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Another new species of Pseudouroplectes Lourenço, 1995 from Madagascar (Scorpiones, Buthidae)
A new species of the endemic Malagasy genus Pseudouroplectes Lourenço (family Buthidae) is described from spiny forests of the southwestern portion of the island. The holotype was…
Revision of the Bee Genus Chlerogella (Hymenoptera, Halictidae), Part II: South American Species and Generic Diagnosis
The South American species of the rare bee genus Chlerogella Michener (Halictinae: Augochlorini) are revised, completing the study of the genus. Chlerogella diversity is significa…
Ein speläochronologischer Beitrag zur postglazialen Klimageschichte
Höhlensinter bietet gute Voraussetzungen für die Anwendung der Radiocarbon-Datierung. Es werden einige Ergebnisse von Messungen an Stalagmiten mitgeteilt; die Untersuchung erfolgt…
Taxonomic change of two species in the genus Haploclastus Simon 1892 (Araneae, Theraphosidae)
The genus Haploclastus is represented by eight species in India. In this paper, we synonymise Haploclastus robustus Pocock, 1900 with H. validus Pocock, 1899. H. himalayensis Tika…
The bee genus Chlerogas in Bolivia (Hymenoptera, Halictidae)
A new species of Chlerogas Vachal (Halictinae, Augochlorini) is described and figured from Bolivia, correcting a past mis-association of sexes for Chlerogas boliviensis Brooks & E…
Identity of the ailanthus webworm moth (Lepidoptera, Yponomeutidae), a complex of two species: evidence from DNA barcod…
During extensive ongoing campaigns to inventory moths of North America and Area de Conservacion Guanacaste (ACG), northwestern Costa Rica, we discovered that morphologically simil…
Contributions to the knowledge of the Aleocharinae (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in the Maritime Provinces of Canada
Since 1970, 203 species of Aleocharinae have been recorded in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 174 of which have been reported in the past decade. This rapid growth of knowledge …
A new species of genus Nippononebria Ueno (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Nebriini) from Changbai Mountain, Jilin Province, Chi…
The authors describe a new species, Nippononebria changbaiensis sp. n. (type locality: Changbai Mountain, 42.034004°N, 128.055854°E, 2000–2600 m, Jilin Province, PR China), which …
DELTA for Beginners. An introduction into the taxonomy software package DELTA
An introduction to the software package DELTA (DEscription Language for TAxonomy) is given. The contribution consists of step by step instructions into the DELTA Editor and the in…
From Bright Windows to Dark Spots: Snow Cover Controls Melt Pond Optical Properties During Refreezing
Melt ponds have a strong impact on the Arctic surface energy balance and the ice‐associated ecosystem because they transmit more solar radiation compared to bare ice. In the exist…
Revision of Neosuarius, a subgenus of Chrysopodes (Neuroptera, Chrysopidae)
The Neotropical green lacewing genus Chrysopodes includes two described subgenera: Chrysopodes and Neosuarius with 30 and 19 named species, respectively. This paper, which initiat…
On Scaphidium grande-complex (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Scaphidiinae)
The Scaphidium grande-complex is defined and six new species of the complex are described: S. longum sp. n. from Hainan Province, S. spinatum sp. n., from Anhui Province, S. laxum…
Revision of the genus Chiasognathus Stephens of southern South America with the description of a new species (Coleopter…
The genus Chiasognathus Stephens is revised and now consists of seven species, all of which are endemic to southern South America. The genus-level names Bomansodus Chalumeau & Bro…
A preliminary characterization of Bembidion perspicuum LeConte, with a reclassification of related species (Coleoptera,…
Bembidion perspicuum LeConte is a species distinct from B. transversale Dejean, with which it has been synonymized in the past. In the United States, B. perspicuum occurs from Ore…
A historical overview of the classification of the Neotropical tribe Zammarini (Hemiptera, Cicadidae) with a key to gen…
An overview is given of the past century’s confusions concerning some key characters within this Neotropical cicada tribe. The limits of the genera Zammara and Orellana have been …
Taxonomic notes on Borgmeiermyia Townsend (Diptera, Tachinidae) with the first host record for the genus
Borgmeiermyia Townsend, 1935 is a small Neotropical genus of Tachinidae (Diptera) with four described species. Brief descriptions are given to the previously unknown females of B.…
Revision of Arcastes Baly, 1865 from the Oriental Region (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae)
