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Hesperiidae Of Central Rondonia, Brazil: Celaenorrhinus Hiibner (Lepidoptera: Pyrginae), With Descriptions Of Three New Species And Taxonomic Comments, George T. Austin, Stephen R. Steinhauser
Hesperiidae Of Central Rondonia, Brazil: Celaenorrhinus Hiibner (Lepidoptera: Pyrginae), With Descriptions Of Three New Species And Taxonomic Comments, George T. Austin, Stephen R. Steinhauser
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Eight species of Celaenorrhinus (Hesperiidae: Pyrginae) occur near Cacaulhdia in central Rondonia, Brazil. Three of these represent unnamed species and are described as new: Celaenorrhinus orneates Austin, Celaenorrhinus par Steinhauser & Austin, and Celaenorrhinus autochton Steinhauser & Austin. The male of C. saviais described for the first time. Both sexes of all 8 species (except female C. orneates) and their genitalia are illustrated. Males of C. savia and C. orneates are similar to C. jao in lacking tibial tufts, modified thoracic scales, and abdominal pouches; C. autochton lacks tibial tufts and modified thoracic scales. This adds to the diversity …
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The Genus Scelolyperus Crotch In North America (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae), Shawn M. Clark
The Genus Scelolyperus Crotch In North America (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae), Shawn M. Clark
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A key and diagnoses are provided for the North American species of Scelolyperus Crotch. Descriptions are given for Scelolyperus pasadenae, new species from California and Scelolyperus tetonensis, new species from Wyoming. Luperus morriaoni Jacoby is treated as a junior synonym of Luperus varipes LeConte, Luperodes nigrovirescens Fall is treated as a junior synonym of Luperus nigrocyaneus LeConte, and Scelolyperus chautauquus Wilcox is treated as a junior synonym of Scelolyperus liriophilus Wilcox, new synonymies. Luperus lecontii Crotch is transferred to Scelolyperus, new combination. Distributional and biological data are provided for each species.
The Rondani Cecidomyiidae (Diptera), Raymond J. Gagne, Mario Solinas
The Rondani Cecidomyiidae (Diptera), Raymond J. Gagne, Mario Solinas
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The Rondani collection of Cecidomyiidae in Florence, Italy, is cataloged to account for existing specimens of Rondani species. Areport is made on the status and identity of each of Rondani's 16 species of Cecidomyiidae. Types of 12 species are represented by specimens in good to poor condition; those of the remaining four species cannot be found. Alectotypeis designated for Brachincura fuscogrisca and illustrations are given of its male genitalia and part of its antenna. Recommendations are made for future fixation of lectotypes or neotypes of some of Rondani's species.
Consideraciones Sobre El Género Diastolinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Con Descripción De Dos Nuevas Especies., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Consideraciones Sobre El Género Diastolinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Con Descripción De Dos Nuevas Especies., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
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Two new species of the genus Diastolinus are described for the island of Cuba, D. alfaroi and D. orientalis. After securing and comparing large series from the type localities of Diastolinus macamboensis and D. garciai, as well as from intermediate territories, we suggest, that these two taxa are indistinguishable; therefore we consider D. garciai as a junior synonym of D. macamboensis. In the private collection of the senior author are represented several new, undescribed populations.
Character Analysis Of The Western Hemisphere Genera Of Family Manicapsocidae (Psocoptera): Genus Epitroctes Reinstated With Descriptions Of Four New Species, Edward L. Mockford
Character Analysis Of The Western Hemisphere Genera Of Family Manicapsocidae (Psocoptera): Genus Epitroctes Reinstated With Descriptions Of Four New Species, Edward L. Mockford
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The characters of the named genera of family Manicapsocidae from the Western Hemisphere are reviewed: Nothoentomum Badonnel, Phallopsocus Badonnel, and Epitroctes Mockford. The synonymy of Nothoentomum andEpitroctes is refuted. Phenetically, Epitroctes stands closer to Phallopsocus than to Nothoentomum. Four new species of Epitroctes are described, one from Trinidad (West Indies), two from Costa Rica (one of these also recorded from Panama), and one from Socorro Island, Mexico. A key to the known species of Epitroctes is included.
