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The Zethus Of Venezuela (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae), Lionel A. Stange
The Zethus Of Venezuela (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae), Lionel A. Stange
Insecta Mundi
Thirty four species of Zethus are enumerated from Venezuela, providing known and new locality records. Six new species are described: Z. rubioi and Z. vincenti in the subgenus Zethusculus, Z. carpenteri, and Z. milleri in the subgenus Zethoides, and Z. bolivarensis and Z. yepezi in the nominate subgenus. A key to the species of Venezuela is provided. The distribution patterns of Zethus are discussed.
Comments On A Review Of “Ants And Plants”, Pierre Jolivet
Comments On A Review Of “Ants And Plants”, Pierre Jolivet
Insecta Mundi
The book, "Ants and Plants," so severely attacked in a review by Alan N. Andersen in 1996 (Australia Journal of Entomology, vol. 35, p. 200), was applauded, in it's French version, by another Australian, Prof. R. C. Buckley, in Science. The famous English ant specialist, Barry Bolton, also praised the book in his "Identification guide to the ant genera of the World" (1994). The text of both the French and English versions is the same, except the English version included many new hosts plants from Central America and Southeast Asia.
Polyplectropus Species (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) From China, With Consideration Of Their Phylogeny, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
Polyplectropus Species (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) From China, With Consideration Of Their Phylogeny, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
Insecta Mundi
Six species of the genus Polyplectropus are recorded from the People’s Republic of China. All the species are new to science. A key to the males is given. The larva of Polyplectropus nanjingensis sp. nov. is illustrated. The phylogenetic relationships among these species and with Polyplectropus species of the New World are discussed.
Stings Of Some Species Of Lordomyrma And Mayriella (Formicidae: Myrmicinae), Charles Kugler
Stings Of Some Species Of Lordomyrma And Mayriella (Formicidae: Myrmicinae), Charles Kugler
Insecta Mundi
The sting apparatus and pygidium are described for eight of 20 Lordomyrma species and one of five Mayriella species. The apparatus of L. epinotalis is distinctly different from that of other Lordomyrma species. Comparisons with other genera suggest affinities of species of Lordomyrma to species of Cyphoidris and Lachnomyrmex, while Mayriella abstinens Forel shares unusual features with those of Proatta butteli.
News And Views
Insecta Mundi
Volume 11, no. 2 of our newsletter, News and Views, was distributed to those attending the annual meeting of CSE at Daytona Beach, Florida. It contained the program for the meeting, information about the Center, and the order form for Memoir No. 1, The lady beetles of far eastern Russia. (The order form is also printed on page 352 of this issue of Insects Mundi.). Copies of the symposium issue of the newsletter may be obtained in hard copy on request to the editor. However, for those connected to the internet, it is also reproduced on our web page. Volume …
Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Strymon Hubner, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson
Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Strymon Hubner, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson
Insecta Mundi
Twenty-two species of Strymon are known from the vicinity of Cacaulandia in Rondonia, Brazil, of which 14 are new species. These belong to 5 species groups: the “oreala” group [Strymon megarus (Godart)]; the “ziba” group [Strymon ziba (Hewiston), Strymon thulia (Hewitson), Strymon spinatus new species, Strymon latamaculus new species, Strymon pallidulus new species, Strymon tholus new species]; “valentina” group [Strymon rotundum new species]; “crossoca” group [Strymon crossoca (Hewiston), Strymon crambusa (Hewiston), Strymon germana new species, Strymon novasignum new species, Strymon clavus new species, Strymon implexus new species, Strymon …
West Indian Species Of Beameromyia Martin (Diptera: Asilidae), A. G. Scarbrough
West Indian Species Of Beameromyia Martin (Diptera: Asilidae), A. G. Scarbrough
Insecta Mundi
The West Indian species of Beameromyia Martin are reviewed. Four new species are described, and Beameromyia insulara Martin and B. cubensis (Bigot) are redescribed. Illustrations of the genitalia and a key to the known West Indian species are included.
