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First Record Of The European Cherry Fruit Fly, Rhagoletis Cerasi (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Tephritidae), In North America, Lawrence Barringer

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Rhagoletis cerasi (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is reported from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and Niagara County, New York, United States for the first time, new records. Specimens from Ontario were collected in 2016, and New York in 2017. This fly is subject to regulatory control and poses a risk to cherry and honeysuckle in North America.

The Trichoptera Of Panama. Vi. Seven New Species Of Microcaddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae) From Mount Totumas Cloud Forest And Biological Reserve, Robin E. Thomson, Brian J. Armitage

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There have been 136 species of microcaddisflies (Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae) recorded from the Republic of Panama. Herein we describe seven new species from the Mount Totumas Cloud Forest and Biological Reserve, in the upper reaches of the Río Chiriquí Viejo watershed (Costatrichia devestiva, C. dietrichi, Metrichia brocha, M. calla, Neotrichia atopa, Ochrotrichia anticheirion, and Rhyacopsyche totuma). These results are part of an ongoing effort to characterize the aquatic insect fauna of Panama, and to evaluate that country’s major watersheds.

Tenuiphantes Zelatus (Zorsch), T. Zibus (Zorsch), And Centromerus Mariannae Sp. Nov. (Araneae: Linyphiidae) In The Pacific Northwest, Jozef Slowik

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The linyphiid spiders Tenuiphantes zelatus (Zorsch, 1937), T. zibus (Zorsch, 1937), and Centromerus mariannae sp. nov. are diagnosed, described or redescribed and illustrated, including the previously undescribed female of T. zibus. All are common species of the Pacific Northwest of North America but were previously inadequately described (T. zelatus and T. zibus) or illustrated only but not described or named (C. mariannae).

Addendum To Barringer (2018): First Record Of The European Cherry Fruit Fly, Rhagoletis Cerasi (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Tephritidae), In North America, Lawrence Barringer

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Rhagoletis cerasi (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Tephritidae) was reported from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Acknowledgements of the individual’s identity for the initial detection, as well as her contributions, were not included.

New Species Of Stenotothorax Schmidt From The Northwestern United States (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), Paul E. Skelley, Ron H. Mcpeak

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New insights into the genus Stenotothorax Schmidt (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae: Aphodiini) allowed for an influx of new materials from many new localities, and the realization that the genus needs revision. In this work, newly discovered characters used to distinguish species are defined. Stenotothorax lanei (Saylor) is redescribed. Diagnosis and new distributional data are presented for S. lanei, S. mcpeaki Gordon and Skelley, S. washtucna (Robinson) and S. woodleyi Gordon. Seven new species are described from the northwestern United States: S. lahontanensis, S. niviviator, S. odontomonteus, S. schneppi, S. smilodon, S. winnemucca, and S. …

Distribución Espacial Del Chinche Invasor Brachyplatys Subaeneus (Westwood, 1837) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) En Panamá, Yostin J. Añino R., Alonso Santos Murgas, Gina Nicole Henriquez Chiru, Raul Carranza, Carols Villareal

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Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood) (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) is a species of true bug native to Asia that was reported in 2016 for the first time in Panama and the Americas. This species is an invasive organism considered as a potential pest for pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth) and other legume crops. As no additional research has been done on this bug since the original report, this study seeks to generate additional information regarding its spatial distribution in Panama, focusing along the Pacific coast from Torti, East Panama, to Chitre, Herrera province. Despite this distribution, we suspect that this invasive species …

Synonymy And Distribution Data Of Trypanidius Blanchard, 1846 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) In Cuba, Sergio Devesa, Alejandro Barro

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Trypanidius nocturnus Fisher, 1942 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) is synonymized with Trypanidius insularis Fisher, 1925. Dorsal habitus photographs of the holotypes and paratypes, as well as male and females of specimens collected in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, are provided. Additionally, collecting data and a distributional map of Cuba are offered.

