cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Myrsidea campestris Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea campestris

description: Myrsidea campestris Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 1–6)
Type host. Euneornis campestris (L.), Orangequit.
Female (10). Gula with 4 setae on each side, rarely one side with 5. Metanotum and dorsoventral abdomen as in Fig. 6. Metanotum much enlarged, posterior margin evenly rounded, with 18–22 setae; metasternal plate with 6–7 setae. Anterior abdominal tergites II–V medially compressed by enlarged metanotum and tergite I. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 11–15; II, 18–21; III–IV, 20–24; V, 16–21; VI, 15–18; VII, 12–15; VIII, 11–13. Postspiracular setae subequally long on V–VI (0.12–0.18), and much shorter on VII (0.06–0.09). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 15–18 marginal between asters, 5–6 anterior; III, 18–21; IV–V, 26–37; VI, 23–30; VII, 12–15; VIII–IX, 17–23. Dimensions: TW, 0.40–0.43; HL, 0.29–0.31; PW, 0.26–0.28; MW, 0.41–0.45; AWIV, 0.51–0.59; ANW, 0.19–0.20; TL, 1.31–1.45.
Male (9). As in Fig. 1. Gula with 4 setae on each side. Metanotum with 11–14 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5–6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 8–11; II–IV, 12–17; V, 11–14; VI, 10–12; VII, 8–10; VIII, 8–9. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.10–0.12), longer on VII (0.15–0.22). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 12–17 marginal between asters, 5–7 anterior (Fig. 2); III, 13–19; IV, 20–25; V, 24–29; VI, 21–26; VII, 10–14; VIII, 4–6. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 3, with very small subapical projection on each side. Dimensions: TW, 0.37–0.38; HL, 0.27–0.28; PW, 0.23–0.24; MW, 0.32–0.35; AWIV, 0.40–0.43; GL, 0.37–0.39; TL, 1.11–1.20.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex E. campestris, JAMAICA: Marshall's Pen, Mandeville, Feb 1982, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratypes (USNM): 9 females, 9 males, same data as holotype.
Remarks. This species is easily distinguished from others of the group by the female with the large posteriorly rounded metanotum bearing at least 18 marginal setae and the unusually short postspiracular setae on tergite VII. Both sexes have only five to seven anterior setae on sternite II, including one to three longer medioanterior setae. The male is further recognized by the numbers of abdominal tergal and sternal setae and its small dimensions.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 2-3, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea aurantiirostris Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea aurantiirostris

description: Myrsidea aurantiirostris Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 23–25)
Type host. Arremon aurantiirostris Lafresnaye, Orange-billed Sparrow.
Female (5). Gula with 4–6 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 23. Metanotum somewhat enlarged with curved posterior margin bearing 12–16 setae; metasternal plate with 8–11 setae. Abdominal tergites I–II enlarged, remainder subequally small. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 24–32; II, 26–36; III–VI, 32–42; VII, 26–34; VIII, 15–19. Postspiracular setae subequally long on V–VII (0.12–0.18). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 20–24 marginal between asters, 13–17 anterior; III, 29–35; IV– VI, 37–50; VII, 25–31; VIII–IX, 23–27. Dimensions: TW, 0.47–0.49; HL and PW, 0.30–0.32; MW, 0.48– 0.51; AWIV, 0.64–0.66; ANW, 0.22–0.24; TL, 1.48–1.55.
Male (6). Gula with 4–6 setae on each side. Metanotum with 10–13 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 7–10 setae. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 20–25; II, 25–32; III, 29–34; IV, 26–35; V, 31–38; VI, 27–33; VII, 24–28; VIII, 17–21. Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 16–22 marginal between asters, 16–19 anterior (Fig. 25); III, 23–29; IV, 26–37; V–VI, 32–41; VII, 26–32; VIII, 9–18. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 24, rounded apically without subapical projections. Dimensions: TW, 0.43; HL, 0.28–0.30; PW, 0.27–0.29; MW, 0.36–0.39; AWIV, 0.48–0.51; GL, 0.40–0.43; TL, 1.22–1.26.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex A. aurantiirostris, COSTA RICA: Puntarenas, Monte Anivo Lodge, 13 km N Portero Grande, 20 Mar 1995, Fisher #2122. Paratypes, all ex type host: 4 females, 5 males (USNM), same data as holotype; 1 female, 1 male (OSU), Limon Prov., Pandora, 28 Apr 1964, O-2639.
Remarks. The uninterrupted rows of tergal setae along with the number of setae on the metanotum, the metasternal plate, and tergites I and VII–VIII will differentiate females of M. aurantiirostris from others of the group. Males are recognized by their number of setae on the abdominal tergites and sternites.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 8, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea citrinae Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea citrinae

