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2025, Check List

The identity and distribution of a neglected fungus gnat species, Rymosia tolleti Burghele-Balacesco, 1965, in Europe is reviewed based on examination of newly collected specimens as well as available museum materials. Rymosia tolleti is widespread but rather rare in Central Europe, with confirmed records from Romania, Slovakia, Germany, and France. All the specimens with known collection details originate from cave environments. Detailed photographs of the male terminalia are provided for the first time, along with two unique DNA barcodes for the species.

2025, Entomologica Fennica

The first European record of Exechia inaperta Ostroverkhova, 1979 is presented and its morphological difference from the allied E. exigua Lundström, 1909 is discussed. Diagnostic characters and detailed figures of male terminalia are given for both species. The new finding of E. inaperta in Estonia indicates a possibly disjunct Euro-Siberian distribution pattern of the South-Taiga, also observed in several other species of fungus gnats.

2025, Proceedings of The Entomological Society of Washington

We celebrate Raymond J. Gagné for his contributions to taxonomy of the Mycetophilidae (Diptera), specifically for his forty-one-years-old monograph of Holarctic Trichonta Winnertz, 1864 that is still the primary source used for species identification in the genus. We briefly reflect on his monograph´s impact and demonstrate by use of recent DNA barcode data extracted from BOLD Systems (BOLD) that the model for the distribution of Holarctic Mycetophilidae that Gagné presented in the monograph still holds up to scrutiny. To demonstrate the refined species concept now being applied by use of an integrative taxonomic approach that includes DNA barcodes, we revise a small, but distinct, species complex that Gagné recognized as one morphologically defined species and used as an example of an old pan-Holarctic taxon, Trichonta vulcani . We find the Trichonta vulcani species complex (sensu Kallweit 1998) to consist of at least six species in the Holarctic Region of which three are being described as new to science: Trichonta japonica Kurina, new species (East Palearctic), Trichonta neovulcani Kjaerandsen, new species (East Nearctic), Trichonta raymondgagnei Kjaerandsen, new species (Holarctic), Trichonta trifida Lundstrom, 1909 (wide Palearctic), Trichonta tristis (Strobl, 1898) (wide Palearctic), and Trichonta vulcani (Dziedzicki, 1889) (wide Palearctic). All six species are distinctly separated by DNA barcodes that correspond well to minor, but constant, differences in their male terminalia. However, one of the widespread species, Trichonta trifida, displays some genetic and morphological differentiation between western and eastern Palaearctic populations. We presently consider these populations conspecific pending broader sampling. We further propose a replacement name Trichonta nepalensis Kjaerandsen, new name for Trichonta superba Gagné, 1981, a junior primary homonym of Trichonta superba Ostroverkhova, 1979, the latter being a junior secondary synonym of Trichonta tristis (Strobl, 1898).

2025, Studia Universitatis Moldaviae : Ştiinţe ale Naturii (online)/Studia Universitatis Moldaviae : Ştiinţe ale Naturii

The article presents data on the results of the monitoring of rare and endangered vascular plants in the ,,Lower Prut Lakes" Ramsar site, in the southwestern part of the Republic of Moldova. New information on the presence of five rare species -Acorus calamus L., Allium sphaeropodum Klokov, Dichodon viscidum (M. Bieb.) Holub, Leucojum aestivum L. and Ornithogalum boucheanum (Kunth) Asch. in the studied territory, as well as bioecological, chorological, habitat, sozological peculiarities, and some population characters are elucidated.

2025, The Coleopterists Bulletin

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2025

RESUMEN -Una nueva especie de Proarna Stål se describe en el sur de Brasil. Proarna gianucai sp. nov. se distingue por su coloración y genitalias. La especie habita en ambientes de dunas costeras y se asocia con la hierba perenne Panicum racemosum (P. Beauv.) Spreng. Los adultos son activos desde Diciembre a Marzo. Los primeros registros de Carineta durantoni Boulard, Carineta gemella Boulard, Carineta pilifera Walker, Fidicina christinae Boulard & Martinelli, Fidicina torresi Boulard & Martinellli, Fidicinoides determinata (Walker), Fidicinoides distanti (Goding), Fidicinoides glauca (Goding), Majeorona truncata Goding, y Zammara columbia Distant, en el Brasil son descritos en este estudio. Contando la nueva especie y los nuevos registros presentados aqui, la diversidad de la cigarras alcanza un total de 146 especies en el Brasil.

