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The Paduniella (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) Of China, With A Phylogeny Of The World Species, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse Sep 1997

The Paduniella (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) Of China, With A Phylogeny Of The World Species, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse

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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.


Tinodes Species (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) From The People's Republic Of China, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse Sep 1997

Tinodes Species (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae) From The People's Republic Of China, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse

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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.


Cse Memoir Series Sep 1997

Cse Memoir Series

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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.


Comments On A Review Of “Ants And Plants”, Pierre Jolivet Sep 1997

Comments On A Review Of “Ants And Plants”, Pierre Jolivet

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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.


Stings Of Some Species Of Lordomyrma And Mayriella (Formicidae: Myrmicinae), Charles Kugler Sep 1997

Stings Of Some Species Of Lordomyrma And Mayriella (Formicidae: Myrmicinae), Charles Kugler

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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.


Polyplectropus Species (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) From China, With Consideration Of Their Phylogeny, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse Sep 1997

Polyplectropus Species (Trichoptera: Polycentropodidae) From China, With Consideration Of Their Phylogeny, Youwen J. Li, John C. Morse

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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.


West Indian Species Of Beameromyia Martin (Diptera: Asilidae), A. G. Scarbrough Sep 1997

West Indian Species Of Beameromyia Martin (Diptera: Asilidae), A. G. Scarbrough

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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.


Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Strymon Hubner, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson Sep 1997

Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Strymon Hubner, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson

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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 …


Gambrus Wileyi (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A New Cryptine Wasp From Florida, Julieta Brambila Sep 1997

Gambrus Wileyi (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A New Cryptine Wasp From Florida, Julieta Brambila

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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 Sep 1997

Theclinae Of Rondonia, Brazil: Gigantorubra And Angulopis, With Descriptions Of New Species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), George T. Austin, Kurt Johnson

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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.


The Zethus Of Venezuela (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae), Lionel A. Stange Sep 1997

The Zethus Of Venezuela (Hymenoptera: Eumenidae), Lionel A. Stange

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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.


Nomenclatural Changes, Reinstatements, New Combinations, And New Synonymies Among American Cerambycids (Coleoptera), Gerard Luc Tavakilian Jun 1997

Nomenclatural Changes, Reinstatements, New Combinations, And New Synonymies Among American Cerambycids (Coleoptera), Gerard Luc Tavakilian

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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 …


Revision Of The Anastrepha Benjamini Species Group And The A. Pallidipennis Complex (Diptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom Jun 1997

Revision Of The Anastrepha Benjamini Species Group And The A. Pallidipennis Complex (Diptera: Tephritidae), Allen L. Norrbom

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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 Jun 1997

A Revision Of The Sclerocoelus Galapagensis Group (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae: Limosininae), S. A. Marshall

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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 Jun 1997

A New U.S. Record For A Secondary Fruit Infester, Neosilba Batesi (Curran) (Diptera: Lonchaeidae), Kurt Ahlmark, Gary J. Steck

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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; …


The Nearctic Species Of Oetophorus (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae), John R. Barron Jun 1997

The Nearctic Species Of Oetophorus (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae), John R. Barron

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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.


Book Review: Biologie Des Coleopteres Chrysomelides By Pierre Jolivetj, R. H. Arnett Jr. Jun 1997

Book Review: Biologie Des Coleopteres Chrysomelides By Pierre Jolivetj, R. H. Arnett Jr.

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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 …


Scirtothrips Perseae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), A New Species Infesting Avocado In Southern California, Sueo Nakahara Jun 1997

Scirtothrips Perseae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), A New Species Infesting Avocado In Southern California, Sueo Nakahara

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Scirtothrips perseae new species is described. It is a pest of avocado in southern California.


An Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue Of The Genera Anidrytus Gerstaecker And Epopterus Chevrolat, With Descriptions Of New Species (Coleoptera: Endomychidae), H. F. Strohecker Jun 1997

An Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue Of The Genera Anidrytus Gerstaecker And Epopterus Chevrolat, With Descriptions Of New Species (Coleoptera: Endomychidae), H. F. Strohecker

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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 …


Consideraciones Sobre El Género Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Puerto Rico, Y Jamaica., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez Mar 1997

Consideraciones Sobre El Género Opatrinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pedinini) En Cuba, Puerto Rico, Y Jamaica., Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez

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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 …


Classification, Natural History, And Evolution Of The Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part I. The Genera Of Epiphloeinae, Weston Opitz Mar 1997

Classification, Natural History, And Evolution Of The Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part I. The Genera Of Epiphloeinae, Weston Opitz

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The subfamily Epiphloeinae is defined to include fourteen genera as follows: Epiphloeus Spinola; Pilosirus, new genus; Plocamocera Spinola; Iontoclerus, new genus; Arenaria, new genus; Ichnea Laporte; Diaprorrieces, new genus; Pyticeroides Kuwert; Ellipotoma Spinola; Katamyurus, new genus; Megatrachys, new genus; Madoniella Pic; Hapsidopteris, new genus; and Teutonia, new genus. The following type-species are described: Pilosirus brunoi, new species; Arenaria chiapas, new species; Diapromeces aclydis, new species; Katamyurus paxillus, new species; Megatrachys paniculus, new species; Hapsidopteris diastenus, new species; and Teutonia nova, new species. Enoplium humerale Klug …


1997 Annual Meeting Of Cse, Ross Arnett Mar 1997

1997 Annual Meeting Of Cse, Ross Arnett

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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). …


Two New Species Of The Aquatic Beetle Genus Macrelmis Motschulsky From Venezuela (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler Mar 1997

Two New Species Of The Aquatic Beetle Genus Macrelmis Motschulsky From Venezuela (Coleoptera: Elmidae: Elminae), Paul J. Spangler

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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.


Six New Species Of Integripalpia (Trichoptera) From Southern China, Yang Lianfang, John C. Morse Mar 1997

Six New Species Of Integripalpia (Trichoptera) From Southern China, Yang Lianfang, John C. Morse

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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).


American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas Mar 1997

American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas

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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.


New And Old Species Of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) From Hispaniola, A. G. Scarbrough Mar 1997

New And Old Species Of Ommatius Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) From Hispaniola, A. G. Scarbrough

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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.


Revisión Del Género Endémico Cubano Trimytantron (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Trimytini),Con La Descripción De Ocho Nuevas Especies, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez Mar 1997

Revisión Del Género Endémico Cubano Trimytantron (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Trimytini),Con La Descripción De Ocho Nuevas Especies, Orlando H. Garrido, Esteban Gutierrez

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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 Mar 1997

American Beetles: A Handbook Of The Beetles Of Nearctic America, Ross H. Arnett Jr., Michael C. Thomas

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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 …


Book Notices Mar 1996

Book Notices

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A considerable number of books have been published since our last issue. We have not asked specialists to write formal reviews of these titles. Instead, we have listed them here, with short descriptions. Reviews may be published in later issues, depending on space and available reviewers.


Nueva Especie Del Género Eurycotis Stal (Dictyoptera: Blattidae: Polyzosteriinae) Para Cuba, Esteban Gutierrez Cubria Mar 1996

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.