description: Myrsidea citrinae Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 7–9)
Type host. Sicalis citrina Pelzeln, Stripe-tailed Yellow Finch.
Female (6). Gula usually with 4, less often 3, setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 7. Metanotum not enlarged, with 6 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5–6 setae. Abdominal tergites of similar size, with only slight medioposterior convexity on II–IV or II–V. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 8–12; II–V, 10–14; VI–VII, 9–11; VIII, 8. Postspiracular setae very long on V–VI (0.14–0.23), extremely long on VII (>0.34). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 11–13 marginal between asters, 8–9 anterior; III, 20–22; IV–V, 26–31; VI, 24–27; VII, 9–14; VIII–IX, 19–23. Dimensions: TW, 0.42–0.44; HL, 0.29– 0.32; PW, 0.26–0.29; MW, 0.40–0.42; AWIV, 0.53–0.58; ANW, 0.18–0.20; TL, 1.36–1.49.
Male (7). Gula with 4, much less often 3, setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 8. Metanotum with 6 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5–6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 6–8; II, 8–12; III–V, 10–12; VI–VII, 8–11; VIII, 8–9. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 9–12 marginal between asters, 8–10 anterior (Fig. 9); III, 14–19; IV, 21–25; V, 23–28; VI, 21–25; VII, 10–13; VIII, 4. Genital sac sclerite as for M. campestris. Dimensions: TW, 0.39–0.40; HL, 0.27–0.30; PW, 0.23–0.25; MW, 0.33– 0.35; AWIV, 0.42–0.45; GL, 0.38–0.40; TL, 1.12–1.20.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex S. citrina, VENEZUELA: Edo. Bolivar, 60 km E Sta. Elena, Jan 1987, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratypes (USNM): 5 females, 9 males, same data as holotype.
Remarks. The female of M. citrinae is differentiated from others of the group by having only six marginal metanotal setae, a definite median gap in the tergal rows, extremely long postspiracular setae on tergite VII, and an unmodified tergite I. The male is separated by the small number of setae on the metanotal margin and on tergites VII–VIII and sternites VII–VIII. Additionally, both sexes have at least four longer medioanterior setae on sternite II.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 4, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea zonotriciae Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea zonotriciae

description: Myrsidea zonotriciae Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Fig. 10)
Type host. Zonotricia capensis (Statius Müller), Rufous-collared Sparrow.
Female (5). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 10. Metanotum not enlarged, with 8–10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6–8 setae. Abdomen with tergites of similar size, tergites III–V with very slight medioposterior convexity. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 8– 12; II–III, 12–16; IV–VII, 14–19; VIII, 10–12. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.16–0.17), extremely long on VII (>0.36) and similar to those on VIII. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 13–15 marginal between asters, 8–11 anterior; III, 21–23; IV, 24–32; V, 30–35; VI, 26–30; VII, 13–17; VIII–IX, 16–22. Dimensions: TW, 0.42–0.43; HL, 0.31–0.32; PW, 0.28–0.30; MW, 0.41–0.43; AWIV, 0.53–0.55; ANW, 0.19–0.21; TL, 1.36– 1.45.
Male (3). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 10; II, 12–14; III–VI, 16–18; VII, 14–16; VIII, 11–12. Sternal setae: II, as for female; III, 20–21; IV–V, 26–31; VI, 20–26; VII, 11–14; VIII, 6–7. Genital sac sclerite much as in Fig. 11. Dimensions: TW, 0.41–0.44; HL, 0.30; PW, 0.25–0.29; MW, 0.37–0.39; AWIV, 0.42– 0.46; GL, 0.41–0.44; TL, 1.25–1.29.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex Z. capensis, VENEZUELA: Edo. Bolivar, 60 km E Sta. Elena, Jan 1987, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratypes (USNM): 4 females, 3 males, same data as holotype.
Remarks. The females of this species and M. citrinae are the only two species of the group without any markedly modified abdominal tergites. However, M. zonotriciae is recognized by having at least eight marginal metanotal setae, five gular setae on one or both sides, and 10 or more setae on tergite VIII. The number of setae on abdominal segments VII–VIII will separate males of M. zonotriciae from others of the group.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 4, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea iliacae Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea iliacae

description: Myrsidea iliacae Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 11–12)
Type host. Passerella iliaca (Merrem), Fox Sparrow.
Female (9). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 12. Metanotum not enlarged, with 10–12 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6–8 setae. Abdominal tergites I–II enlarged, with I largest, having pronounced medioposterior convexity, III–V smaller and medially compressed. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 8–10; II–III, 8–12; IV–VI, 9–16; VII, 8–11; VIII, 8. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.13–0.14), very long on VII (0.26–0.28). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 9–13 marginal between asters, 8–11 anterior; III, 18–25; IV, 26–29; V, 27–33; VI, 24–29; VII, 12–16; VIII–IX, 20–24. Dimensions: TW, 0.45–0.48; HL, 0.31–0.34; PW, 0.27–0.30; MW, 0.42–0.47; AWIV, 0.54–0.64; ANW, 0.20– 0.23; TL, 1.42–1.59.
Male (11). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 7–9 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I, 6–8; II, 8–10; III–IV, 10–13; V–VI, 8–12; VII, 8–10; VIII, 6–8. Sternal setae: II, as for female; III, 14–19; IV, 23–26; V, 24–29; VI, 20–27; VII, 12–17; VIII, 6–8. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 11, with slight apical indentation and distinct subapical lateral projections. Dimensions: TW, 0.40–0.44; HL, 0.29–0.32; PW, 0.24–0.28; MW, 0.34–0.38; AWIV, 0.45–0.49; GL, 0.37– 0.44; TL, 1.14–1.35.
Type material. Holotype female (OSU), ex P. iliaca, USA: New Jersey, Princeton, 28 Nov 1939. Paratypes (OSU), all from type host: 1 female, 1 male, same data as holotype; 1 male, same except 24 Nov 1939, C.B. Worth; 1 female, New Jersey, 24 Sept 1940, C.B. Worth; 1 male, New Jersey, 10 Sept 1938; 3 males, New York, 1940; 1 female, New York, Long Island, 1939, M. Beals.
Other material. 8 females, 6 males, ex Pipilo erythrophthalmus (L.), Eastern Towhee, USA: Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina (1 collection each).
Remarks. The female of M. iliacae, with a normal metanotum having at least 10 marginal setae, the enlarged tergites I–II, a distinct median gap in the abdominal tergal rows, and fewer setae on tergites VII– VIII, is separable from others of this group. The male is recognized by the number of setae on the metanotal margin and on tergites and sternites VII–VIII.
We initially had believed our material from Pipilo erythrophthalmus was M. melanorum. However, our lice are distinctly different from that described by Kellogg (1896) and are inseparable from the Myrsidea collected from the Fox Sparrow.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 5, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea brunneinuchi Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea brunneinuchi

