bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new genus and three new species of Platygastridae from Zaire
Authors: Huggert Lars
Published: July 2010

Iphitrachelus africanus n.sp., Leptacis mitratus n.sp., Holocoelia debaucheella n.gen. et sp., and the previously unknown male of Leptacis aranea Masn. are described. A key of the four known species of Iphitrachelus is presented. The genus Miramblyaspis Dodd is regarded as a new synonym of Leptacis Först. and the type-species L. mirabilis (Dodd) n. comb. is redescribed.
Notes on some Lepidoptera described by Linnaeus, Fabricius, and Ström
Authors: Nielsen Ebbe Schmidt , Karsholt Ole
Published: July 2010

Notes are given on the identity and synonymy of five species of Lepidoptera described by Linnaeus, twenty-eight by Fabricius and two by Ström. Each species dealt with is treated under the apparent valid combination; for each species reference is given to the original description. Twenty-four new species-group name synonyms are introduced and nine new combinations are established: Nemaxera betulinella (Fabr.), Argyresthia arcella (Fabr.), Depressaria depressana (Fabr.), Chrysoesthia drurella (Fabr.), Brachmia blandella (Fabr.), Acleris laterana (Fabr.), Pseudohermenias abietana (Fabr.), Epinotia abbreviana (Fab.) and Acrobasis repandana (Fabr.). During the work two neotypes, twenty-seven lectotypes and two paralectotypes have been designated and are here cited for the first time.
Les Mesoleius Holmgren des collections Holmgren et Thomson (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)1
Authors: Aubert Jacques-F.
Published: July 2010

Most West-Palearctic Mesoleius auct. have been described by Swedish authors, whose collections are preserved in the Museum of Natural History, Stockholm (Holmgren and Roman) and in the Entomological Museum, Zoology Department, Lund University (Thomson). Because the collections are easily found and are kept in two museums only it was possible to make a preliminary revision of these insects, noting for each species the main structural characters in accordance with the keys of H. Townes (Genera of Ichneumonidae, Part 3, 1970). Ovipositors were removed from their sheaths and described. It appears that eight genera were mixed with the Mesoleius of Schmiedeknecht. The present paper attempts to place each species in its true genus and to critically examine the characters used by Townes. I believe that most European species of Schmiedeknecht's Mesoleius should be transfered to the genus Campodorus Förster. Species of the genus Anoncus Townes are easily recognized by their tarsi tending to be short and by their filiform ovipositor. Species of Hyperbatus Förster have the extremity of the abdomen flattened, have short square sheaths, and a very brief apex after the dorsal notch of the ovipositor. 161 species of the genus Mesoleius sensu Schmiedeknecht 1914, and two additional Mesoleius sensu Hinz 1972, were studied. They were found to belong to eight genera: Mesoleius Holmgren, 1855 (45 species), Campodorus Förster, 1868 (86 species of which 78 are new combinations), Anoncus Townes, 1970 (15 species all of which are new combinations), Otlophorus Förster, 1868 (2 species one of which is a new combination), Alexeter Förster, 1868 (5 species all of which are new combinations), Scopesis Förster, 1868 (2 species), Hyperbatus Förster, 1868 (5 species of which 3 are new combinations) and Barytarbes Förster, 1868 (1 species which is a new combination).
Neue paläarktische Arten der Gattung Cyphon Paykull. V (Coleoptera: Helodidae)
Authors: Nyholm Tord
Published: July 2010

Three new species of the genus Cyphon Paykull (Coleoptera: Helodidae) are described, viz. C. perses n. sp. from Iran, C. ponticus n.sp. from north-east Turkey, and C. iberus n.sp. from Spain. They all belong to the coarctatus group s. 1. In addition, descriptions are given of the male C. macedonicus Nyholm and the female C. scurrula Nyholm, the former described by Klausnitzer (1976) under the name of Cyphon graecus, which name consequently has to be sunk as a synonym, the latter previously unknown. Attention is drawn to the characteristics afforded by the bristles covering the parameres in Cyphon. The multiformity of these bristles will be dealt with in more detail in a separate paper.
New and little - known Indian Asilidae (Diptera) II
Authors: Joseph A.N.T. , Parui P.
Published: July 2010

Pseudomerodontina n.gen. is described from South India. Its relationships with its nearest genus Merodontina Enderlein, are shown. The type species, Pseudomerodontina jayaraji n.sp., is described and illustrated. A key to the six world genera of Ommatini is given: Michotamia Macquart, Merodontina Enderlein, Pseudomerodontina n.gen., Cophinopoda Hull, Emphysomera Schiner, and Ommatius Wiedemann.
Revision of the East African millipede genus Epibolus Cook, 1897
Authors: Enghoff Henrik
Published: July 2010

Examination of 55 adult specimens of Epibolus (=Metiche) including all relevant types revealed that Spirobolus proporus Attems, 1896, Trigoniulus ruspolii Silvestri, 1896, Metiche bravensis, Attems, 1909 (non Silvestri, 1897), Metiche attemsi Kraus, 1958, and Metiche tanganyicense Kraus, 1958 are synonymous with Epibolus pulchripes (Gerstäcker, 1873), a species fairly widespread in southeastern Kenya and northeastern Tanzania. E. bravensis (Silvestri, 1897) comb. nov. (Somalia) and E. mossambicensis (Lawrence, 1967) comb. nov. (Moçambique) are provisionally regarded as distinct species. Lectotypes are designated for Trigoniulus ruspolii Silvestri, 1896 and Metiche attemsi Kraus, 1958. The vulvae of E. pulchripes are described for the first time. The postembryonic growth of E. pulchripes is probably hemianamorphotic. E. pulchripes is active during daytime and is probably aposematically coloured. The filling of the gonopods with sperm takes place during copulation by means of the protrusible penis.
Agnathosia sandoeensis n.sp., a new tineid moth from the Baltic island of Gotska Sandon (Lepidoptera: Tineidae)
Authors: Jonasson Jan Å.
Published: July 2010

