis Chopard, L. maroccana Bolívar, L. minor Bolivar, L. truncata Chopard), 5 new species and 1 new subspecies are described (L. cuneilobata, L. cryptofoveata, L. foveolata, L. glandulifera, L. ovolobata, L. minor semicirculolobata). Only one of the species (L. decipiens) has a wide distribution; the other species appear to be endemic to Morocco except for L. ovolobata which also reaches into western Algeria. The endemic species (incl. L. ovolobata) form a well defined group of closely related species (the maroccana group). The characteristics of the maroccana group are described. A key for the identification of the Moroccan species is also given.
A revision and phylogenetic analysis of the spider genus Machadonia Lehtinen (Araneae, Lycosoidea)
Authors: Griswold Charles E.
Published: July 2010

The twelve species of Machadonia, all occurring in southern Africa, are revised and illustrated and a key to species is provided. Machadonia is considered as incertae sedis in the superfamily Lycosoidea. The following five new species are proposed: Machadonia meikleae, M. sibyna, M. acaenata, M. transversa, and M. Ieleupi. A cladogram for those 9 species known from both sexes is proposed.
Morphological variation of Parnassius mnemosyne (Linnaeus) in eastern Fennoscandia (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
Authors: Heliövaara K. , Somerma P. , Väisänen R.
Published: July 2010

Morphological variation in Parnassius mnemosyne (Linnaeus, 1758) was studied using 20 measurements of the wing shape, venation and coloration in males and females of eastern Fennoscandian populations. The type specimens were analysed. The results were related to the previous subspecific division proposed by Bryk. The results suggest that the type specimens (nominate ssp.) can be classified together with the populations from southwestern Finland. The populations of the Åland archipelago seem to form a distinctive group (ssp. ugrofennica Bryk), differing from both the nominate subspecies and the Swedish ssp. romani Bryk. The results on the Karelian material agree well with Bryk's classification (ssp. karjala, ssp. poppii). The only Finnish inland population at Somero differs only slightly from other SW Finnish populations. The loss of populations in Finland has not resulted in losses of taxa at a subspecific level.
First Nearctic record of the orthoclad genus Tavastia Tuiskunen (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Sæther Ole A.
Published: July 2010

The male imago of Tavastia cristacauda sp. n. is described from a swamp in Michigan and the Blue Ridge in North Carolina. The new species shows that Tavastia most likely belongs to the Pseudosmittia group of genera. The combination of hairy eyes and wings with no setae on squama, and ridged, hairy anal point is unique among orthoclads.
The genus Thyridanthrax Osten Sacken (Diptera: Bombyliidae) in tropical Africa
Authors: Greathead D.J.
Published: July 2010

The 11 species of Thyridanthrax Osten Sacken listed for the Afrotropical region are reviewed. Anthrax caffra Wiedemann is shown to be a species of Exoprosopa Macquart. T. calochromatus Bezzi, T. macquarti Bezzi, T. kappa Bowden and T. subperspicillaris Bezzi are reduced to subspecies of T. elegans Wiedemann, from the southern Palaearctic Region. T. idolus Hesse and T. speciosus Hesse are designated synonyms of T. perspicillaris hessei Bowden which therefore becomes a synonym of T. perspicillaris idolus Hesse. One new species, T. heliocheili sp. n. is described from specimens reared from Heliocheilus albipunctella (de Joannis) (Noctuidae) in Mali and Senegal. A key to the 11 species and subspecies now recognized is provided.
Larval head structures of Omophron and their implications for the relationships of Omophronini (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Authors: Beutel R.G.
Published: July 2010

