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Review of the families Mycteridae, Pythidae and Salpingidae (Coleoptera, Tenebrionoidea) of Bulgaria
A total of seven beetle species from the families Mycteridae (two species), Pythidae (one species) and Salpingidae (four species) (Coleoptera, Tenebrionoidea) are known from Bulga…
Dictyolimon gilesii (Plumbaginaceae), a new generic record to China, with special reference to its first plastome
Dictyolimon (Plumbaginaceae, Caryophyllales) is a small genus with three currently accepted species. Nevertheless, its distribution remains poorly known, with records confined to …
Breaking the Afrotropical boundary: Discovery of Planochelas in Asia reveals transcontinental distribution, with a new …
Arboreal microhabitats, such as tree bark, remain poorly studied in subtropical China. During exploratory surveys in Jiangxi, specimens of the trachelid spider genus Planochelas —…
Faunal biodiversity of the lower abyssal and hadal zones of the Japan, Ryukyu and Izu-Ogasawara trenches (NW Pacific Oc…
In-situ video-based observations collected using multiple platforms are increasingly used for biodiversity assessments at abyssal and hadal depths, sometimes complemented by physi…
A new spider species of Scytodes Latreille, 1804 from Jiangxi Province, southern China (Araneae, Scytodidae)
Despite the increasing discovery of new spider species in Jiangxi Province, most are entelegynes or mygalomorphs, with haplogyne spiders being seldom reported. However, during a d…
Philodromus uljin sp. nov., a new running crab spider (Araneae, Philodromidae) from South Korea
Philodromidae Thorell, 1869 is a spider family comprising 531 species in 31 genera distributed worldwide. Amongst these genera, Philodromus Walckenaer, 1826 is the most diverse wi…
Ocean Species Discoveries 28–30 — new species of chitons (Mollusca, Polyplacophora) and a public naming competition
Three new chitons are reported from distinct and underexplored marine habitats: Ferreiraella populi sp. nov. from deep-sea sunken wood off Japan in the western Pacific, Notoplax m…
First description on female and tadpole of Nidirana chongqingensis Ma & Wang, 2023 (Anura, Ranidae) and its distributio…
The Nidirana Dubois, 1992 is widely distributed in East and Southeast Asia. In recent years, the species of this genus have been continuously updated, with 22 species recognised g…
New records of semi-aquatic bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerromorpha) from the South Region of Brazil
Semi-aquatic bug (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerromorpha) constitute a monophyletic group of predatory insects that play crucial roles in limnic environments. The Oriental and Neotro…
Flower-visiting assemblages of arable lands and orchards in the eastern Pannonian Lowland, studied with volatile traps
Pollinator assemblages of different habitats are widely studied, but sampling methodologies and covering of lesser-known pollinators and other flower-visitor taxa (e.g., floriphag…
New spatial records of vascular plants in the Azores Archipelago: the PRIBES project and the Azorean Biodiversity Porta…
The Azores Archipelago is known for its important natural heritage, yet its ecosystems face a “green tsunami” in the form of numerous exotic and invasive species. This influx has …
Taxonomic description of a new freshwater Gammarus (Crustacea, Amphipoda, Gammaridae) restricted to the upper Hantan Ri…
Gammarus Fabricius, 1775 is the largest genus in the family Gammaridae and most species inhabit freshwater and exhibit high regional endemism. To date, 12 freshwater Gammarus spec…
Alloscopus ramanai sp. nov. (Orchesellidae, Heteromurinae), a new Collembola species from central Thailand, with comple…
Alloscopus is one of the genera within the subfamily Heteromurinae, recently recorded in Thailand and is currently represented by six species from two regions of the country. In t…
Next release of the European Marine Omics Biodiversity Observation Network (EMO BON) shotgun metagenomic data from wate…
The European Marine Omics Biodiversity Observation Network (EMO BON) is a long-term genomic observatory run by the European Research Infrastructure European Marine Biological Reso…
A new species of the genus Australobius Chamberlin, 1920 (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae) from southwestern China
The genus Australobius Chamberlin, 1920 is a small genus of subfamily Lithobiinae Newport, 1844 within family Lithobiidae Newport, 1844. The World Catalogue of Centipedes currentl…
One new genus Najas (Hydrocharitaceae) and four new vascular plant records for Kosovo: Lycopodium, Najas and two Cyperu…
Targeted field surveys, during the 2025 vegetative period, across a range of natural habitats revealed four vascular plant taxa previously unconfirmed for the flora of Kosovo: Lyc…
A new species of Allostoma (Platyhelminthes, Prolecithophora) from the coast of Japan
The genus Allostoma von Beneden, 1861 (Pseudostomidae Graff, 1904) consists of generally small, often conspicuously colored species. These organisms are typically found on hard bo…