Imago, pupa and biology of Agnathosia sandoeensis n.sp. are described and compared with the closely related A. mendicella (Hb.)1. Figures of these moths and their genitalia are given.
Taxonomy and geographic distribution of Swedish Culicidae (Diptera, Nematocera)
Authors: Dahl Christine
Published: July 2010

In Sweden Culicidae are represented by two subfamilies and five genera: Anophelinae (Anopheles) and Culicinae (Coquillettidia, Aedes, Culiseta, Culex). A brief taxonomic survey is made of the species which occur in Fennoscandia and adjacent areas. The list comprises 53 species of which 42 have hitherto been found in Sweden. The geographic distribution is given in tabular form and based on published records as well as on unpublished material.
Placusa cribrata n.sp. and P. suecica n.sp. from Sweden (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)
Authors: Johnson Colin , Lundberg Stig
Published: July 2010

Placusa cribrata n.sp. from Northern Sweden and Northern Finland and P. suecica n.sp. from Central Sweden are described. A key, separating P. tachyporoides (Wattl), P. incompleta Sjöberg, P. suecica n.sp. and P. cribrata n.sp. is given.
Two new genera and species of Pteromalidae from Brazil (Hymenoptera)
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Dvalinia uxillaris n.gen., n.sp. and Balrogia strιata n.gen., n.sp. from Brazil are described.
Coniopterygidae from the Arabian Peninsula (Neuroptera)
Authors: Meinander Martin
Published: July 2010

Seven spp of Coniopterygidae are listed. Three of these are represented by females and could not be identified. Coniopteryx (Holoconiopteryx) tenuicornis Tjeder is previously recorded from East and South Africa and Helicoconis (Fontenellea) iberica Ohm from Spain. Aleuropteryx arabica n.sp., A. felix n. sp. and Semidalis arabica n. sp. are new. The description of the female of Coniopteryx bicuspis Tjeder was found to refer to a specimen of C. tenuicornis.
Ptyngidricerus venustus n.sp. from Oman and Iran (Neuroptera: Ascalaphidae)
Authors: Tjeder BO , Rodger Waterston A.
Published: July 2010

A new species of the genus Ptyngidricerus Weele, 1909, P. venustus, from the United Arab Emirates, the Oman and the Iranian Baluchistan is described, and a complementary description of the genus is given.
Scandinavian entomologists I - Per Benander
Authors: Lindroth Carl H.
Published: July 2010

A short biography of Per Benander (1885-1976) is given together with a complete bibliography of his entomological papers. He described 22 new species of Lepidoptera, of which 11 species still are valid. A list of the species and the synonymy is presented.
The genus Plinthisus Stephens in the Australian Region (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae)
Authors: Slater James A. , Sweet Merrill H.
Published: July 2010

Fifteen species of Plinthisus are reported from Australia, all of them previously undescribed. The new species are: P. woodwardi, P. australiensis, P. tasmaniensis, P. kangarooensis, P. acrocephalus, P. nudus, P. sericeus, P. platycephalus, P. mullewa, P. dampieris, P. reticulatus, P. tindalís, P. flíndersi, P. bassianus and P. grossi. P. woodwardi is also reported from New Zealand. The species are segregated into five groups. Their distributions within Australia and relationships to Oriental, African and South American taxa are discussed. A key to species is included. Plinthisus tineoides (Distant), an Oriental species, is redescribed and Locutius atratus Distant, 1918 and Locutius pallescens Distant, 1918 placed as junior synonyms. The ecological habitats and host plant relationships of P. australiensis, P. nudus, P. bassianus and P. grossi are discussed. Descriptions of nymphs are given for P. woodwardi, P. australiensis and P. grossi. Sixty figures are included illustrating dorsal views, spermatheca, metathoracic scent gland areas, eggs, wings, aedeagus, sperm reservoirs, parameres and abdominal details.
Revision of the C. G. Thomson species of Gonatopodinae (Hymenoptera: Dryinidae)
Authors: Olmi Massimo
Published: July 2010

Gonatopodinae of the C. G. Thomson collection in the Ent. Mus., Zoological Institute, Lund (Sweden), and in the Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet, Stockholm (Sweden), are revised. The supposed synonymy of Gonatopus pílosus Thomson, 1860, with Gonatopus sepsoides Westwood, 1833, seems reasonable. The following synonymy is proposed: Gonatopus flavicornis Thomson, 1860=Neogonatopus distinguendus (Kieffer, 1905); flavicomis Thomson falls into synonymy because it is preoccupied by Gonatopus flavicornis Dalman, 1818 (now Anteon flavicorne). Lectotypes of Gonatopus pilosus and Gonatopus flavicornis are designated.
Three gynandromorphic specimens of Idris piceiventris (Kieffer) (Hymenoptera, Proctotrupoidea: Scelionidae)
Authors: Ert Lars Hugg
Published: July 2010

Gynandromorphic specimens of Idris piceiventris (Kieffer) are described and figured.
Two new species of the erigonine genera Savignia and Silometopus (Araneae: Linyphiidae) from Swedish Lapland
Authors: Holm Åke
Published: July 2010

The male of Savignia producta n.sp. from Muddus National Park, Lule lappmark and the male and the female of Silometopus acutus n.sp. from the Torneträsk area, Tome lappmark, are described and their taxonomical relations to other species within these and allied genera are discussed. Silometopus acutus is previously recorded from southern Finland as Silometopus incurvatus (non O.P.-Cambridge) by Hackman (1955) and Palmgren (1976).
Redescription of Paratanytarsus tenellulus (Goetghebuer, 1921) (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Säwedal Lars , Langton Peter H.
Published: July 2010

The imago d and the pupae of Paratanytarsus tenellulus (Goetghebuer, 1921) are described and the taxonomic position of the species is discussed. A lectotype is designated for Tanytarsus tenellulus Goetghebuer, 1921. The tenellulus-group has an isolated position within the genus and it is possible that it later must be given full generic rank. The ecology of Paratanytarsus tenellulus is discussed.
Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Noctuiden Irans
Authors: Janzon Lars-Äke
Published: July 2010