description: Myrsidea brunneinuchi Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 26–30)
Type host. Buarremon brunneinuchus (Lafresnaye), Chestnut-capped Brush Finch.
Female (4). Gula with 5–6 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 30. Metanotum not enlarged, with 14–16 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 11–13 setae. Abdominal tergites I–II enlarged, remainder smaller. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 16–19; II, 17–20; III, 24–29; IV, 29–33; V, 34– 40; VI, 33–36; VII, 35–39; VIII, 25–27. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.12–0.22), very long on VII (0.27–0.28). Sternal setae: II, 4–5 in each aster, 19–22 marginal between asters, 27–31 anterior (Fig. 28); III– IV, 31–38; V, 37–43; VI, 35–48; VII, 32–38; VIII–IX, 36–48. Dimensions: TW, 0.47–0.49; HL, 0.29–0.33; PW, 0.30–0.31; MW, 0.46–0.49; AWIV, 0.61–0.63; ANW, 0.22–0.24; TL, 1.48–1.53.
Male (5). Gula with 5–6 setae on each side. Metanotum with 15–20 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 10–12 setae (Fig. 27). Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 22–25; II, 26–27; III–VII, 28–34; VIII, 19– 24. Sternal setae: II, 4–5 in each aster, 18–21 marginal between asters, 24–30 anterior (Fig. 27); III, 37–47; IV, 42–53; V, 44–59; VI, 49–51; VII, 42–46; VIII, 29–35 (Fig. 26). Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 29, with slight apical indentation and no evident lateral subapical projections. Dimensions: TW, 0.44–0.45; HL, 0.29–0.32; PW, 0.27–0.29; MW, 0.37–0.39; AWIV, 0.46–0.51; GL, 0.41–0.42; TL, 1.28–1.34.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex B. brunneinuchus, COSTA RICA: San José Prov., Los Chiquites, Tres Rios Reservoir, 3 May 1995, Fisher & J.S. #2151. Paratypes (USNM), all from type host: 1 male, same data as holotype; 3 females, same except 17 May 1995, Fisher & J.S. #2205; 5 males, VENEZU- ELA: Trujillo, Bocono, 1 Mar 1986, R.C. Dalgleish.
Remarks. Both sexes of M. brunneinuchi have no median gap in the tergal setal rows and are separated from others of the group by a much more abundant abdominal chaetotaxy. This is best shown by such a large number of setae on female tergites VII–VIII and male sternites II–III and VIII.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 8-10, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea sinaloae Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea sinaloae

description: Myrsidea sinaloae Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 16–17)
Type host. Melozone kieneri (Bonaparte), Rusty-crowned Ground Sparrow.
Female (1). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 16. Metanotum not enlarged, with 14 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Abdomen with tergite II medially enlarged and compressing III–IV. Tergal setae, with median gap in rows: I, 17; II–III, 13–14; IV–VI, 17; VII, 11; VIII, 8. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.11–0.17), very long on VII (0.30). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 16 marginal between asters, 14 anterior; III, 25; IV–V, 33–34; VI, 27; VII, 16; VIII–IX, 22. Dimensions: TW, 0.46; HL, 0.32; PW, 0.30; MW, 0.47; AWIV, 0.67; ANW, 0.23; TL, 1.51.
Male (1). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap in rows: I–VI, 14–16; VII, 10; VIII, 8. Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 11 marginal between asters, 10 anterior; III, 23; IV–V, 27–29; VI, 23; VII, 12; VIII, 5. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 17, slightly distorted, but with prominent subapical projection on each side. Dimensions: TW, 0.42; HL and PW, 0.29; MW, 0.40; AWIV, 0.50; GL, 0.43; TL, 1.28.
Type material. Holotype female (OSU), ex M. kieneri, MEXICO: Sinaloa, Santa Lucia, 30 July 1963, CLW-47. Paratype (OSU): 1 male, same data as holotype.
Remarks. The female of M. sinaloae is unique in having the metanotum and tergite I normal and tergite II with a pronounced medioposterior convexity (Fig. 16). The male is recognized by having 10 marginal metanotal setae in conjunction with the number of setae on tergites I and VII–VIII and sternites III and VII. Although described from only a female/male pair, the female tergal development clearly defines the species. The male is tenuously separated on the basis of quantitative abdominal chaetotaxy.
Etymology. This species is named for the Mexican state in which the type host was collected.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 7, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea taciturni Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea taciturni

