гнездо злых чеченов

A. Omoplax inugusu sp. nov., male; B. O. inugusu sp. nov., female; C. O. kobugashi sp. nov., male; D. O. kobugashi sp. nov., female; E. O. kobugashi sp. nov., fifth instar nymph; F. O. kobugashi sp. nov., fourth instar nymph; G. O. majorcarinae, male; H. O. majorcarinae, female; I. O. hisasuei sp. nov., male.

E. Neolitsea sericea var. aurata Hahajima Island, damaged by O. hisasuei sp. nov.; F. M. boninensis from Hahajima Island, damaged by O. inugusu sp. nov.; H. M. kobu from Chichijima Island, damaged by O. kobugashi sp. nov.

Souma, 2025

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1250.160064

Abstract

The lace bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae) from the Ogasawara Islands, Japan, which are known as “Oriental Galapagos”, are taxonomically revised. The following eight species belonging to the two endemic genera, Acanthomoplax Souma & Kamitani, 2021 (Tinginae, Tingini) or Omoplax Horváth, 1912 (Tinginae, Tingini) are recognized from the islands: A. tomokunii Souma & Kamitani, 2021, O. desecta (Horváth, 1912), O. hisasuei sp. nov., O. inugusu sp. nov., O. karubei Souma, 2022, O. kobugashi sp. nov., O. majorcarinae Guilbert, 2001, and O. mukojimensis Souma, 2022. In previous studies published in the 2020s, O. inugusu sp. nov. and O. kobugashi sp. nov. were misidentified as O. majorcarinae, while O. majorcarinae, re-diagnosed in the present study, was confused with O. desecta. Host plants for seven of the eight species, excluding O. mukojimensis, were revealed based on field and captive observations. Five of these seven species—A. tomokunii, O. hisasuei sp. nov., O. inugusu sp. nov., O. kobugashi sp. nov., and O. majorcarinae—feed on evergreen lauraceous trees. An illustrated key is also provided to identify all eight lace bug species from the Ogasawara Islands. Moreover, differences in host plants and distribution ranges of the eight endemic species are also discussed. Future research directions necessary for the conservation of endemic lace bugs are proposed.

Key words: Allopatric distribution, East Asia, endemic taxa, host plant, Lauraceae, phytophagous insect, oceanic island, Oceanian Region

Living individuals of three tingid species endemic to the Ogasawara Islands, Japan.
A. Omoplax inugusu sp. nov., male; B. O. inugusu sp. nov., female; C. O. kobugashi sp. nov., male;
D. O. kobugashi sp. nov., female; E. O. kobugashi sp. nov., fifth instar nymph; F. O. kobugashi sp. nov., fourth instar nymph;
G. O. majorcarinae, male; H. O. majorcarinae, female; I. O. majorcarinae, fifth instar nymph.

Host plants of seven tingid species endemic to the Ogasawara Islands, Japan.
A. Machilus kobu from Ototojima Island, damaged by Acanthomoplax tomokunii; B. M. thunbergii planted in northern Honshu, damaged by A. tomokunii in captivity; C. Rhaphiolepis indica var. tashiroi from Chichijima Island, damaged by Omoplax desecta;
D. Calophyllum inophyllum from Chichijima Island, damaged by O. desecta; E. Neolitsea sericea var. aurata Hahajima Island, damaged by O. hisasuei sp. nov.; F. M. boninensis from Hahajima Island, damaged by O. inugusu sp. nov.;
G. R. indica var. tashiroi from Mukojima Island, damaged by O. karubei (photographs taken by Jinhyeong Park); H. M. kobu from Chichijima Island, damaged by O. kobugashi sp. nov.; I. N. sericea var. aurata Ototojima Island, damaged by O. majorcarinae.

Jun Souma. 2025. An Illustrated Key to the Lace Bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae) from “Oriental Galapagos” (the Ogasawara Islands, Japan), with Descriptions of Three New Species of the endemic Genus Omoplax Horváth, 1912. ZooKeys. 1250: 243-284. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1250.160064

[Entomology • 2025] The Genus Sophronia (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in the Altai Mountains

[Oct. 1st, 2025|12:34 pm]

1–3. Sophronia huiagaai sp. nov. Šumpich, 2025
4–6. S. consanguinella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
7–9. S. chilonella (Treitschke, 1833)

in Šumpich, 2025.

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/nl.48.147394

Abstract

This work summarizes current knowledge about the occurrence of Sophronia Hübner, [1825] species in the Altai Mountains. Previously, two species of the genus have been recorded, both two from the Russian Altai. Sophronia huiagaai sp. nov. is described from the southern Altai Mts in Mongolia. No Sophronia species is known from the Chinese and Kazakh parts of the mountains. Photographs of moths and genitalia of both sexes are provided for S. huiagaai sp. nov. S. chilonella (Treitschke, 1833) is recorded from the Altai Mts for the first time.

1–3. Sophronia huiagaai sp. nov., Mongolia; 1. Holotype, male; 2. Paratype, female; 3. Head, paratype, male;
4–6. S. consanguinella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855). 4. Male, Russia, Southern Ural; 5. Female, Czechia; 6. Head, Czechia, male;
7–9. S. chilonella (Treitschke, 1833); 7. Male, Russia, Altai Mts; 8. Female, Czechia; 9. Head, Czechia, male.