Trypanidius nocturnus Fisher, 1942 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Acanthocinini) es sinonimizado con Trypanidius insularis Fisher, 1925. Se muestran fotos en vista dorsal de los holotipos y paratipos así como de ejemplares macho y hembra recolectados en Cuba, Puerto Rico y La Española. Adicionalmente, se muestran los datos de colecta y …

A New Species Of Phyllium (Phyllium) Illiger (Phasmida: Phylliidae) From Yap Island, Micronesia, Representing A Range Expansion For The Family, Royce T. Cumming, Sierra N. Teemsma

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A new species of leaf insect from the celebicum species group, Phyllium (Phyllium) yapicum Cumming and Teemsma, new species (Phasmida: Phylliidae), is described from a female specimen from the California Academy of Sciences collection, United States. This new species is the first recorded species of Phylliidae from the country of Micronesia and represents a notable range expansion for the family. With Phyllium (Phyllium) yapicum Cumming and Teemsma, new species, currently only known from a female holotype; a key to females is included for the celebicum species group.

The Trichoptera Of Panama Vii. Additional New Country Records For Caddisflies From The Republic Of Panama, Brian J. Armitage, Roger J. Blahnik, Steven C. Harris, Aydeé Cornejo, Tatiana I. Arefina-Armitage

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The Republic of Panama currently has 358 recorded species of Trichoptera. Herein we add 25 new country records for Panama. The newly recorded taxa increase Panama’s total known caddisfly fauna to 383 species, distributed among 15 families and 52 genera. These results are part of an ongoing effort to characterize the caddisfly fauna of Panama, and to evaluate that country’s major watersheds (cuencas).

A Synopsis Of American Caraphia Gahan, 1906 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) With Description Of Two New Species, James E. Wappes, Antonio Santos-Silva

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The males of Caraphia squamosa (Chemsak and Linsley, 1984) and C. seriata (Chemsak and Linsley, 1984), and the female of C. lingafelteri Ohbayashi and Yamasako, 2016 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae) are described for the first time. Two new Caraphia species are described: C. warneri Wappes and Santos-Silva, from Guatemala; and C. woodruffi Wappes and Santos-Silva, from Guatemala and Honduras. A key to American species of Caraphia and a map showing their known distribution is provided. New country records for C. seriata and C. lingafelteri are also provided. Lastly, the C. seriata record for Honduras was based on specimens of a new …

Chrysobothris Rugosiceps Melsheimer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) Found In Washington State, Richard L. Westcott, Wyatt Williams, Glenn Kohler

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Chrysobothris rugosiceps Melsheimer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is reported from Washington State from a single specimen caught in a Lindgren funnel trap. Clearly this represents an exotic to the region, as the closest known occurrence of this native U.S.A. species is in the Dakotas.

Pennsylvania Planthoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoroidea): Relative Abundance And Incidental Catch Using Novel Trapping Methods, Lawrence Barringer, Charles R. Bartlett

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We present an abundance-based checklist of Pennsylvania planthoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoroidea) compiled from available literature and 13,718 specimens. A substantial portion of the latter were bycatch from Lindgren funnel and panel traps intended to intercept wood-boring beetle species, and a directed survey for the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)). The known planthopper fauna of Pennsylvania consists of 10 families, 54 genera and 139 species including 34 new state species records (and 12 new genera). In an attempt to assess the level of completeness of this survey, we compiled an abundance-based checklist of planthopper species found in states adjacent to …

A Remarkable Teratological Specimen Of Trichiotinus Rufobrunneus (Casey) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Trichiini), Héctor Jaime Gasca-Álvarez, Paul E. Skelley, Cuauhtemoc Deloya

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An unusual eye malformation observed in Trichiotinus rufobrunneus (Casey) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Trichiini), is described and illustrated. The functionality of the ectopic compound eye is discussed. According to label data, larval association with oak rotten log habitats is reported.

Se describe e ilustra una malformación inusual en los ojos de Trichiotinus rufobrunneus (Casey, 1914). Se discute la funcionalidad de los ojos compuestos ectópicos. De acuerdo con los datos de etiqueta, se reporta la asociación de la larva con madera de roble en descomposición.

Cylindera (Conidera) Mindoroana Sp. N. (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae), A New Tiger Beetle Species From The Philippines, Herbert Zettel, Jürgen Wiesner

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Conidera Rivalier, 1961 is a well-defined subgenus of tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) hitherto only known from two species endemic to the island of Luzon. This paper describes the first species from Mindoro, with a doubtful record from Mindanao. Cylindera (Conidera) mindoroana Zettel and Wiesner, new species, differs strongly by an unusual shape of the female’s elytra. A diagnosis for Conidera and a key to the species of this subgenus is presented.