A new species, Zethes brandti n.sp., is described from Iran; it is very close to Z. nemea Brandt and can only be separated by the male genitalia.
The nearctic genus Beeria Hatch. Taxonomy, distribution and ecology (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)
Authors: Smetana A.
Published: July 2010

The systematic position of the monotypic genus Beeria Hatch 1957 within the subfamily Staphylininae is discussed. The genus combines characters of both the tribe Staphylinini and Quediini, however the morphology of the prothorax seems to justify its assignment to the tribe Quediini. A detailed description of the genus, together with the presently known data about its distribution and ecology are given. The type species of Beeria (punctata Hatch 1957) is identical with Philonthus nematocerus Casey 1915, which results in the following new combination: Beeria nematocera (Casey 1915) with punctata Hatch 1957 as a junior synonym. The characters distinguishing the tribes Staphylinini and Quediini are discussed in detail. A key to holarctic genera of the tribe Quediini is given. The subtribe Triacri established by Bernhauer (1931) within the tribe Quediini is identical with the subtribe Xanthopygi within the tribe Staphylinini. The genera Algon Sharp, Brachycamonthus Bernh. and Rientis Sharp are removed from the tribe Quediini and reassigned to the tribe Staphylinini, subtribe Xanthopygi. The genus Rientis Sharp, 1874 is identical with Securipalpus Schubert, 1908, which becomes a junior synonym of Rientis.
Zur Kenntnis der Käferfauna der Kanarischen Inseln 21-22
Authors: Palm Thure
Published: July 2010

21. The genus Cercyon Leach (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae). The author has revised the genus Cercyon Leach. All the species are keyed and notes on their ecology and distribution are given. Wollastons "littorale Gyll." is arenarius Rey and lugubris Oliv. is reported as new for the islands. 22. The genus Pachysternum Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae). The genus and the species (P. capense Muls.) are new for the islands. They are described and notes on ecology and distribution given.
Lasioglossum (Evylaeus) boreale, a new Halictinae (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) species found in northern Sweden and on Hokkaido, Japan, with notes on its biology
Authors: Ebmer P. Andreas W. , Svensson Bo G. , Sakagami Shoichi F.
Published: July 2010

Lasioglossum (Evylaeus) boreale, belonging to the fratellum-group, is described from material collected at Abisko, northern Sweden. The species is also known from Hokkaido, Japan. The genitalia of the hitherto described males of the fratellum-group are figured. Comments on the biology of L. boreale are added to the description. Notes on the distribution of the palearctic fratellum and the nearctic nigrum groups are also given.
Two new reared species of Torymidae and Eulophidae from Tenerife, Canary Islands (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea)
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Descriptions are given of Torymus canariensis n.sp. reared from a gall midge on Artemisia canariensis, and Elachertus lasiodermae n.sp. reared from a beetle, Lasioderma n.sp. which later will be described by Israelsson, living in stems of thistles.
Notes on Chalcidoidea XI (Hymenoptera)
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

The new species Habrocytus actinopterae n.sp. is described from South Sweden. A lectotype is also selected for Pteromalus groenlandicus Holmgren and the species is transfered to Pachyneuron groenlandicus (Hlmgr) n. comb. with Pachyneuron umbratum Del. as a synonym.
A new species of Halticoptera Spin. reared from Scaptomyza multispinosa Mall. in Chile (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae)
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Karl-Johan Hedqvist, Swedish Natural Science Research Council, c/o Dept. of Entomology, Mus. Nat. Hist. S-104 05 Stockholm 50, Sweden.
Evolution and taxonomy of Andogyrus Ochs (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae)
Authors: Brinck Per
Published: July 2010

Analysis of relevant structures showed that there are three evolutional lineages in Andogyrus. Two have remained in southernmost South America, near the ancestral area of the genus (probably the Antarctic). One lineage has spread northwards and radiated in the Andes. There is a parallel anagenetic evolution of groups of structures which can be related to adaptation to fast-running water. Cladistic analysis according to Hennig (basic splitting) and Camin & Sokal (specific derivation) led to the division of the genus in seven species groups. A key to species is given and six new species group taxa described: A. viscus, A. bos, A. produetus, A. clypealis, A. buculus and A. colombicus subsp. australis.
Scandinavian entomologists II - Arne Sundholm
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Arne Sundholm (1907-1972) described 4 new genera and 58 new species of Hymenoptera (superfamily Proctotrupoidea) of which 3 genera and 57 species are still valid. A list of the species and synonymy is presented, together with a record of his published work.
Redescription of Platypalpus microcerus Frey, 1943, now referred to the genus Tachydromia Meig. (Diptera: Empididae)
Authors: Chvála Milan
Published: July 2010

The Siberian Platypalpus microcerus Frey, 1943 is redescribed on the basis of two syntype females deposited in Coll. Frey, Helsinki, and is referred to the genus Tachydromia Meig. The species is close to T. terricola Zett. A lectotype is designated.
Scandinavian entomologists 3 - Victor Hansen
Authors: Bangsholt F.
Published: July 2010

A short biography of Victor Hansen (1889-1974) is given together with a complete bibliography of his entomological papers. He described 10 new species of Coleoptera, of which 4 species still are valid. A list of the species and the synonymy is presented.
Cryptophyra lundbecki n. gen et n. sp. from North Europe, with some notes on allied hydrotaeine genera (Diptera: Muscidae)
Authors: Michelsen Verner
Published: July 2010

Cryptophyra lundbecki n. gen. et n. sp., is described from both sexes from Denmark. The genus is readily assigned to the ubfamily Muscinae, tribe Hydrotaeini. Character-states of diagnostic and phylogenetic importance are discussed. In conclusion, it is suggested that morphological evidence points to affinities with Megophyra Emden, Hydrotaea Rob.-Desv. or a more extensive Hydrotaea-group.
New species of the genus Isotoma Bourlet, 1839 from North America (Collembola: Isotomidae)
Authors: Fjellberg Arne
Published: July 2010