The species of the genus Arcastes Baly, 1865 from Oriental Region are revised. The type species is A. biplagiata Baly, 1865 by original designation. The genus Arcastes was erected…
Two new endemic species of Chrysopodes (Neosuarius) (Neuroptera, Chrysopidae) from the Galapagos Islands
Two new species that were previously undistinguished from the Galapagos endemic Chrysopodes (Neosuarius) nigripilosus (Banks), are described. These descriptions double, from two t…
Description of a new coccid (Hemiptera, Coccidae) on avocado (Persea americana Mill.) from Colombia, South America
A new soft scale insect, Bombacoccus aguacatae Kondo, gen. n. and sp. n. (Hemiptera: Coccidae) collected on the branches and twigs of avocado, Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae) i…
Four new species and one new genus of zoanthids (Cnidaria, Hexacorallia) from the Galapagos Islands
Recent research has confirmed the presence of several species of undescribed macrocnemic zoanthids (Cnidaria: Hexacorallia: Zoantharia: Macrocnemina) in the Galapagos. In this stu…
The millipede genus Tasmaniosoma Verhoeff, 1936 (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Dalodesmidae) from Tasmania, Australia, with d…
Tasmaniosoma armatum Verhoeff, 1936 is redescribed from topotypical specimens and the following congeners are described from Tasmania: T. alces sp. n., T. aureorivum sp. n., T. au…
Catshark egg capsules from a Late Eocene deep-water methane-seep deposit in western Washington State, USA
Fossil catshark egg capsules, Scyliorhinotheca goederti gen. et sp. nov., are reported from a Late Eocene deep−water methane−seep calcareous deposit in western Washington State, …
Neotypification of Drawida hattamimizu Hatai, 1930 (Annelida, Oligochaeta, Megadrili, Moniligastridae) as a model linki…
A neotype is designated for the large and ecologically interesting species of Japanese earthworm, Drawida hattamimizu Hatai, 1930. Its morphological redescription is unambiguously…
Annotated check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America north of Mexico
An annotated check list of the North American species of Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera) is presented, consisting of 3693 species. One-hundred and sixty-six taxonomic changes are propose…
New species of the Neotropical genus Campatonema Jones (Geometridae, Ennominae) with the first description of the female
Two new species of Campatonema Jones are described, C. tapantia sp. n. from Costa Rica and C. yanayacua sp. n. from Ecuador. A third species, Campatonema lineata (Schaus), is tran…
Two new species of the Euxoa westermanni species-group from Canada (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Noctuinae)
Two new species of Euxoa Hubner are described from northern and western Canada: Euxoa apopsis Troubridge & Lafontaine, related to E. macleani McDunnough, and E. muldersi Lafontain…
A revision of the genus Hypotrix Guenee in North America with descriptions of four new species and a new genus (Lepidop…
The genus Hypotrix Guenee, 1852 is synonymized with Trichorthosia Grote, 1883, Proteinania Hampson, 1905, Ursogastra Smith, 1906, and Trichagrotis McDunnough, [1929]. Four species…
Review of the Nearctic species of Enargia Hubner, [1821] (Noctuidae, Noctuinae, Xylenini)
The taxonomy and nomenclature of the Nearctic species of Enargia Hubner shows a long history of misunderstood species concepts and misapplied names, and the group is revised here.…
A revision of the genus Bryolymnia Hampson in North America with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera, Noctui…
The three known North American species of Bryolymnia Hampson, 1908 are reviewed and three additional species are described as new. Two additional species, Elaphria ensina (Barnes,…
Cucullia umbratica (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae), a new European noctuid in North America
The discovery of a noctuid new for North America, Cucullia umbratica (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is reported from the Magdalen Islands (Quebec, Canada). A male and …
The North American species of Charadra Walker, with a revision of the Charadra pata (Druce) group (Noctuidae, Pantheina…
The North American species of the genus Charadra Walker are reviewed, and the species of the yellowhindwing (C. pata) group are revised. Four species of the pata group …
Mid-infrared reflectance spectroscopy of aubrite components
Aubrites Peña Blanca Spring and Norton County were studied in the mid-infrared reflectance as part of a database for the MERTIS (Mercury Radiometer and Thermal Infrared Spectromet…
Review of the New World genera of the subfamily Acontiinae (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
The taxonomic status of the 138 species of Acontiinae are reviewed and assigned to seven genera, Ponometia Herrich-Schaffer, Tarache Hubner, Acontia Ochsenheimer, Eusceptis Hubner…
