bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On adult and larval morphology of Polydora cornuta Bosc, 1802 (Annelida: Spionidae)
Authors: RADASHEVSKY VASILY I.
Published: February 2017

The spionid mudworm Polydora cornuta Bosc, 1802 (formerly Polydora ligni Webster, 1880) is redescribed based on museum and new material collected in temperate and subtropical zones worldwide. Previously unobserved features are noted, including arrangement of lateral ciliated organs on all chaetigers but 4 and 5, metanephridial organs and glandular pouches beginning from chaetiger 7. Larval morphology is described and illustrated based on material from Brazil. The larvae are characterized by middorsal vesiculate melanophores from chaetiger 3 or 4, dorsal paired melanophores band-shaped from chaetiger 3 and ramified from chaetiger 7 or 8, large ramified yellow chromatophores on ventral side from chaetigers 5–7, specific modified chaetae in notopodia of chaetiger 5, and hooks in neuropodia from chaetiger 7 not accompanied by any other kind of chaetae. Some differences from earlier descriptions of larvae from Europe and North America are highlighted. Consistent morphological differences between adults from distantly separated populations, as suggested in earlier studies, were not revealed and all the examined materials are referred to one species.
List of Argentinian Tingidae Laporte (Heteroptera) with their host plants
Authors: MONTEMAYOR SARA , COSCARÓN MARÍA DEL CARMEN
Published: February 2017

We present a unified and updated list of the Argentinian Tingids and their host plants. All members of this family are phytophagous and rather host specific, with a few exceptions. For Argentina there are records of 84 species of tingids distributed in 25 genera. Host plants are listed for 56 of the 84 species.
The Neotropical annual killifish genus Pterolebias Garman (Teleostei: Cyprinodontiformes: Rivulidae): phylogenetic relationships, descriptive morphology, and taxonomic revision
Authors: COSTA WILSON J.E.M.
Published: February 2017

Pterolebias is revised on the basis of osteology, external morphology, latero-sensory system, and color patterns. Two species are recognized as valid: P. longipinnis, from the eastern and southern Amazon River basin and the ParanáParaguay River system, in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina; and P. phasianus, from the Paraguay River basin, in Brazil and Bolivia. Pterolebias bokermanni and P. luelingi are considered synonyms of P. longipinnis. Monophyly of Pterolebias is corroborated by the morphology of the angulo-articular, second pharyngobranchial, maxilla, metapterygoid, quadrate, basihyal, and two derived color patterns. In contrast to molecular studies, monophyly of an assemblage including Pterolebias and Gnatholebias is herein strongly supported by reduction of the interarcual cartilage, morphology of the anterior proximal radials of the anal fin and pelvic girdle, presence of scale rows on the anal-fin base, derived jaw dentition, numerous pelvic-fin rays, and long pelvic fins. A recent proposal to unite Pterolebias and Gnatholebias in a single genus is rejected.
Two new species of Plakina Schulze, 1880 (Porifera, Plakinidae) from the Aleutian Islands (Alaska, USA)
Authors: LEHNERT HELMUT , STONE ROBERT , HEIMLER WOLFGANG
Published: February 2017

Plakina tanaga and Plakina atka n. spp. are described from the waters around the Aleutian Islands at depths between 118 and 146m. These are the first records of the genus from the Aleutian Islands. The new species described here are compared with the six species of Plakina previously reported from the Pacific. Both species belong to the Plakina trilopha species-complex and differ from other Pacific species of Plakina in their conspicuous convoluted surface pattern, color, and spiculation. In addition to the usual set of triods both species have a second category with basally spined rays. Plakina tanaga n. sp. has a strongly convoluted, microtuberculate surface, and a few small, thin spines at the basal rays of the triods, and relatively large trilophose calthrops. Plakina atka n. sp. has a smoother surface, more numerous larger and thicker basal spines at the triods, and considerably smaller lophocalthrops which are tetralophate.
Studies on neotropical Phasmatodea I: A remarkable new species of Peruphasma Conle & Hennemann, 2002 from Northern Peru (Phasmatodea: Pseudophasmatidae: Pseudophasmatinae)
Authors: CONLE OSKAR V. , HENNEMANN FRANK H.
Published: February 2017

Peruphasma schultei n. sp., a remarkable new phasmid from the Cordillera del Condor in Northern Peru is described and illustrated from both sexes and the eggs. It is the first species of Peruphasma Conle & Hennemann, 2002 known to have rudimentary tegmina and alae. The original specimens were collected by Dipl. Biol. Rainer Schulte (INIBICO NGO, Tarapoto, Peru) to whom it is dedicated. Brief information on its biology and breeding are provided as well. Peruphasma picturata (Redtenbacher, 1906) is re-transferred to Autolyca Stål, 1875 and the type-locality “Chile” is shown to be wrong.
Molecular systematics and geographical distribution of the Drosophila longicornis species complex (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Authors: OLIVEIRA DEODORO C.S.G. , O’GRADY PATRICK M. , ETGES WILLIAM J. , HEED WILLIAM B. , DeSALLE ROB
Published: February 2017