Jan Šumpich. 2025. The Genus Sophronia in the Altai Mountains (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae). Nota Lepidopterologica. 48: 137-144. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/nl.48.147394

[Botany • 2023] Primulina nymphaeoides (Gesneriaceae) • A New Species from Guangxi, China

[Oct. 1st, 2025|12:28 pm]

Primulina nymphaeoides Y.G.Wei & W.C.Chou,

in Yang, Chou, Maciejewski et Wei, 2023.

taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/1906

Abstract

Primulina nymphaeoides, a new cave-dwelling species of Gesneriaceae from the limestone region of southwestern Guangxi, China is described and illustrated. Morphologically, it is most similar to P. longzhouensis, but differs by having some easily distinguished characteristics, for example different leaf blade indumentum, obviously fewer flowers on one cyme, bigger flower size, and different stigma shape, and so on. Furthermore, the phylogenetic analysis of two DNA region ITS and trnL-F sequence including 179 taxa of Primulina s.l. has been provided. Both Bayesian inference (BI) and maximum likelihood (ML) analyses show the similar supported tree topology, indicating that P. nymphaeoides is recovering as one of species in a phylogenetic polytomy closed to P. longzhouensis and other species. A Global Species Conservation Assessment classifies P. nymphaeoides as Critically Endangered (CR).

Keyword: Cave-dwelling, flora of Guangxi, ITS, Primulina, Primulina longzhouensis, limestone flora, taxonomy, trnL-trnF

Primulina nymphaeoides sp.nov.
A: Habitat. B: Habit. C: Flower. D: The adaxial surface of leaf blades. E: The abaxial surface of leaf blades. F: Cyme. G: Corolla, pistil and calyx. H: Top view of corolla. I: Side view of corolla. J: Calyx. K: Opened corolla for showing stamens and staminodes.

Primulina nymphaeoides Y.G.Wei & W.C.Chou, sp. nov.

靜蓮報春苣苔

Diagnosis: Primulina nymphaeoides is morphologically similar to P. longzhouensis, but can be easily distinguished from the latter by leaf blade adaxial surface densely puberulent and abaxial sparely puberulent (vs. appressed pilose on both surfaces), lateral veins 2–3 on each side of the midrib, but they are inconspicuous on the leaves of wild plants. (vs. inconspicuous), bracts lanceolate to narrowly oblong (vs. lanceolate), calyx lobes size 6–7 × 1.8–3 mm (vs. 3–4 × ca. 0.8 mm) and outside glandular-puberulent, inside glabrous (vs. outside glandular-puberulent, inside sparsely puberulent), corolla 22–27 mm long (vs. 10–14 mm long), corolla tube ca. 13 mm long (vs. 8–9 mm long) and adaxial lip ca. 6 × 4 mm, lobes slightly oblique ovate (vs. 2.5–3 × 2–2.5 mm, lobes oblong or rounded), filaments ca. 8 long (vs. ca. 4 mm long), pistil ca. 16 mm long (vs. 7–9 mm long) and ovary ovoid (vs. narrowly ovoid) (Fig. S1)

Etymology: The specific epithet is derived from the numerous rosette leaves of this species look like green water lily flower, especially after years of cultivation.

Distribution and Ecology: Primulina nymphaeoides is only found in Longzhou County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, China. It only grows in the crevices or moist rock surface at the entrance of limestone cave (Fig. S4) in the subtropical evergreen seasonal rain forest at an altitude of ca. 324 m.

Zi-Meng Yang, Wei-Chuen Chou, Stephen Maciejewski and Yi-Gang Wei. 2023. Primulina nymphaeoides (Gesneriaceae), A New Species from Guangxi, China. Taiwania. 68(1); 44-50.

https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/1906

[Oct. 1st, 2025|10:36 am]

syn_iris

Сегодня такой день, что всё идёт кувырком. К тому же само мироздание воспротивилось тому , чтобы я хорошо провёл сегодня семинары. Затеяли в университете противопожарные учения. Стал показывать студентам презентацию, так шесть раз почему-то вырубался и перезагружался компьютер. Какие-то люди лезли в аудиторию и щупали батареи (греют ли?). И это я ещё всего треша не рассказываю. Владимир Каганский написал: "Как хорошо, Володя, что ты сильно восточнее - только продеру глаза - и твои жизнеутверждающие новости". Вот видите... Есть и от меня польза!