Internal and external structures of the head of larvae of Omophron variegatum and O. limbatum were examined and interpreted phylogenetically. Omophronini are characterized by many internal and external autapomorphic features. Omophronini belong to a monophyletic unit within Carabidae which does not include Trachypachini, Gehringiini, Metriinae, and Paussinae (Anisochaeta sensu Jeannel 1941-42). A sistergroup relationship between Omophronini and the remaining taxa of this monophyletic unit is suggested by two synapomorphic character states of the latter group. One common derived character state suggests a sistergroup relationship between Omophronini and Opisthiini. Three apomorphic character states may indicate the monophyly of a large group within Carabidae which includes Scaritini and the following tribes and subfamilies in Lindroth's classification (Caraboidea Limbata sensu Jeannel 1941-42).
The Stigmella paradoxa species-group (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae) in the USSR
Authors: Puplesis Rimantas
Published: July 2010

A brief review and a key to the Holarctic Stigmella paradoxa species-group are given. Stigmella juryi sp. n. from the Crimea and western Kopet-Dag ridge (Turkmeniya) and S. montana sp. n. from the Turkestan ridge and western Tyan Shan are described. They represent the first records of the paradoxa group from the USSR.
A fossil termite bug, Termitaradus protera sp. n. (Hemiptera: Termitaphididae), from Mexican amber
Authors: Doyen John T. , Poinar George O.
Published: July 2010

A termite bug, Termitaradus protera sp. n. (Termitaphididae: Hemiptera) from Mexican amber, represents the first known fossil of this family. The fossil species differs from the nine extant species by its larger size, the larger number of lobules present in each body segment and the distinctly geniculate antennae. Two shriveled termite bodies lying next to the fossil suggest that contrary to traditional opinion, termitaradids may indeed be predatory on termites. The presence of a termitaradid in Mexican Tertiary deposits suggests a wider distribution of these forms in the past than is inferred by the distribution of extant forms.
Revision of the cluster-flies of the Pollenia vagabunda species-group (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Authors: Rognes Knut
Published: July 2010

Within Pollenia Robineau-Desvoidy, a vagabunda species-group is defined and described. It consists of three species new to science: P. bezziana sp. n., P. stigi sp. n. and P. verneri sp. n. and two redescribed species: P. contempta Robineau-Desvoidy and P. vagabunda (Meigen). It is monophyletic on the basis of synapomorphies in the male cerci and the number of the inner posthumeral setae. Its sister-group is believed to be the viatica species-group. A key is provided and terminalia of both sexes illustrated for all species as far as these are known. A neotype is designated for Pollenia contempta Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830. A lectotype is designated for Pollenia hasei Séguy, 1928b. P. contempta is widely distributed in the western Mediterranean region and is the sister species of P. vagabunda with a much wider distribution in Europe. P. vagabunda is also reported from the U.S.A. for the first time. P. bezziana is described from Italy, P. verneri from Spain and Portugal, and P. stigi from high altitude in the Moyen Atlas mountains of Morocco. Musca varians Meigen in Morge (1975), nomen nudum, is established as a new synonym of Musca vagabunda Meigen, 1826.
The cockroach genus Allacta Saussure & Zehntner (Blattaria, Blattellidae: Pseudophyllodromiinae)
Authors: Roth Louis M.
Published: July 2010

There are about 30 species in the cockroach genus Allacta Saussure & Zehntner. Several species are redescribed, or the previously unknown sex is described, and the literature for all the known taxa is given, including original author's descriptions if specimens were not available. Two new species, namely, fascia and loconti are described. Allacta basivittata (Bruijning), previously a junior synonym of Allacta bipunctata (Walker), is considered to be distinct. Allacta montaguei Chopard is transferred to Balta Tepper. Allacta raapi Hanitsch is transferred to Sundablatta Hebard. Allacta variegata (Brunner) is placed in Margattea Shelford. Allacta crassivenosa (Bolívar) is retained incertae sedis. The species are placed in 3 groups and a key is presented to distinguish the adults.
A new genus of Helicoboscinae from the Himalayas (Diptera: Calliphoridae), with emended genus and subfamily concepts
Authors: Rognes Knut
Published: July 2010