Expanded description and distribution of Opisthotropis tamdaoensis Ziegler, David & Vu, 2008 (Squamata, Natricidae), fi…
The Tam Dao Mountain Stream Keelback, Opisthotropis tamdaoensis Ziegler, David & Vu, 2008, was previously described, based on one single holotype and subsequently expanded accordi…
One new species of Drapetisca Menge, 1866 (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Gele Mountain, Chongqing, China
The genus Drapetisca comprises 7 species distributed in Canada, Central Asia, China, Caucasus, Europe, Japan, Russia (Europe to the Far East), and the USA, out of which five speci…
Yunnan field mouse Apodemus ilex O. Thomas, 1922 (Rodentia, Muridae); a new species and genus for the Vietnamese fauna,…
During fieldwork conducted in the Bac Yen District of Son La Province, near the Ta Xua Nature Reserve, a representative of a previously never registered genus and species of roden…
A new species of Coelotes Blackwall, 1841 (Araneae, Agelenidae, Coelotinae) from Huaping National Nature Reserve, north…
The genus Coelotes Blackwall, 1841, comprises 156 species, primarily distributed in East Asia, including Japan (64 species), China (56 species) and Korea (1 species). Currently, o…
Transcriptome characterization and population genetics of Ludisia discolor (Ker Gawl.) A.Rich (Orchidaceae): implicatio…
The combined pressures of overharvesting for ornamental and medicinal markets, along with pervasive habitat degradation, have precipitated a critical threat to wild populations of…
A new species of Theridion Walckenaer, 1805 (Araneae, Theridiidae) from Ganjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, southern …
The genus Theridion Walckenaer, 1805 comprises 577 species, distributed all over the world and it is common in habitat species, such as grasses, barks and deciduous layers.A new c…
A survey of egg-parasitoid species associated with Dendrolimus houi (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) in Fujian, China
Dendrolimus houi Lajonquiere is a polyphagous defoliator with strong adaptability causing significant damage to hundreds of hectares of pine forest. The larvae primarily damage co…
Comparative analysis on rhizosphere microorganisms of Cynodon dactylon (Poaceae) from the natural restoration area and …
Rhizosphere microorganisms may play an important role in plant growth and environmental adaptation during eco-restoration engineering in the water-level-fluctuation zone (WLFZ) of…
First records of Opius and Apodesmia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Opiinae) from South Korea, with descriptions of newly-re…
The subfamily Opiinae comprises more than 2,000 valid species worldwide. Members of this subfamily are koinobiont endoparasitoids, with parasitism generally culminating in the eve…
Cassida piperata Hope, 1843 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), a non-native beetle, new to Italy and Europe
Maintaining sustained vigilance over the introduction and spread of non-native species is of critical importance.Cassida piperata, a leaf beetle native to the East Palaearctic and…
First record of the adult of Cymbalcloeon confirming its position in Baetidae (Insecta, Ephemeroptera)
The nymphs of Cymbalcloeon sartorii Suttinun et al., 2020 present several unusual characters such as having only three pairs of ventral gills. The imaginal stage of this recently …
Hidden in the daylight: A polyphasic approach reveals two bioluminescent Mycenaceae species from Yunnan Province, China…
Yunnan Province, recognised as a biodiversity hotspot in China, is a rich source of fungal diversity that we are just beginning to explore. During our investigation of bioluminesc…
Darwin wasps (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) of the Nature Reserve of Pantalica (Sicily, Italy)
The hymenopteran family Ichneumonidae (also known as Darwin wasps) represents one of the largest families of parasitoid insects. However, faunistic research is needed to fill the …
A new genus and a new species in the tribe Eryciini (Diptera, Tachinidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste in north…
A new genus and species of within the tribe Eryciini are described from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) in north-western Costa Rica. Specimens were reared from wild-caug…
A new species record of Hemiphyllodactylus lungcuensis Luu, Nguyen, Do, Pham, Hoang, Nguyen, Le, Ziegler, Grismer & Gri…
Hemiphyllodactylus lungcuensis Luu, Nguyen, Do, Pham, Hoang, Nguyen, Le, Ziegler, Grismer & Grismer was described in 2023, based on seven specimens. Its type locality is Lung Cu C…
A new subspecies of Avitta fasciosa Moore, 1882 (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) from Korea
The genus Avitta Walker is a quite well-known taxon due to the commitment of previous cladistic research, which was considered in terms of biogeography and included a number speci…
