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The phylogeny of the Hydroporinae and classification of the genus Peschetius Guignot, 1942 (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)
Authors: Wolfe William , Miller Kelly , Biström Olof 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe phylogeny of the Hydroporinae is investigated in a cladistic analysis emphasizing placement of the genus Peschetius Guignot, historically placed in the tribe Hydroporini. Sixty-nine adult and larval morphological characters were coded for 61 species of Hydroporinae representing eight of the nine tribes. Cladistic analysis of the data resulted in 396 most parsimonious cladograms (length = 176, CI = 46, RI = 80). The results indicate that the genus Peschetius is the sister group to the tribe Bidessini based mainly on an unambiguous character, the presence of a prominent internal spermathecal spine, and several other more ambiguous or homoplasious characters. The tribe Bidessini is expanded to include the genus Peschetius, and it is formally transferred from the tribe Hydroporini. Other results indicating interesting relationships of tribes and genera within Hydroporinae are also discussed. Results include; 1) a dramatically paraphyletic Hydroporini with Laccornellus Roughley and Wolfe, Canthyporus Zimmermann and Hydrocolus Roughley and Larson in basal positions within the phylogeny, 2) Hydrovatus Motschulsky and Queda Sharp resolved as sister groups and not closely related to Methlini van den Branden, 3) support for close relationship of Pachydrus Sharp (Pachydrini Biström, Nilsson and Wewalka) with Hyphydrini Sharp, 4) paraphyly of Hygrotus Stephens sensu lato with the relationship H. (Coelambus) Thomson + (Hygrotus sensus stricto + Hydrovatini)) suggesting recognition of Coelambus and Hygrotus as separate genera, 5) close relationship between the Australian genera of Hydroporini and Hyphydrini and 6) the nesting of Vatellini within a group of Hydroporini.
Revision of the Neotropical spider genus Dossenus (Araneae, Lycosoidea, Trechaleidae)
Authors: Cruz da Silva Estevam Luís , Lise Arno Antonio , Carico James Edwin 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe spider genus Dossenus Simon, 1898, with six species, is revised. The types of Dossenus marginatus Simon, 1898 are redescribed. One new species, D. guapore from Mato Grosso, Brazil, is described and illustrated. The types of D. fluminensis (Mello-Leitão), D. marginellus Badcock, D. longipes Mello-Leitão and D. fidelis Mello-Leitão are juveniles and those names are therefore considered species inquirendae.
Nevaniinae subfam. n., a new fossil taxon (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Evanioidea: Praeaulacidae) from the Middle Jurassic of Daohugou in Inner Mongolia, China
Authors: Rasnitsyn Alexandr , Zhang Haichun 
Published: March 2011

AbstractA new subfamily, Nevaniinae Zhang & Rasnitsyn, subfam. n., is established and assigned to Praeaulacidae (Hymenoptera: Evanioidea). It only comprises one genus, the type Nevania Zhang & Rasnitsyn, gen. n., consisting of six species: N. robusta Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., N. exquisita Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., N. malleata Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., N. ferocula Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., N. retenta Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., and N. delicata Zhang & Rasnitsyn, sp. n., from the Middle Jurassic of Daohugou in Inner Mongolia, China. Analyses show that Nevaniinae has a combination of ancestral and derived characters and additionally a few autapomorphies, and probably represents an early clade of the Praeaulacidae, and that the Evanioidea has an ancestor at least as venationally plesiomorphic as basal Ephialtitidae. N. delicata, possessing many more putatively plesiomorphic characters than its congeners, probably occupies the most basal position of the Nevania clade. Characteristics shown by Nevania suggest that these wasps were parasitoids of wood-boring insects.
Mitochondrial DNA divergence and phylogeography in western Palaearctic Parnassiinae (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae): How many species are there?
Authors: Sperling Felix , Nazari Vazrick 
Published: March 2011