description: Myrsidea taciturni Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 18–22)
Type host. Arremon taciturnus (Hermann), Pectoral Sparrow.
Female (7). Gula with 3–5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsoventral abdomen as in Fig. 22. Metanotum not enlarged, with 12–15 marginal setae; posteriormost pair of peripheral anterior setae distinctly longer than anterior setae; metasternal plate with 6–8 setae. Abdomen with tergite I largest, with tapered convex posterior margin resulting in median compression of tergites II–VI. Tergal setae, with distinct median gap in rows: I, 12–16; II, 18–22; III–IV, 21–23; V–VI, 18–22; VII, 17–21; VIII, 15–19. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.16–0.23), somewhat longer on VII (0.23–0.29). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 19–21 marginal between asters, 11–13 anterior (Fig. 20); III, 26–31; IV, 34–40; V, 40–47; VI, 33–43; VII, 21–25; VIII– IX, 25–32. Dimensions: TW, 0.48–0.50; HL and PW, 0.31–0.33; MW, 0.46–0.49; AWIV, 0.65–0.68; ANW, 0.21–0.23; TL, 1.59–1.67.
Male (7). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsoventral abdomen as in Fig. 18. Metanotum with 12–15 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6–8 setae. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 15–18; II–V, 23–28; VI, 24–26; VII, 22–23; VIII, 17–21. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 17–20 marginal between asters, 12–13 anterior (Fig. 19); III, 25–29; IV, 33–37; V, 37–43; VI, 35–39; VII, 25–29; VIII, 12–19. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 21, with slight apical indentation and very small subapical projection on each side. Dimensions: TW, 0.43–0.45; HL and PW, 0.28–0.31; MW, 0.39–0.40; AWIV, 0.48–0.51; GL, 0.42–0.47; TL, 1.28–1.33.
Material. Holotype female (USNM), ex A. taciturnus, VENEZUELA: Edo. Bolivar, 60 km E Sta. Elena, Jan 1987, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratypes (USNM): 7 females, 7 males, same data as holotype.
Remarks. The large number of marginal metanotal setae and setae on tergites VII–VIII, coupled with the enlargement and shape of tergite I, facilitate easy separation of females of M. taciturni from others of the group. The male is identified by its number of metanotal and abdominal setae.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 7-8, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea marini Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea marini

description: Myrsidea marini Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 37–38)
Type host. Pezopetes capitalis Cabanis, Large-footed Finch.
Female (1). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsoventral abdomen as in Fig. 37. Metanotum enlarged, with circular posterior margin bearing 6 laterally-positioned setae; metasternal plate with 9 setae. Abdominal tergite I with pronounced medioposterior convexity and other tergites as shown. Tergal setae, with median gap in each row: I–II, 27; III–V, 24–25; VI, 22; VII–VIII, 19–20. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.12–0.14), very long on VII (0.30). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 20 marginal between asters, 10 anterior; III, 28; IV–VI, 33–35; VII, 22; VIII–IX, 31. Dimensions: TW, 0.45; HL, 0.29; PW, 0.31; MW, 0.49; AWIV, 0.60; ANW, 0.21; TL, 1.56.
Male (1). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 10 setae. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows: I, 23; II, 25; III–VI, 22–24; VII, 25; VIII, 22. Sternal setae: II, 3 in each aster, 16 marginal between asters, 17 anterior (Fig. 38); III, 31; IV–VI, 36–39; VII, 34; VIII, 25. Genital sac sclerite distorted, but appearing similar to Fig. 29. Dimensions: TW, 0.42; HL and PW, 0.28; MW, 0.39; AWIV, 0.49; GL, 0.46; TL, 1.39.
Type material. Holotype female (OSU), ex P. capitalis, COSTA RICA: San Jose, Empalme, Madre Selva, 9 Aug 1985, M.A. Marin. Paratype (OSU): 1 male, same data as holotype.
Remarks. The broadly rounded metanotum and tergite I with a conspicuous medioposterior convexity set the female of M. marini apart from others of this group. The small number of marginal metanotal setae and the large number of setae on tergite I further support this separation. The very long postspiracular setae on tergite VII and the number of abdominal tergal and sternal setae will identify the male of M. marini.
Etymology. This species is named for M. A. Marin, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, Los Angeles, California, the collector of the bird yielding the lice described here.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 12, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Melozone taciturni
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Emberizidae
Melozone
Melozone taciturni

description: taciturni species group
The six species of this group are characterized as having both sexes with strongly developed hypopharyngeal sclerites, the females with lightly spiculate posterior margin of subgenital plate, and the males with a slender strongly arched sternite II (Figs. 19, 25, 27, 32, 38) and genital sac sclerite tapered posteriorly, with dark medioposterior line (Figs. 21, 24, 29, 33, 35).
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 7, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea conirostris Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
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Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea conirostris