ЧТО БЫЛО В МОЁМ ЖУРНАЛЕ ДВАДЦАТЬ ЛЕТ ТОМУ НАЗАД. Есть у меня друг, тюменско-таджикский художник Владимир Глухов. И вот ему другой мой друг, очень богатый и очень успешный человек Петя Журавков, заказал картину. Картина должна украшать петину баню. Замысел отчасти напоминает картину Макса Эрнста "Мои друзья", где помимо Элюара, Гала, Андре Жида мы видим, например, Рафаэля. А сам Эрнст сидит на коленях у Достоевского. На картине Петя захотел, чтобы были Джон Леннон, Черчилль + несколько его друзей вместе с великими; я должен был прогуливаться с Пушиным, приобняв его за плечи и зачитывая ему нечто из небольшой книжечки. Долго Володя делал эту картину. Петя ругал его, говоря что персонажи совсем не похожи. Один раз Глухов попросил меня попозировать ему (сначала быть самим собой, а потом изобразить Черчилля, вместо сигары взяв фломастер в рот). Вот 3 дня назад Петя работу наконец принял и заплатил деньги. Володя с подмастерьями на радостях сели бухать. Когда все были уже крепко пьяны, позвонил Петя и попросил на томике стихов, который я держу в руках написать "Дума о козлах". Глухов почему-то жутко обиделся за меня, обматерил Петю и послал его по разным адресам. Больше Петя, я думаю, картин ему не закажет...

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[Herpetology • 2025] Ptenopus adamanteus, P. circumsyrticus, P. sceletus, ... • Singing on Key: An integrative Taxonomic Revision of Barking Geckos (Squamata: Gekkonidae: Ptenopus) with six additional species and keys for morphology and advertisement call

[Oct. 2nd, 2025|02:56 pm]

Ptenopus adamanteus

Ptenopus circumsyrticus

Ptenopus sceletus

Becker, Alexander & Tolley, 2025

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/vz.75.e153514

Abstract

Barking geckos, Ptenopus Gray, 1866 are burrowing geckos that occur across the xeric regions of southern Africa. They possess unique vocal abilities, with males producing loud advertisement calls to attract females. The taxonomy of the genus has remained stable for six decades, with three recognised species: Ptenopus garrulus (Smith, 1849), P. kochi Haacke, 1964, and P. carpi Brain, 1962. Within P. garrulus, two subspecies have been recognised since 1935: the nominotypical form (P. g. garrulus) and P. g. maculatus Gray, 1866. A recent phylogenetic analysis of the genus found that it contains eight to ten putative species. We used an integrated taxonomic approach to delimit a total of nine species, including evidence from phylogenetics, ecology, calls, and morphology. Ptenopus g. maculatus is elevated to full species, thereby restricting the geographic range of P. garrulus sensu stricto to the greater Kalahari. Additionally, four new species are named which were previously included in ‘P. g. maculatus’: Ptenopus adamanteus sp. nov. from the southern Namib Desert, P. circumsyrticus sp. nov. from the central Namib Desert, P. kenkenses sp. nov. from the northern Nama Karoo, and P. australis sp. nov. from southern Nama Karoo. As a result, the range of P. maculatus sensu stricto is restricted to the central northern Namib Desert. Furthermore, one new species previously included in P. carpi is named P. sceletus sp. nov. from the Skeleton Coast (northern coastal Namib Desert), thereby restricting the range of P. carpi sensu stricto to a small strip of coastal Namib Desert between the Swakop and Kuiseb rivers. The Namib Desert is the centre of diversity for the genus Ptenopus, containing seven of the nine species including the oldest divergent lineages. Two species-level keys are provided: a morphological key and a unique bioacoustic key to the advertisement calls.

Keywords: Bioacoustics, mate selection, phylogeography, substrate specificity, systematics

Life colour variation and substrate matching in Ptenopus adamanteus sp. nov.
(A–D: northern populations; E–H: southern populations):
A NMNW R11390 (holotype), from Grosse Bucht, ||Karas Region, Namibia (–26.7338, 15.1041); B, C NMNW R11393 (paratype) from near locality A (–26.7208, 15.1026); D NMNW R11391 (allotype), from locality A;
E NMNW R11610 from 30 km E of Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (–29.3049, 17.1836), not on native substrate; F NMNW R11611 from the same locality as E on native substrate; G NMNW R11598 from Oranjemund, ||Karas Region, Namibia (–28.5541, 16.4982); H unvouchered specimen from Port Nolloth (–29.2403, 16.8631), only 30 km W of locality of E/F.

Photos by Francois S. Becker.

Life colour variation in Ptenopus circumsyrticus sp. nov.:
A NMNW R11394 (holotype) from Gobabeb, Erongo Region, Namibia (–23.5732, 15.0368); B FB2003 (unvouchered) from Keerwerder, NamibRand, Hardap Region, Namibia (–24.9818, 15.9338); C, D FB2080 from NE of Gobabeb (–23.3175, 15.5700); E unvouchered specimen from near locality of C; F NMNW R11355 (paratype) from near locality of B (–24.9495, 16.0397). Photos by Francois S. Becker.

Life colour variation and substrate matching in Ptenopus kenkenses sp. nov.:
A, C NMNW R11388 (paratype) from Giant’s Playground, ||Karas Region, Namibia (–26.4538, 18.3097); B NMNW R11655 from S of Aus, ||Karas Region, Namibia (–26.7073, 16.2829); D NMNW R11648 from locality B; E FB454 from W of Aus (–26.5700, 15.8389); F FB456 from W of Aus (–26.6478, 16.2147). Photos by Francois S. Becker.