AbstractWe inferred the phylogeny and historical biogeography of Parnassiinae species from the western Palaearctic using 825 bp DNA sequence from the mitochondrial protein-coding gene cytochrome oxidase I. Investigation of genetic variation revealed several cases of overlap in extent of divergence between traditionally applied taxonomic ranks. In particular, we found deep divergences between populations of Archon apollinus (Herbst) from Turkey and Israel, Zerynthia rumina (Linnaeus) from Spain and North Africa, Zerynthia polyxena (Denis & Schiffermüller) from Italy and other parts of its range, and Hypermnestra helios (Nickerl) from Iran and Central Asia. Due to incomplete sampling and weak morphological support, we only report the possibility of more than one species within each of these four taxa. The origin of ancestral Archon and Allancastria/Zerynthia is found to lie in the Iranian region. Diversification within genera is postulated to be the result of complex tectonic interactions between Eurasia and Africa during the past 20 million years, involving multiple dispersal and vicariance events.
Phylogenetic relationships of the subfamily Melolonthinae (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Coca-Abia Ma Milagro 
Published: March 2011

AbstractA cladistic analysis of the subfamily Melolonthinae was undertaken using 48 taxa and 47 external morphology and male and female genitalia characters. Serica brunna and Pachydema hirticollis were chosen as outgroups. The aim of the present study is to assess supraspecific relationships and to test the monophyly of Melolonthinae and included tribes, genera and subgenera. A general parsimony heuristic search was used to find the most parsimonious trees. Successive character weighting was used to assess the internal consistency of the data. The robustness of the clades was assessed with Bootstrap and Bayesian phylogenetic analysis. Melolonthinae is found to be a non-monophyletic group, whereas the monophyly of Holotrichia, Trichesthes, Phyllophaga and its subgenera, is here questioned.
Redescription of the genus Tarne Simon, 1886 (Araneae: Salticidae)
Authors: Szűts Tamás , Rollard Christine 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe monotypic jumping spider genus Tarne Simon, 1886 is redescribed from both sexes, based on material identified by its author, Éugene Simon. Type material is lost, but no neotype has been designated. New data on the distribution are given, along with drawings, digital images and scanning electron micrographs.
Taxonomy, distribution and host specificity of the termitophile tribe Trichopseniini (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) in New Guinea and adjacent islands
Authors: Pasteels Jacques , Roisin Yves , Bourguignon Thomas 
Published: March 2011

AbstractOnly one species of the termitophile staphylinid tribe Trichopseniini, Prorhinopsenius neotermitis, associated with Neotermes spp. (Kalotermitidae), was previously known from New Guinea and adjacent islands. Further collections from colonies of the Rhinotermitidae genera Schedorhinotermes and Parrhinotermes yielded 11 species, all new to science, in the genera Schizelythron (1), Schedolimulus (5), Parrhinopsenius (4), and Papuapsenius, new genus (1). The guest-host relationships are probably specific at the genus level. The New Guinean fauna appears in continuity with that of southeast Asia, where these Rhinotermitidae were already known to be hosts of many Trichopseniini. Our results however contrast with the absence of records of Trichopseniini from Australian Schedorhinotermes, while the tribe is represented there by two species associated with Mastotermes (Mastotermitidae). Multiple host transfer events are hypothesized to explain the occurrence of Trichopseniini with unrelated termite lineages. Although the absence of Trichopseniini from Australian Rhinotermitidae might be the result of insufficient sampling, we suggest that it might also be genuine and result from competitive exclusion by other termitophiles.
Hypogastrura hargrovei sp. n., a new species of the family Hypogastruridae (Collembola) with highly modified mouthparts
Authors: Skarżyński Dariusz 
Published: March 2011