Here we examine the phylogenetic relationships of eleven species previously hypothesized to be members of the Drosophila longicornis complex (repleta group, mulleri subgroup) using combined analyses of four mitochondrial genes. This complex, as currently redefined, is composed of the longicornis cluster (D. longicornis, D. pachuca, D. propachuca, and D. mainlandi), the ritae cluster (D. desertorum, D. mathisi, and D. ritae), and several miscellaneous species (D. hamatofila, D. hexastigma, D. spenceri, and an undescribed species “from Sonora”). A maximum likelihood inference also includes the huckinsi cluster (D. huckinsi and D. huichole) as the most distant members in the longicornis complex, a condition not recovered using maximum parsimony. We were unable to diagnose species in the triad of sibling species D. longicornis, D. pachuca, and D. propachuca using rapidly evolving mitochondrial DNA data, and we discuss possible species concept conflict for this triad. Comprehensive distribution information for these species, gathered over the past 60 years, is synthesized and displayed in range maps. Available information about the ecology and host plants of each species is also included.
Two new species of Ostracoda from hydrothermal vents of Riftia pachyptila aggregations on the East Pacific Rise (Halocypridina; Cladocopina)
Authors: KORNICKER LOUIS S. , HARRISON-NELSON ELIZABETH
Published: February 2017

Two new species of Ostracoda, Archiconchoecia (Archiconchoecia) chavturi (Halocypridina) and Polycopetta pax (Cladocopina), are described from two diffuse flow vent localities (Tica Site and Riftia Field Site) within Riftia pachyptila (Siboglinidae, Vestimentifera) aggregations on the East Pacific Rise, slightly north and west of 9°50' N, 104°17'W, depth 2500 m.
Additions to the ichthyofauna of the Tristan da Cunha Group, South Atlantic Ocean
Authors: ANDERSON M. E. , STEIN D. L. , DETRICH H. W.
Published: February 2017

Specimens of two, possibly three, rare species of fishes were collected at the Tristan da Cunha Group toward the end of a 2004 South Atlantic cruise (ICEFISH). The dragonet Synchiropus valdiviae (Trunov, 1981), was previously known from only two adult males taken on Walvis Ridge. We collected two adult females and three juveniles, which are described here. The pearlfish Echiodon atopus Anderson, 2005, was recently described from a specimen collected north of Inaccessible Island. It differs from congeners in its high precaudal vertebral count, equivalent dorsal and anal rays anterior to vertebra 31 and other features of the axial skeleton and fins. Lastly, an unusual specimen of the rockfish genus Sebastes taken in a commercial lobster pot represents either a previously unreported variant of S. capensis or an undescribed species. It differs from the typical South Atlantic S. capensis in its coloration and lack of supraocular spines.
A radiation of hydrobiid snails in the caves and streams at Precipitous Bluff, southwest Tasmania, Australia (Mollusca: Caenogastropoda: Rissooidea: Hydrobiidae s.l.)
Authors: PONDER W. F. , CLARK S. A. , EBERHARD S. , STUDDERT J. B.
Published: February 2017

A radiation of hydrobiid snails is described from caves at Precipitous Bluff, southern Tasmania. The radiation (10 species) comprises two closely related genera; Pseudotricula, endemic to the Precipitous Bluff caves, and Nanocochlea found in these caves and surface streams and seepages, but also known from elsewhere in southern Tasmania. Two Precipitous Bluff species of Nanocochlea inhabit streams outside the caves, while one is found within the caves; all three are new. Seven species of Pseudotricula are described, six being new. Up to five species, one Nanocochlea and four Pseudotricula, are found in single stream habitats characterised by diverse sediment and slow to moderate flows. One Pseudotricula species is found in a swifter, larger stream with cobbles and gravel and another on smooth limestone surfaces in fast flowing water and water falls. A cladistic analysis (based on morphology) confirmed the monophyly of Pseudotricula, but the monophyly of Nanocochlea is less robust.
Remarks on Macrobiotus furciger Murray, 1906 and description of three new species of the furciger group (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotidae)
Authors: BINDA MARIA GRAZIA , PILATO GIOVANNI , LISI OSCAR
Published: February 2017

Macrobiotus furciger Murray, has been considered a probable cosmopolitan species. The authors examined specimens named M. furciger from two subantarctic areas from New Zealand, and from South Africa and noted that in the subantarctic area two species are present: M. furciger and a new species here described and named Macrobiotus aradasi sp. nov. The specimens from New Zealand belong to a different species here described and named Macrobiotus divergens sp. nov., and the specimens from South Africa belong to a third new species here described and named Macrobiotus sicheli sp. nov. The authors also hypothesize that the records of Macrobiotus furciger from Andamane Islands and from Europe may refer to different species.
Taxonomic revision of the genus Anomalophylla Reitter, 1887 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Sericini)
Authors: AHRENS DIRK
Published: February 2017

The species of the genus Anomalophylla Reitter, 1887 are revised. Eighteen new species are described: Anomalophylla dongchuanensis, A. ganhaiziensis, A. hispidulosa, A. huashanica, A. kangdingensis, A. liciata, A. majori, A. morula, A. moxiensis, A. obscuripennis, A. plagipennis, A. qinlingensis, A. stoetzneri, A. subcarinata, A. subfastuosa, A. tsangpoana, A. vidua, and A. wulingshanica. The formerly unavailable name A. moupinea ab. bicolor Balthasar (1932) was made available as a name for a proper species, A. bicolor. Lectotypes are designated for the following taxa: Anomalophylla kozlovi Medvedev, 1952; A. moupinea Fairmaire, 1891; A. tristicula Reitter, 1887; and Melaserica thibetana Brenske, 1897. One new combination is necessary: Anomalophylla mawi (Arrow, 1946). Homaloplia discoidalis Fairmaire, 1897, is placed in synonymy with A. tristicula Reitter, 1887.
A new genus and five new species of Eriophyoidea (Prostigmata) associated with palm trees from Brazilian Amazon
Authors: NAVIA DENISE , FLECHTMANN CARLOS H.W.
Published: February 2017