2025

Attracting cerambycids to lamp light; • Rearing of adults in laboratory conditions from infested parts of food plants. Collected cerambicids were identified by Dr. Karl Adlbauer. Studied material is deposited in the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Scientific Found (Sofia, Bulgaria). Single specimens are kept in K. Adlbauer's collection.

2025, Museum ID Magazine

Sophia Sanan on the pan-African project which makes clear African museum workers and stakeholders are best placed to define, map out and create cultural change.

2025, Invertebrate Systematics

2025, Boletin De La Sea

Se comunican nuevas citas de diez coleópteros y un díptero saproxilófagos recogidos en bosques añosos abiertos de La Liébana, Cantabria. Destaca la cita de Osmoderma eremita (Scopoli, 1763), coleóptero protegido por la Unión Europea. La extensión de los bosques añosos abiertos en el norte de España, quizá la mayor de Europa, hace estos hábitats sumamente valiosos para la conservación de los insectos saproxilófagos.

2025

This report is built upon the contributions of many people for whom we are eternally grateful. Most important among these are landowners (too numerous to mention) who allowed us access to their caves or permission to cross their land.... more

2025

Four new species of presumed troglobitic polydesmidan millipeds in two new genera are described from caves in the states of Arizona, Nevada and California. Pratherodesmus, n. gen., is comprised of the type species, P. voylesi , n. sp., P. ecclesia, n. sp., and P. despaini, n. sp. The genus is found in Arizona and California. Nevadesmus ophimontis, n. gen., n. sp., is from White Pine Co., Nevada; the new genus also includes N. hubbsi (Chamberlin) 1943, new combination. All four species were collected in or near United States National Parks, Bureau of Land Management lands, and in a private preserve. All new taxa are authored by W. A. Shear only.

2025

Eight caves in Great Basin National Park (GRBA) were biologically inventoried. In addition to at least two probable new species (a milliped and a globular springtail), we collected data on location of species in each cave, microhabitat, temperature, humidity, water chemistry parameters. We created collection and monitoring protocols, and made recommendations for management actions based on what we know of the ecological/biological requirements of the taxa. We performed a thorough literature review of all cave fauna from GRBA, and created species lists for each cave that are inclusive of all phyla that have ever been reported from caves in the park.

2025, Xenobiotics: A Threat to the Health of Living Organisms

Xenobiotics, encompassing a diverse array of foreign substances, pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of living organisms across various ecosystems. From pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals to pesticides and environmental pollutants, xenobiotics pervade our environment, often with deleterious consequences for both human and ecological health. This abstract explores the multifaceted impacts of xenobiotics on living organisms, highlighting their pervasive presence, mechanisms of toxicity, and broader implications for public health and environmental sustainability. Xenobiotics exhibit a remarkable ability to disrupt biological systems through interactions with cellular processes, leading to adverse effects ranging from acute toxicity to chronic diseases. The mechanisms of xenobiotic toxicity are diverse, encompassing direct cellular damage, interference with metabolic pathways, and disruption of endocrine signaling. Moreover, xenobiotics can accumulate in living organisms, bioaccumulating through food chains and posing long-term risks to ecosystems. Human activities, including industrial processes, agriculture, and waste disposal, are major contributors to the proliferation of xenobiotics in the environment. Despite advances in regulatory frameworks and environmental monitoring, the sheer diversity and volume of xenobiotics present formidable challenges to mitigation efforts. Furthermore, emerging contaminants and the potential synergistic effects of multiple xenobiotics underscore the complexity of addressing this pervasive threat. Addressing the challenge of xenobiotics requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating insights from toxicology, environmental science, pharmacology, and public health. Strategies for mitigating xenobiotic exposure encompass pollution prevention, green chemistry initiatives, and the development of sustainable technologies for waste treatment and remediation. Additionally, education and awareness campaigns are essential to foster greater public understanding of the risks associated with xenobiotics and to promote responsible stewardship of natural resources. Xenobiotics represent a significant and evolving threat to the health of living organisms worldwide. By embracing interdisciplinary collaboration and adopting proactive measures, society can strive towards mitigating the risks posed by xenobiotics and safeguarding the health of both current and future generations.