description: Myrsidea conirostris Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 34–36)
Type host. Arremonops conirostris (Bonaparte), Black-striped Sparrow.
Female (2). Gula with 4–6 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 34. Metanotum not enlarged, with 12 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Abdominal tergites I–II largest, with I–IV or I–V having slight medioposterior convexity. Tergal setae, with median gap at least in rows on I–V: I, 16– 20; II, 19–22; III, 16–20; IV, 18–25; V–VI, 18–27; VII, 19–23; VIII, 14–19. Postspiracular setae long on V– VI (0.13–0.15), very long on VII (0.22–0.23). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 20–24 marginal between asters, 13 anterior; III, 27–36; IV, 33–42; V, 37–50; VI, 32–39; VII, 13–17; VIII–IX, 21–32. Dimensions: TW, 0.48– 0.52; HL, 0.33–0.35; PW, 0.32–0.34; MW, 0.48–0.52; AWIV, 0.68; ANW, 0.23–0.26; TL, 1.66–1.68.
Male (2). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 8–10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Tergal setae, with small median gap on I–III to I–VII: I, 15; II, 16–17; III–V, 18–22; VI, 19–25; VII, 18–22; VIII, 16–17. Postspiracular setae on VI very long (0.18–0.25), much longer than on V and near length of setae on VII. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 18–20 marginal between asters, 11–13 anterior; III, 23–25; IV, 29–31; V–VI, 30–34; VII, 17–22; VIII, 10 (Fig. 36). Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 35, with slight indentation at apex and with small lateral subapical projection on each side. Dimensions: TW, 0.42–0.43; HL, 0.30– 0.31; PW, 0.28–0.30; MW, 0.38; AWIV, 0.48–0.50; GL, 0.43; TL, 1.28–1.29.
Type material. Holotype female (OSU), ex A. conirostris, PANAMA: Panama Prov., Pacora, 5 June 1966, G.M. Lab. Paratypes, all from type host: 1 male (OSU), same data as holotype; 1 female, 1 male (USNM), COSTA RICA: Hacienda Baru, Dominical Puntarenus, 1 Ju1y 1993, Fisher & J.S. #735.
Remarks. The female of M. conirostris, with tergites I–II similar in size and shape, resembles M. zonotriciae, a member of the campestris species group. The number of setae on tergites I–II clearly separates these. The male of M. conirostris is unusual in having longer postspiracular setae on tergite VI, much longer than on V and nearly as long as on VII. This separation is further supported by the numbers of tergal and sternal setae.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 10-12, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea gularis Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea gularis

description: Myrsidea gularis Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 31–33)
Type host. Paroaria gularis (L.), Red-capped Cardinal.
Female. Unknown.
Male (2). Gula with 5 setae on each side. Metanotum with 8–9 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6–7 setae. Tergal setae, without median gap in rows (Fig. 31): I, 14–16; II, 19–22; III–VI, 20–25; VII, 17–22; VIII, 13. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.13–0.14), very long on VII (0.28–0.35). Sternal setae: II, 4 in each aster, 20–25 marginal between asters, 14 anterior (Fig. 32); III, 30–31; IV, 41–47; V, 39–52; VI, 37–45; VII, 29–32; VIII, 21. Genital sac sclerite as in Fig. 33, with very broad dark line, slightly indented apex, and no evidence of lateral subapical projections. Dimensions: TW, 0.42; HL and PW, 0.29–0.30; MW, 0.39; AWIV, 0.47–0.49; GL, 0.41; TL, 1.26–1.29.
Type material. Holotype male (USNM), ex P. gularis, VENEZUELA: Est. Guarico, 40 km S Calaboso, Feb 1985, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratype (USNM): 1 male, same data as holotype.
Remarks. Even with the absence of females, the males of M. gularis are separable from others of the group by the numbers of setae on abdominal tergites and sternites, especially tergites I and VII–VIII and sternites II–IV and VIII.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 10, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea serini
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea serini

description: serini species group
The three species of this group are characterized as having both sexes with weakly developed hypopharyngeal sclerites (Fig. 40), the females with a strongly spiculate posterior margin of the subgenital plate (Fig. 39), and the males with a well-developed sternite II (Fig. 43) and unusual genital sac sclerites (Fig. 44).
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 12, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea serini Seguy
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
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Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea serini

description: Myrsidea serini (Séguy)
(Fig. 39)
Menopon serini Séguy 1944: 80. Type host: " Serinus canaria serinus (L.)" = Serinus serinus (L.), European Serin (Fringillidae).
Female (3). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum, dorsal abdomen, and ventral terminalia as in Fig. 39. Metanotum not enlarged, with 12–15 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 4–6 setae. Abdominal tergites unmodified, with slight medioposterior curvature associated with III–IV. Tergal setae, with median gap on III– VIII: I, 14–16; II, 17–18; III–V, 14–17; VI, 12–14; VII, 9–11; VIII, 8. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.16–0.21), extremely long on VII (0.34–0.40). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 11–13 marginal between asters, 6–9 anterior; III, 21–24; IV–V, 30–38; VI, 19–26; VII, 12–14; VIII–IX, 16–19. Dimensions: TW, 0.40– 0.42; HL, 0.27–0.30; PW, 0.27–0.28; MW, 0.41–0.46; AWIV, 0.61–0.65; ANW, 0.19–0.24; TL, 1.45–1.56.
Male (3). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen much as in Fig. 42. Metanotum with 11–12 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap on posterior segments: I, 15–16; II, 21–22; III, 19–20; IV, 18–19; V–VII, 16–18; VIII, 12–14. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 10–12 marginal between asters, 8–10 anterior; III, 19–24; IV–V, 35–38; VI, 24–29; VII, 14–16; VIII, 4– 5. Dimensions: TW, 0.37–0.39; HL, 0.27–0.28; PW, 0.24–0.26; MW, 0.35–0.39; AWIV, 0.49–0.52; GL, 0.39– 0.43; TL, 1.20–1.35.
Material examined. 3 females, 3 males, ex Emberiza citrinella calliginosa Clancey, NEW ZEALAND (3 collections).
Remarks. This is an atypical species of Myrsidea in that it is the only one reported from this genus by Price et al. (2003) to occur on hosts in two different passerine families -- the Fringillidae and the Emberizidae. Klockenhoff (1984) redescribed this species and recorded it from one species of Serinus each from Morocco and New Zealand, one of Carduelis each from Spain and New Zealand, and one of Emberiza from New Zealand. The detailed description is excellent and is accompanied by fine illustrations. Our descriptive details for M. serini are based only on the material we have studied from E. citrinella. Since the other specimens included in this louse taxon by Klockenhoff (1984) are in the Fringillidae and beyond the scope of this paper, we tentatively accept these also as M. serini.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 12-13, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea anoxanthi Price and Dalgleish, new species
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea anoxanthi