A new genus and five new species of eriophyoid mites associated with native palm trees (Arecaceae) are described from Brazilian Amazon. The new genus and two new species are in the family Eriophyidae: Euterpia fissa n. gen. & n. sp. from Euterpe precatoria and Notostrix spinula n. sp. from Mauritia flexuosa. Three new species belong to the family Phytoptidae: Palmiphytoptus barbosae n. sp. from Astrocaryum acaule; Propilus alternatus n. sp. from Mauritia flexuosa and Propilus tavaresi n. sp. from Elaeis oleifera.
A new species of Pterodectes Robin, 1877 (Proctophyllodidae: Pterodectinae) from the pale-breasted thrush, Turdus leucomelas (Passeriformes: Turdidae)
Authors: HERNANDES FÁBIO A. , VALIM MICHEL P.
Published: February 2017

A new species of feather mite, Pterodectes fissuratus sp. n., is described from the pale-breasted thrush, Turdus leucomelas Veillot (Passeriformes: Turdidae), in Brazil. This species is easily distinguished by having numerous well-pronounced lacunae and a longitudinal median furrow on prodorsal and hysteronotal shields in both sexes.
First record of the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne minor in New Zealand with description, sequencing information and key to known species of Meloidogyne in New Zealand
Authors: ZHAO ZENG QI , HO WELLCOME , GRIFFIN RUTH , SURREY MICHAEL , TAYLOR ROBERT , AALDERS LEE  T. , BELL NIGEL L. , XU YU MEI , ALEXANDER BRETT J. R.
Published: February 2017

Meloidogyne minor Karssen et al. 2004 was collected from perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) growing in a sports ground in Christchurch, New Zealand. This is a new record for M. minor, the first report of this nematode occurring in New Zealand, and the second report from the southern hemisphere (after Chile). In general, the New Zealand isolate of M. minor corresponds well to the descriptions of M. minor given by Karssen et al. (2004). The New Zealand isolate is characterized by having a female with dorsally curved stylet, 13–14 μm long, with transversely ovoid knobs slightly sloping backwards from shaft; rounded perineal pattern; and male with stylet 16–19 μm long, large transversely ovoid knobs sloping slightly backwards from shaft; head region not set off, labial disc elevated, lateral lips prominent; and second stage juvenile 370–390 μm long, with hemizonid posterior but adjacent to excretory pore; tail 53–63 μm long; and a distinct hyaline tail terminus 14–18 μm long. In addition, molecular phylogeny using near full length small subunit (SSU), D2/D3 expansion segments of the large subunit (LSU), the internal transcribed spacer region (ITS1 and 2), and the intergenic spacer (IGS2) of the ribosomal rDNA supports the identification.
A name for the clade formed by owlet-nightjars, swifts and hummingbirds (Aves)
Authors: SANGSTER GEORGE
Published: February 2017

Recent phylogenetic studies of non-passerine birds provide congruent support for a clade formed by owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) and swifts and hummingbirds (Apodiformes). This clade is here named Daedalornithes (new clade name) based on the principles of phylogenetic taxonomy.
Miscellanea Miridologica (Insecta: Heteroptera)
Authors: SCHWARTZ MICHAEL D. , CHÉROT FRÉDÉRIC
Published: February 2017

Eurotas Distant, 1884 is transferred from Mirinae, Mirini to Orthotylinae, Orthotylini (new subfamily placement) and Femurocoris Carvalho, 1977 is transferred from Mirinae, Mirini to Deraeocorinae, Hyaliodini (new subfamily placement). The following new combinations are suggested: Apolygus biannulatus (Poppius, 1915) comb. n. [Lygus], Apolygus bruneinensis (Carvalho, 1980) comb. n. [Lygus], Apolygus longirostris (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Apolygus umbratus (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Guisardinus lineatus (Carvalho in Carvalho & Gross, 1979) comb. n. [Chrysorrhanis], Gutrida mocquerysi (Poppius, 1912) comb. n. [Lygus], Lampethusa attenuata (Distant, 1883). comb. n. [Taedia], Lygidolon vittatum (Reuter, 1903) comb. n. [Lygus], Lygocoris viridiflavus (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Lygocoris vittulatus (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Neolygus indicus (Poppius, 1914) comb. nov. [Lygus], Neolygus sondaicus (Poppius, 1914) [Lygus], Pleurochilophorus sexlineatus (Delattre, 1949) n. comb. [Corizidolon], Sabactiopus laevipennis (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Sabactiopus sublaevis (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Sabactus exiguus (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus], Schoutedenomiris schmitzi (Chérot, 1996) comb. n. [Trigonotylus], and Taylorilygus oceanicus (Poppius, 1914) comb. n. [Lygus]. Lectotypes are designated for Corizidolon sexlineatum Delattre, 1949, Lygus exiguus Poppius, 1914, Lygus indicus Poppius, 1914, Lygus laevipennis Poppius, 1914, Lygus nebulosus Poppius, 1914, Lygus oceanicus Poppius, 1914, Lygus sondaicus Poppius, 1914, Lygus vittatus Reuter, 1903, and Miris cruentatus Brullé, 1832. Two replacement names – Tropidosteptes costai Schwartz & Chérot (nomen novum) and Phytocoris garyi Schwartz & Chérot (nomen novum) – are given respectively to Tropidosteptes scutellatus Carvalho & Costa, 1993 nec Tropidosteptes scutellatus Distant, 1893 and Phytocoris falcatus Stonedahl, 1995 nec Phytocoris falcatus Linnavuori, 1984. The following taxa are raised to species level: Neostenotus confluentus Carvalho & Fontes, 1972 stat. n., Neostenotus itatiaianus Carvalho & Fontes, 1972 stat. n., Neostenotus serranus Carvalho & Fontes, 1972 stat. n., Neostenotus similimus Carvalho & Fontes, 1972 stat. n., Neostenotus sulinus Carvalho & Fontes, 1972 stat. n., Poeas alvarengai Carvalho, 1975 stat. n., Poeas atlantica Carvalho, 1975 stat. n, Poeas caatinga Carvalho, 1975 stat. n., Poeas chapada Carvalho, 1975 stat. n., and Poeas2© 2005 Magnolia Presscipoa Carvalho, 1975 stat. n. The subgeneric classification of Hyalopeplus cuneatus Carvalho in Carvalho & Gross, 1979 is discussed.
A revision of the Holarctic genus Spiriverpa Irwin and Lyneborg (Diptera: Therevidae: Therevinae)
Authors: WEBB DONALD W.
Published: February 2017