2025, Systematic Entomology

The Quaternary glaciations affected the evolution and current distribution of taxa in southern Chile, including the emblematic and endemic genus Ceroglossus Solier. This genus of ground beetles has fascinated a great number of entomologists due to their conspicuous colour patterns, but despite this attention their taxonomy has remained controversial, with a large amount of taxa described based on unclear or variable morphological characters. In this work, we carry out a phylogenetic analysis of the 10 described species of Ceroglossus, based on mitochondrial and nuclear markers, and perform a species delimitation analysis using different algorithms, to clarify the backbone of their evolutionary tree and to lay the basis for a comprehensive and integrative taxonomic revision of this genus. Our results show that Ceroglossus is divided in five main lineages, composed of 13 putative phylogenetic species. The five lineages diverged before the Quaternary, while the divergence of the specie...

2025

УДК 595.762.47 О. Р. Александрович ЖУКИ ЖУЖЕЛИЦЫ (COLEOPTERA, CARABIDAE) ФАУНЫ БЕЛОРУССИИ Государственный педагогический институт им. А. М. Горького, г. Минск Жуки жужелицыодна из наиболее активно изучаемых групп животных. Внимание исследователей жужелицы придают благодаря своему видовому разнообразию, многочисленности, практическому и в значительной мере эстетическому значению. В Белоруссии изучение жужелиц ведется вот уже около 90 лет, но максимум публикаций приходится на последние 15 лет. Однако до сих пор нет полного списка видового состава, нет сводки по их распространению на территории республики. В настоящей работе обобщены материалы автора и проведен анализ указаний видов в литературе с уточнениями определений по коллекциям, где это представлялось возможным. Обычно первой работой по колеоптерофауне республики считают сообщение А. И. Улановского (Ulanowski, 188З). Однако Б. Бураковский с соавт. (Burakowski et al., 1974) установили, что материалы А. И. Улановского собраны на Западе Украины и в Польше и, таким образом, указания для Белоруссии недействительны. Н. М. Арнольд (1860, 1902) в своих работах приводит 121 вид жужелиц для Могилевской губернии. Коллекция Н. М. Арнольда хранится в ЗИН АН СССР (Ленинград), и в ней нами обнаружено 5 ошибочно определенных видов (в квадратных скобках): [Bembidion ustulatum L.] =В. bruxellense Westm.; [Harpalus griseus Pz.] =Pseudoophonus rufipes (Deg.); [Chlaenius tibialis Dej.] = Ch. nitidulus (Schrank); [Dromius glabratus Pk.] == Tachyta nana (Gyll.); [Cymindis scapularis Schaum.]=C. macularis F. -W. Г. Г. Якобсон (1905) указывает 21 новый для региона вид, основываясь на материалах Н. М. Арнольда и А. А. Бирули. Сомнительные виды из сообщения А. И. Улановского (Ulanowski, 1883) нами не учитывались. И. Я. Роубал (1910) приводит 4 вида для Беловежской пущи. Еще 2 вида для запада Полесья и Беловежской пущи указывает Ш. Тененбаум (Tenenbaum, 1931). В работе Н. Копылувны (Kopyłówna, 1935) сообщается о находке 11 видов в окр. пос. Дисна. При изучении колеоптерофауны Белорусского Поозерья А. И. Радкевичем (1936, 1970) обнаружено 47 новых для региона видов. К сожалению, коллекция не сохранилась, поэтому указания всех редких видов нуждаются в подтверждении. А. Ф. Кипенварлиц (1953, 1961) при изучении почвенной фауны Минской и Гомельской областей обнаружила 8 новых для республики видов. Нахождение Agonum viridicupreum (Gz.), Anisodactylus pseudoaeneus Dej., Harpalus neglectus Serv. сомнительно. Коллекция сохранилась лишь частично, и указанных видов в ней нет. При исследовании населения гнезд грызунов на мелиорированных землях Белорусского Полесья И. В. Чикилевская (1965) обнаружила 5 новых видов, из них Bembidion minimum (F.) достоверно не подтвержден. Специальные исследования жужелиц агроценозов Горецкого района, предпринятые Н. А. Дубровской (1970), позволили выявить 5 новых видов (еще один, Harpalus fuliginosus Dej., одновременно отмечен А. И. Радкевичем (1970)). Находки Asaphidion caraboides (Schrank), Amara fusca Dej., Ophonus melleti Heer весьма сомнительны, a Pterostichus cursor Dej. -вида, обитающего в Западном Средиземноморье, -невероятны. По устному сообщению О. Л. Крыжановского, на определения которого ссылается Н. А. Дубровская, данные виды им не идентифицировались. Поэтому мы включили в список A. caraboides, A. fusca, O. melleti, которые, хоть и с малой вероятностью, но могут быть обнаружены на территории республики; Р. cursor при составлении списка не учтен. В Негорельском ботаническом саду Г. Ф. Ярмашевич (1975) обнаружила 3 вида, новых для республики. Нами установлено, что Agonum lugens (Duft.) ошибочно определен, а два других в коллекции отсутствуют.