The Genus Tyrannochthonius In The Eastern United States (Pseudoscorpionida: Chthoniidae). Part Ii. More Recently Discovered Species, William B. Muchmore
The Genus Tyrannochthonius In The Eastern United States (Pseudoscorpionida: Chthoniidae). Part Ii. More Recently Discovered Species, William B. Muchmore
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Twenty-five new species of Tyrannochthonius, mostly cavernicolous, are described from Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Their relations are discussed, and a key is given for all species of the genus known from the United States east of the Mississippi River.
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Four New Stygobiontic Beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae; Noteridae; Elmidae), Paul J. Spangler
Four New Stygobiontic Beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae; Noteridae; Elmidae), Paul J. Spangler
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Four new species and three new genera of stygobiontic beetles are described: Dytiscidae: Siamoporus deharvengi, new genus, new species from Thailand; Sinodytes hubbardi, new genus, new species, hom China; Noteridae: Speonotenus bedosae, new genus, new species, from Indonesia; Elmidae: Neoelmis sketi, new species, from Ecuador. All of the taxa were collected from aquatic habitats in caves and bring the total known stygobiontic beetles to 23 species, 1 subspecies, and 20 genera, in 5 families. A list of the described stygobiontic beetles is included. Line drawings and/or micrographs illustrate the taxa and a map shows the type …
The Genus Nesobolus (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) In Cuba, Antonio R. Perez-Asso
The Genus Nesobolus (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) In Cuba, Antonio R. Perez-Asso
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A preliminary revision of the genus Nesobolus Chamberlin, 1918, results in three new species for eastern Cuba:- N. similis, N. piedra, and N. cuba. Nesobolusyaterus Chamberlin 1922, and Nesobolus libanonus Chamberlin, 1922, are referred to in the synonymy of Nesobolus toroanus Chamberlin, 1918.
El Genero Cerococcus En La Argentina (Homoptera: Cerococcidae), Maria Cristina Granara De Willink
El Genero Cerococcus En La Argentina (Homoptera: Cerococcidae), Maria Cristina Granara De Willink
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The new species Cerococcus lizeri is described; new geographical distribution for C. catenarius and new hosts for C. badius are given. A key with the 5 species from Argentina is here provided.
Species Of Lachesilla In The Caribbean Islands And Trinidad (Insects: Psocoptera: Lachesillidae), Alfonso Neri, Garcia Aldrete
Species Of Lachesilla In The Caribbean Islands And Trinidad (Insects: Psocoptera: Lachesillidae), Alfonso Neri, Garcia Aldrete
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Twenty two species of Lachesilla were found in the West Indies and Trinidad, 11 of which are here described. Twelve species inhabit the Greater Antilles (with two exclusive endemics), four species are found in the Lesser Antilles (with two exclusive endemics), and 11 species are found in Trinidad, four of which are exclusive endemics. Two species are shared between the Greater and the Lesser Antilles. Nine of the 12 species of the Greater Antilles also occur in Mexico and the US., eight species also occur in Central America and three species are also found in South America. One of the …
North American Pterocheilus. Iii. Subgenus Megapterocheilus (Hymenoptera, Eumenidae), Richard M. Bohart
North American Pterocheilus. Iii. Subgenus Megapterocheilus (Hymenoptera, Eumenidae), Richard M. Bohart
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Megapterocheilus is an endemic North American subgenus of Pterocheilus. It contains 15 described species, one of them, nevadae, new. P. nevadae occurs in desert areas of Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Since the most recent key to species is 55 years old, an up-to-date key is given. Four species names are newly placed in synonymy: peninsularis R. Bohart = aritonicus R. Bohart, bimaculatus Provancher = biplagiatus Cresson, inyoensis R. Bohart = nigricaudus R. Bohart, oregonensis R. Bohart = quinquefasciatus Say.
A Review Of The Genus Bicyrtes (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae, Nyssoninae, Bembicini), Richard M. Bohart
A Review Of The Genus Bicyrtes (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae, Nyssoninae, Bembicini), Richard M. Bohart
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Bicyrtes is a moderate-sized bembicine sand wasp which is restricted to the New World. The 27 known species include 4 new ones: B. brasiliana (Brazil), B. chilicola (Chile and Peru), B. paranae (South America), and B. venezuelae (Venezuela). Some characters not previously used are found in the descriptions and the key to species, amplified by 46 illustrations.