Gambrus Wileyi (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A New Cryptine Wasp From Florida, Julieta Brambila
Gambrus Wileyi (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A New Cryptine Wasp From Florida, Julieta Brambila
Insecta Mundi
Gambrus wileyi is described from north Florida. Additional distributional data are provided for three other Florida species, G. bituminosus, G. polyphemi, and G. ultimus. Gambrus extrematis is included in this work, even though its presence in Florida is questionable.
Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Gigantorubra And Angulopis, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson
Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Gigantorubra And Angulopis, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson
Insecta Mundi
The species of Gigantorubra and Angulopis encountered in the Cacaulandia area of central Rondonia, Brazil, are reviewed. These include species (all new) of Gigantorubra (G. microserrata, G. divergens, G. quadramacula, G. ampla, G. fuscafascia, G. silva, G. rondonia, G. obscura, G. perplexa, G. purpura) and one new species of Angulopis (A. tenuis). Thecla sangola Hewitson (1868) is recognized as having priority over Thecla autoclea Hewitson (1863-1878 [1877]), new synonym. Rondonia continues to appear as a center of thecline endemism and to provide abundant examples of sibling species diversity.
Tinodes Species (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) From The People's Republic Of China, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
Tinodes Species (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) From The People's Republic Of China, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
Insecta Mundi
Five species of the genus Tinodes from the People’s Republic of China are described and re-described, among which four species are new to science. A key to males of all five species and a key to females of two species are given.
The Paduniella (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) Of China, With A Phylogeny Of The World Species, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
The Paduniella (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) Of China, With A Phylogeny Of The World Species, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse
Insecta Mundi
The phylogenetic relationships of the species of Paduniella are analyzed based on characters of larvae, pupae, and adults (mainly male genitalia). The genus is monophyletic and most closely related to Psychomyia, and Metalype in the subfamily Psychomyiinae. Nine species groups are suggested. Eight species including six new to science are reported from the People’s Republic of China for the first time.
Taxonomic Notes On Amblycerus Thunberg, 1815 (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), John M. Kingsolver, Cibele S. Ribeiro-Costa
Taxonomic Notes On Amblycerus Thunberg, 1815 (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), John M. Kingsolver, Cibele S. Ribeiro-Costa
Insecta Mundi
The following changes in nomenclature of some species of Amblycerus Thunberg, 1815, are proposed: A) Elevated to new taxonomic status-A. insuturatus (Pic, 1902) from (Spermophagus subflavidus var. insuturatus); A. luteolineatus (Pic, 1929) from (Spermophagus luteonotatus var. luteolineatus); A. paulonotatus (Pic, 1906) from (Spermophagus luteonotatus var. paulonotatus). B) New synonmy-A. dispar (Sharp, 1885)(= Spermophagus longissimus Pic, 1902; =S. caryoboriformis Pic, 1910; = S. guyanensis Pic, 1917; S. piceosuturalis Pic, 1927; =S. caracasensis Pic, 1954); A. gounellei (Pic. 1902)(= S. eurtus Pic, 1911; =S. basipennis Pic, 1936); A. insuturatus (Pic, 1902)(= …
A Re-Evaluation Of The Millipede Genus Motyxia Chamberlin, With A Re-Diagnosis Of The Tribe Xystocheirini And Remarks On The Bioluminescence (Polydesmida: Xystodesmidae), Rowland M. Shelley
A Re-Evaluation Of The Millipede Genus Motyxia Chamberlin, With A Re-Diagnosis Of The Tribe Xystocheirini And Remarks On The Bioluminescence (Polydesmida: Xystodesmidae), Rowland M. Shelley
Insecta Mundi
Motyxia Chamberlin is comprised of eight species of bioluminescent xystocheirine millipede in which the gonopodal solenomere arisess at different positions, from basally and subbasally on the acropodite to being fused with the companion acropodal branch and detaching proximad or near midlength. Previous synonymies of Amplocheir Chamberlin and Luminodesmus Loomis and Davenport under Motyxia are confirmed as is its assignment to the tribe Xystocheirini, which is redefined. Component species are M. kerna Chamberlin, the type species, monica Chamberlin, sequoiae (Loomis and Davenport), tularea (Chamberlin), sequoia (Chamberlin), pior Chamberlin, porrecta Causey and Tiemann, and tiemannim Causey. Motyxia sequoia is comprised of two …
Cse Memoir Series
Insecta Mundi
This series of volumes was instigated to provide for the publication of manuscripts too large for our quarterly journal, Insecta Mundi, and so, it is an outlet for major works of general interest, dealing with all aspects of systematics. Prospective titles should be discussed with the Memoir Series Editor, CSE, P. 0. Box 147100, Gainesville, FL 32614- 7100.