Life colour variation in Ptenopus sceletus sp. nov.:
A NMNW R12103 (paratype) from N of Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia (–22.6259, 14.5457); B NMNW R12101 (allotype) from locality A; C NMNW R11763 from Hoanib River, Kunene Region, Nambia (–19.3539, 13.1453); D NMNW R11754 from Henties Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia (–22.1584, 14.3086); E NMNW R12100 (holotype) and NMNW R011771 from the same locality as A, showing sexual dichromatism in gular patches of this species (male gular patch may be divided or undivided, while female only has slight shades of yellow on lateral edges); F NMNW R11771 from N of Swakop River near Swakopmund (–22.6652, 14.57619) and NMNW R11755 from N of the Omaruru River near Henties Bay (–21.7703, 14.5520), showing iris colour variation from silver (most common in the sourthern extreme of the range) to brown (more common further north). Photos by Francois S. Becker.

Ptenopus adamanteus sp. nov.

Ptenopus australis sp. nov.

Ptenopus circumsyrticus sp. nov.

Ptenopus kenkenses sp. nov.

Ptenopus sceletus sp. nov.

Ptenopus maculatus (raised from a subspecies)

François S. Becker, Graham J. Alexander, Krystal A. Tolley. 2025. Singing on Key: An integrative Taxonomic Revision of Barking Geckos (Gekkonidae: Ptenopus) with six additional species and keys for morphology and advertisement calls. Vertebrate Zoology. 75: 277-323. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/vz.75.e153514

[Botany • 2025] Bonamia minima (Convolvulaceae) • A New Species from Brazil, with notes on leaf anatomy and pollen morphology

[Oct. 2nd, 2025|10:08 am]

Bonamia minima A.L.C.Moreira & Faria,

in Moreira, Faria, Cunha Neto, Mata et Zanatta, 2025.

https://rheedea.in/journal/ftH8cFXW

Researchgate.net/publication/394678526

Abstract

A new species of Convolvulaceae, Bonamia minima A.L.C. Moreira & Faria, is described and illustrated based on a collection made in 2012 from a region of high diversity in the Central Plateau of Brazil, in campo rupestre. The new species is most similar to B. austinii A.L.C.Moreira & Sim.-Bianch., the only congener with which it shares the combination of sericeous indumentum and bifurcate trichomes on the leaves. It can be distinguished from this species mainly by characteristics of the gynoecium, presenting a completely glabrous ovary. Details of its habitat, distribution, phenology, conservation status, and micromorphological aspects of the leaf and pollen are provided, along with a comparison to the most similar species.

Keywords: Campo rupestre, Cerrado, Neotropical biodiversity, Savannah, subshrub, Taxonomy

Bonamia minima A.L.C.Moreira & Faria sp. nov.:
a. Habit; b. Leaf-adaxial surface; b1. Leaf-abaxial surface; c. Flower-lateral view; d. Sepals; e. Corolla with stamen, longitudinal section; f. Stamen; g. Pollen grain; h. Gynoecium; i. Stigma

(drawn from the holotype by MC)

Bonamia minima A.L.C.Moreira & Faria sp. nov.:
a. Habit; b. Flower-lateral view; b1. Sepals; c. Flower-frontal view; d. Stamen; e. Polar view of pollen grain (SEM); f. Style; f1. Stigma under scanning electron microscopy; g. Branch

(Photos by H. Moreira. (A, B, C e G; Designed by JV).

Bonamia minima A.L.C. Moreira & Faria, sp. nov.

Closely related to B. austinii A.L.C. Moreira & Sim.-Bianch. (Moreira et al. 2018) (Fig. 2, 3) by presenting short elliptic petiolate leaf and axillary inflorescence with white corolla but differing by its glabrous ovary, style with equal size and stigma fully globose. Bonamia austinii has an ovary with a hairy apex, styles of different sizes and globose to reniform stigmas.

Etymology: The specific epithet minima, derived from the Latin minimus, refers to the small size of the plant compared to other species of the genus. Its total size does not exceed 20 cm in height, with its delicate leaves measuring approximately 2.2 cm.

Moreira A.L.C., Faria J.E.Q., Cunha Neto I.L., Mata L.R. and M.R.V. Zanatta. 2025. Bonamia minima (Convolvulaceae): A New Species from Brazil, with notes on leaf anatomy and pollen morphology. Rheedea. 35(2):51-61. https://rheedea.in/journal/ftH8cFXW

DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.02.01 [30-Jun-2025]

Researchgate.net/publication/394678526_Bonamia_minima_a_new_species_from_Brazil

Дойчер о КПП

[Oct. 1st, 2025|05:34 pm]

lqp

Вот между прочим интересный рассказ Исаака Дойчера про Компартию Польши в 1920х-начале 1930х годов, которой он был членом.

Как известно, Коминтерн распустил польскую компартию в 1938 году с формулировкой "засорена агентами фашизма". Меня всегда интересовало, что нужно было сделать, чтобы получить такую ачивку.

Дойчер конечно через абзац нудит, что поляков проклятый Сталин обидел ни за что ни про что, но от того что он рассказывает по фактам жыр течет ведрами. Например

* Лидерами польского ЦК в течении долгого времени были люди (бывшие ППСники) во время советско-польской войны выступавшие на стороне Пилсудского.