Review of the North American species of Marimatha Walker with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae…
Seven species of Marimatha Walker are examined, five of which occur in North America. In addition to the existing species M. nigrofimbria (Guenee), M. tripuncta (Moschler) is repo…
Larva and pupa of Amyna axis (Guenee, 1852) and affirmation of its taxonomic placement in Bagisarinae (Lepidoptera, Noc…
The larva and pupa of Amyna axis (Guenee, 1852) are described and illustrated, and observations are provided on the insect’s life history and larval biology. Larval, adult, and li…
Taxonomic reassessment of Zale lunifera (Hübner) (Erebidae, Erebinae)
In light of the recent discovery of an unrecognized species within nominal Zale lunifera (Hubner), the taxonomy of Z. lunifera is reassessed. Zale intenta (Walker), stat. rev. is …
A new genus and species for Dysgonia (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Erebinae) from Southeastern United States
Three North American species currently placed in the genus Dysgonia Hubner are moved to Neadysgonia gen. n. A fourth species, N. telma, is described from southeastern United State…
Systematics of moths in the genus Catocala (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) IV. Nomenclatorial stabilization of the Nearctic fau…
The taxonomy of the Nearctic species in the genus Catocala is reviewed, and a revised check list presented. A total of 101 species is recognized, with a synonymy comprising 357 na…
Review of the Catocala delilah species complex (Lepidoptera, Erebidae)
The members of the Nearctic Catocala delilah species complex are reviewed. One new species (C. caesia) and four new subspecies are described, one subspecies is reinstated to speci…
A review of the subfamily Anobinae with the description of a new species of Baniana Walker from North and Central Ameri…
A new species of Baniana Walker related to B. gobar Druce is described from Arizona and Costa Rica and the status of Baniana, Anoba Walker, and the Anobinae are discussed. Adults …
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta, Canada
This checklist documents the 2367 Lepidoptera species reported to occur in the province of Alberta, Canada, based on examination of the major public insect collections in Alberta …
A revision of Ganaspidium Weld, 1952 (Hymenoptera, Figitidae, Eucoilinae): new species, bionomics, and distribution
The New World eucoiline genus Ganaspidium is revised. Species in this genus are parasitoids of some of the most pestiferous species of leaf-mining Agromyzidae (Diptera), including…
Bewertung des Staueffekts von Verwallungen zur Wiedervernässung von Hochmooren in Schleswig-Holstein anhand bodenphysik…
In Schleswig-Holstein haben sich Verwallungen als ein vielversprechendes Konzept zur Wiedervernässung als einleitender Schritt zur Renaturierung von Hochmooren dargestellt. In die…
The bee genus Caenaugochlora (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) and its constituent subgenera, with new species of Caenaugochlora s…
Two new species of Caenaugochlora Michener are described and figured from Ecuador. Caenaugochlora quichua sp. n. and C. bennetti sp. n. are both remarkable for the presence of car…
A revision of the westwoodiine genus Pergaphaga (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae, Ctenopelmatinae)
Pergaphaga Gauld, a genus of ctenopelmatine Ichneumonidae endemic to Australia, is revised. The only previously described species, Pergaphaga nigra Gauld, is redescribed. Three ad…
A new species of Hersiliola Thorell, 1870 (Araneae, Hersiliidae) from Turkey
A new species Hersiliola turcica sp. n. is described on the basis of both sexes from Southeast Turkey. Males of the new species have an extraordinarily long embolus and females ha…
The genus Chaerilus Simon, 1877 (Scorpiones, Chaerilidae) in the Himalayas and description of a new species
A new species is described belonging to the genus Chaerilus Simon, 1877. Chaerilus annapurna sp. n. was discovered in the high plateaux of the Himalayas in Central-Western Nepal. …
A new species of the genus Mesobuthus Vachon, 1950 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) from Xinjiang, China
A new species of the genus Mesobuthus Vachon, 1950 is described, based on specimens collected in the northern piedmont of the Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang. It is characterized by …
The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida: Araneae: Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level
The araneoid spider family Micropholcommatidae Hickman, previously containing 34 southern-temperate species in eight genera, is relimited and revised at the generic level to inclu…
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