description: Myrsidea anoxanthi Price and Dalgleish, new species
(Figs. 40–44)
Type host. Loxipasser anoxanthus (Gosse), Yellow-shouldered Grassquit.
Female (7). Gula with 4–5 setae on each side. Close to M. serini (Fig. 39). Metanotum not enlarged, with 8–11 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5–6 setae (Fig. 41). Abdomen with tergites essentially unmodified. Tergal setae, with median gap only on posterior segments: I, 10–12; II, 14–16; III, 11–15; IV, 13–14; V, 11–13; VI, 11–12; VII, 8–10; VIII, 8–9. Postspiracular setae long on V–VI (0.12–0.17), extremely long on VII (0.30–0.37). Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 11–13 marginal between asters, 8–12 anterior (Fig. 41); III, 18–22; IV–V, 27–37; VI, 20–31; VII, 16–18; VIII–IX, 14–17. Dimensions: TW, 0.34–0.37; HL, 0.25–0.27; PW, 0.23–0.26; MW, 0.36–0.41; AWIV, 0.51–0.54; ANW, 0.17–0.19; TL, 1.26–1.34.
Male (4). Gula with 4–5 sete on each side. Metanotum and dorsal abdomen as in Fig. 42. Metanotum with 10 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 5–6 setae. Tergal setae, with median gap only on posterior segments: I, 11–13; II, 15–17; III–V, 14–18; VI, 12–14; VII, 12–13, VIII, 9–11. Sternal setae: II, 3–4 in each aster, 11–13 marginal between asters, 9–10 anterior (Fig. 43); III, 19–22; IV–V, 24–31; VI, 22–26; VII, 17–18; VIII, 6–9. Dimensions: TW, 0.33–0.34; HL, 0.23–0.25; PW, 0.22–0.23; MW, 0.31–0.33; AWIV, 0.39–0.43; GL, 0.35– 0.37; TL, 1.05–1.10.
Type material. Holotype female (USNM), ex L. anoxanthus, JAMAICA: Marshall's Pen, Mandeville, Feb 1982, R.C. Dalgleish. Paratypes (USNM): 2 females, 3 males, same data as holotype.
Other material. 4 females, 1 male, ex Sporophila minuta (L.), Ruddy-breasted Seedeater, VENEZU- ELA (1 collection).
Remarks. Both sexes of M. anoxanthi are consistently smaller than those of M. serini, generally being at or below the lowest values of the ranges given by Klockenhoff (1984). Also, the females of this new species tend to have fewer abdominal setae, especially on the anterior tergites and sternites. Males are not as clearly separated by these quantitative data, but the metanotal margin of M. anoxanthi has only 10 setae versus 11–15 for M. serini. These two species are clearly closely related, but the new species quantitatively is sufficiently distinct to justify its recognition.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 13, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Myrsidea major Piaget
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
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Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea major

description: Myrsidea major (Piaget)
Menopon quadrifasc iatum var. major Piaget 1880: 441. Type host: " Fringilla (Emberiza) nivalis " = Plectrophenax nivalis (L.), Snow Bunting.
Female (6). Gula with 5, less often 4, setae on each side. Close to M. serini (Fig. 39). Metanotum not enlarged, with 11–12 marginal setae; metasternal plate with 6 setae. Abdomen with tergites essentially unmodified. Tergal setae, with at most only weak median gap: I, 13–14; II, 14–17; III, 14–18; IV–V, 12–15; VI, 10–13; VII, 8–10; VIII, 8. Postspiracular setae long to very long on V–VI (0.18–0.33), extremely long on VII (0.38–0.45). Sternal setae: II, 4–5 in each aster, 12–14 marginal between asters, 9–10 anterior; III, 20–24; IV–V, 30–35; VI, 25–27; VII, 11–15; VIII–IX, 16–21. Dimensions: TW, 0.42–0.43; HL, 0.28–0.31; PW, 0.28–0.30; MW, 0.42–0.44; AWIV, 0.58–0.64; ANW, 0.21–0.23; TL, 1.60–1.66.
Male. Unknown.
Material examined. 6 females, ex P. n i v a l i s, (no location data) representing lectotype and paratypes, the entire type series of this species, bearing slide numbers 842 and 841 respectively.
Remarks. Although the material for M. major is limited to the females of the type series, this species is clearly a member of the serini species group. They are morphologically closest to M. serini, differing principally in having longer postspiracular setae on tergites V–VII, somewhat greater total length, and fewer setae on tergite VII. While these differences are not profound, we have opted to continue to recognize this as a valid species pending additional collections from the type host and the study of male specimens.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on pages 14-15, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Penthetria anthracina Handlirsch 1907
Creators: name: Skartveit, John
name: Krizmanić, Katarina
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Bibionidae
Penthetria
Penthetria anthracina