2025

Author gives the first record of steppen bush-cricket species Phaneroptera falcata in Middle Pomerania (Słupsk vicinity), and summarize data about its range in the East Europe.

2025

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2025

Several unanswered questions remain regarding the taxonomy and phylogeny of inquiline gallwasps (Cynipidae: Synergini), obligate inhabitants of plant galls induced primarily by other gallwasps (Cynipidae: Cynipini and Diplolepidini). Here we use morphological and molecular data to revise the inquiline genus Synophrus, members of which are notable for extensively modifying the structure of galls induced by oak gallwasp hosts on oaks in the section Cerris of Quercus subgenus Quercus in the Western Palaearctic. Previous taxonomic treatments have recognized three Western Palaearctic species of Synophrus: S. pilulae, S. politus and S. olivieri. Our results support the establishment of four additional Western Palaearctic species: Synophrus hungaricus sp.n., S. libani sp.n., S. syriacus sp.n. and S. hispanicus sp.n. We describe and diagnose these new taxa, analyse their phylogenetic relationships, and show that Synophrus inquilines are able to impose their own gall phenotypes on those of their hosts. We provide an updated key to Synophrus.

2025, Department of Entomology SKNAU Jobner Jaipur

The Investigations entitled “Biology and Management of Brinjal
Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenee)” were carried out at
Department of Entomology and Horticulture farm, S.K.N. College of
Agriculture, Jobner (Rajasthan) in kharif, 2022.
The infestation of jassid and white fly on brinjal appeared in 4th
week of August (35th SMW) and reached to its peak in 4th week of October
(43th SMW). The correlation matrix indicated a significant positive
correlation of jassid and whitefly population (r=0.521 and r=0.516) with
maximum temperature and negative significant correlation (r=-0.594 and
r=-0.567) with average relative humidity while, minimum temperature and
rainfall showed positive non-significant correlation (r=0.168 and r=0.167)
and (r=0.254 and r=0.273), respectively.
The infestation on shoots commenced in the 4th week of august
(35th SMW) and reached to its peak in 1st week of October (40th SMW).
Correlation studies of shoot infestation with weather parameters indicated
that maximum temperature showed positive significant correlation
(r=0.556) and with average relative humidity showed negative correlation
(r=-0.014) while, positive non-significant correlation was recorded between
minimum temperature and rainfall (r=0.200) and (r= 0.262), respectively.
The infestation of fruits due to L. orbonalis on brinjal appeared in
2nd week of October (41th SMW) and reached to its peak (42.00% number
basis and 30.22% weight basis) in 2nd week of November (46th SMW) and
in 5th week of October (44th SMW) on number and weight basis, respectively. Correlation studies of fruit infestation both on number and
weight basis indicated significant positive correlation (r=0.602 and
r=0.889) with maximum temperature and significant negative correlation
(r=-0.856 and r=-0.920) with average relative humidity, where as it was
non-significant (r=0.274 and r=0.497) with minimum temperature,
respectively.
The biological studies of L. orbonalis showed that average duration
of egg, larval and pupal stages were 3.90, 20.10 and 6.80 days,
respectively and average adult longevity of male and female were 3.67
and 4.50 days, respectively. Total life cycle was ranged from 25 to 40
days.
The bio-efficacy of newer insecticides evaluated against shoot and
fruit borer, L. orbonalis on shoot infestation revealed that emamectin
benzoate 5 SC, spinosad 45 SC and chlorfenapyr 10 SC were proved
most effective with 8.07, 8.72 and 9.95 per cent shoot infestation
respectively, and the moderately effective treatments were indoxacarb
14.5 SC (10.75%), followed by malathion 50 EC (33.87%). The least
effective treatment was recorded Metarhizium anisoplae 1.15 WP and
Bacillus thuringiensis 5 WP resulted in 17.79 and 15.66 per cent shoot
infestation, respectively, whereas fruit infestation, both on (number and
weight basis) emamectin benzoate 5 SC (8.00 and 7.76%), spinosad 45
SC (9.11 and 8.42%) and chlorfenapyr 10 SC (10.07 and 9.24%) were
proved most effective. The moderately effective treatments were
indoxacarb 14.5 SC and malathion 50 EC resulted 11.10 & 11.72 per cent
infestation on number basis and 10.66 & 11.88 per cent infestation on
weight basis, respectively. The least effective treatments were
Metarhizium anisoplae 1.15 WP and Bacillus thuringiensis 5 WP resulted
in 16.64 & 15.57 per cent and 17.13 & 15.42 per cent fruit infestation on
number and weight basis, respectively.
The maximum B:C ratio of 1:19.58, was obtained in the treatment
of emamectin benzoate 5 SC and minimum was in Metarhizium anisoplae
1.15 WP (1:5.07).