Nueva Especie Del Género Eurycotis Stal (Dictyoptera: Blattidae: Polyzosteriinae) Para Cuba, Esteban Gutierrez Cubria
Nueva Especie Del Género Eurycotis Stal (Dictyoptera: Blattidae: Polyzosteriinae) Para Cuba, Esteban Gutierrez Cubria
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A new endemic species of Eurycotis, E. perezassoi, predominantly found under stones associated with Pinus cubensis, is described from the eastern region of the Island of Cuba. Differences for separation of E. rhodae Gurney and E. lacernata Cabrera, from the new taxon, are given.
Book Review: The Thrips Of Central And South America: An Introduction (Insecta: Thysanoptera) (Laurence A. Mound And Rita Marullo), Harold A. Denmark
Book Review: The Thrips Of Central And South America: An Introduction (Insecta: Thysanoptera) (Laurence A. Mound And Rita Marullo), Harold A. Denmark
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Mound and Marullo's aim in producing this book initially was to be an introduction to the Thysanoptera of Costa Rica. The extensive distribution of these small insects caused the authors to extend the geographical area covered and review the Neotropical thrips fauna at family and genus level as there are no available comprehensive publications. The family classification for the suborder Terebrantia is that adapted by Mound, Heming and Palmer (1980). The suborder Tubulifera is exceptionally difficult, and all authors are not in agreement in their respective classifications. Gauld and Mound (1982), Crespi (1993), and Mound and Cresi (1994) are followed …
Revision Of The Genus Boettcheria In America North Of Mexico (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Gregory A. Dahlem, William L. Downes Jr.
Revision Of The Genus Boettcheria In America North Of Mexico (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Gregory A. Dahlem, William L. Downes Jr.
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The seven Nearctic species of Boettcheria are revised and distributional data are given for North America. Both sexes can be identified from the key. Bionomic information is included. Boettcheria pugetensis Dodge, 1967 is placed as a junior synonym of B. melanderi Dodge, 1967 (NEW SYNONYM), and a lectotype is designated for B. cimbicis (Townsend). B. mexicana Lopes is recorded from the Nearctic region for the first time.
Checklist Of The Alticinae Of Central America, Including Mexico (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), David G. Furth, Vilma Savini
Checklist Of The Alticinae Of Central America, Including Mexico (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), David G. Furth, Vilma Savini
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This is a comprehensive list of all recorded species (866), including 11 subspecies, and genera (113) of Alticinae from Mexico to Panama, but also includes complete distributional data (with references) for each species. It includes all generic and specific synonymies published since the 1939-1940 Coleopterorum Catalogus. There are three new combinations and a new synonym. This checklist basically follows and, for the first time comprehensively synthesizes, the taxon arrangement of the late Jan Bechyne.
A New Genus And Species In The Subfamily Lamiinae, With Comments On Laticranium Mandibulare Lane In Central America (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), Edmund F. Giesbert
A New Genus And Species In The Subfamily Lamiinae, With Comments On Laticranium Mandibulare Lane In Central America (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), Edmund F. Giesbert
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A new genus, Amplitempora, is described, and placed provisionally in the tribe Laticraniini. A single species, A. captiocula is described from Panama and illustrated. Brief comments on range and variability of the only other known member of the tribe, Laticranium mandibulare Lane, are included.
