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Redescription and life-cycle of Archephanes zalosema Turner, 1926 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae), a specialist on Winteraceae
Authors: Young Catherine , McQuillan Peter 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe geometrid genus Archephanes Turner, which includes one described species, zalosema Turner, is reviewed. Previously thought to be restricted to Tasmania, the genus has a south eastern Bassian distribution, below latitude 36°S. It inhabits the moist forests and sub-alpine regions of south eastern Australia from sea level to over 1000 m. The distinctive and colourful larvae feed exclusively on the foliage of Tasmannia lanceolata (Poiret) A. C. Smith, 1969 (Winteraceae). The life-cycle is described and immature stages illustrated for the first time.
Cicadas from Portugal: revised list of species with eco-ethological data (Hemiptera: Cicadidae)
Authors: Quartau José , Seabra Sofia , Boulard Michel , Puissant Stephane , Simões Paula , Sueur Jérôme 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe cicada fauna from Portugal is reviewed, as a result of a joint Portuguese-French project. Thirteen species are reported (Lyristes plebejus, Cicada orni, Cicada barbara lusitanica, Tibicina tomentosa, Tibicina quadrisignata, Tibicina garricola, Melampsalta varipes, Tympanistalna gastrica, Euryphara contentei, Tettigetta argentata, Tettigetta estrellae, Tettigetta josei, Tettigetta mariae), while five taxa which were previously referred to in the literature, have not been found (Tibicina corsica fairmairei, Tibicina haematodes, Tibicina nigronervosa, Cicadetta flaveola, Cicadivetta tibialis). Based on morphological and acoustic features, the following synonymies are established: Tettigetta argentata (Olivier, 1790) = Tettigetta atra (Gomez-Menor, 1957) n. syn. and Tettigetta estrellae Boulard, 1982 = Tettigetta septempulsata Boulard & Quartau, 1991 n. syn. Data on time of emergence, geographical distribution, habitat occupation and acoustic calling behaviour are given for each species.
Revision of Galerudolphia Hincks, 1949 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae)
Authors: Bolz Helmut , Wagner Thomas 
Published: March 2011