2025, Journal of Aquatic Research and Sustainability

In the era of biodiversity crises, where the extinction rates are accelerating at an unprecedented pace, taxonomy-the science of classification, description, and identification of organisms-stands as a critical tool for understanding and preserving the natural world. Yet, paradoxically, this field is in crisis. The shortage of trained taxonomists has become a significant bottleneck in biodiversity research and conservation efforts, especially in regions designated as biodiversity hotspots, which are home to the most unique and endangered species on the planet. This editorial explores the implications of this crisis, the challenges facing taxonomy today, and the steps needed to ensure the discipline can continue to play a pivotal role in safeguarding Earth's biodiversity. Taxonomy provides the foundational knowledge necessary for a variety of scientific disciplines and conservation efforts. Accurate species identification is the first step toward understanding ecosystem dynamics, species interactions, and evolutionary relationships. Without a robust taxonomic framework, it becomes impossible to prioritize conservation efforts effectively. Conservation strategies depend heavily on identifying species at risk of extinction, protecting endangered habitats, and managing invasive species-all tasks that rely on precise taxonomic data.

2025, Pakistan Journal of Zoology

Structural adaptations of mouthparts in seven species of the praying mantids belonging to families Empusidae, Eremiaphilidae, and Mantidae are reported.

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Price for non associates € 18,00. www.sea-entomologia.org The Aragonese Entomological Society (S.E.A.), founded in Zaragoza (Spain) in 1977 as Entomological Group of Zaragoza, is presently aknowledged as one of the most active in the editorial field. In little more than thirty years of its life, it has already six important series, that include its own Bulletin, to its credit. At the start of the 21st century the S.E.A. inaugurated the so called "m3m", a series of monographs of the third millennium, mostly dedicated to entomological themes regarding the Ibero-American area. In the first six published volumes, themes were discussed concerning entomological biodiversity, with particular emphasis on its meaning and its conservation, biogeography and taxonomy; a volume has been dedicated to the present-day knowledge of the Scarabaeids of Latin America whereas another one dealed with larval stadia, metamorphosis processes and species identification. In this publication, the seventh of the series, dedicated, in the occurrance of his 75th birthday, to prof. Gonzalo Halffter, one of the most distinguished Scarabaeoidea students of our times, Mario Zunino (professor of Biogeography at the Urbino University and valued Scarabaeoidea expert) and Antonio Melic (president of S.E.A.) have produced an interesting monograph on the diversity and conservation of Scarabaeoidea. The volume, made of sixteen chapters signed altogether by twenty-three authors, many of which disciples of prof. Halffter, captivates the reader by the interest and clarity of the topics. Pedro Reyes-Castillo, a noted student of Passalidae, is author of the first chapter: he recalls, at times with great intensity, his training experience under the guidance of prof. Halffter at the Mexican National School of Biology between 1961 and 1970. There follows an interesting chapter where Sonia Gallina Tessaro explains the origin, the development and the achievements of the Xalapa Institute of Ecology (Veracruz, Mexico), by now of international authority, founded (1974) and directed by prof. Halffter. Mario Zunino writes a particularly interesting third chapter: keenly interested in the history of biological thought, he analyzes prof. Halffter's methodologies in the study of Scarabaeoidea, inferring their radical innovativeness. The chapter is illustrated with the dreamlike "portrait" of Scarabaeosophus, an etching by the italian artist Antonio Mascia, where a scarab standing on its hind legs, holds a ball of dung with the features of a human face. Chapter 4 is a contribution of Antonio Melic that summarizes the relations of the last ten years between the S.E.A. and prof. Halffter. The review of his scientific papers published by the Society is an effective way to appreciate prof. Halffter's polyhedric personality. This first part of the monograph, celebrative as it were, is closed by a chapter by Mario Zunino and Antonio Melic on the scientific production of prof. Halffter from 1952 to 2007. The chapter is divided in six sections (original scientific papers, papers presented in congresses, books or chapters of books, essays, scientific films and select technical informations); the authors, assisted by Mrs. Violeta Marcet, wife and collaborator of prof. Halffter, give the list of his 358 publications. Reading the titles, the