* Когда в 1926 году Пилсудский совершил фашистский переворот, ликвидировав остатки парламентаризма, оставшиеся с царских времен, ЦК КПП послал к нему делегацию с поздравлениями и выпустил листовку, призывавшую пролетариат поддержать революционные войска Пилсудского. Ответной любезности они, естественно, не дождались.

* Отношение к украинцам и белорусам, находившимся после вышеупомянутой войны под властью Польши было настолько шовинистическим, что они были вынуждены организовываться в особые партии - КПЗУ и КПЗБ.

* Пилсудчики действительно систематически и массово занимались, как сейчас модно говорить, энтризмом в оппозиционные режиму партии. Не так как в России, где агенты третьего отделения, даже идейные, отабатывали жалование и не более того, а с полной самоотдачей политических фанатиков, больше жизни преданных отцу нации (т.е. Пилсудскому). При этом лидеры КПП так и не создали какую-либо систему внутренней безопасности.

* Пилсудский проводит фашистский террор, - ну хорошо, специально с варшавским пролетариатом у него были отношения сложные, но на захваченных территориях на Востоке и Западе характер террора вполне однозначен, - КПП изобретает сложные политические теории согласно которым это "полупрогрессивная военная диктатура".

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[Botany • 2025] Rotala myanmarensis (Lythraceae) • A New Species from Myanmar and Taxonomic Reassessment of Rotala occultiflora var. leichhardtii

[Oct. 1st, 2025|09:19 am]

Rotala myanmarensis Arun Pr. & Sardesai,

in Prasanth et Sardesai. 2025.

DOI: doi.org/10.1002/njb.04956

Abstract

A new species of Rotala, viz. R. myanmarensis is described from Myanmar. It is characterized by 4-merous flowers, lanceolate petals, linear-ligulate nectary glands, and ovate seeds. Additionally, R. occultiflora var. leichhardtii is elevated to the rank of species as R. leichhardtii, based on morphological evidence, and is lectotypified. A detailed description, morphological comparative tables, and photographs are provided to aid species identification.

Keywords: amphiphyte, Myanmar, new species, Rotala

Rotala myanmarensis Arun Pr. & Sardesai sp. nov.:
(a) Holotype, (b) detail of flowering and fruiting twig, (c) flower and fruit, (d) opened flower and fruit.

(a)–(d): all E.C. Wallace 9143 (K004761215).

Arun Prasanth and Milind M. Sardesai. 2025. Rotala myanmarensis sp. nov. (Lythraceae) from Myanmar and Taxonomic Reassessment of Rotala occultiflora var. leichhardtii. Nordic Journal of Botany. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/njb.04956 [26 September 2025]

[Botany • 2024] Rotala konkanensis (Lythraceae) • A New Species of macrophyte from low-level ferricretes of Konkan region, Maharashtra, India

[Oct. 1st, 2025|09:10 am]

Rotala konkanensis Arun Pr., Chandore & Sardesai,

in Prasanth, Borude, Chandore et Sardesai, 2024.

DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12228-024-09774-2

Abstract

Morphological studies of Rotala revealed a new species, Rotala konkanensis, from low-level ferricretes of the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. The new species is described and illustrated here. A taxonomic key and morphological comparison table of new species with closely related taxa, geographical distribution and images are provided.

Keywords: Amphiphyte, India, lateritic plateaus, Rotala

Rotala konkanensis.
A–B. Habit. C. Flower with bract. D. Opened flower. E. Opened flower showing nectary glands. F. Capsule.

(All photos from Arun Prasanth APR0081).

Rotala konkanensis

Arun Prasanth, Devidas B. Borude, Arun N. Chandore and Milind M. Sardesai. 2024. Rotala konkanensis (Lythraceae): A New Species of macrophyte from low-level ferricretes of Konkan region, Maharashtra. Brittonia. 76, 41–46. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12228-024-09774-2 [14 May 2024]

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[Botany • 2024] Pitcairnia aleserratoae, P. gracielae & P. pugana • Novelties in Pitcairnia (Bromeliaceae: Pitcairnioideae): Three New Species from Mexico

[Oct. 1st, 2025|08:51 am]

Pitcairnia aleserratoae Gonz.-Rocha, López-Ferr. et Espejo,

Pitcairnia gracielae Gonz.-Rocha, López-Ferr. et Espejo,

Pitcairnia pugana Gonz.–Rocha et P. Carrillo,

in González-Rocha, López-Ferrari, Espejo-Serna et Carrillo-Reyes, 2024.

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.660.3.1

Abstract

Three new species of Pitcairnia from Mexico are proposed: P. aleserratoae was found in Guerrero, Morelos, and Puebla; P. gracielae known from the Estado de Mexico and Morelos while P. pugana has been collected in Jalisco. Information on distribution, habitat and phenology is provided for each species. The new taxa are compared with P. jaliscana, P. karwinskyana, P. micheliana, P. palmeri, and P. pteropoda, species morphologically similar.