description: Penthetria anthracina (Heer, 1849)
(Figs. 1, 19–20)
Protomyia anthracina Heer, 1849: 236.
Plecia anthracina (Heer) Loew, 1868: 184.
Penthetria anthracina (Heer) Handlirsch, 1907: 960.
Type material: Syntype (female) GBA 2009/016/0176. Probable syntype (female) GBA 2009/016/0207. Other material: 1 female, NHMW. 1 female, NHMW 1937 (no. 23) II.104 (labeled as Bibio fusciformis Heer),
4 females, CNHM (1830, 1841, two without catalogue number). Heer mentioned seven specimens from «k.k. montan. Cabinet».
Male unknown
Female: Total length 8.4–11.9 mm (N=6).
Head: Length 0.78–1.21 mm (N=5), width 0.84–1.15 mm (N=3). Oval. Complex eye not protruding. Antennal flagellum slender, probably 8- or 9-segmented.
Thorax: Length 2.5–3.4 mm (N=5), width 2.1–2.4 mm (N=3). Halter black.
Wing (Figs. 19–20): Length 8.2–11.5 mm (N=5), width 3.2–4.6 mm (N=5), length/width = 2.5–2.8 (N=4, one wing = 3.1 but probably a bit compressed). Long and narrow, entirely black fumose. The wings extend considerably beyond apex of abdomen. Veins strong, distinctive throughout. Humeral vein not apparent, costal cell rather wide, subcosta fine but distinctive, straight. Costa extends to apex of R 4+5. Pterostigma not apparent. R 2+3 originating just basad to apex of R 1, relatively long and horizontal. Medial veins distinctive, apically straight. CuA 2 very strong and conspicuous, apically straight. CuP straight. Vein measurements: Subcosta 5.3–7.5 mm (N=4), basal R 2.6–3.1 mm (N=5), distal R 1 3.3–4.8 mm (N=5), basal R s 1.4 –2.5 mm (N=5), distal R s 0.6 –1.1 mm (N=5), R 2+3 2.6–3.5 mm (N=5), R 4+5 3.9–4.5 mm (N=5), R–M 0.32–0.44 mm (N=5), basal M 2.7–4.9 mm (N=5), distal M 0.7–1.5 mm (N=5), M 1 3.3–4.2 mm (N=5), M 2 2.7–3.6 mm (N=5), M-Cu 0.30–0.41 mm (N=4), CuA 2.4–3.5 mm (N=5), CuA 1 3.9–4.9 mm (N=5), CuA 2 2.8–3.6 mm (N=5).
Legs: Black, slender. Length of fore femur 1.9–3.2 mm (N=4), fore tibia 2.1–2.9 mm (N=3), hind femur 3.0– 4.1 mm (N=3), hind tibia 2.8–4.1 mm (N=2).
Abdomen: Length 5.6–8.0 mm (N=5), width 1.7–2.7 mm (N=5).
description: Published as part of Skartveit, John & Krizmanić, Katarina, 2020, Revision of fossil Bibionidae (Insecta: Diptera) from the Miocene of Radoboj, Croatia, pp. 351-378 in Zootaxa 4759 (3) on pages 352-353, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4759.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/3741178
Myrsidea melanorum Kellogg
Creators: name: Price, Roger D.
name: Dalgleish, Robert C.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Phthiraptera
Menoponidae
Myrsidea
Myrsidea melanorum

description: Myrsidea melanorum (Kellogg)
Menopon melanorum Kellogg 1896: 532. Type host: Pipilo erythrophthalmus (L.), most likely an erroneous host.
Remarks. This species was described by Kellogg (1896) based on one female supposedly from the type host collected at Lawrence, Kansas. Although we have been unable to locate this type specimen, the full dorsal female illustration, the principal feature of value in this description, clearly shows the abdominal tergal development without any unusual modification, quite different from that shown by the female lice we have available from P. erythrophthalmus. While these tergal shapes of M. melanorum are reminiscent of some of the other species we are describing (e.g., Figs, 7, 10), it is impossible to associate this specimen with any of our series. The only conclusion we can reach is that this species be regarded as a species sedis incertae until the time at which additional material, including associated males, may become available. With the propensity of Kellogg to have incorrect host associations of some of his new species, we suspect that this is yet another example of this and that its true identity likely will never be known.
description: Published as part of Price, Roger D. & Dalgleish, Robert C., 2007, Myrsidea Waterston (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae) from the Emberizidae (Passeriformes), with descriptions of 13 new species, pp. 1-18 in Zootaxa 1467 on page 15, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.176595
Penthetria cimicoides Loew 1868
Creators: name: Skartveit, John
name: Krizmanić, Katarina
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Bibionidae
Penthetria
Penthetria cimicoides