15 new species from North America are described: I. alaskensis n. sp. (Alaska), I. atkasukiensis n. sp. (Alaska), I. blufusata n. sp. (Holarctic), I. christianseni n. sp. (Illinois), I. creli n. sp. (Alaska), I. inupikella n. sp. (Alaska), I. komarkovae n. sp. (Alaska), I. macleani n. sp. (Alaska), I. manitobae n. sp. (Manitoba), I. maxillosa n. sp. (Illinois), I. nanseni n. sp. (Holarctic), I. nixoni n. sp. (Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky), I. randiella n. sp. (Illinois), I. taigicola n. sp. (Alaska) and I. torildae n. sp. (Illinois). The systematic characters are briefly discussed. In particular the morphology of the antennae, labrum, maxillae, ventral tube and furca were found useful. Cyclomorphosis (occurrence of distinct summer and winter forms) was found in I. blufusata n. sp., I. neglecta Schäffer and probably I. inupikella n. sp. A key for separation of the new species and some related ones is given. All the new species belong to the subgenus Desoria Nicolet, 1841.
A new subfamily and two new genera and species from the New World (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae)
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Dvaliniinae n. subfam., Bomburia femorata n. gen., n. sp. (from Brazil) and Bofuria maculata n. gen., n. sp. (from Colombia) are described. Acrocormus megastigmus Ashm. is transfered to Bofuria n. gen. Bofuria megastigmus (Ashm.) n. comb. and Elachertvdomyia Girlt. with type species phloeotrihi (Ashm.) is placed in the new subfamily. A key to the known genera of Dvaliniinae is given.
The changing nature of entomological collections: Uses, functions, growth and management
Authors:   Ke Chung Kim
Published: July 2010

The Informal Conference on entomological collections was held in Section 1, of the XVth International Congress of Entomology, Washington, D.C., USA on August 23rd, 1976. Participants discussed various aspects of entomological collections and systematic activities associated with such collections. The speakers represented six countries and a wide spectrum of professional areas. They provided a broader view of the more critical problems facing the world's entomological collections. The functions and uses of entomological collections were reviewed and aspects of computer applications related to the collections discussed. Also, legal and international aspects of the collecting, depository, and exchange of the insect materials were discussed. Dr Elizabeth N. Marke, President of the Entomological Society of Australia explained the events that led to the present Australian legislation on exportation of insect specimens, and pointed out the difficulties of this stringent law and of the effort by the society to repeal the law. This conference agreed to propose a resolution for the Congress on "Scientific Collecting, Exchange and Transfer of the Entomological Specimens" which was drafted by J. C. M. Carvalho, K. C. Kim (Chairman), L. V. Knutson, and C. W. Sabrosky. This resolution, with a minor modification, was passed unanimously by the XVth International Congress of Entomology at the Closing Plenary Session after approval by the Permanent Committee.
The genus Macrozelima Stackelberg (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Authors: Hippa Heikki
Published: July 2010

The genus Macrozelima is re-characterized and placed among the genera Valdivia, Odyneromyia, Temnostoma, Takaomyia, Syrittosyrphus, Palumbia, Pterallastes, Stilbosoma, Hemixylota, Teuchocnemis, Spilomyia, Milesia, and Pogonosyrphus in Milesiinae, Milesiini. Macrozelima scripta from Burma is described as a new species in the genus.
Two new species of Schoutedenomyia Kröber from Africa (Diptera: Therevidae)
Authors: Lyneborg Leif
Published: July 2010

Schoutedenomyia usambarensis n.sp. and S. rhodexiensis n.sp. are described from southern Tanzania and Rhodesia, respectively. Only one male and one female specimen of each species are known. A list of the 12 species of Schoutedenomyia Kröber, 1936, now reported from tropical Africa are given. It is noted for the first time that the genus is well represented in the Oriental region.
Zur Kenntnis der Käferfauna der Kanarischen Inseln 23-24
Authors: Palm Thure
Published: July 2010

23. The genus Denops Fisch. (Coleoptera: Cleridae). The new species Denops canariensis n. sp. belonging to the subgenus Tillinae, is described with notes on its ecology, and the larva is also described. 24. The genus Criocephalus Muls. (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). The species are keyed, also the larva, and notes on their distribution and ecology are given.
The nest and pre-pupa of the solitary wasp Crossocerus (Cuphopterus) dimidiatus (Fabr.), with biological notes (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae)
Authors: Raw Anthony , O'Toole Christopher
Published: July 2010

The prepupa (post-defaecating larva) of Crossocerus (Cuphopterus) dimidiatus (Fabr.) is described and larval morphology is compared with that ctescribed by previous authors for other species of crabronid wasps. Information is given on the nest structure and the dipterous prey. The choice of nest site and prey is discussed.
Revision of the genus Rhoptromeris Förster, 1869 with reference to north-western European species
Authors: Nordlander Göran
Published: July 2010

The type material of most European nominal species previously placed in Rhoptromeris and of some other species is studied. Notes are given on the type material, 10 lectotypes are designated and the identity of the species is discussed. Three valid Rhoptromeris species are found: R. heptoma (Hartig) [type species], R. villosa (Hartig) and R. rufiventris (Giraud) n.comb. The latter is the type species of Hexamerocera Kieffer which is synonymized with Rhoptromeris. The genus Rhoptromeris is described and compared with related genera. The three species found to be valid are figured and redescribed, and also a new species, R. nigriventris, is described from Sweden. R. heptoma is an important parasitoid of Oscinella frit (L.) (Dipt.: Chloropidae).
Oorlogia nigriceps n.gen., n.sp. from Namibia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Silfverberg Hans
Published: July 2010