AbstractMost Galerucinae with elongated basi-metatarsus are traditionally assigned to the “Monoleptites”. As recent studies reveal, many species belong to genera outside this group and several of them show a close relationship to the type species of Galerudolphia Hincks, 1949, a substitution of the younger homonym Rudolphia Jacoby, 1899a, and need to be transferred to this group. A total of 6593 specimens from continental Africa and Arabia were examined. The genus now contains 15 species: Galerudolphia pallida (Jacoby, 1899a); Galerudolphia nigrosuturalis (Jacoby, 1897) comb. n., = Luperus nigrosuturalis Jacoby, 1897, = Luperus epipleuralis Jacoby, 1907, syn. n., = Rudolphia marginata Jacoby, 1907, syn. n., = Luperus (Calomicrus) atricornis Weise, 1907, syn. n. = Luperodes obscuricornis Weise, 1909, syn. n., = Rudolphia frontalis Laboissière, 1919, syn. n., = Luperus epipleuralis var. keniaensis Laboissière, 1919, syn. n., = Luperodes debilis Laboissière, 1940, syn. n. = Monolepta nigriventris Bryant, 1953 syn. n.; Galerudolphia capensis (Baly, 1889) comb. n., = Iphidea capensis Baly, 1889; Galerudolphia tenuicornis (Jacoby, 1899b), comb. n., = Candezea tenuicornis Jacoby, 1899b; Galerudolphia wittei (Bryant, 1958), comb. n., = Luperus wittei Bryant, 1958; Galerudolphia arabica (Medvedev, 1996), comb. n., = Monolepta arabica Medvedev, 1996. Furthermore, the newly described species: Galerudolphia viridis sp. n., G. gertiae sp. n., G. angolae sp. n., G. nigroapicalis sp. n., G. martini sp. n., G. stephani sp. n., G. namibiae sp. n., G. ruwenzorica sp. n., and G. peterhelmuti sp. n.. Rudolphia minor Weise, 1902 is not congeneric and need to be transferred to another group. The genus and all species are redescribed or described including figures of external and genitalic characters. Distribution maps and an identification key for all species are provided.
Phylogeny of Peyerimhoffia Kieffer, with the revision of the species (Diptera: Sciaridae)
Authors: Hippa Heikki , Vilkamaa Pekka 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe genus Peyerimhoffia Kieffer (type-species Sciara vagabunda Winnertz), currently classified as a subgenus of Cratyna Winnertz (type-species Cratyna atra Winnertz) is redefined and its phylogeny studied by parsimony analysis. Cladistic analysis using sixty-four morphological characters from adult males of sixty-six ingroup and one outgroup species produced thirty most parsimonious cladograms. The strict consensus cladogram of these showed unambiguously that the type-species of Peyerimhoffia and the species currently referred to the Corynoptera crassistylata group form a monophyletic unit. The phylogenetic hypothesis obtained also suggested that Cratyna s.l. in its current concept is non-monophyletic and that Peyerimhoffia deserves generic status. The genus is Holarctic-Oriental in distribution and includes the following species, which are keyed and described or diagnosed: Peyerimhoffia alpina (Mohrig) (Austrian Alps, Italy, Spain, Canada: Quebec), P. calva sp.n. (Nepal), P. collina sp.n. (Russia: Altay region), P. crassistylata (Frey) (central and northern Europe, Altay region, Kurile Islands), P. curvata (Mohrig & Mamaev) (Russia: Tuva region), P. infera sp.n. (northern Europe), P. ioculatoria (Mohrig) (Nepal), P. menzeli sp.n. (northern Europe), P. obtusicauda (Strobl) (southern Europe), P. semicurvata (Mohrig) (Nepal, Burma), P. subcurvata (Mohrig) (Nepal), P. thula sp.n. (northern Europe), P. ultima sp.n. (Nepal), and P. vagabunda (Winnertz) (Europe, eastern Palaearctic). Plastosciara perniciosa Edwards, Hyperlasion curtipennis Edwards, and Plastosciara hybrida Mohrig & Mamaev are excluded, the former appearing more closely related to Epidapus Haliday, the latter two to Spathobdella Frey.
The systematic position of Chaitophorinae (Hemiptera, Aphidoidea) in the light of anatomy research
Authors: Wojciechowski Waclaw , Wieczorek Karina 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe structure of the male reproductive system of 14 Chaitophorine species is discussed: Chaitophorus capreae, C. leucomelas, C. nassonovi, C. populeti, C. populialbae, C. salicti, C. salijaponicus niger, C. tremulae, C. truncatus, C. vittelinae, Sipha maydis, Periphyllus aceris, P. coracinus, P. lyropictus. All species, except Sipha maydis, which lives on Poacea (grasses), feed on trees of the families Aceraceae (maples) and Salicaceae (poplars and willows). On the basis of longitudinal sections, cross-sections (paraffin method) and total preparation, the following elements in the structure of the male reproductive system have been examined: the number of testis follicles and the stage of the spermatogenesis; the connection of follicles and vasa deferentia, the position and the histological structure of the wall of vasa deferentia; and the development accessory glands and ejaculatory duct. These characters were then used to supplement morphological data in order to verify the taxonomic position of Chaitophorinae.
Taxonomic status of Ceratophysella denticulata (Bagnall, 1941), C. engadinensis (Gisin, 1949) and C. stercoraria Stach, 1963 (Collembola: Hypogastruridae) in the light of laboratory hybridisation studies
Authors: Skarzynski Dariusz 
Published: March 2011

AbstractLaboratory hybridisation studies were performed of the springtail species Ceratophysella denticulata, C. engadinensis, C. stercoraria, C. mosquensis, C. impedita and Schaefferia willemi. The studies revealed that the species under consideration are reproductively isolated to different degrees. Rare, unilateral, introgressive hybridisation was detected exclusively between C. denticulata and C. engadinensis. Despite incomplete reproductive isolation these problematic species were recognised as “good” and closely related. The remaining species, including the problematic C. stercoraria, appeared to be completely reproductively isolated and were recognised as “good” and distantly related.
A new species of Antarctobius Fairmaire from Islas Malvinas (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Cyclominae)
Authors: Posadas Paula , Morrone Juan 
Published: March 2011

AbstractA new species of the genus Antarctobius Fairmaire (1885) from Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) is described and illustrated: A. malvinensis Posadas and Morrone n. sp. (type locality: East Falkland, Mt. Usborne). A key to the species of the genus is presented. A cladistic analysis of the species of Antarctobius, based on 25 characters from the external morphology, genitalia, and body vestiture, is undertaken. The resulting cladogram shows the following sequence: ((A. lacunosus (A. hyadesii, A. vulsus) (A. malvinensis (A. yefacel, A. bidentatus (A. rugirostris (A. abditus (A. germaini, A. falklandicus))))))).
Revision of the Afrotropical flea beetle genus Collartaltica Bechyné with description of two new species (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Alticinae)
Authors:   Biondi,   D'Alessandro
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe known species of the flea beetle genus Collartaltica Bechyné, endemic to the Afrotropical Region, are revised. A brief diagnosis of the genus is given and two new species, C. meridionalis sp.n. and C. alluaudi sp.n., respectively from the Southern Africa and Kenya, are described. Line drawings of male and female genitalia and scanning electron micrographs of particular morphological aspects of the species considered are also included. Finally, a cladistic analysis of this genus using maximum parsimony is presented.
A new genus of Limnichidae (Coleoptera) from Baltic amber
Authors: Pütz Andreas , Hernando Carles , Ribera Ignacio 
Published: March 2011