description: Penthetria cimicoides (Heer, 1849)
(Figs. 2, 21)
Bibiopsis cimicoides Heer, 1849: 229.
Penthetria cimicoides (Heer) Loew, 1868: 186.
Plecia cimicoides (Heer) Evenhuis, 1994: 130.
Type material: Holotype (male) SLJG, no catalogue number.
Additional material: females, CNHM 1829, 1834.
Male: Total length 13.7 mm.
Head: Length approximately 1.7 mm. Not well preserved in type specimen, but outline just visible.
Thorax: Black, very poorly preserved. Length approximately 3.4 mm.
Wing (Fig. 21): Length 10.9 mm. Black fumose, rather wide, apically rounded. Veins strong, pterostigma indistinctive. Costa rather strongly curved, costal cell wide. Subcosta strong and straight. R 2+3 long and horizontal. Costa extends a little beyond apex of R 4+5. M 1 apically strongly curved. Vein measurements: Subcosta 6.8 mm, basal R 3.2 mm, distal R 1 4.9 mm, basal R s 2.3 mm, distal R s 0.9 mm, R 2+3 2.6 mm, R 4+5 4.2 mm, R-M 0.5 mm, distal M 0.4 mm. M 1 4.8 mm, M 2 3.4 mm.
Legs: Poorly preserved, apparently entirely black.
Abdomen: Black, poorly preserved.
Terminalia: Epandrium rectangular, a little longer than broad, rather small. Gonostylus straight, rather long, probably pointed.
Female: Total length 12.7–15.0 mm (N=2). Entirely black.
Head: Length 1.21–1.25 mm (N=2), width 1.29 mm (N=1). Complex eye large, almost as long as side of head. Antenna and palp not visible in the specimens at hand.
Thorax: Length 2.9–3.7 mm (N=2).
Wing: Length 9.4–10.4 mm (N=2), width 3.3–4.4 mm (N=2). Brown fumose, pterostigma not apparent, veins brown throughout, anterior veins strong. Costa extends to half-way between apices of R 4+5 and M 1. Subcosta distinctive and straight. R 2+3 long, running parallel to R 4+5 for most of its length. Crossvein R-M vertical. M-veins apically slightly bent backwards, CuA-veins straight. Vein measurements: basal R 2.6–3.3 mm (N=2), distal R 1 2.5–4.0 mm (N=2), basal R s 2.1 mm (N=2), distal R s 0.8 –1.6 mm (N=2), R 2+3 2.5–2.9 mm (N=2), R 4+5 3.5–4.1 mm (N=2), R-M 0.5 mm (N=2), basal M 3.0– 3.2 mm (N=2), distal M 0.9–1.0 mm (N=2), M 1 3.9–4.1 mm (N=2), M 2 3.1–3.3 mm (N=2), M-Cu 0.45 mm (N=1), CuA 1.9–2.4 mm (N=2), CuA 1 4.7–4.8 mm (N=2), CuA 2 2.8–3.4 mm (N=2).
Legs: very slender, hind tarsus thin. Length of fore femur 3.3 mm (N=1), fore tibia 3.1 mm (N=1), hind femur 3.6 mm (N=1), hind tibia 3.7 mm (N=1).
Abdomen: Length 8.1–10.2 mm (N=2), width 1.9–2.6 mm (N=2). Conical, cerci two-segmented, slender.
description: Published as part of Skartveit, John & Krizmanić, Katarina, 2020, Revision of fossil Bibionidae (Insecta: Diptera) from the Miocene of Radoboj, Croatia, pp. 351-378 in Zootaxa 4759 (3) on pages 354-355, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4759.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/3741178
Penthetria gracilis Skartveit & Krizmanić 2020, comb.n.
Creators: name: Skartveit, John
name: Krizmanić, Katarina
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Bibionidae
Penthetria
Penthetria gracilis

description: Penthetria gracilis (Unger, 1842) comb.n.
(Figs. 3, 22–23)
Bibio gracilis Unger, 1842: 426. (nec Protomyia gracilis Heer, 1856)
Type material: Holotype (male, SLJG 77464). Heer (1849: 217) mentioned one specimen from Graz and one from Vienna. There is a male specimen in NHMW labeled « Bibio ungeri Heer » which is clearly not conspecific with the holotype of Bibio ungeri, this could possibly be the second specimen.
Male: Total length 11.2 mm
Head: Length 1.21 mm, width 1.32 mm. Black, very poorly preserved.
Thorax: Length 3.2 mm, width 2.4 mm. Black. Halter yellowish-brown.
Wing (Fig. 22): Length 7.4 mm, width 3.3 mm. Dark brown fumose, veins strong throughout, dark brown, pterostigma indistinctive. Costa quite straight, subcosta indistinctive. Costa extends a little over half-way between apices of R 4+5 and M 1. R 2+3 straight and oblique. M-veins and CuA 1 apically straight. CuA 2 apically curved. Vein measurements: basal R 2.4 mm, distal R 1 3.2 mm, basal R s 1.2 mm, distal R s 1.3 mm, R 2+3 1.4 mm, R 4+5 2.9 mm, R-M 0.4 mm, basal M 2.8 mm, distal M 0.6 mm, M 1 3.5 mm, M 2 2.8 mm, M-Cu 0.3 mm, CuA 2.0 mm, CuA 1 3.8 mm, CuA 2 2.5 mm.
Legs: Black, poorly preserved. Length of fore femur 2.3 mm, hind femur 3.3 mm.
Abdomen: Length 7.3 mm, width 1.7 mm. Black, rather slender. Pile not apparent.
Terminalia (Fig. 23): Hypopygium width 1.2 mm. Gonostylus digitiform, slender and curved. Epandrium moderately bilobate with wide, shallow indentation between rounded lobes.
Female unknown.
The species is not to be confused with Protomyia gracilis Heer, 1856 (placed as a synonym of Plecia bucklandi by Skartveit & Nel 2017), which was listed as Penthetria gracilis by Handlirsch (1907) and Evenhuis (1994).
description: Published as part of Skartveit, John & Krizmanić, Katarina, 2020, Revision of fossil Bibionidae (Insecta: Diptera) from the Miocene of Radoboj, Croatia, pp. 351-378 in Zootaxa 4759 (3) on pages 355-356, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4759.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/3741178