The genus Spiriverpa Irwin and Lyneborg is revised and includes 6 species within the Holarctic Region. Thereva bella nigrimana Kröber is synonymized under Spiriverpa bella (Kröber), Thereva candidata Loew is synonymized under Spiriverpa senex (Walker), Thereva cockerelli Cole is synonymized under Spiriverpa albiceps (Loew), and Spiriverpa sublunulata Zaitzev is synonymized under Spiriverpa argentata (Matsumura). Each species is redescribed with illustrations of their genitalia, a key to their identification, a map of their distribution, and a phylogenetic hypothesis of their relationships within Spiriverpa.
Diversity of Quaternary Bats from Serra da Mesa (State of Goiás, Brazil)
Authors: FRACASSO MARIA PAULA DE AGUIAR , SALLES LEANDRO DE OLIVEIRA
Published: February 2017

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the taxonomic diversity of fossil and extant bats from the region of the Serra da Mesa in the State of Goias, Central Brazil. Quaternary fossils were obtained from four limestone caves, namely Igrejinha, Carneiro, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, and Itambé. Information on extant bat fauna used for comparison were obtained from literature and from the collection of Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro). The taxonomic identification of the fragments was based on a comparative study of the masticatory apparatus of extant and fossil bat species. A total of 430 fragments were identified, comprising 27 species: Anoura geoffroyi, Artibeus sp., Carollia sp., Chrotopterus auritus, Desmodus rotundus, Desmodus sp., Emballonuridae sp. indet., Eptesicus/ Histiotus, Glossophaga sp., Lionycteris spurrelli, Lonchorhina aurita, Micronycteris megalotis, Mimon bennetti, Mimon crenulatum, Molossidae sp. indet., Myotis sp., Natalus stramineus, Phylloderma sp. n., Phyllostomus discolor, Phyllostomus hastatus, Platyrrhinus sp., Pteronotus davyi, Pteronotus parnelli, Sturnira sp., Tonatia sp. n., Lophostoma silvicola, and Trachops cirrhosus. Phyllostomidae was the most speciose family, but surprisingly most of the fossil fragments were attributed to the families Natalidae and Mormoopidae. Both of which are rare in the area today. The population reduction of these hot-humid-cave dwelling species (Natalus and Pteronotus) may suggest the climate of the area was warmer and wetter during some interval of the Late Pleistocene or Early Holocene. This study presents the first record of the genera Lionycteris, Lonchorhina and Trachops from the Quaternary of South America. The diversity of Chiroptera found in Serra da Mesa is equivalent to that described for Bahia, which heretofore has the most abundant record for Quaternary bats from South America.
A new species of Propebrevitrichia Kelsey (Diptera: Scenopinidae: Scenopininae) from Botswana
Authors: WINTERTON SHAUN L.
Published: February 2017

Propebrevitrichia Kelsey is an endemic southern African genus of window-flies with distinct Gondwanan origins. Propebrevitrichia serowensis sp. n. is described and figured from Botswana.
A new species of Acaudaleyrodes Takahashi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from Iran, with a key to the species of the genus
Authors: MANZARI SHAHAB , ALEMANSOOR HASSAN
Published: February 2017

Acaudaleyrodes ebeni sp. nov. is described and illustrated here from Ebenus stellata (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae) an endemic shrub species in Iran. Its taxonomic affinities are discussed and an identification guide to described species of the genus Acaudaleyrodes Takahashi is presented.
Taxonomy of Rhabderemia Topsent, 1890 collected from the south-eastern Brazilian continental shelf and slope by Programme REVIZEE (Rhabderemiidae, Poecilosclerida, Demospongiae), with the description of two new species
Authors: OLIVEIRA MAÍRA V. , HAJDU EDUARDO
Published: February 2017

Three new records (two new species) of Rhabderemia (Rhabderemiidae, Poecilosclerida, Demospongiae) are described from the South-eastern Brazilian coast, collected during Programme REVIZEE (1996–2002)-South Score, off the São Paulo and Santa Catarina State coasts. Rhabderemia uruguaiensis can be recognized by its rhabdostyles which are frequently smaller than 150µm as well as frequently larger than 300µm, and microscleres which are a single category of microstyles smaller than 100µm and small spirosigmata always smaller than 15µm. Rhabderemia besnardi sp. nov. is characterized by possession of two categories of spined microstyles, one category of rugose rhabdostyles and small spirosigmata. Rhabderemia itajai sp. nov. differs from other congeners, because of its rhabdostyles which are never smaller than 300µm, next to microstyles always smaller than 70µm and small spirosigmata always smaller than 10µm.
Revision of Cyriocosmus Simon, 1903, with notes on the genus Hapalopus Ausserer, 1875 (Araneae: Theraphosidae)
Authors: FUKUSHIMA CAROLINE SAYURI , BERTANI ROGÉRIO , DA SILVA PEDRO ISMAEL
Published: February 2017