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viii 1. INTRODUCAO 1 2. MATERIAL E METODOS 6 2.1 Amostragem de larvas em diferentes fases de desenvolvimento 6 2.2 Amostragem de larvas para analise de dimorfismo sexual 6 2.3 Amostragem de larvas para caracterizacao geral das especies 6 2.4. Processamento de amostras para microscopia de luz (ML) 6 2.5. Processamento de amostras para microscopia eletronica de varredura (MEV) ..... 7 3. RESULTADOS 10 3.1 Analise do aparelho bucal de larvas em diferentes fases de desenvolvimento ..... 10 3.2 Analise morfologica do aparelho bucal de larvas de machos e femeas 10 3.3 Morfologia do aparelho bucal de larvas de Meliponini 10 3.3.1 Aspecto geral 10 3.3.2 Labro 15 3.3.3 Mandibulas 18 3.3.4. Hipofaringe e regiao labiomaxilar 27 4. DISCUSSAO 29 4.1 Morfologia das pecas bucais e a passagem pelos estagios de desenvolvimento ... 29 4.2 Ausencia de dimorfismos de carater sexual nas pecas bucais de larvas de Meliponini 30 4.3 Caracteristicas gerais das pecas bucais de larvas de Meliponini 30 4.4 Div...

2025, Neotropical Entomology

The present study investigated the occurrence of passalids in dead trunks
with structural variations. Trunks were found in areas of white sand forests,
locally known as Campinarana, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The
collections were extended from May to December 2009. The mean diameter
of the trunks and their stage of decomposition were classified, and
the species of Passalidae were classified according to the location of their
galleries. We used multiple generalized models to investigate the relationship
between abundance and permutational multivariate analysis of variance
(PERMANOVA) to investigate the relationships between predictors
and passalid composition. A total of 361 passalids belonging to 13 species
were collected from 11 tree species, of which Aldina heterophylla represented
the highest proportion of logs (55%). Only the diameter of the
trunk was related to the abundance of species, with trunks of larger diameters
presented more individuals. The passalid composition was correlated
with the diameter and decomposition of the trunks of all species of trees
and only with the diameter of the trunks of A. heterophylla. Most of the
species collected in Campinaranas construct their galleries in two or more
regions of the trunk. The region that supported a greater number of
colonies was the sapwood, followed by the inner bark and the soil-stem
interface. The general habit of passalids found may be advantageous,
probably to compensate for the low dispersion and isolation in areas with
low availability of resources, such as Campinaranas forests in the Amazon.

2025, Journal of entomology and zoology studies

The spermathecae of four species of Eurydema (E. fieberi Schummel 1837, E. oleraceum (Linnaeus 1758), E. ornatum (Linnaeus, 1758), and E. spectabilis Horvath, 1882) were compared using both light and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. All the spermathecae which are examined species are contains spermathecal bulb (reservoir), a pumping region, distal and proximal flanges, proximal and distal spermathecal ducts, dilation of spermathecal duct and a genital chamber with two ring sclerites. Spermathecal bulb shape is changed from oval or oblong (E. fieberi) semi –oblong (E. oleraceum, E. ornatum) ,and semi-spherical (E. spectabilis). Distal and proximal flanges of four species of Eurydema have strongly sclerotized and median spermathecal dilations a resemble balloons and sclerotized rods are present. Generally, in all species proximal spermathecal duct is long with muscular surface.

2025, Acta Agriculturae Serbica

The raspberry gall midge, Lasioptera rubi Schrank (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), is an economically important pest, especially in the raspberry plantings where canes are not removed after harvest. The objective of this study was to determine the harmfulness of L. rubi in an untreated raspberry cultivar planting at the Fruit Research Institute, Serbia. Cane samples were collected in July 2008 from five raspberry genotypes, including cvs. Willamette, Meeker, Latham, Tullameen and the hybrid K 81-6, to assess raspberry gall midge infestation. The samples were sent to the laboratory to be measured for cane diameter and gall length, width and diameter and checked for the number of galls per cane and larvae per gall. Galls did not occur in cv. Meeker, but they were found on the primocanes of the other cultivars at a height not exceeding 70 cm. The largest average number of infested canes (10) was recorded in the K 81-6 hybrid. The detected galls differed in shape, the largest being observed in Tullameen, somewhat smaller in K 81-6 and those of similar size in Latham and Willamette. The highest larval pressure per gall (40) was recorded in cv. Tullameen. The presence of young and old larvae as well as eggs was observed in the globules in cvs. Tullameen and K 81-6. The calculated values for 2008 show that the highest larval/gall pressure was found in Tullameen (24.5) and lowest in Latham (5.28). The most vigorous canes were observed in Willamette, followed by Latham, K 81-6 and Tullameen.