First description of the female of Calamaria andersoni Yang & Zheng, 2018 (Squamata, Calamariidae), with an expanded di…
Calamaria andersoni Yang & Zheng, 2018, was originally described from a single adult male collected in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Until now, no female specimens ha…
A new species and a new record of the genus Cunaxa von Heyden (Prostigmata, Cunaxidae) from Saudi Arabia, with a key to…
The members of the genus Cunaxa von Heyden, known as free-living predators, feed on small arthropods and invertebrates in soil. The genus comprises more than 70 described species …
Two new species of Otacilia Thorell, 1897 (Phrurolithidae) from Baima Mountain Nature Reserve, Chongqing, China
The genus Otacilia Thorell, 1897 comprises 141 species worldwide, with 118 (approximately 84%) distributed in China.Two new species of the genus Otacilia are described from Baima …
Macrobenthic communities of the continental shelf of Heraklion Bay (Crete, Greece): bathymetric distribution and tempor…
The Gulf of Heraklion is one of the most well-studied coastal marine ecosystems in the eastern Mediterranean. It is an oligotrophic area, exposed to wave action where muddy sedime…
Old cemeteries help to protect endangered and protected vascular plant species in the Right–Bank of Dnipro Grass Steppe…
The dataset contains records of vascular plant species occurrences and distribution in 39 old cemeteries of the Right–Bank Dnipro Grass Steppe District (southern Ukraine). It docu…
First records of Epeus bicuspidatus and description of a new species of Epeus (Araneae, Salticidae) from Vietnam
Epeus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) comprising 20 species, four of which have been recorded in Vietnam.In this paper, we present descriptions and illustrations of two…
A contribution to the fauna of nocturnal macrolepidoptera of La Maddalena and Asinara National Parks, Sardinia
The Mediterranean Basin is recognised as global biodiversity hotspot, with islands playing a crucial role in sustaining high levels of endemism due to their geological complexity,…
Birds of the Tolima Department of Colombia’s central Andean Region
The information in this article corresponds to a compilation of data from scientific journals, ornithological collections and virtual libraries (xeno-song, eBird and Biomap), as w…
First report Xenocorixa vittipennis (Horváth) (Hemiptera, Corixoidea, Corixidae) from South Korea and checklist of the …
Xenocorixa Hungerford, 1947 is a monotypic genus containing a single species, Xenocorixa vittipennis (Horváth, 1879), known only from China (Beijing, Hubei, Shandong, Shanghai, Ti…
Two new species of the genus Trilacuna Tong & Li, 2007 (Araneae, Oonopidae) from the Nangunhe Nature Reserve, Yunnan Pr…
The spider genus Trilacuna Tong & Li, 2007, currently comprises 32 species known from China, of which 15 species are from Yunnan and one species, i.e. T. wumanshan Tong, Yang & Zh…
A long-term ecological research dataset from the marine genetic monitoring programme ARMS-MBON 2020-2021
Continuing the international efforts of the ARMS Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (ARMS-MBON), we present data from the second sampling campaign, coming from 56 Autonomous …
First description of the male and hemipenial morphology of Opisthotropis haihaensis Ziegler et al., 2019 (Serpentes, Na…
The Haiha Mountain Stream Keelback, Opisthotropis haihaensis Ziegler, Pham, Nguyen, Nguyen, Wang, Wang, Stuart & Le, 2019, was originally described based on a single female specim…
Contribution to the subfamily Panchaetothripinae (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) from Saudi Arabia, with two new genera recor…
The subfamily Panchaetothripinae Bagnall (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) comprises about 150 species belonging to 42 genera worldwide. Amongst these, twelve species belonging to six gen…
Dataset on bryophyte species distribution across an elevational gradient on Flores Island
A bryophyte diversity survey was carried out from July 29 to 1 August 2013, in Santa Cruz das Flores, Flores Island (Azores) (39.471185 N Latitude; -31.184692 W Longitude), along …
Thieves and freeloaders: Argyrodine kleptoparasites invading cobwebs (Theridiidae) in the arid south-western USA
Obligate argyrodine kleptoparasites (Theridiidae, Araneae) exploit heterospecific spider webs for food and shelter. Argyrodine spiders are a model lineage for the study of kleptop…
A newly-recorded species, Roeslerstammia erxlebella (Fabricius, 1787) (Lepidoptera, Roeslerstammiidae) from Korea, with…
The genus Roeslerstammia Zeller, 1839, the type genus of the family Roeslerstammiidae, comprises a total of four species on a global scale. The type species, Roeslerstammia erxleb…
Rodent species composition in urban and forested areas in eastern Germany
Zoonoses are major concerns for public health and after the recent pandemic, have been under a global spotlight for their often unpredictable spread and rapid evolution. In partic…
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