AbstractHypogastrura hargrovei sp. n. from South Carolina, USA is described. The exceptional structure of the mouthparts (labrum, maxillae, mandibles, labial palp) place the new species in an isolated position within the trybomi group and in the whole genus. The most similar species Hypogastrura maxillosa Babenko, 1994 has modified head of maxilla, but differs in the typical structure of the labrum, the mandibles and the labial palp and rich chaetotaxy. Evolutive significance of mouthparts modifications in Hypogastruridae is discussed.
Revision of the family Omalisidae (Coleoptera, Elateroidea)
Authors: Brlik Milan , Bocak Ladislav 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe taxonomic revision of the Palaearctic beetle family Omalisidae is presented. The morphology of the family is described in detail and the relationships of genera are discussed. The genus Thilmanus Gemminger, 1869 is classified in Omalisidae and the subfamily Thilmaninae Kazantsev, 2005 described in Lycidae for Thilmanus is considered redundant in Omalisidae. The subgenus Phaeopterus Costa, 1857 is elevated to the genus level. Omalisus (Phaeopterus) minutus Pic, 1938 is proposed to be a junior subjective synonym of Phaeopterus unicolor Costa, 1857. Thilmanus longicollis var. laticeps Pic, 1913 from Southern France is elevated to the full species status, Thilmanus longicollis Pic, 1912 from Sardinia is proposed to be a junior subjective synonym of T. obscurus Baudi, 1872. Omalisus (Phaeopterus) nigricornis Reitter, 1881 is excluded from Omalisidae and placed in Euanoma Reitter, 1889 in Drilidae. Omalisus (Phaeopterus) flavangulus Späth, 1898 is proposed to be a junior subjective synonym of E. nigricornis Reitter, 1881. In total, eight species classified in three genera are recognized in Omalisidae. Redescriptions of all Omalisidae genera are provided. Each species of the family is presented with a diagnosis, full description, illustrations of male genitalia and a comprehensive bibliography. Extensive data on distribution of all species is provided and the distributions of genera and the species groups are discussed. A key to all Omalisidae species and genera is included and fully illustrated.
A revision of Pegadomyia Kertész with descriptions of a new genus and four new species (Diptera, Stratiomyidae)
Authors: Kovac Damir , Rozkošný Rudolf 
Published: March 2011

AbstractAll Oriental and Australasian/Oceanic species of Pegadomyia are re-examined. A detailed study of the generic characters shows that Pegadomyia actually contains two easily diagnosed genera: Pegadomyia Kertész, 1916 and Pseudopegadomyia gen. n. Pegadomyia now includes the type species P. pruinosa Kertész, 1916 (occurring in Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand) and three new species: P. ceylonica sp.n. (from Sri Lanka), P. nana sp.n. (from Laos) and P. nasuta sp.n. (from Malaysia). Pseudopegadomyia contains Ps. jamesi sp.n. (based on a type series from the Philippines) and two species originally belonging to Pegadomyia: Ps. glabra (Bezzi, 1928), comb.n. (Fiji Is.) and Ps. nuda (James, 1948), comb.n. (Australasian Region and Philippine Is.). Figures of the diagnostic characters of all treated species are included. Identification keys and a map showing the distribution of all species of both genera are presented.
A supertree analysis and literature review of the genus Drosophila and closely related genera (Diptera, Drosophilidae)
Authors: van der Linde Kim , Houle David 
Published: March 2011

AbstractIn the 17 years since the last familywide taxonomic analysis of the Drosophilidae, many studies dealing with a limited number of species or groups have been published. Most of these studies were based on molecular data, but morphological and chromosomal data also continue to be accumulated. Here, we review more than 120 recent studies and use many of those in a supertree analysis to construct a new phylogenetic hypothesis for the genus Drosophila and related genera. Our knowledge about the phylogeny of the genus Drosophila and related genera has greatly improved over the past two decades, and many clades are now firmly supported by many independent studies. The genus Drosophila is paraphyletic and comprises four major clades interspersed with at least five other genera, warranting a revision of the genus. Despite this progress, many relationships remain unresolved. Much phylogenetic work on this important family remains to be done.
Review of the genus Chaetosiphella Hille Ris Lambers, 1939 (Hemiptera, Aphididae: Chaitophorinae)
Authors: Wieczorek Karina 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe genus Chaetosiphella Hille Ris Lambers, 1939 is discussed. Chaetosiphella stipae Hille Ris Lambers, 1947 is redescribed (apterous viviparous female) and its subspecies C. stipae setosa subsp. nov., (apterous viviparous female, oviparous female and apterous male) is described and figured in detail on the basis of specimens collected from Calamagrostis argentea, Calamagrostis arundinacea and Stipa sp. in France. A new species, Chaetosiphella longirostris sp. nov., is described and figured in detail on the basis of specimens collected from Ammophila arenaria in Portugal. A key to the identification of the species of the genus Chaetosiphella as well as differences from related species are given. Notes about distribution and host plants are shown.
The Solenobiinae species of Finland (Lepidoptera: Psychidae), with a description of a new species
Authors: Suomalainen Esko 
Published: March 2011