The Nearctic Species Of Oetophorus (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae), John R. Barron
The Nearctic Species Of Oetophorus (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae), John R. Barron
Insecta Mundi
The Nearctic members of the genus Oetophorus Foerster are revised. There are four species, O. pleuralis (Cresson , and O. obscurus, O. clavatus, and O. maculatus, new species. The name Oetophorus stretchii (Cresson) is placed in synonmy with the name Oetophorus pleuralis (Cresson). Relationships of the genus with others in the tribe Perilissini nnd relationships of the species included in the genus are briefly discussed.
Revision Of The Anastrepha Benjamini Species Group And The A. Pallidipennis Complex (Diptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom
Revision Of The Anastrepha Benjamini Species Group And The A. Pallidipennis Complex (Diptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom
Insecta Mundi
The shape of the facial carina in Anastrepha is discussed. Although taxonomically useful, the protrudent form probably occurs by convergence in different species groups. Two species groups in which the carina is usually produced are revised. The benjamini species group includes: benjamini Lima (from southeastern Brazil), gigantea Stone (from Panama), magna, n. sp. (from Colombia and Venezuela), and superflua Stone (from Panama). Host data for this group are limited to only one record of benjamini from a species of Pouteria (Sapotaceae). The pallidipennis complex, which is included in the pseudoparallela species group, is recognized to include: amnis Stone (from …
A Revision Of The Sclerocoelus Galapagensis Group (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae: Limosininae), S. A. Marshall
A Revision Of The Sclerocoelus Galapagensis Group (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae: Limosininae), S. A. Marshall
Insecta Mundi
The Sclerocoelus galapagensis group is defined and revised, including the description of S. galapagensis new species from the Galapagos Islands; S. caribensis new species from the Caribbean and adjacent areas; S. brasilensis new species from Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, ancl Panama; S. hemorrhoidalis new species from Ecuador and Venezuela; and S. andensis new species from Argentina, Bolivia, and Venezuela. The south Atlantic species Sclerocoelus subbrevipennis (Frey), new combination, is redescribed as a member of the S. galapagensis group, and is considered the sister species to the rest of the species group. A key to species, character matrix, and cladogram are provided.