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Kriticno ugrožena vrsta leptira Maculinea alcon pronađena je u kolovozu 2006. godine na lokalitetu Grubisnopoljska Bilogora. To je prvi nalaz ove vrste na prostoru panonske regije Hrvatske, odnosno drugi za Hrvatsku. U radu se raspravlja o biologiji vrste, nekim aspektima ekologije kao i potrebnim mjerama zastite ovog kriticno ugroženog leptira u fauni Hrvatske.

2025, Systematic Entomology

Combining pheromone trapping and genetic analyses can be useful when trying to resolve complexes of closely related insect taxa that are difficult to distinguish based on morphological characters. Nearctic and Palearctic populations of the spruce seed moth, Cydia strobilella L., have been considered taxonomically synonymous since 1983, but more recent work revealing distinct sex pheromones for Canadian and Swedish moths suggest that populations in the two regions belong to different species. In order to test this hypothesis, we performed field trapping using different pheromone lures at ten sites in North America, Europe and Asia, and reconstructed phylogenetic relationships among trapped moths using mitochondrial (cytochrome oxidase subunit I) and nuclear (elongation factor 1 alpha) DNA sequence data. Trapping data and tree topologies for both genes revealed distinct pherotypes in North America and Eurasia. A genetically distinct population from China was investigated further with ...

2025, Dugesiana

Se efectuó un año de muestreo sistemático (julio de 1999 a julio de 2000) en donde se registró la fenología de la familia, la cual es discutida con énfasis en los géneros más diversos y abundantes: Ocyptamus, Toxomerus, Copestylum y Palpada. Para el análisis de diversidad, se emplearon los estimadores no paramétricos ICE y Chao2. Se registran las plantas que fueron visitadas por la familia.

2025

Seventy-six species of Syrphidae (Diptera), collected in “Chamela” Biological Station, Jalisco, were studied. One year of systematic sampling was performed (July 1999 to July 2000) after which syrphid phenology was recorded. This is discussed on the basis of the most diverse and abundant genera: Ocyptamus, Toxomerus, Copestylum, and Palpada. For an analysis of diversity, non-parametric estimators ICE and Chao2 were employed. Plant species that were visited by syrphids are recorded.

2025, Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia

A nsorgiidae fam. n., with Ansorgia praedicta gen. et sp. n., are described and illustrated and their phylogenetical relations are discussed; the new family shows characters linking Tanyderidae and Eoptychopteridae.

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Eine Besonderheit des Bodensees sind seine ausgedehnten Ufer- und Flachwasserbereiche. Mit ihrer außergewöhnlichen Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, ihrem im Vergleich zum freien Wasser erhöhten Stoffumsatz sowie ihrer außerordentlichen Bedeutung als Laich-, Brut- und Nahrungsgebiete gelten diese als ökologisch wirksamste, zugleich aber auch empfindlichste Zonen des Sees. Insbesondere die Selbstreinigungskraft und das Puffervermögen gegenüber Beeinträchtigungen wird entscheidend von dieser Zone bestimmt. Ohne die markanten, gehölzbestandenen Uferwälle, die weiten, im Herbst und Winter goldgelbleuchtenden Ried- und Röhrichtgürtel, die im Frühsommer blumenbunten Strandrasen sowie die im Sonnenlicht vom kalkigen Untergrund weiß schimmernden Flachwasserzonen besäße der Bodensee nur einen Bruchteil seines lieblichen Charmes

2025, Transactions of The American Entomological Society

Euhybus is newly recorded from Tibet. The following two species are described as new to science: Euhybus longiseta sp. nov. and E. nigritarsis sp. nov. A key to the known species from China is provided.

2025, Boletin Cientifico Centro De Museos Museo De Historia Natural

2025

The literature pertaining to the Australian Ceratocanthidae (Coleoptera) is reviewed. The information available indicates that very little is known about the three Australian species, all of which occur in Queensland.