Oorlogia nigriceps of the genus-group Prosmidiites is described from northern Namibia.
Cylindrodesmus laniger Schubart, a widespread, probably parthenogenetic millipede (Diplopoda, Polydesmida: Haplodesmidae)
Authors: Enghoff Henrik
Published: July 2010

Cylindrodesmus laniger Schubart, 1944 is recorded from Tanzania. The synonymies Cylindrodesmus Pocock, 1889=Hypsoporus Loomis, 1969 and C. laniger=C. palmyrae Chamberlin, 1954=Inodesmus globulosus Loomis, 1964, are established. C. laniger is now on record from Brazil, Panama, Tanzania, and Palmyra Island. This wide distribution may be due to human transport and/or parthenogenesis (males are extremely rare).
Post-embryonic development of Lithobius erythrocephalus C. L. Koch (Chilopoda: Lithobiidae)
Authors: Andersson Göran
Published: July 2010

Examined Swedish specimens of Lithobius erythrocephalus belong to the nominate subspecies. The variation during development in size, number of coxal pores, ocelli, antennal articles, teeth on forcipular coxosternite, projections on tergites 9, 11 and 13, spinulation, accessory apical claw on the 15th pair of legs, genitalia and the pattern on the cephalic shield are described. Also the difference between male and female and correlation with size within each stadium are given. There are probably 8 post-larval stadia in Sweden.
The Protura (Insecta) of the Seychelles
Authors: Tuxen S.L.
Published: July 2010

Baculentulus tatuoi (Imadaté, 1965) was recorded from the Seychelles by Condé (1976). In this paper seven more species are added: Eosentomon subnudum n.sp., E. microphthalmus n.sp., E. insularum Tuxen, E. wygodzinskyi Bon., Silvestridia hutan Imad., Gracilentulus kenyanus (Condé) and Baculentulus seychellensis n.sp. Keys are given to the known Seychellan species and also to the five species belonging to Gracilentulus having a very small foretarsal sensilla b viz. kenyanus Condé, malaysiensis Imad., japonicus Imad., sakimori Imad. and condei Prabhoo. The acerentomoid fauna of the Seychelles shows a distinct Madecassan-Indian affinity and may have a Late Cretaceous Gondwanian origin, whereas two Eosentomon species have affinities with the Pacific fauna (wygodzinskyi and insularum) and two are aberrant endemisms (subnudum and microphthalmus n.spp.).
Über neue Wassermilben aus Australien (Acari, Hydrachnellae)
Authors: Viets Kurt O.
Published: July 2010

Nine new species of water mites (Acari, Hydrachnellae) from Australia are described: Frontipoda tasmanica n.sp., Corticacarus australicus n.sp., C. angulicoxalis n.sp., C. gracilipalipis n.sp., C. victorianus n.sp., C. hirsutus n.sp., Gretacarus mutilus n.sp., Arrenurus victorianus n.sp., Barwontius inflatipalpis n.gen., n.sp. The Corticacarus-species belong to a new subgenus: Procorticacarus n.subgen. Flabellifrontipoda Lundblad, 1947, originally proposed as a genus is now considered a subgenus of Frontipoda Koenike, 1891.
A generic key to Perilampinae (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea), with a revision of Krombeinius n.gen. and Euperilampus Walker
Authors: Bouček Zdenek
Published: July 2010

Perilampinae are newly delimited and their world genera keyed. Two of the six genera are monotypic: Burksilampus n.gen., proposed for the American Chrysolampus anobii Burks, and Steffanolampus Peck. Two other genera are revised: Krombeinius n.gen. with two Oriental species (including eumenidarum n.sp. and Euperilampus Walker with three American and seven Old World species of which two are described: sinensis n.sp. (from China) and spina n.sp. (from N. Borneo). Three names are synonymized under E. scutellatus (Girault). With 13 figures.
A new genus and three new species of Pteromalidae from Sweden
Authors: Hedqvist Karl-Johan
Published: July 2010

Kvaseria flavipes n. gen., n. sp. from Prov. Dalarna, Lariophagus rufipes n. sp. from Prov. Uppland and Närke, and Ablaxia robusta n. sp. from Prov. Blekinge, Öland and SmÅland are described. Keys to the European males and females of Lariophagus spp. are given.
Scandinavian entomologists 4 - Oscar Ringdahl
Authors: Andersson Hugo
Published: July 2010

A short biography of Oscar Ringdahl (1885-1966) is given together with a complete bibliography of his zoological papers. He published 258 new specific or subspecific names and described 43 new genera or subgenera within Diptera Brachycera, especially in the families Muscidae, Anthomyiidae, Tachinidae, Scatophagidae, Syrphidae and Dolichopodidae. At present about 185 of these names are considered to be valid. A list of the taxa named by Ringdahl and their present status is given.
New species of Hydrellia reared from aquatic macrophytes in Pakistan (Diptera: Ephydridae)
Authors: Deonier D.L.
Published: July 2010

Five new species of Hydrellia are described and illustrated from adult specimens which were reared from aquatic macrophytes at the Commonwealth Inst. of Biol. Control in Pakistan. Hydrellia ghanii, new species, reared from Potamogeton crispus Linn., P. perfoliatus Linn., and Vallisneria spiralis Linn., is similar in its wide genae to H. argyrogenis Becker. Hydrellia laffooni, new species, reared from P. perfoliatus Linn., and H. pakistanae, new species, reared from Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.) Royle have uncertain affinities. The new species H. indicae and H. warsakensis, reared respectively from Potamogeton indicus Roxb. and Vallisneria spiralis Linn., are in the H. geniculata species group.
Melanistic forms of Calathus melanocephalus L. in Iceland (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Authors: Lindroth Carl H.
Published: July 2010

Calathus melanocephalus is always more or less melanistic in Iceland. Tests were carried out to determine whether the degree of melanism was causally correlated with weather conditions during the immature stages. Samples from the same area collected in different months and years were compared. The correlation betweeen melanism and weather was slight, or even absent. A comparison of samples from different parts of Iceland showed a clear predominance of pale individuals in the east. This can only be explained as being due to genetic differences between populations.
The status of Paykull's Curculio fuscirostris (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Authors: Clark Wayne E.
Published: July 2010