AbstractPalaeoersachus bicarinatus gen. et sp. n. is described from Eocene Baltic amber. The species seems to be most closely related to the extant Neotropical genus Ersachus Erichson, 1847. Potential synapomorphies of the two genera are the presence of pronotal carinae and hypomera with a pronounced internal border. The systematic position of Ersachus and Palaeoersachus gen. n. is discussed; apparently, they do not belong to the subfamilies Limnichinae or Cephalobyrrhinae, as stated by previous authors. Both genera are tentatively regarded as Limnichidae incertae sedis.
A phylogenetic analysis of the New World tribe Phanaeini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae): Hypotheses on relationships and origins
Authors:   Edmonds, Philips T. Keith , Scholtz Clarke 
Published: March 2011

AbstractA phylogenetic analysis of Phanaeini based on 137 morphological characters supports the hypothesis that the nine included genera, Coprophanaeus, Dendropaemon, Diabroctis, Homalotarsus, Megatharsis, Oxysternon, Phanaeus, Sulcophanaeus and Tetrameira, form a monophyletic clade. Monophyly is unaffected by the inclusion of Gromphas, Oruscatus, and Bolbites and these should also be considered phanaeines. The sister lineage is Ennearabdus (Eucraniini) and both evolved from ancestral Dichotomiini within South America. There is no support for a close relationship with the Onitini or any other remaining tribe. All phanaeine genera appear to be monophyletic except Sulcophanaeus, of which two species groups appear as sister taxa while the remaining three form an independent paraphyletic clade. Ancestral phanaeines were coprophagous with necrophagy evolving at least twice. Myrmecophily is also derived and most likely evolved only once in the common ancestor of Dendropaemon, Homalotarsus, Megatharsis and Tetramereia. Bare dung ball construction for larval development is also the most likely ancestral condition with a soil covering on the exterior ball surface and parental cooperation evolving in the more derived lineages.
Monophyly of Lithobiomorpha (Chilopoda): New characters from the pretarsal claws
Authors: Edgecombe Gregory 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe pretarsus displays details of the main claw, accessory claws, and posteroventral spine that provide new characters for the systematics of lithobiomorph centipedes and the question of the monophyly or non-monophyly of the Lithobiomorpha. By outgroup comparison with Craterostigmus (order Craterostigmomorpha) and Cryptops (order Scolopendromorpha), three modifications of the accessory claws shared by the two lithobiomorph families, Lithobiidae and Henicopidae, are synapomorphic. The posterior accessory claw has a ventrally expanded base; the ornament of the accessory claws shows an abrupt transition between a pitted proximal part and a striated/ridged distal part; the main claw has groups of rimmed pores concentrated beneath the accessory claws. Claw characters are congruent with other morphological and molecular evidence for monophyly of the Lithobiomorpha.
The first Late Cretaceous ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from southern Africa, with comments on the origin of the Myrmicinae
Authors: Brothers Denis ,   Rasnitsyn,   Dlussky
Published: March 2011

AbstractAnts (10 specimens) comprise 12% of the hymenopteran Armaniid-Kind assemblage collected from the Turonian deposits at Orapa, Botswana. The taxa Orapia Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, gen. n. (Armaniinae), Orapia rayneri Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., Orapia minor Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., Afropone Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, gen. n. (Ponerinae), Afropone oculata Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., Afropone orapa Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., Afromyrma Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, gen. n. (oldest known Myrmicinae), and Afromyrma petrosa Dlussky, Brothers & Rasnitsyn, sp. n. are described. The significance of these findings is discussed in the context of observed faunal changes in Cretaceous ants, evolutionary changes in the Ponerinae, and time and mode of origin of Myrmicinae.
Exaggerated female genitalia in two new spider species (Araneae: Pholcidae), with comments on genital evolution by female choice versus antagonistic coevolution
Authors: Rheims Cristina , Huber Bernhard , Brescovit Antonio 
Published: March 2011