AbstractThe Finnish Solenobiinae are revised. This subfamily is represented in Finland by two genera and seven species of which three are parthenogenetic: Solenobia triquetrella (Hübner) (also reported from Denmark, Norway and Sweden), Solenobia lichenella (Lin.) and Solenohia fennicella n. sp., which is described here. Of the remaining species, Solenobia charlottae Meier (also recorded from S) and Siederia rupicolella Sauter (also recorded from S) are eartier known only from the mountains of Central Europe. Solenobia furnosella Heinemann (recorded also from D, N and S) and Siederia pineti (Zeller) (also from D and S) are bisexuals earlier known from Finland. – Notes for identifying each species and their distribution are given.
Three West African taxa of Meza Hemming (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)
Authors: Usher  
Published: March 2011

AbstractConfusion exists in the literature about the identity of two taxa of the genus Meza, M. mabea (Holland, 1894) and M. bassa Lindsey & Miller, 1965, although the third taxon of this complex, M. leucophaea (Holland, 1894), is easily distinguished. Numerical analysis failed to indicate any distinct clusters which could be associated with species or subspecies. Examination of male genitalia indicates that bassa, occurring from Nigeria to Sierra Leone, is a subspecies of leucophuea, the nominate subspecies of which occurs in Cameroon and Gabon. M. mabea, which is sympatric with M. l. leucophaea, is apparently a very rare species.
Taxonomy, natural history and immature stages of the bone-skipper, Centrophlebomyia furcata (Fabricius) (Diptera: Piophilidae, Thyreophorina)
Authors: Freidberg Amnon 
Published: March 2011

AbstractCentrophlebomyia furcata (Fabricius) is rediscovered (in Israel) after not being found for about 100 years. Thyreolepida cinerea Sack from Israel is found to be congeneric and conspecific (new synonym). Field and laboratory observations on this species are reported. The egg, third instar larva and puparium are described for the first time in the Thyreophorina. Relationships of the Thyreophorina within the Piophilidae are discussed in view of the new information.
A new genus of Veliinae and descriptions of new Oriental species of the subfamily (Hemiptera: Veliidae).
Authors: Andersen N. Møller 
Published: March 2011

AbstractAngilovelia n.gen. is described with Velia y-alba Paiva, 1918, from Burma as type-species and only included species. It has stridulatory devices similar to those found in species of the Neotropical genus Stridulivelia Hungerford. Three new species of Angilia Stål subgenus Adriennella Poisson are described, A. orientalis n.sp. (Thailand, Hong Kong), A. bispinosa n.sp. (Thailand), and A. trispinosa n.sp. (Malayan Peninsula?). The Palaearctic genus Velia Latreille reaches the border zone between this region and the Oriental region. V. (Plesiovelia) affinis Kolenati ssp. marussii Tamanini, described from Hindukush (Afghanistan, Pakistan), is here recorded from Kashmir (India) and the first species of the genus is described from China, V. (Haldwania) sinensis n.sp. A key is given to the genera and subgenera of Veliinae of the world.
Notes on West African Acridomorpha Dirsh, 1966 (Orthoptera)
Authors: Johnsen Palle 
Published: March 2011

AbstractNotes are provided on 57 species from Cameroun, Cape Verde Islands, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. The male of Cyphocerastis pulcherrima Ramme is described and figured. There are several first records: two from Guinea, one from Ghana, and five from Liberia. Eurysternacris brevipes Chopard, ♂ and Gastrimargus procerus (Gerstaecker), ♂ ♀ are depicted, also nymphs of Zonocerus variegatus (Linn.).
Chironomus paulfreemani n.nom. for Ch. brunneus Freeman, 1954 (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Authors: Säwedal Lars 
Published: March 2011

AbstractChironomus paulfreemani n.nom. is proposed as a replacement name for Chironomus brunneus Freeman, 1954 which is preoccupied by Chironomus brunneus Walker, 1848.
A wing of Phasmida from the Cretaceous Period (Insecta)
Authors: Birket-Smith  
Published: March 2011

AbstractA fossil wing from the Coniacean, Upper Cretaceous, of Greenland is referred to Phasmida (Cheleutoptera), and based on this, the phylogeny of the order is discussed. Phasmida appears to be more closely related Acridoidea than to any other orthopteroid group.
Kesselimyia chandleri n.gen., n.sp. from Czechoslovakia (Diptera: Platypezidae)
Authors: Vaňhara Jaromír 
Published: March 2011