Although Paykull cited Fabricius as author of the name Curculio fuscirostris, several authors have wrongly attributed the name to Paykull, listing it as a synonym of Tychius picirostris (Fabricius) or T. stephensi Schönherr. Paykull's usage, however, was based on a misidentification, so Paykull cannot be cited as author, nor can the name replace any currently in use in Tychius.
Presence of abdominal sacculi laterales in females of the subgenus Emodotipula (Diptera: Tipulidae)
Authors: Tjeder BO
Published: July 2010

Earlier unknown pairs of lateral sac-like eversions on the abdomen of females of Emodotipula are described. These sacculi laterales possibly emit a sex pheromone.
New name for Beckiella Sæther, 1977 (Diptera: Chironomidae) nec Beckiella Grandjean, 1964 (Acari: Oribatei)
Authors: Sæther Ole A.
Published: July 2010

Beckidia is proposed as a replacement name for Beckiella Sæther (Chironomidae) nec Beckiella Grandjean (Oribatei).
Morphology of preadult stages of Laelaps agilis Koch, 1836 with notes on life history and feeding habits (Acari/Mesostigmata: Laelapidae)
Authors: Solomon Libertina , Edler Anders
Published: July 2010

Laelaps agilis C. L. Koch, 1836 is an abundant ectoparasite on Apodemus spp. It has 5 stages: egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult male and female. All preadult stages from egg to deutonymph are described and illustrated. Because of the structure of the chelicera it seems likely that L. agilis feeds at abraded areas of the skin. All active stages but the larva feed. Unfed females can produce progeny, but will die within 22 days. Egg to adult is 10 days for males and 13 days for females kept at 90 % RH and 30°C.
Couturiera kensmithi n.gen., n.sp. and C. lewisi n.sp. of the afrotropical Alamirinae (Diptera: Phoridae)
Authors: Disney R.H.L.
Published: July 2010

Couturiera kensmithi n.gen., n.sp. and C. lewisi n.sp. are described from Sénégal. Couturiera n.gen. is clearly related to Alamira Schmitz and serves to reinforce the significance of the Alamirinae as the group that links the Termitoxeniinae to the rest of the Phoridae. No Couturiera males so far are known. A key to the known Alamirinae is given.
Longirostrum beaveri n.gen., n.sp. from Malaysia, related to the afrotropical Psyllomyia (Loew) (Diptera:Phoridae)
Authors: Disney R.H.L.
Published: July 2010

Longirostrum beaveri n.gen., n. sp. is described. The genus shows affinities with the peculiar afrotropical Psyllomyia (Loew).
Taxonomy of some European Chrysonotomyia Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) with description of C. longiventris n.sp. and notes on distribution
Authors: Askew R.R.
Published: July 2010

A key is given to NW European Chrysonotomyia: C. albiscapus (Erdös), C. chlorogaster (Erdös), C. longiventris n.sp., C. formosa (Westwood), C. smaragdula (Graham), C. germanica (Erdös), C. pannonica (Erdös)/from E Europe/, C. ruforum (Krausse) and C. lanassa (Walker). C. ovulorum (Ratzeburg) is synonymized with C. formosa. Notes on biology and distribution are provided.
New psyllids from France with redescriptions of the type species of Floria Löw and Amblyrhina Löw (Homoptera: Psylloidea)
Authors: Hodkinson I.D. , White I.M.
Published: July 2010

Floria cataloniensis n.sp. and Trioza brachyceraea n.sp. are described and figured. Floria cataloniensis (Host plant Ulex parviflorus) is close to Floria pyrenaea (Mink). Trioza brachyceraea belongs to the 'Trioza dispar group' as defined by Klimaszewski (1975) but its host plant is unknown. Amblyrhina torifrons (Flor), the type species of Amblyrhina Löw, is redescribed together with Floria pyrenaea (Mink) which is established as the type species of Floria Löw. Strophingia cinereae Hodkinson, Floria variegata Löw and Psylla pulchella Löw are recorded from France for the first time.
A revision of the millipede genus Nopoiulus (Diplopoda, Julida: Blaniulidae)
Authors: Shelley Rowland M. , Enghoff Henrik
Published: July 2010

The genus Nopoiulus is revised. Four species are recognized: minutus (Brandt, 1841), kochii (Gervais, 1847), breuili Brölemann, 1921, and anatolicus Lohmander, 1939. A key to the species is presented, and the gonopods and vulvae of minutus are described for the first time. This species is remarkable for its apparent parthenogenesis (males extremely rare) and for possibly being endemic to North America. The nomenclature of kochii is discussed. A lectotype is designated for Blaniulus venustus Meinert, 1868.
Hoplosathe, a new genus of palaearctic Therevidae (Diptera), with description of six new species
Authors: Zaitzev V.F. , Lyneborg Leif
Published: July 2010

Hoplosathe n.gen. is erected for an obvious monophyletic group of therevids occurring in the arid southern parts of the Palaearctic region, ranging from Morocco to Mongolia and China. The species are associated with salty sand flats and salines in deserts and semideserts. Nine species are recognized. Three of these were earlier arranged in Psilocephala Zetterstedt: frauenfeldi (Loew, 1856), formosa (Loew, 1871) and brunni (Kröber, 1912). Six new species are described: capricornis n.sp. (Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan, Kasachstan and Turmenistan), tomentosa n.sp. (Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan, Turmenistan, Transkaspia, Dagestan and Mongolia), brevistyla n.sp. (Iran), kozlovi n.sp. (Mongolia and China), richterae n.sp. (Caucasus) and distincta n.sp. (Morocco). All species are keyed, diagnosed and described; details of the male terminalia are illustrated.
Descriptions of Tephritis neesii Meigen (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonoidea, Chalcidoidea) in flower-heads of Leucanthemum vulgare Lamarck (Asteraceae) in Sweden
Authors: Janzon Lars-Åke
Published: July 2010