The genus Cyriocosmus Simon, 1903 is revised based on most types and additional material from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Tobago Island and Venezuela. Two species are newly described from Brazil: Cyriocosmus nogueira-netoi and Cyriocosmus fernandoi. The species Cyriocosmus fasciatus (Mello-Leitão, 1930), formerly synonymized with Cyriocosmus elegans, is revalidated. Metriopelma nigriventris (Mello-Leitão, 1939) and Cyriocosmus butantan Pérez-Miles, 1998 are transferred to Hapalopus Ausserer, 1875, proposing Hapalopus nigriventris (Mello-Leitão, 1939) new combination and Hapalopus butantan (Pérez-Miles, 1998) new combination. The female of Hapalopus butantan is described for the first time. All 11 species of Cyriocosmus are diagnosed and keyed. A cladistic analysis with 28 characters and 19 taxa was carried out. Searches using three phylogenetic packages found a single, totally resolved tree with the same topology.
A new species of antipatharian coral (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Antipatharia) from the southern California Bight
Authors: OPRESKO D. M.
Published: February 2017

A new species of antipatharian coral (Anthozoa: Antipatharia) is described from the southern California Bight. The species, Antipathes dendrochristos new species, forms large, multi-branched, bushy colonies that can reach a height of 2 m or more. The species is characterized by having small branchlets arranged primarily bilaterally and alternately, but in varying degrees of regularity; by small conical spines less than 0.1 mm tall, and by small polyps usually less than 1.4 mm in transverse diameter. The species occurs in colors of white, orange/gold, pinkish-orange, pink, red, and red-brown.
Amphimedon species (Porifera: Niphatidae) from the Gulf of Aqaba, Northern Red Sea: Filling the gaps in the distribution of a common pantropical genus
Authors: HELMY TAMER , VAN SOEST ROB W.M.
Published: February 2017

Amphimedon (Porifera, Demospongiae, Haplosclerida, Niphatidae), a pantropical genus of reef and mangrove sponges, was recently recorded for the first time from the Red Sea suggesting a rarity which is not sustained by new reef surveys in the Gulf of Aqaba. Here we describe four species of Amphimedon occurring commonly in the Gulf of Aqaba. Among these, three are new to science, A. dinae sp.nov., A. jalae sp.nov. and A. hamadai sp.nov., the fourth one has been recently described as A. chloros Ilan et al., 2004. Although the latter species and our three new species are the first definite Ampimedon species recorded from the Red Sea, at least one previously described sponge from the region, Ceraochalina ochracea Keller, 1889 is suspected to belong to this genus as well. The status of the described and suspected Red Sea Amphimedon is discussed and compared to species recorded from neighbouring Indian Ocean waters.
Molecular review of the genus Panaspis sensu lato (Reptilia: Scincidae) in Cameroon, with special reference to the status of the proposed subgenera
Authors: SCHMITZ ANDREAS , INEICH IVAN , CHIRIO LAURENT
Published: February 2017

The scincid taxa connected to the genus Panaspis sensu lato have undergone various taxonomic changes based mainly on morphological studies in the last century, but their true relationships are still far from clear. In the present study we applied Bayesian, maximum parsimony, and maximum likelihood methods of phylogenetic inference to mitochondrial 12S rRNA and 16S rRNA gene fragments to examine the degree of genetic variation within the genus. We found considerable genetic differentiation between the different proposed subgenera. Similarly, we could show that two species considered to be part of the former subgenus Leptosiaphos are in reality genuine members of the genus Lacertaspis. Based on our results we propose the recognition of the four former subgenera as full genera, and we identify several additional, possibly subgeneric, lineages within the different newly recognized full genera.
Two new species of the genus Austrocotesia Austin & Dangerfield (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from the Andean region of South America
Authors: VALERIO A. A. , WHITFIELD J. B.
Published: February 2017

The microgastrine braconid wasp genus Austrocotesia was erected by Austin & Dangerfield as a new, apparently endemic Australasian genus. In the past 8 years a series of specimens clearly belonging to the genus have been collected throughout South America and Mesoamerica. In the present paper, Austrocotesia croizati n. sp. and A. renei n.sp. are described and illustrated from the Andean region of South America. In addition, a key to the known species is presented, and the relationships and taxonomic status of the genus are briefly discussed.
A new species of Mabuya (Squamata, Scincidae) from the Venezuelan Andes
Authors: MIRALLES AURÉLIEN , RIVAS GILSON , SCHARGEL WALTER E.
Published: February 2017

Mabuya meridensis sp. nov. is described from the Cordillera de Mérida, Venezuelan Andes. This species differs from all other Mabuya species by the combined presence of seven dark and four whitish longitudinal stripes, paired frontoparietals, and forelimbs touching hindlimbs when adpressed against body. Mabuya meridensis is the second species of Mabuya to be described from the Andes. The only other species described from the Andes is M. cochabambae, native to the Inner-Andean dry valley of central Bolivia. With addition of the new species, five species of Mabuya are now known to occur in Venezuela (M. carvalhoi, M. croizati, M. falconensis, M. meridensis, and M. nigropunctata).
Review of the Camponotus aureopilus species-group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), including a second Camponotus with a metapleural gland
Authors: SHATTUCK STEVE
Published: February 2017