A New U.S. Record For A Secondary Fruit Infester, Neosilba Batesi (Curran) (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), Kurt Ahlmark, Gary J. Steck
A New U.S. Record For A Secondary Fruit Infester, Neosilba Batesi (Curran) (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), Kurt Ahlmark, Gary J. Steck
Insecta Mundi
A lonchaeid fly, Neosilba batesi, first described by Curran in 1932 from Guatemala, is here reported in Florida as of September 1994, a new U.S. record. Five larvae found infesting avocado fruit were reared to adults. The authors first identified the adults and our initial determination was confirmed by Dr. Al Norrbom of the Systematic Entomology Laboratory, USDA, Washington, D.C. A number of other specimens were subsequently collected and are recorded here as well. The species is probably a secondary invader of fruit, following initial attack by Anastrepha fruit flies, as observed in several other lonchaeid species (Curran, 1932; …
Nomenclatural Changes, Reinstatements, New Combinations, And New Synonymies Among American Cerambycids (Coleoptera), Gerard Luc Tavakilian
Nomenclatural Changes, Reinstatements, New Combinations, And New Synonymies Among American Cerambycids (Coleoptera), Gerard Luc Tavakilian
Insecta Mundi
New synonyms: Protormascabrosa Waterhouse, 1880 and Protorma recurvatum Williams, 1829 = Strongylaspis costifer Thomson, 1877; Callopisma ruficollis Bates, 1870 =Eriphus croceicollis White, 1855; Odontocera cinctiventris Bates, 1870 = Odontocera simplex White, 1855; Tomopterus aurantiacosignatus Zajciw, 1969 =Tomopterus similis Fisher, 1930; Cerambyx spectabilis Voet, 1778 = Cerambyx velutinus Fabricius, 1775; Chion ochraceus Bates, 1885 = Lamia spinifera Fabricius, 1792; Lissonotus shepherdi Pascoe, 1859 =Callidium equestre Fabricius, 1787; Cerambyx pulverulentus Olivier, 1790 = Cerambyx farinosus Linne, 1758; Lamia crypta Say, 1832 = Saperda annulata Fabricius, 1801; Ptericoptus forsteri Tippmann, 1960 = Bisaltes buquetti Thomson, 1868; Ataxia flaviceps Breuning, 1942 …
Book Review: Biologie Des Coleopteres Chrysomelides By Pierre Jolivetj, R. H. Arnett Jr.
Book Review: Biologie Des Coleopteres Chrysomelides By Pierre Jolivetj, R. H. Arnett Jr.
Insecta Mundi
The main biological aspects of this economically important group of beetles, the Chrysomelidae, are summarized in this new work by the internationally known author, Dr. Pierre Jolivet. Around 37,000 species are now described and more remain to be named. The size and diversity of the family are less than those of the weevils (Curculionidae), but probably there will be a total of 40 to 50 thousand species once the canopy fauna is better known. For instance, we still know nothing about the biology and the host plants of the Madagascaran leaf beetles and surely many more species from that region …
An Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue Of The Genera Anidrytus Gerstaecker And Epopterus Chevrolat, With Descriptions Of New Species (Coleoptera: Endomychidae), H. F. Strohecker
An Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue Of The Genera Anidrytus Gerstaecker And Epopterus Chevrolat, With Descriptions Of New Species (Coleoptera: Endomychidae), H. F. Strohecker
Insecta Mundi
The endomychid beetle genera Anidrytus Gerstaecker and Epopterus Chevrolat have been confused for many years. This paper discusses the similarities and differences of these genera, describes new species, makes some nomenclatural changes, and illustrates the genitalia for many species. New species described: Epopterus picticollis, E bioculatus, E. confusus, E gracilis, E. loretensis, E. anomalus, E. aravacus, E. atriventris, E. crypticus, E. quechuanus, E. callerianus, E. flavonotatus, E. submaculatus, E. parvus, Anidrytus nimbiferus, A. parki, A. compactus, A. gibbosus, A. circumcinctus, A. bechyneorum, A. batesi, A. mexicanus, A. trinitatis, A. major, A. humerosus, A. grandis, A. cardiosoma. New synonymies: E. vacuus …
Scirtothrips Perseae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), A New Species Infesting Avocado In Southern California, Sueo Nakahara
Scirtothrips Perseae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), A New Species Infesting Avocado In Southern California, Sueo Nakahara
Insecta Mundi
Scirtothrips perseae new species is described. It is a pest of avocado in southern California.
Consideraciones Sobre El Género Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Puerto Rico, Y Jamaica., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Consideraciones Sobre El Género Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Puerto Rico, Y Jamaica., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Insecta Mundi
After obtaining fresh material of Opatrinus puertoricenis P uerto Rico a cornparison was done with a large series of . armasi. This latter taxon had been previously compared with Marcuzzi's original description, mainly based on his illustration of male genitalia from Jamaica reckoned to be O. puertoricenis. Genitalia from 0. p. puertoricenis (from Puerto Rico) and 0. armasi, proved to be quite alike. Also morphological characters of the two populations are not very distinct, offering differentiations better considered under subspecific rather than specific level. Therefore, we propose considering 0. arrrzasi Garrido and Gutiérrez, 1994, as a subspecies associated …
American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas
American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas
Insecta Mundi
The Editorial Board is responsible for reviewing and approval of the publication plan of the book to be known as American Beetles. This includes the contents, geographical area covered, format, and classification of the families, subfamilies, and tribes. Format includes the sequence of data presented, style of keys, references cited, and bibliography. They will also determine the suitability of the illustrations provided, style, labeling, and sufficiency for each family. The Board will also approve authorship and have final approval or rejection of manuscripts.