Key words: Bromeliaceae, endemic, Monocots, Pitcairnia, Sierra de Huautla, Sierra de Mazamitla, Mexico

Pitcairnia aleserratoae, E) group of plants in habitat, F) base of a plant, E. González et al. 249 bis (UAMIZ). Photos: A. Espejo (E), and E. González-Rocha (F).
Pitcairnia gracielae, E) flowering plant in habitat, A. Espejo 6089 (UAMIZ!), F) inflorescence in habitat, E. González-Rocha 113 (UAMIZ!). Photos: A. Espejo (E), and E. González-Rocha (F).
Pitcairnia pugana, E) plant flowering in habitat, F) inflorescence in habitat, E. González-Rocha & P. Carrillo-Reyes 403, 404 (UAMIZ!). Photos: E. González-Rocha (F), and P. Carrillo-Reyes (E).

Pitcairnia aleserratoae Gonz.-Rocha, López-Ferr. et Espejo, sp. nov.

Diagnosis:—Pitcairnia aleserratoae is similar to P. micheliana but differs in the size of the spikes (16–27 cm vs. 12.5–25 cm long), in the indument of the abaxial surface of the peduncle and the sepals (densely white-lepidote vs. sparsely white-lepidote), as well as the shape of the petals (oblanceolate vs. narrowly elliptic to very narrowly oblong).

Etymology:—The specific epithet honors Dra. Alejandra Serrato Díaz (1972–2021) (Fig. 4A), professor who was in charge of Divisional Laboratory of Molecular Biology at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa. She always supported her students and contributed notably to the first author’s doctoral project, allowing that it was developed and concluded successfully.

Pitcairnia gracielae Gonz.-Rocha, López-Ferr. et Espejo, sp. nov.

Diagnosis:—Pitcairnia gracielae is similar to P. palmeri but differs in the indument of the photosynthetic leaves (sparsely white-lepidote on the margins vs. sparsely white-lepidote on abaxial surface), in the shape and size of the floral bracts (ovate, 4–11 mm wide vs. narrowly triangular, 2–5 mm wide), and in the orientation of the flowers at anthesis (secondly spreading to nutant vs. erect to ascending).

Etymology:—The specific epithet honors Dra. Graciela Calderón Díaz Barriga (1931–2022), professor and eminent botanist specialised in various families of angiosperms, whose dedication and constant work contributed significantly to the knowledge of Mexican Flora (Fig. 4B).

Pitcairnia pugana Gonz.–Rocha et P. Carrillo, sp. nov.

Diagnosis:—Pitcairnia pugana is similar to P. jaliscana but differs in the inflorescence direction (curved vs. erect), in the size and indument of the peduncle (16–25 cm long, densely white-lepidote vs. 12–40 cm long, sparsely white-lepidote to glabrescent) and in the size of the peduncle bracts (12–29 cm long, barely surpassing the peduncle vs. 12–57 cm long, much longer than the peduncle).

Etymology:—The especies honors Luz María Villarreal de Puga (1913–2013) (Fig. 4C), an outstanding professor and dedicated botanist who carried out extraordinary work as a teacher and educator, and promoted studies on the flora and vegetation in the state of Jalisco for many years, and contributed noticeable in expanding the herbarium of Instituto de Botánica de la Universidad de Guadalajara (IBUG).

Edith González-Rocha, Ana Rosa López-Ferrari, Adolfo Espejo-Serna and Pablo Carrillo-Reyes. 2024. Novelties in Pitcairnia (Bromeliaceae; Pitcairnioideae): Three New Species from Mexico. Phytotaxa. 660(3); 205-224. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.660.3.1

[Herpetology • 2025] Calamaria synergis • A New Species of the Genus Calamaria (Serpentes: Calamariidae) from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

[Oct. 2nd, 2025|02:02 pm]

Researchgate.net/publication/395900874_A_new_species_of_Calamaria_from_Xishuangbanna_China

Calamaria synergis sp. nov.

Zhang, Xu, Nguyen, Poyarkov, Vogel, Wang & Huang, 2025

[B] C. andersoni Yang & Zheng, 2018;

[C] C. yunnanensis Chernov, 1962.

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1253.161412

Researchgate.net/publication/395900874

Photographs by Tierui Zhang and T.Y. Zhang

Abstract

A new species of reed snake, Calamaria synergis sp. nov., is described based on two specimens collected from Mountain Jinuo, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The new species is distinguished from its congeners by a unique combination of morphological characters, including eight enlarged maxillary teeth; rostral higher than wide; prefrontal shorter than frontal and contacting the first two supralabials; mental not in contact with anterior chin shields; single preocular and postocular; four supralabials, with the 2nd and 3rd contacting the eye; five infralabials; five scales surrounding the paraparietal; ventrals 161–166; subcaudals 20–23, paired; dorsal scales reduced to six rows at the tail base and further to four rows near the terminal subcaudals; tail relatively short (6.6–9.2% of total length), abruptly tapering at the tip; dorsum blackish-brown with a distinct pale nuchal ring; two outermost dorsal scale rows pale khaki with upper margins darkened; ventral surface uniform pale khaki. Phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene places the new species as sister to C. andersoni and C. yunnanensis, from which it differs by an uncorrected p-distance of 8.7% and 7.9%, respectively. Calamaria synergis sp. nov. is currently known only from tropical evergreen forests of Xishuangbanna at elevations around 1,050 m asl. We propose its conservation status as Data Deficient (DD) following the IUCN Red List categories.