The male, female and larva I (uterine) of Gulmargia angustisquama gen. n., sp. n. are described from northern India (Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh). The female is macrolarviparous. Gulmargia and the western Palaearctic Eurychaeta Brauer & Bergenstamm are vicariant sister groups which together form the subfamily Helicoboscinae of the Calliphoridae. Revised definitions of Helicoboscinae and Eurychaeta are provided. The monophyly of all taxa involved is established on the basis of several synapomorphies. It is suggested that the Helicoboscinae is an ancient clade of the Calliphoridae.
A revision of the Hydroporus species (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) of Japan, the Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin
Authors: Nakane Takehiko , Nilsson Anders N.
Published: July 2010

The six species of Hydroporus Clairville recorded from Japan, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands are revised. The following two syn. n. are established: Hydroporus watanabei Takizawa, 1933 = Hydroporus morio Aubé, 1838, and Hydroporus konoi Nakane, 1963 = Hydroporus submuticus Thomson, 1874. Hydroporus ijimai sp. n. is described from Hokkaido. The isolated position of Hydroporus tokui Satô, 1985, is noted, and the species is placed in its own species-group. An identification key is presented and species distributions are mapped.
The immatures and imagines of the Afrotropical species Microtendipes lentiginosus Freeman and Collartomyia hirsuta Goetghebuer (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Amakye Joseph S. , Sæther Ole A.
Published: July 2010

Microtendipes lentiginosus Freeman, 1955, is redescribed in both sexes and the immatures described for the first time. The species, judging on the male imago, belongs to the numerosus group, while the immatures indicate a placement in the pedellus group. The genus Collartomyia Goetghebuer, with the single included species C. hirsuta (Goetghebuer, 1936), is redescribed in both sexes and all stages. The genus is shown to be closely related to Polypedilum Kieffer.
A restudy of the generic composition of the linyphiid spider fauna of the Far East (Araneida: Linyphiidae)
Authors: Eskov K. Yu.
Published: July 2010

The generic composition of the Far Eastern linyphiids has been restudied. The following 9 new genera are established: Nippononeta gen.n. (9 species, including N. kurilensis sp.n.). Neserigone gen.n. (3, including N. basarukini sp.n.). Saitonia gen.n. (4). Paikiniana gen.n. (3), as well as Bathylinyphia gen.n., Orientopus gen.n., Parhypomma gen.n., and Baryphymula gen.n., all monobasic. The genera new for the Far East are Trichoncus (T. orientalis sp.n. and T. hyperboreus sp.n.) and Ceratinops (C. amurensis sp.n. and C. kolymensis sp.n., forming a separate subgenus Asiceratinops subgen.n.); Gongylidioides (C. ussuricus sp.n.) is a genus new for the USSR fauna. New combinations are proposed for 10 species (2 transferred to the genera Eperigone and Turinyphia, both new for Far East); further 4 species are excluded from the family Linyphiidae.
Larval head structures of Omoglymmius hamatus and their implications for the relationships of Rhysodidae (Coleoptera: Adephaga)
Authors: Beutel R.G.
Published: July 2010

Internal and external features of the head of larvae of Rhysodidae were analyzed phylogenetically. A detailed description of the head of the larva of Omoglymmius hamatus (LeConte) is given. Omoglymmius and Rhysodes belong to a monophyletic unit which is characterized by an isolated submental sclerite and a strongly elongated prementum. The presence of a broad, undivided submental plate is a possible synapomorphy of Rhyzodiastes and Clinidium. The following features are considered autapomorphies of Rhysodidae: head extremely widened posteriorly, stemmata absent, frontoclypeolabral apotome strongly extended posteriorly, snout-like nasal projection, maxillolabial complex retracted, galea extremely modified, caudal premental apotome, labial palpi 1-segmented. Significant features indicate a sister-group relationship between Gyrinidae and the remaining Adephaga. Rhysodidae belong to a monophyletic group which comprises Geadephaga excl. Trachypachini. A sistergroup relationship between Rhysodidae and all other taxa of this monophylum is proposed as a working hypothesis. The wood-boring, xylophagous-fungivorous habits of Rhysodidae are almost certainly a secondary feature as indicated by the absence of the mandibular mola and other features. The hypothesis of a close relationship between Rhysodidae and Scaritini does not accord with the results of this study.