Two New Species Of The Aquatic Beetle Genus Macrelmis Motschulsky From Venezuela (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler
Two New Species Of The Aquatic Beetle Genus Macrelmis Motschulsky From Venezuela (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler
Insecta Mundi
Two new species collected in northwestern Venezuela, Macrelmis milleri and M. hayekae, are described and illustrated by line drawings and scanning electron micrographs. Both species are assigned to the new species group Macrelmis milleri,and characters of the new species group are described. A key to the species of the group is given.
New And Old Species Of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) From Hispaniola, A. G. Scarbrough
New And Old Species Of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) From Hispaniola, A. G. Scarbrough
Insecta Mundi
Four new species of Ommatius Wiedemann, the female of 0. stramineus Scarbrough, and the male of 0. nigellus Scarbrough from Hispaniola are described. A lectotype for O. gwenae Scarbrough and a neotype for 0. cinnamomeus are selected. Notes of previously named species, new records, illustrations of terminalia, and a key to the species are included.
1997 Annual Meeting Of Cse, Ross Arnett
1997 Annual Meeting Of Cse, Ross Arnett
Insecta Mundi
The annual meeting of the Center for Systematic Entomology will take place at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Daytona Beach, in early August. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. The CSE meeting will consist of a symposium (see below) followed by a business meeting. The date will be 5 August. A reduced registration fee of $20 payable to FES on site will allow amateur entomologists (those who do not earn their living at entomology) to attend the entire FES meeting (4-7 August) but will exclude banquet tickets (evening of 6 August). …
Revisión Del Género Endémico Cubano Trimytantron (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Trimytini),Con La Descripción De Ocho Nuevas Especies, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Revisión Del Género Endémico Cubano Trimytantron (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Trimytini),Con La Descripción De Ocho Nuevas Especies, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez
Insecta Mundi
A revision is provided for the Cuban endemic tenebrionid genus Trimytantron. Material of Ardoin's five previously described species (Trimytantron decui, poeyi, cubanum, vinai, and negrai) is compared with the extensive series of the senior author's collection (O.H.G). Eight new species are herein described and illustrated. Also their genitalia are illustrated, as well as some of the previously described species not illustrated by Ardoin in his original descriptions. Material from several eastern localities assigned to T. decui are not exactly identical, showing some variations at subspecific level. Although these variations are mentioned, they are not described. The …
American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas
American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas
Insecta Mundi
This book is a revision and update of the book originally written by Ross H. Arnett, Jr., called The Beetles of the United States, completed in 1963, and originally published by the Catholic University of America Press.
The authors present this publication plan to the Editorial Board for approval. This includes a family classification list, with subfamilies. The family list is included in a booklet available on request. The authors will ascertain that all families, subfamilies, tribes, and genera are included. This classification is subject to some modification by the authors of the family sections, with the approval of …
Six New Species Of Integripalpia (Trichoptera) From Southern China, Yang Lianfang, John C. Morse
Six New Species Of Integripalpia (Trichoptera) From Southern China, Yang Lianfang, John C. Morse
Insecta Mundi
Six new species of Trichoptera are described and figured, belonging to the families Goeridae and Leptoceridae. The goerid species are Goera baishanzuensis new species and Goera recta new species. The leptocerid species are Setodes chlorinus new species, Ceraclea (Athripsodina) sernicircularis new species, Ceraclea (Athripsodina) braclcyclada new species, and Ceraclea (Athripsodina) vaciva new species (Leptoceridae).