Key words: Calamaria synergis sp. nov., morphology, Mountain Jinuo, phylogenetics, taxonomy

Calamaria synergis sp. nov. in preservative, holotype (ANU ZR24046, adult male).
A. Dorsal view of body; B. Ventral view of body; C. Dorsal view of head; D. Ventral view of head; E. Right lateral view of head; F. Left lateral view of head.

Photographs by Tierui Zhang.

In situ photographs of Calamaria synergis sp. nov. and its congeners in life.
A. Calamaria synergis sp. nov. (ANU ZR24046); B. C. andersoni (ANU ZR25022); C. C. yunnanensis (QHU R2024054).

Photographs by Tierui Zhang (A, B) and T.Y. Zhang (C).

 Calamaria synergis sp. nov.

Diagnosis. Calamaria synergis sp. nov. can be distinguished from all other congeners by the following combination of morphological characters: eight enlarged maxillary teeth; rostral higher than wide; prefrontal shorter than frontal and contacting the first two supralabials; mental not in contact with anterior chin shields; single preocular and postocular; four supralabials, with the 2nd and 3rd contacting the eye; five infralabials; five scales surrounding the paraparietal; ventrals 161–166; subcaudals 20–23, paired; dorsal scales reduced to six rows at the tail base and further to four rows near the terminal subcaudals; tail relatively short (6.6–9.2% of total length), abruptly tapering at the tip; dorsum blackish-brown with a distinct pale nuchal ring; two outermost dorsal scale rows pale khaki with upper margins darkened; ventral surface uniform pale khaki.

Etymology. The specific name synergis is a Latin noun given in the apposition, derived from the Greek synergos (συνεργός), meaning “working together”. It emphasises that the resolution of the taxonomic status of the new species is the outcome of coordinated international scientific cooperation. The name is given in reference to both the collaborative effort involved in describing this new species and the broader need for joint action to address the complex taxonomic problems within the genus Calamaria in the future.

We suggest the following common names: “Mountain Jinuo reed snake” (English), “基诺两头蛇” (Chinese), “Rắn mai gầm hiệp lực” (Vietnamese), and “Цзинхунская карликовая змея” (Tszinhunskaya karlikovaya zmeya, Russian).

Tierui Zhang, Yuhao Xu, Tan Van Nguyen, Nikolay A. Poyarkov, Gernot Vogel, Xinge Wang and Song Huang. 2025. A New Species of the Genus Calamaria H. Boie in F. Boie, 1827 (Squamata, Calamariidae) from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China. ZooKeys. 1253: 255-275. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1253.161412

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Мог быть признан иноагентом

[Oct. 1st, 2025|11:55 am]

elesin

Чтоб не обиделся роскомзадор, писать теперь следует примерно так:
«После того, как Пушкин (мог быть признан иноагентом) застрелил Лермонтова (мог быть признан иноагентом), в стране воцарился святой (понятие может оскорбить чувства верующих) генерал-император (должность может быть упразднена за утратой доверия) царь Исаак (имя признано оскорбляющим чувства верующих) Первый (и последний).
А писатель (движение может быть признано экстремистским) набил морду (18+; может повредить вашему здоровью) блогеру (движение может быть признано террористической организацией) Говнюковичу».
А вы говорите запреты…

[Entomology • 2021] Anaxiphomorpha nonggangensis & A. manereserratus • Two New Species of Cricket Genus Anaxiphomorpha Gorochov, 1987 (Orthoptera: Trigonidiidae: Trigonidiinae) in China

[Oct. 1st, 2025|07:37 am]

Anaxiphomorpha nonggangensis & A. manereserratus

He & Ma, 2021

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1073.75598

Abstract

Two new species, Anaxiphomorpha nonggangensis sp. nov. and Anaxiphomorpha manereserratus sp. nov., are reported from Guangxi Province, China. Descriptions and illustrations for the new species and a key to all known species of Anaxiphomorpha are provided.

Keywords: Southern China, swordtail crickets, taxonomy, Trigonidiini, tropics

Habitus (alive) of Anaxiphomorpha nonggangensis sp. nov. on leaf A male B female

(photography: Zhang, Tao).

Habitus (alive) of Anaxiphomorpha manereserratus sp. nov. on leaf A male B female

(photography: Zhang, Tao).

Zhi Xin He and Li Bin Ma. 2021. Two New Species of Cricket Genus Anaxiphomorpha Gorochov, 1987 (Orthoptera, Trigonidiidae, Trigonidiinae) in China. ZooKeys. 1073: 13-20. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1073.75598

[Entomology • 2024] Paranthrene sogaardi • A New Species of Paranthrene Hübner (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) from the northern midwest United States

[Oct. 1st, 2025|07:15 am]

journals.flvc.org/mundi/article/view/136538

Paranthrene sogaardi Taft & Smith,

in Smith, Taft et Cognato, 2024

Abstract

A clearwing moth species, Paranthrene sogaardi Taft and Smith, 2024, new species, is described from Michigan and Minnesota. The recognition of this new species is based on a phylogeny estimated from mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I and wingless DNA sequences of 25 specimens representing all Paranthrene Hübner species including individuals from various locations. Paranthrene sogaardi new species was monophyletic and differed from Paranthrene tabaniformis Rottenburg, 1775 by a mean of 7.6% COI pairwise “p” distance, coloration, and genitalic morphology.