Pteromalus leucanthemi n.sp. is described both as adult and larva. Tephritis neesii Meigen and the species associated with it are described both as larvae and adults. The larvae of T. neesii, Bracon obscurator Nees, Pteromalus musaeus (Walker) and Eurytoma strigifrons Thomson have not been described before.
Coniopterygidae from Brazil (Neuroptera)
Authors: Meinander Martin
Published: July 2010

Ten species of Coniopterygidae are listed, nine of which are new. All belong to species groups known from South America. The female genitalia of eight Coniopteryx spp. are drawn, the species are not named. A key to all known spp. of the subgenus Scotoconioteryx Mein. is presented. New spp. are Neoconis brasiliensis n.sp., N. tubifera n.sp., Coniopteryx (Scotoconiopteryx) amazonica n.sp., C. (S.) ariasi n.sp., C. (S.) indivisa n.sp., C. (S.) pennyi n.sp., C. (S.) torquata n.sp., Semidalis amazonensis n.sp., S. manausensis n.sp.
A cladistic analysis of the Holarctic genera of adelid moths (Lepidoptera: Incur varoidea)
Authors: Schmidt Nielsen Ebbe
Published: July 2010

A preliminary cladistic-phylogenetic analysis of the four Holarctic genera of Adelidae recognized is presented. The monophyly of the superfamily Incurvarioidea is demonstrated on the basis of three possible synapomorphies, and that of the family Adelidae on the basis of three others. The subgenus Cauchas Zeller, 1839 is given generic status, as it is demonstrated to represent the sister-group of Nemophora Illiger & Hoffmannsegg, 1798 and Adela Latreille, 1796. Chalceopla Braun, 1921 is a new synonym of Cauchas Zeller, 1839. A key to the genera, based on males, is given.
The genera Orthoprosopa Macquart and Paratropidia Hull (Diptera: Syrphidae), with a description of P. pacifica n. sp
Authors: Hippa Heikki
Published: July 2010

The differences and similarities of the genera Orthoprosopa and Paratropidia and the existing cladogenetic problems in their classification are discussed. The distinction between the genera is retained, despite the apparent paraphylety of Paratropidia. Paratropidia pacifica n. sp. is described from New Caledonia. The species belongs to a common group together with P. alex Thompson and P. margarita Thompson. The male genitalia of O. grisea (Walker), P. bilineata (Walker), and P. pacifica are figured.
Empoascan leafhoppers infesting fruit and vegetable plants in Pakistan (Homoptera: Cicadellidae)
Authors: Naheed Rukhsana , Samad Khurshid , Ahmed Manzoor
Published: July 2010

The empoascan leafhoppers affecting fruit and vegetable plants have been studied from various parts of Pakistan. Apart from recording three species Velu caricae Ghauri, Empoasca punjabensis Pruthi, and Amrasca devastans (Distant), seventeen new species have been described in the present account. The new species are Empoanara ghulami, Empoasca cicerae, Empoasca planata, Empoasca syedi, Empoasca karachiensis, Empoasca bostanensis, Empoasca apodema, Empoasca mardanensis, Empoasca capsicae, Empoasca khaliquei, Austroasca tuberosa, Austroasca jamkandensis, Austroasca viniferae, and Amrasca elongata.
The group Aplocera lythoxylata (Hübner), with A. dervenaria n. sp. and A. palumbata n. sp. (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Authors: von MENTZER Erik
Published: July 2010

Aplocera dervenaria n. sp. from Yugoslavian Macedonia and A. palumbata n. sp. from Iran are described, figured and placed in morphological relation to species of the group Aplocera lythoxylata (Hübner).
The identity of Incurvaria vetulella (Zetterstedt, 1839) and I. circulella (Zetterstedt, 1839), two distinct species (Lepidoptera: Incurvariidae)
Authors: Laasonen Erkki , Nielsen Ebbe Schmidt , Jalava Jukka
Published: July 2010

Material from Fennoscandia currently identified as Incurvaria vetulella (Zetterstedt, 1839) appears to comprise two superficially very similar species: 1. vetulella and I. circulella (Zetterstedt, 1839), the latter having been regarded as conspecific with or a form of vetulella for the last century. Lectotypes of both species are designated, the two species are briefly redescribed, differences are discussed, and adults, male and female genitalia are illustrated. I. circulella is reported from northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and the USSR.
A new species of the genus Phloeonomus Heer from the Kuril Islands (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)
Authors: Smetana A.
Published: July 2010

Phloeonomus orientalis, a new species related to Phloeonomus pusillus (Gravenhorst), is described and illustrated from specimens from Kunashir Island in the Kuril Islands. A key to the four Palaearctic species related to P. pusillus is given.
The Fennoscandian species of the genus Hydaticus Leach (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)
Authors: Nilsson Anders N.
Published: July 2010

A key is given for the separation of the species of the genus Hydalicus Leach found in Fennoscandia. Diagnostic characters are discussed and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided. The nomenclature of the European species of the subgenus Hydalicus s. str. is discussed and a check list is given. Hydalicus moestus Sharp and H. laevipennis Thomson are considered synonyms of H. aruspex Clark.
Meloidae (Coleoptera) aus Gambia und Senegal
Authors: Kaszab Zoltàn
Published: July 2010

Faunistical data of 23 meloid species collected during the Gambia/Senegal expeditions in 1977 made by the Zool. Inst., Dept. of Systematic, Lund University, Sweden are given. Sybaris occidentalis n.sp. is described and figured.
Paradrina suscianja n.sp. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: von MENTZER Erik
Published: July 2010

Paradrina suscianja n.sp. from Yugoslavia is described, figured and compared with Paradrina selini (Boisduval).
Descriptions of three Mediterranean Psocidae: Blaste hilaris (Navas, 1907), Neopsocopsis aegyptiacus n.sp. and Ptycta hispanica n.sp. (Psocoptera)
Authors: Meinander Martin
Published: July 2010