AbstractTwo new species are described that are remarkable in having exaggerated female genitalia: Mesabolivar samatiaguassu sp. n. and M. cuarassu sp. n.. Comparative evidence as well as size measurements of male and female structures suggest that the exaggerated female external genitalia correlate functionally with elongated male cheliceral apophyses. These morphological findings are discussed in the light of competing models of genital evolution. Luring mating acts, female cooperative behaviour and morphology, as well as the probable costs associated with the female structures argue against the antagonistic coevolution model and favour sexual selection by cryptic female choice.
Revision of the Melaloncha (M.) furcata-group of bee-killing flies (Diptera: Phoridae)
Authors: Brown Brian 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe Melaloncha furcata-group of bee-killing flies is revised, and two subdivisions recognized: the M. furcata-subgroup and the M. obscurella-subgroup. The M. furcata-subgroup consists of M. furcata, a species described from males only and thus not currently recognizable, and thirteen new species: M. calceola, M. curvata, M. diffidentia, M. elongata, M. gibberosa, M. gongyla, M. hirtipecta, M. inversa, M. kungae, M. lingula, M. ovata, M. pilula, and M. varicosa. The M. obscurella-subgroup consists of M. obscurella Borgmeier, and six new species: M. mapiriensis, M. atlantica, M. dactyla, M. catervula, M. clandestina, and M. chamaea. Possible hosts are known for some species, mostly stingless bees of the genus Plebeia.
The East Asian Xyela species (Hymenoptera: Xyelidae) associated with Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora; Pinaceae) and their distribution history
Authors: Byun Bong-Kyu , Blank Stephan , Shinohara Akihiko 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe association of five East Asian species of Xyela Dalman, 1819 with Pinus densiflora Siebold & Zuccarini, 1842 has been demonstrated by the identification of reared adults or of adults collected by emergence traps. The host plant of X. japonica Rohwer, 1910 is doubtful. These Xyela species occur as sibling species or at least as pairs of morphologically similar species, which are distributed vicariantly on the East Asian mainland and in Japan, respectively. The vicariance events for the Korean-Japanese species pairs date back to the disconnection of ancient Japan and South-East Asia during the Mindel-Riss interglacial period (320,000-180,000 BP). The most southern record of a xyelid sawfly from South-East Asia is reported for an unidentified Xyela female from southern Vietnam. Xyela densiflorae Blank & Shinohara (South Korea), X. occidentalis Blank & Shinohara (northeastern China, South Korea), Xyela par Blank & Shinohara (South Korea), and X. tecta Blank & Shinohara (Japan) are described. X. variegata Rohwer, 1910, formerly regarded as a synonym of X. julii (Brébisson, 1818), is reestablished. The male of X. japonica is described for the first time. A key for the identification of these species is presented.
Notes on Otiocerini with a second record of Derbidae in Eocene Baltic amber (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Derbidae)
Authors: Szwedo Jacek 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe tribal classification of Derbidae with respect to Otiocerini is presented and discussed. Key to extant and fossil genera of Otiocerini is provided. New genus and species from Eocene Baltic amber – Lugeilangor elektrokleistis gen. n. et sp. n. of Derbidae tribe Otiocerini Muir is described. It seems to be related to the extant Asian-Pacific genera Paralyricen Muir, 1913, and Flaccia Stål, 1866. It is the second record of the family Derbidae in Eocene Baltic amber inclusions. Palaeobiological and biogeographical significance of the fossil is discussed.
Genetic and morphological diagnosis and description of two cryptic species of flower head-infesting Tephritidae (Diptera)
Authors: Prado Paulo , Abreu Aluana , Solferini Vera , Norrbom Allen 
Published: March 2011

AbstractAdults of a new taxon of Tomoplagia associated with the Asteraceae subtribe Lychnophorinae displayed body color variation. Allozyme electrophoresis was used to determine whether the dark and light morphs were cryptic species. Four loci clearly differentiated the light and dark morphs. The genetic identities and diversity (He) supported the hypothesis of cryptic species. A detailed morphological analysis also revealed consistent differences in the male and female terminalia of the two morphs. Based on these findings, we describe the dark morph as Tomoplagia reticulata sp. nov., and the light one as T. pallens sp. nov.
Hymenopteran Waifs: A New Genus and Species of Chrysidid from Réunion (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae)
Authors: Kimsey Lynn 
Published: March 2011