The Camponotus aureopilus species-group is defined for the first time and revised at species level. The group contains nine known species: aureopilus Viehmeyer (with its new junior synonym, velutinus Stitz), cyrtomyrmodes Donisthorpe, densopilus new species, flavocrines Donisthorpe, mussolinii Donisthorpe, posteropilus new species, subpilus new species, thadeus new species and xanthopilus new species. All species are limited to Papua New Guinea except for thadeus, which is found in Queensland, Australia. The distinctive species C. thadeus is only the second in this large and widespread genus to possess a metapleural gland.
Description and revalidation of Mansonia (Mansonia) fonsecai (Pinto) (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: BARBOSA ANDREIA APARECIDA , DA SILVA MÁRIO ANTÔNIO NAVARRO , SALLUM MARIA ANICE MUREB
Published: February 2017

Mansonia (Mansonia) fonsecai (Pinto 1932) is considered a valid species distinct from Mansonia indubitans Dyar & Shannon 1925. Morphological characters to distinguish Ma. fonsecai from Ma. indubitans are included. The adult female, male, genitalia, pupa, and fourth-instar larva of Ma. fonsecai are described and illustrated.
Review of the subgenus Scatella Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 from China (Diptera: Ephydridae)
Authors: ZHANG JUNHUA , YANG DING
Published: February 2017

The species of the subgenus Scatella Robineau-Desvoidy from China are reviewed. One species, Scatella tenuicosta Collin, is recorded from China for the first time, and one species, Scatella henanensis sp. nov., is described. A key to the species from China is given. The distribution of the subgenus in China is discussed.
Catalogue of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) of the Neotropical Region. Part I. Subfamily Cerambycinae
Authors: MONNÉ MIGUEL A.
Published: February 2017

A catalogue of the subfamiliy Cerambycinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Neotropical Region is presented. Fifty-seven tribes, 10 subtribes, 716 genera, 3789 species and 68 subspecies are listed in alphabetical order. Under each family-group name bibliographical references are given and under each species-group name, data on the type locality, the acronym of the institution where the type is deposited, the geographical distribution and detailed bibliographical references are provided. One new combination is presented: Plocaederus yucatecus (Chemsak & Noguera, 1997), new comb., from Brasilianus.
Checklist of the Mediterranean Fishes of Israel
Authors: GOLANI DANIEL
Published: February 2017

A checklist of the Mediterranean marine ichthyofauna of Israel is presented. A total of 402 species belonging to 130 families, 33 orders and 3 classes are listed. The checklist includes all synonyms for each species and citations of all known publications, listed in chronological order, concerning occurrence in Israeli waters of each species. Citations are coded to indicate the focus of each publication.
New taxa of the Lygistorrhinidae (Diptera: Sciaroidea) and their implications for a phylogenetic analysis of the family
Authors: HIPPA HEIKKI , MATTSSON INGEGERD , VILKAMAA PEKKA
Published: February 2017

New Oriental taxa of the Lygistorrhinidae - Blagorrhina gen. n., with B. blagoderovi sp. n. and B. brevicornis sp. n.; Gracilorrhina gracilis gen. n., sp. n.; and Labellorrhina gen. n., with L. grimaldii sp. n. and L. quantula sp. n. are described, and two undescribed species, known only from females, are characterized. Based on this new material, the family is redefined. The phylogeneticrelationships among the taxa of Lygistorrhinidae were studied by parsimony analysis using 43 morphological characters from the adults of 25 ingroup and one outgroup species. The cladistic analysis produced 14 most parsimonious cladograms. The solution obtained suggests unambiguously the following phylogeny: Palaeognoriste Meunier and “Lygistorrhina” asiatica Senior-White are successively sister groups of the rest of the Lygistorrhinidae; there is a clade Labellorrhina + (Gracil- orrhina + (Blagorrhina + ((Seguyola Matile + (Loyugesa Grimaldi & Blagoderov + Matileola Papp))))) with a monophyletic Lygistorrhina Skuse – Probolaeus Williston lineage as sister group. The phylogeny among the latter group remains largely unresolved.
Revision of Nearctic Nephrocerus Zetterstedt (Diptera: Pipunculidae)
Authors: SKEVINGTON JEFFREY H.
Published: February 2017

The Nearctic species of Nephrocerus Zetterstedt, 1838 are revised and include two described species, N. daeckei Johnson, 1903 and N. slossonae Johnson, 1915, and four new species: N. acanthostylus spec. nov., N. atrapilus spec. nov., N. corpulentus spec. nov. and N. woodi spec. nov. A key to species is provided and diagnostic characters, including male and female genitalia, are illustrated. Nephrocerus is recorded for the Neotropical Region for the first time.
Moona, a new genus of tetrastichine gall inducers (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) on seeds of Corymbia (Myrtaceae) in Australia
Authors: KIM IL-KWON , McDONALD MAURICE , LA SALLE JOHN
Published: February 2017

Moona spermophaga Kim & La Salle gen. & sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) is described from eastern Australia. This species induces galls on the seeds of two species of Corymbia (Myrtaceae), can achieve quite high levels of infestation, and has the potential to become another invasive species associated with eucalypts which has escaped Australia. Moona is related to Quadrastichodella, and similarities and differences between these genera are discussed.
Demicryptochironomus Lenz from China (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: YAN CHUNCAI , TANG HONGQU , WANG XINHUA
Published: February 2017

The genus Demicryptochironomus Lenz 1941 from China is revised. The males of six new species are described: D. (Demicryptochironomus) antennarius sp. n., D. (D.) minus sp. n., D. (D.) pannus sp. n., D. (D.) yui sp. n., D. (Irmakia) concavus sp. n., D. (I.) constrictus sp. n. Demicryptochironomus (I.) neglectus Reiss 1988 is new to China. Demicryptochironomus (D.) vulneratus (Zetterstedt 1838) and D. (I.) spatulatus Wang & Zheng 1994 are redescribed. The larva of D. (D.) vulneratus is described from China for the first time, and an unplaced larva is described. Keys to males and known larvae of the genus are presented. An emended generic diagnosis is given and the systematics discussed.
Description of two new species of scorpions from China (Tibet) belonging to the genera Mesobuthus Vachon (Buthidae) and Heterometrus Ehrenberg (Scorpionidae)
Authors: LOURENÇO WILSON R. , QI JIAN-XIN , ZHU MING-SHENG
Published: February 2017