AbstractKesselimyia chandleri n.gen., n.sp. is described from material collected in southern Moravia (Havraníky near Znojmo, Czechoslovakia). The larvae and puparia were found in a rotting mushroom of Lepiota sp., 2♂ and 17 ♀ emerged under laboratory conditions. The description of the new species was based mainly on the structure of the male genitalia. Figures of the most important diagnostic characters of the male, female and larvae are provided.
Revision of the European species of the genus Hadrodactylus Förster (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). Part 2
Authors: Idar Mattias 
Published: March 2011

AbstractMy revision of the European Hadrodactylus is hereby concluded with notes on nomenclature, diagnostical characters, variation, bionomy, phenology and distribution of the following species: H. tiphae (Geoffr.), H. flavifrontator (Thunb.), H. spiraculator Idar, H. graminicola Idar, H. faciator (Thunb.), H. vulneratus (Zett.), H. gracilis (Steph.), H. semirufus (Holmgren) and H. rectinervis Roman. Lectotypes are hereby designated for tiphae, flavifrontator, faciator, gracilis, and rectinervis.
Taxonomy of the sylvestris group (Hymenoptera: Vespidae, Dolichovespula) with the introduction of a new name and notes on distribution
Authors: Archer  
Published: March 2011

AbstractDolichovespula asiatica nom.nov. (Junior primary homonym Vespula sylvestris intermedia Birula), D. sylvestris (Scopoli) s.str., D. sylvestris sumptuosa (Buysson) are dealt with in this paper. A key to the sylvestris group (Metavespula Blüthgen) is also given.
Pauropodidae and Eurypauropodidae (Myriapoda, Pauropoda) from the USSR
Authors: Scheller Ulf 
Published: March 2011

AbstractPauropoda have been collected in the Ukraine, the Caucasus, Uzbekistan and the Soviet Far East—in the latter two areas for the first time. Five species were found all new to the USSR. They belong to two genera in Pauropodidae and one genus in Eurypauropodidae. Three species were new to science and are described and figured: Stylopauropus (Stylopauropus) ushekistanicus, S. (Donzelotauropus) golovatchi and Eurypauropus tetrastichus.
Circulating American Higher Education: The Case of Lingnan University, 1888.1951
Authors: Wang Dong 
Published: March 2011

AbstractIn December 1987, the Chinese Ministry of Education approved the establishment of Lingnan College under Zhongshan University in Guangzhou (Canton) on the site where the old Lingnan had been located. The ministry's decision came on the eve of the grand celebration of the centennial anniversary of Lingnan University, and it also came at the strong request of overseas and domestic Lingnan (Canton) alumni. Since then, Lingnan's loyal alumni all over the world, particularly those in Hong Kong and the United States, have contributed nearly U.S. 20 million to the institution. In addition, Lingnan College's tax-free teaching and research development fund, registered with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government since 1997, has gone up to U.S. 1.28 million. Although the Lingnan that existed from 1888 to 1951 is long gone as an institution, its memory has continued to command so much loyalty that a careful examination of the Lingnan experience is useful for understanding the dynamics of the American and Chinese educational interaction from the late-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.
Patterns of Chinese Policies on Technology Transfer
Authors: Feigenbaum Evan A. 
Published: March 2011

AbstractHigh-technology issues have dominated U.S.-China relations in the last years of the twentieth century. In sectors related to national security, allegations of compromising transactions and thefts of proprietary American commercial and military technology plagued bilateral ties in the late 1990s. The apparent transfer of sophisticated space-launch information prompted a congressional investigation of two major U.S. multinationals, Hughes Electronics and Loral Space and Communications. Then, allegations of Chinese espionage at U.S. nuclear weapons laboratories produced a bipartisan Select Committee, chaired by Representative Christopher Cox (R-Calif.), charged with scrutinizing all aspects of U.S.-China technology relations, from corporate technology transfers to academic exchanges of scientific personnel between the two countries.
Introduction
Authors: Iriye Akira 
Published: March 2011

AbstractHistory, writes Malcolm Bradbury, the British novelist and critic, “is the lies the present tells in order to make sense of the past.” While exaggerated, there is little doubt that the present is constantly seeking to relate itself to the past—or to a past that it creates. It will be just as plausible, however, to assert that history is the lies the past tells in order to make sense of the present. As we try to understand contemporary issues, we often go back to the past and try to find events, themes, roots, lessons, and the like that may have some relevance to the present. The task of a historian is to carry out such an enterprise as openly and dispassionately as possible so as not to let the past tell “lies.”