Blaste hilaris from Spain is found to be a valid species. Neopsocopsis aegyptiacus of which the generic position is uncertain, is described from Egypt and Ptycta hispanica from Spain. This is the first species of the tropical genus Ptycta recorded from the Palaearctic Region.
New leaf-mining moths of the family Nepticulidae from Cyprus, Greece (Lepidoptera)
Authors: Gustafsson Bert
Published: July 2010

Descriptions or redescriptions of adults and immature stages of the following Nepticulidae are presented: Stigmella pyrivora n.sp., S. auromargiinella (Richardson, 1890), S. pyrellicola (Klimesch), S. cf. rhamnella (Herrich-Schäffer), Trifurcula erythrogenella de Joannis, and T. minimella Rebel. In addition, descriptions of male adults of Stigmella pyrellicola (Klimesch), a Trifurcula sp. and redescriptions of adults of T. rosmarinella (Chrétien) are given.
Nomenclature of the European species of Neoascia Williston (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Authors: Thompson F. Christian
Published: July 2010

The nomenclature of the European Neoascia species is reviewed. Previously unrecognized senior synonyms are brought forward for the nomenclaturally confused species: annexa Müller for floralis of authors, not Meigen; meticulosa Scopoli for dispar and aenea Meigen; and tenur Harris for dispar of authors, not Meigen. Sphegina clavata (Scopoli) is recognized as the senior synonym for nigra Meigen and verecunda Collin.
On the origin of the bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Sphecidae)
Authors: Lomholdt Ole
Published: July 2010

The bees are best to be regarded as a specialized subgroup of the superfamily Sphecoidea, and a cladistic analysis results in accepting the "Sphecidae" as being paraphyletic in terms of the bees. The Sphecoidea is distinguished by three strong synapomorphic traits, and it is demonstrated that the bees share at least two apomorphic characters with the "higher" sphecids, leaving the Sphecinae + the Ampulicinae as the least specialized members of the complex. The Sphecoidea is suggested to include the following families, of which the two first constitute the "Sphecidae" of earlier authors, viz. 1) Sphecidae (Sphecinae + Ampulicinae), 2) Larridae (remaining sphecid subfamilies), and 3) Apidae.
The life history of Caurinus dectes Russell, with a description of the immature stages (Mecoptera: Boreidae)
Authors: Russell Loren K.
Published: July 2010

The egg, larva, and pupa of Caurinus dectes are described and illustrated. Eggs are ellipsoidal, coated with black cement, and are attached to bryophytes. The larva is orthosomatic, with much-reduced thoracic legs, and further differs from other larval Boreidae in: amphipneustic spiracles, number of stemmata (7), placoid sensilla present in membrane of first antennal segment, and egg burster on frons in first instar. Three larval instars are recognized from analysis of head measurements and partial rearing. Larvae feed in stemmines or galleries in leafy liverworts (Jungermanniales). Pupation occurs in a silk-lined cell or cocoon, otherwise unknown in the Mecoptera; the pupa is exarate, with decticous mandibles. The seasonal occurrence of egg eclosion (February-March), pupation (July-August), and principal adult activity (October-April) is typical for the Boreidae, but only C. dectes is univoltine in this family. Successive annual generations appear to overlap through extended egg diapause and adult perenniation.
The metamorphosis of Symposiocladius lignicola (Kieffer) n.gen., n.comb., a wood-mining Chironomidae (Diptera)
Authors: Cranston P.S.
Published: July 2010

The female and larva are described and the male and pupa redescribed for Orthocladius lignicola Kieffer. A lectotype is designated for a pupa belonging to the syntypic series. O. tryoni Soponis, 1977 is synonymized with O. lignicola. A new genus, Symposiocladius, is erected for the species, and a systematic placement close to Orthocladius, Synorthcladius and Stackelbergina is postulated. The larval habit of mining in submerged wood is discussed in relation to a brief review of previous records.
Two new palaearctic Syrphidae (Diptera)
Authors: Torp Ernst , Thompson F. Christian
Published: July 2010

Two common misidentifications are corrected: Brachyopa testecea of Stackelberg is a complex of two species, te stecea Fallén and B. obscura, n.sp. (U.S.S.R., Leningrad Obl., Yashchera); and Orthonevra intermedia of Stackelberg is O. stackelbergi n.sp. (U.S.S.R., Leningrad Obl., Yashchera). A lectotype is designated for Orthonevra intermedia (Lundbeck), and rossica Stackelberg is synonymized with that species.
New species of Curtara, Polana and Acuera (Homoptera: Cicadellidae, Gyponinae) from Panama, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela
Authors: Delong Dwight M. , Wolda Henk
Published: July 2010

The following 15 species of Gyponinae are described: Curtara exilia n.sp., C. breva n.sp., C. vurla n.sp., C. magna n.sp., C. kula n.sp., C. estribii n.sp., C. gatuna n.sp., (all from Panama), and C. subrufa n.sp. (Peru). Polana docera n.sp., P. tinae n.sp., P. diversita n.sp., P. julna n.sp., (all from Panama), P. clarita n.sp. (Venezuela), Acuera rana n.sp. (Panama), and A. luhea n.sp. (Panama).
The species of the genus Eriosoma Leach having Ribes L. as secondary hostplant (Homoptera, Aphidoidea)
Authors: Danielsson Roy
Published: July 2010

Three species of the genus Eriosoma have been found to have host alternation between Ulmus and Ribes, viz. E. (Schizoneura) ulmi (L.), E. (S.) grossulariae (Schüle) and E. (S.) anncharlotteae Danielsson. The different morphs of the first two species are described and morphometric tables are given to show the variation of certain characters. Keys are given to apterous and alate viviparae of the three species. The hostplant preferences of the different species have been investigated and the more important papers on the biology and morphology of this species complex are reviewed.