Two new species of scorpions belonging to the genera Mesobuthus (Buthidae) and Heterometrus (Scorpionidae) are described, based on material collected in the region of Pulan, Chinese Tibet (Himalaya). The first, Mesobuthus songi sp. n., is characterized by moderate to large size (with respect to the genus), general coloration reddish-yellow to reddish brown, carinae and granulations strongly marked, and body and pedipalps with very intense setation. The second, Heterometrus tibetanus sp. n. is characterized by moderate size (with respect to the genus), general coloration from reddish-yellow to reddish-brown, pedipalps strongly elongated, and second metasomal segment longer than wide.
Two Simple and Accurate Approximations for Wet-Bulb Temperature in Moist Conditions, with Forecasting Applications
Authors: Knox John A. , Nevius David S. , Knox Pamela N.
Published: February 2017

The wet-bulb temperature is a widely used moist thermodynamic variable. The relationship between the wet-bulb temperature, the dry-bulb temperature, and the dewpoint temperature is nonlinear. Most atmospheric thermodynamics textbooks indicate or imply that no simple and accurate approximation relating these three meteorological variables exists. This article provides theoretical justifications for, and real-life applications of, two different simple linear approximations for the wet-bulb temperature. These two approximations are 1) an arithmetic mean of dry-bulb and dewpoint temperatures and 2) a weighted mean of dry-bulb and dewpoint temperatures known as the “one-third rule.” These approximations are highly accurate in two contiguous temperature and moisture regimes: the arithmetic-mean rule outperforms other approximations for relatively moist (average relative humidity = 61%) situations with dry-bulb temperatures bracketing 13°C, and the one-third rule outperforms other approximations for relatively moist (average relative humidity = 50%) situations with dry-bulb temperatures bracketing 4°C. The one-third rule is especially useful because its domain of maximum accuracy includes the phase change for water from solid to liquid and vice versa. Examples of the application of the one-third rule to precipitation-type forecasting and to agricultural practices to prevent frost damage are presented.
The HARMONIE–AROME Model Configuration in the ALADIN–HIRLAM NWP System
Authors: Bengtsson Lisa , Andrae Ulf , Aspelien Trygve , Batrak Yurii , Calvo Javier , de Rooy Wim , Gleeson Emily , Hansen-Sass Bent , Homleid Mariken , Hortal Mariano , Ivarsson Karl-Ivar , Lenderink Geert , Niemelä Sami , Nielsen Kristian Pagh , Onvlee Jeanette , Rontu Laura , Samuelsson Patrick , Muñoz Daniel Santos , Subias Alvaro , Tijm Sander , Toll Velle , Yang Xiaohua , Køltzow Morten Ødegaard
Published: February 2017

The aim of this article is to describe the reference configuration of the convection-permitting numerical weather prediction (NWP) model HARMONIE-AROME, which is used for operational short-range weather forecasts in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden. It is developed, maintained, and validated as part of the shared ALADIN–HIRLAM system by a collaboration of 26 countries in Europe and northern Africa on short-range mesoscale NWP. HARMONIE–AROME is based on the model AROME developed within the ALADIN consortium. Along with the joint modeling framework, AROME was implemented and utilized in both northern and southern European conditions by the above listed countries, and this activity has led to extensive updates to the model’s physical parameterizations. In this paper the authors present the differences in model dynamics and physical parameterizations compared with AROME, as well as important configuration choices of the reference, such as lateral boundary conditions, model levels, horizontal resolution, model time step, as well as topography, physiography, and aerosol databases used. Separate documentation will be provided for the atmospheric and surface data-assimilation algorithms and observation types used, as well as a separate description of the ensemble prediction system based on HARMONIE–AROME, which is called HarmonEPS.
Pressure-Dependent Detection of Carbon Monoxide Employing Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy Using a Herriott-Type Cell
Authors: Li Chuanliang , Wu Yingfa , Qiu Xuanbing , Wei Jilin , Deng Lunhua
Published: February 2017

Wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) combined with a multipass absorption cell has been used to measure a weak absorption line of carbon monoxide (CO) at 1.578 µm. A 0.95m Herriott-type cell provides an effective absorption path length of 55.1 m. The WMS signals from the first and second harmonic output of a lock-in amplifier (WMS-1 f and 2 f, respectively) agree with the Beer–Lambert law, especially at low concentrations. After boxcar averaging, the minimum detection limit achieved is 4.3 ppm for a measurement time of 0.125 s. The corresponding normalized detection limit is 84 ppm m Hz–1/2. If the integrated time is increased to 88 s, the minimum detectable limit of CO can reach to 0.29 ppm based on an Allan variation analysis. The pressure-dependent relationship is validated after accounting for the pressure factor in data processing. Finally, a linear correlation between the WMS-2 f amplitudes and gas concentrations is obtained at concentration ratios less than 15.5%, and the accuracy is better than 92% at total pressure less than 62.7 Torr.
Conclusion: Delusions of grandeur in the Goldilocks Zone
Authors: Gilley Bruce
Published: February 2017