AbstractA new genus and species of Amiseginae (Chrysididae), Senesega attiei, is described from Réunion Island. This is the first member of the subfamily Amiseginae known from islands in the western Indian Ocean.
Phylogenetic relationships within the fruit fly genus Ceratitis MacLeay (Diptera: Tephritidae), derived from morphological and host plant evidence
Authors: De Meyer Marc 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe fruit fly genus Ceratitis is mainly an Afrotropical taxon which includes several pest species of agricultural importance. The 89 currently recognized species are arranged in six subgenera: Ceratitis s.s., Pardalaspis, Ceratalaspis, Pterandrus and the monotypic Hoplolophomyia and Acropteromma. Two non-monotypic subgenera lack evidence for monophyly, and the interrelationships between and within the subgenera are poorly understood. A cladistic analysis was performed, based on a suite of 95 characters from adult morphology and host plant specificity for all species within the genus. The analysis strongly supports the monophyly of the subgenera Pardalaspis and Ceratitis s.s. whereas the monophyly of the subgenus Pterandrus is poorly supported and the subgenus Ceratalaspis clearly is not monophyletic. Species groups within Pterandrus and Ceratalaspis are recognized and their interrelationships are discussed. The monotypic Hoplolophomyia belongs to the argenteobrunnea species group of Ceratalaspis whereas the position of Acropteromma probably is outside the genus Ceratitis.
On the taxonomy of Psephenoidinae: Revision of Afropsephenoides, and descriptions of two new species and one new, genus (Coleoptera: Psephenidae)
Authors:   Jäch, Yang P.-S. , Jeng M.-L. ,   Satô
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe genus Afropsephenoides Basilewsky is revised. A new genus of Psephenoidinae, Malacopsephenoides Jeng & Satô gen.n. is established. Psephenoides japonicus Masuda is transferred to Malacopsephenoides, and P. volatilis Champion is transferred to Afropsephenoides. Two new species, Afropsephenoides ruthae Jeng & Yang sp.n. (South Africa) and Malacopsephenoides eureka Jeng & Jäch sp.n. (China), are described. A key to genera is given. The zoogeography and phylogeny of Psephenoidinae are discussed.
A review of the Oriental Hermetia bicolor group with descriptions of two new species (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)
Authors: Rozkošný Rudolf , Kozánek Milan 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe Oriental species of the Hermetia bicolor group are revised. Of four species recognized two are described as new: H. pahangensis sp.n. from Malaysia and P. woodleyi sp.n. from the Philippines. Descriptions, illustrations of the male terminalia and distribution data are given and an identification key to all the species is included.
Revision of the Afrotropical species of Pristaulacus Kieffer, 1900 (Hymenoptera: Aulacidae)
Authors: Turrisi Giuseppe Fabrizio 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe Afrotropical species of the genus Pristaulacus Kieffer, 1900 are revised and illustrated for the first time. Four species are recognized: P. africanus (Brues, 1924), P. pilatoi sp. n. and P. thoracicus (Westwood, 1841), from the Republic of South Africa, and P. smithi sp. n. from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. P. thoracicus (Westwood), comb. n., is transferred from Aulacus Jurine. The previously unknown male of P. africanus (Brues) is described for the first time and additional data on the distribution of this species are given. A key to the species of Afrotropical Pristaulacus is provided.
Fossil aphids (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha) from Canadian Cretaceous amber and from the Miocene of Nevada
Authors: Heie Ole 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThree new species of fossil aphids are described from Canadian amber, age the Upper Cretaceous, viz. Longiradius foottitti n. gen. et n. sp., which has been referred to Palaeoaphididae, Canaphis albertensis n. gen. et n. sp. and Aphidinius constrictus n. gen. et n. sp., which have been impossible to place in any known family. Furthermore more material of Mesozoicaphis canadensis Heie, belonging to the extinct family Mesozoicaphididae, are described. At least 32 specimens of Mesozoicaphis spp. occur in the material, often more than two in the same piece of amber, making it highly probable that their host plant was the resin-producing gymnosperm. Eight new species of fossil aphids with 16 specimens are described from clay shales in Nevada, age the Middle Miocene, viz. Palaeogreenidea rittae n. gen. et n. sp. belonging to the family Greenideidae, Similidrepan pulawskii n. gen. et n. sp., Nevaphis nevadensis n. gen. et n. sp. and Americaphis longipes n. gen. et n. sp., which have placed in Drepanosiphidae, Lachnarius miocaenicus n. gen. et n. sp., which belongs to Lachnidae, and Eriosaphis leei gen. et n. sp., Eriosomaphis jesperi n. gen. et n. sp. and Eriosomaphis occidentalis n. sp., which have been placed in Eriosomatidae (= Pemphigidae).