2025, International Journal of Entomology Research

The maize stem borer (Chilo partellus) is a serious pest of maize crops in Bihar's alluvial plains, causing severe output losses. Effective management measures are required to limit the damage and assure long-term maize production. This study assesses integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, such as cultural, biological, and chemical control measures, for C. partellus management in the region. Field trials were carried out to determine the efficacy of various control methods. Cultural measures include timely planting, intercropping with non-host plants (e.g., cowpea), and thorough ploughing have been shown to minimise borer infestation. The introduction of Trichogramma chilonis (an egg parasitoid) was the most effective biological control agent in terms of larval population suppression. Furthermore, the use of neem-based bio-pesticides (Azadirachtin 0.15%) was successful in minimising larval damage. Chemical control measures, such as the use of chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC and emamect in benzoate 5 SG, effectively eliminated pests while being environmentally safe. However, relying only on chemical pesticides raises worries about resistance development and environmental dangers. As a result, an integrated approach combining cultural practices, biological management, and the prudent use of chemical pesticides was shown to be the most successful technique for managing C. partellus. The study suggests that using an IPM technique adapted to Bihar's alluvial plains can dramatically reduce maize stem borer damage, increase crop production, and promote sustainable agriculture. Additional study is necessary to improve these tactics and provide more environmentally friendly pest control options.

2025

The coccinellid ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae; Coleoptera) fauna of Gilgit-Baltistan was explored during present study. The taxonomic study of the collected beetles revealed twenty nine (29) species of coccinellid beetles in eighteen ( ) genera and four (04) subfamilies from the province of Gilgit-Baltistan. Subfamily Chilocorinae represents four (04) species, subfamily Coccinellinae eighteen (18) species, subfamily Epilachninae three (03) species and subfamily Scymninae four (04) species. Among these, seventeen ( ) species are new records for the study area including five (05) new records to Pakistan. The newly recorded species from Pakistan are; Exochomus nigromaculatus, Priscibrumus trijunctus, Coccinella iranica, C. redemita and Hippodamia apicalis. The remaining species include, Chilocorus infernalis,

2025, Zootaxa

The systematics of the New World Asopinae genera is still not completely understood, thus hampering their study in many areas of biological science. Tylospilus Stål is one of the less known genera among New World predatory stink bugs, despite its common occurrence and potential as a biological control agent in crops. Here, we make a contribution to the knowledge of Tylospilus; the species Tylospilus nigrobinotatus (Berg, 1879) is redescribed, and based upon the examination of type specimens, T. armatus Thomas, 1992 is considered to be a junior synonym of the above species. Furthermore, a new species is herein described, and an updated identification key for the species of Tylospilus is provided.

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Continuous and meristic morphometric data on the Ca/osoma species of Galapagos are analyzed by means of mul tivari ate stati stics . Multiple canoni cal di scriminant functions, derived in a stepwise procedure, for male genitalia size measurements and for a large number of ex ternal body measurements (standardized by means of Analys is of Covari ance) classify specimens accurate ly into their a-priori species . A more limited number of external morphometric characters are identified as pertinent discriminators between the Calosoma spec ies of Galap<1gos. C. line/li is discriminated by its small size, the relatively broader and deeper prolhorax and the more ovo id shape of the e lytra, with max imal e lytral width situated closer to the bas is of the elytra. C. /eleuporum possesses a di stinctly wider forebody. C. galapageium can, besides the size of male genitali a, be di stinguished by means of the relatively narrow elytra, long head and broad profemur. Disc riminant functions f...

2025

Resumen: Se confirma la presencia en la Peninsula Iberica de Agrilus (Robertius) betuleti (Ratzeburg, 1837) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Se aportan fotografias, caracteres morfologicos y datos corologicos. Palabras clave: Coleoptera, Buprestidae, Agrilus betuleti, confirmacion, Peninsula Iberica. Presence of Agrilus (Robertius) betuleti (Ratzeburg, 1837) in the Iberian Peninsula (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

2025, Boletin De La Sea

First record of Ovalisia decipiens decipiens (Gebler, 1847) from Spain (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).

2025, Boletin De La Sea

Se describe Anthaxia (Anthaxia) carpetovetonica sp. n., sobre material procedente de las Comunidades de Castilla y León y Madrid (España). Se incluyen imágenes de su hábitus y caracteres morfológicos.

2025, Tropical Lepidoptera Research

Memphis montesino, n. sp., is described from the Pantepui highlands of southeastern Venezuela. Its systematic status in relation to allied taxa is discussed.