The challenges for middle powers relate directly to their unstable positional status in the international system. Yet this unique position in the international Goldilocks Zone of having not too much power but power enough also gives them unique opportunities. Successful middle powers recognize their middle power status and then formulate a strategic diplomacy suited to this status in which they accept the centrality of great power interests and roles. Too many middle powers fail to do this because they entertain delusions of grandeur, and when those delusions are revealed they fall into isolation or disengagement from global governance.
Walking the middle path: The characteristics of Indonesia’s rise
Authors: Santikajaya Awidya
Published: February 2017

This article provides a framework to help understand Indonesia’s rise. Although the study of emerging powers has flourished in recent years, much discussion is devoted to explaining large emerging powers, such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC). Indonesia’s rise is overlooked because its material capabilities are less than those of the BRIC countries. In order to characterize the emergence of Indonesia, this article establishes a set of parameters to distinguish Indonesia from BRIC and middle powers. The parameters are: (1) attitude toward the international order; (2) performed role; and (3) nexus between regional and global roles. This article argues that Indonesia displays three characteristics that distinguish it from BRIC and middle powers—(1) soft-revisionist; (2) normative bridge building; and (3) accommodative regional leadership. The third and fourth sections of this article test these characteristics through G20 and climate change case studies. This article concludes that the characteristics of Indonesia’s emergence are located in a conundrum between those of BRIC and middle powers. Although it shares some characteristics with BRIC countries, Indonesia is carefully trying to keep a distance from BRIC and to maintain strategic autonomy in relations with other international actors.
Testing middle power’s collective action in a world of diffuse power
Authors: Cooper Andrew F.
Published: February 2017

Middle power conceptualization has been reinvented over the years as the structural weight of this cluster of countries changes. Moreover, the means by which middle powers project normative values and operational diplomatic approaches has morphed with the evolution of the global order. A constant, however, has been the unwillingness of middle powers to embrace some form of institutionalization. The focus has been multilateralism and/or specific functional issue areas or niches. This article argues that the combination of a world of diffuse power and a new type of informalism opens the possibility of collective action. Although MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia) is in an early stage of development, this formation provides a significant test of the meaning and modalities of middle power diplomacy in the twenty-first century.
Mexico: A leader in search of like-minded peers
Authors: Maihold Günther
Published: February 2017

Over the last decade Mexico has chosen and has been forced to practice a sort of “stand alone” foreign policy, in part due to its marginalization in Latin America, in part due to the growing bilateralization of relations in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) context. The national narrative of acting as a bridge in economic terms for accessing the NAFTA market proved not very attractive to international partners. As a result, Mexico has become the classical “leader without followers.” Joining the MIKTA initiative, a grouping formed by Mexico, Indonesia, South Corea, Turkey and Australia, is a highly welcomed option for regaining international presence without the Brazilian shadow, so strong in the region, and for defining a specific intermediary role. Mexico clearly embraced a “Southern” identity only in very limited moments of its foreign policy history and always tried to maintain a middle way, as an agreeable voice and a helpful fixer for international conferences and meetings. The old/new formula that seems to feed Mexico’s new international MIKTA presence is that of “multiple memberships” following a rationale of “like-mindedness,” a rationale that allows for promoting its presence in a great variety of institutions and regional integration schemes, but without compromising too much of its national economic development priorities. This article analyzes these half-way/soft doctrinal foundations of Mexican foreign policy with respect to Mexico’s identification with and outreach to the MIKTA group, both in terms of collective action and of bilateral efforts to establish viable relations with its members.
Feeling No Ways Tired
Authors: Livingston Jonathan N. , Bell Hughes Kristen , Dawson Danyelle , Williams Ariel , Mohabir Jessica A. , Eleanya Akaosa , Cliette George , Brandon Dwayne
Published: February 2017

A considerable amount of the literature on African American activism has been focused on the mainstream political participation and the civil rights and Black Power movements. Subsequent research in this era has primarily focused on the church and post–civil war reconstruction efforts. Few contemporary studies have assessed activist efforts among African Americans and the factors that may influence their involvement. The current study investigates what factors are related to activism among African American church members. To better understand the factors that influence activism, 187 African American church members from two Midwestern cities were sampled. Employing Pearson correlations and hierarchical regression analysis revealed that racial centrality, psychological empowerment, and activism each significantly influence activist behavior among African Americans. Given the zeitgeist of the times (i.e., Ferguson, Eric Garner, and the Black Lives Matter movement), further research is needed to understand what factors may encourage African Americans to become involved and effectuate change in their respective communities.
Thermal expansion and dynamic mechanical analysis of epoxy matrix–borosilicate glass hollow particle syntactic foams
Authors: Zeltmann Steven Eric , Chen Brian , Gupta Nikhil
Published: February 2017

Syntactic foams are commonly fabricated with sodalime–borosilicate glass hollow microsphere fillers, which are susceptible to degradation after long-term or high temperature moisture exposure. In comparison, borosilicate glass hollow particles offer higher degradation resistance to moisture, lower thermal expansion, and higher softening temperature. This work explores borosilicate glass hollow microspheres for use as fillers in syntactic foams and studies their thermophysical properties. The coefficient of thermal expansion over the temperature range 35–90℃ was observed to decrease from 62.4 μ/K for the matrix resin to a minimum of 24.3 μ/K for syntactic foams, representing higher thermophysical stability of syntactic foams. Theoretical models are used to conduct parametric studies and understand the correlation between material parameters and coefficient of thermal expansion of syntactic foams. The dynamic mechanical analysis results show that the storage modulus of syntactic foams increases with increasing glass hollow microsphere wall thickness and with decreasing glass hollow microsphere volume fraction in the glassy region at 40℃. The β-relaxation of the matrix resin found at 66.1 ± 2.0℃ was suppressed in the majority of syntactic foams, further improving the stability around typical application temperatures.