Miscellaneous Notes On The Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) In Mcdermott’S 1966 Catalogue Of Lampyridae Ii, Oliver Keller, Marc A. Branham

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The following nomenclatural changes for several firefly taxa (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) are proposed and herein implemented. Correction of authorship is proposed for Lampyroidea lucifer (Reiche and de Saulcy, 1857). Spelling corrections are proposed for Photinus coroicosus Pic, 1941 and Macrolampis flavithorax Pic, 1940. Dates of publication are corrected for Photinus curticornis Pic, 1940, Phausis riversi (LeConte, 1885), Ellychnia autumnalis Melsheimer, 1846, Ellychnia facula LeConte, 1854, Lamprigera nitidicollis (Fairmaire, 1891), Cladodes gloriosus E. Olivier, 1909, Photuris brunnipennis Jacquelin Du Val, 1857, Pyrogaster subnitidus Pic, 1928, Pyrogaster telephorinus (Perty, 1830), and Lampyroidea dispar (Fairmaire, 1857).

New State Records For Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera) With An Updated List Of Species In North America North Of Mexico, Michael L. Ferro

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Coniopterygidae are the smallest members of the order Neuroptera and are often overlooked by collectors. Consequently, distribution of many species within North America north of Mexico is poorly known, even at the state level. Currently 57 species (five adventive) are recognized from North America. Of those, 30 are reported from a single state or province. Conversely, 12 states and provinces have no published records of Coniopterygidae. More than 600 specimens of adult coniopterygids were identified and numerous new state records were determined. An updated list of species state-level distribution is provided.

Los Coniopterygidae son los miembros más pequeños del orden …

Oldest Record Of Cyrtogenius Luteus (Blandford) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) From South America With Notes On Its Distribution In Brazil, Carlos A. H. Flechtmann, Thomas H. Atkinson

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Cyrtogenius luteus (Blandford) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), an exotic species of Asian origin, is reported from Brazil for the first time. The oldest records from Brazil predate previous records from South America (Uruguay) by three years.

Cyrtogenius luteus (Blandford) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), uma espécie exótica de origem asiática, é relatada para o Brasil pela primeira vez. Os registros mais antigos do Brasil antecedem aqueles relatados para a América do Sul (Uruguai) em três anos.

Description Of Hydrosmectomorpha Klimaszewski And Webster, A New Subgenus Of Atheta C. G. Thomson, With Three New Canadian Species (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae), Jan Klimaszewski, Reginald P. Webster, Anthony Davis, Caroline Bourdon

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A new subgenus, Hydrosmectomorpha Klimaszewski and Webster, of the genus Atheta C. G. Thomson (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) is erected to accommodate three new species and Atheta newfoundlandica (Klimaszewski and Langor). The new species are: Atheta (Hydrosmectomorpha) meduxnekeagensis Webster and Klimaszewski, new species; Atheta (Hydrosmectomorpha) quebecensis Webster and Klimaszewski, new species, Atheta (Hydrosmectomorpha) vincenti Webster and Klimaszewski, new species. The new species are described, illustrated, and a key is provided. Atheta newfoundlandica (Klimaszewski and Langor), was recently transferred from Hydrosmecta C.G. Thomson to an unspecified subgenus of Atheta. New habitat/collection data are presented for the …

Notes On The Natural History Of Enaphalodes Archboldi Lingafelter And Chemsak, 2002 And E. Bingkirki Lingafelter And Santos-Silva, 2018 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), Josef Vlasak

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The life history of Enaphalodes archboldi Lingafelter and Chemsak (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is described in detail based on observations from Marion County, Florida. Notes on the life history of Enaphalodes bingkirki Lingafelter and Santos-Silva from Honduras are also provided. Enaphalodes bingkirki is reported from Honduras for the first time.

Correction Of The Priority Of Macraspis Concoloripes (Blanchard, 1851) Over Its Subspecies Macraspis Concoloripes Ratcliffi Soula, 2005 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Rutelini: Rutelina), Auke J. Hielkema

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The priority of the name Macraspis concoloripes (Blanchard, 1851) over the name Macraspis ratcliffi Soula, 2005 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Rutelini: Rutelina) is restored.