Consideraciones Sobre El Genero Cyrtosoma (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Cnodalonini) En Cuba Con La Descripción De Una Nueva Especie, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Consideraciones Sobre El Genero Cyrtosoma (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Cnodalonini) En Cuba Con La Descripción De Una Nueva Especie, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
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A new species of Cyrtosoma (subgenus Nesocyrtosoma Marcuzzi 1976) for Cuba is herein described. The tribe Cnodalonini is represented in the West Indies by the genus Cnodalon and Cyrtosoma. Cyrtosoma (Nesocyrtosorna) gebieni was described by Marcuzzi from "Sitio del Infierno", Pinar del Río. C. ruficornis Chevrolat was described from Cardenas. The following taxa of the genus Cyrtosoma (Nesocyrtosoma) are considered for Cuba: C. inflatum Marcuzzi 1976, type locality "Cuba"; C. tumefactum Marcuzzi 1976, type locality "Cuba"; C. gebieni Marcuzzi 1976, type locality "Sitio del Infierno", Cordillera de los Organos, Pinar del Río; C. paralellus Zayas 1988, type locality Cupeyal, …
El Género Diastolinus (Coléoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Las Islas Caimán Con Descripción De Una Nueva Especie, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
El Género Diastolinus (Coléoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Las Islas Caimán Con Descripción De Una Nueva Especie, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
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A new species of Diastolinus, D. burtoni is described for the islands of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac (Cayman Islands). Local forms are characterized by displaying a conspicuous enlargement of the front tibia, character not found in any Cuban species. However, Diastolirius dentipes (endemic to Grand Cayman) was also collected in Cayo Largo del Sur, Archipelago de Los Canarreos, Cuba. Therefore this species, could no longer be considered endemic to the Cayman Islands. Whether the original dispersion occurred from Cayman Island to Cayo Largo or vice versa, is hard to prove, nevertheless, the distinctive character of the dilatation of the …
Amblycerus Schwarzi Kingsolver (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) Recorded New For North America, John M. Kingsolver
Amblycerus Schwarzi Kingsolver (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) Recorded New For North America, John M. Kingsolver
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In 1986, L. Leblanc collected two females of Amblycerus schwarzi in Watson's Hammock, Big Pine Key, Florida, but they remained unidentified until Stewart Peck reared 10 specimens including males and matching females from the drupaceous fruits of Hippomane mancinella L. (manchineel) (Euphorbiaceae) from Big Pine Key. One collection of A. schwarzi from Baracoa, Oriente Prov., Cuba, part of the original type series, was also reared from this host (Kingsolver, 1970:478).
A New Mundochthonius From The Dominican Republic (Pseudoscorpionida: Chthoniidae), William B. Muchmore
A New Mundochthonius From The Dominican Republic (Pseudoscorpionida: Chthoniidae), William B. Muchmore
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The genus Mundochthonius Chamberlin is generally Holarctic in distribution, with only a single species describedfrom amore southern area, namely M. mexicanus Muchmore (1973) in Nuevo Leon, northernMexico (see Harvey 1991). It is, therefore, of considerable interest to report a new species on Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, within the tropics. I am indebted to Michael A. Ivie for sending me the unique type specimen
Revisión Del Género Amphelictogon (Diplopoda: Polydesmida: Chelodesmidae) En Cuba, Antonio Perez-Asso
Revisión Del Género Amphelictogon (Diplopoda: Polydesmida: Chelodesmidae) En Cuba, Antonio Perez-Asso
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Resumen:
La revisión del material tipo y de especímenes colectados recientemente del género Amphelictogon (Diplopoda: Polydesmida: Chelodesmidae), ofrece los siguientes resultados: Una combinación nueva (Rhacophorus magrtus pasa a Amphelictogoli. magnus); seis sinónimos nuevos (A. rubripes, A. sygethus, A. guantanamanus, A. flavipes sinónimos de A. cubanus; A. bidens sinónimo de A. subterraneus; A. atricolor sinónimo de A. magnus); tres status nuevos (A. bahamiensis, A. dolius, A. pinetorum pasan a subspecies de A. subterraneus) y dos taxones en status incierto (A. juvenis, A. maculatus). Se describen e ilustran por primera vez los machos de …
A New Genus And Species Of Aquatic Beetle, Caenelmis Octomeria, From Kenya, Africa (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler
A New Genus And Species Of Aquatic Beetle, Caenelmis Octomeria, From Kenya, Africa (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler
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The new genus and species, Caenelmis octomeria, belonging to the Elmidae and subfamily Elminae, are described. Character states used for recognition of the new genus are illustrated by line drawings and scanning electron micrographs. The 8-segmented antenna of the new genus will readily distinguish it from the other 25 elmid genera knownfrom Africa.
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Book Review: The Encyclopedia Of Land Invertebrate Behavior (Rod And Ken Preston-Mafham), Thomas J. Walker
Book Review: The Encyclopedia Of Land Invertebrate Behavior (Rod And Ken Preston-Mafham), Thomas J. Walker
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Any book that purports to be an encyclopedic treatment of the behavior of insects, arachnids, myriapods, and terrestrial representatives of other invertebrate phyla invites skepticism. That made it all the more pleasing to find this book to be remarkably comprehensive and scholarly. Adding to this pleasure were more than 200 full-color, original photographs of live invertebrates doing what land animals do and about 40 line illustrations redrawn from the primary literature.