Keywords: Clearwing moths, Michigan, mitochondrial DNA, nuclear DNA, phylogeny, systematics

William H. Smith III, William H. Taft Jr. and Anthony I. Cognato. 2024. A New Species of Paranthrene Hübner (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) from the northern midwest United States. Insecta Mundi. 1047-1055. https://journals.flvc.org/mundi/article/view/136538 (2024-06-10)

[Ichthyology • 2025] Yunnanilus mentibarbatus • A New Species of loach (Cypriniformes: Nemacheilidae) from Yunnan, China

[Oct. 1st, 2025|06:42 am]

Yunnanilus mentibarbatus

Chen, Du & Liang, 2025

DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zse.101.162354

Abstract

A new loach species, Yunnanilus mentibarbatus sp. nov., is described from Yunnan Province, China. The new species differs from other congeneric species by the following combination of characters: lateral line incomplete; a pair of whisker-like fleshy projections on the chin in females; processus dentiformis present; eye diameter shorter than interorbital width; eye diameter 16.3%–23.2% of HL; 11 inner gill rakers on the first gill arch; 16 branched caudal-fin rays; head length 23.7–26.5% of standard length; caudal peduncle length 15%–17.8% of SL. Bayesian inference phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial COI and cytochrome b (Cyt b) provides strong support for the validity of Yunnanilus mentibarbatus sp. nov. Sexually dimorphic characters within Yunnanilus—such as dioecious coloration and specialized morphology, including tubercles on the trunk, temporal tubercles on the caudal peduncle of nuptial males, and whisker-like fleshy protuberances on the chin of females of the new species—may be related to the breeding season. Anthropogenic factors such as eutrophication of water and disappearance of aquatic plants are leading to the decline of Yunnanilus species. This highlights the importance of protecting the biodiversity of Yunnanilus.

Key Words: Mitochondrial gene, morphology, Nanpanjiang, taxonomy, Yunnanilus

Yunnanilus mentibarbatus sp. nov.

Zhuo-Ni Chen, Li-Na Du, Yan Liang. 2025. Yunnanilus mentibarbatus, A New Species of loach from Yunnan, China (Cypriniformes, Nemacheilidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution. 101(4): 1911-1919. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/zse.101.162354

октябрь, ребят

[Oct. 1st, 2025|07:08 am]

lj_soba4ki

[Mammalogy • 2025] Pipistrellus etula • Taxonomic Revision of African pipistrelle-like Bats (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) with A New Species from the West Congolean Rainforest

[Oct. 2nd, 2025|10:51 am]

Pipistrellus etula

Torrent, Juste, Garin, Aihartza, Dalton, Mamba, Tanshi, Powell, Padidar, Mudarra, Richards & Monadjem, 2025

Bioko pipistrelle || DOI: doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaf020

https://www.batcon.org

Abstract

The taxonomic conundrum of pipistrelle-like or pipistrelloid bats remains one of the unsolved challenges posed by African Chiroptera. Historically, their cryptic morphology has led to a frequently confused classification and cast doubt on taxonomic arrangements at both genus and species levels. While molecular analyses and extensive reviews of specimens housed in collections worldwide have clarified many systematic relationships among pipistrelloid bats, some species still require validation, leaving gaps in our overall understanding of the systematics of the group. The Congo rainforest, one of Africa's least explored regions, remains underrepresented in systematic studies of pipistrelloid bats. In this study, we combine the use of two mitochondrial genes and cranial morphometric analyses to provide an updated perspective on African pipistrelloid bats, focusing on new material from Equatorial Guinea sampled over multiple years. We confirm the placement of Af. musciculus and Af. crassulus within the genus Afropipistrellus. The former was previously included in Hypsugo, while the latter lacked generic confirmation. Additionally, we describe a new species of Pipistrellus from Bioko Island, Central Africa, uncovered during systematic bat surveys in the region. Further surveys in the Congo rainforest are needed to unveil African bat diversity and its phylogenetic relationships fully.

Africa, baculum, Chiroptera, genus revision, Mammalia, mitochondrial DNA, morphometrics, systematics, taxonomy

Portrait of a Pipistrellus etula sp. nov. female captured in Basilé Peak, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea.

Photo by Gerard Carbonell.

Family Vespertilionidae Gray, 1821

Tribe Pipistrellini Tate, 1942

Genus Pipistrellus Kaup, 1829

Pipistrellus etula Torrent et al., sp. nov.

Bioko pipistrelle

Etymology: ‘etula’ means island or nation in the language of the original Bubi people of Bioko Island.

Laura Torrent, Javier Juste, Inazio Garin, Joxerra Aihartza, Desiré L Dalton, Mnqobi Mamba, Iroro Tanshi, Luke L Powell, Sara Padidar, Juan Luis Garcia Mudarra, Leigh Richards and Ara Monadjem. 2025. Taxonomic Revision of African pipistrelle-like Bats with A New Species from the West Congolean Rainforest. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 204(2); zlaf020, DOI: doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaf020 [13 June 2025]

https://www.batcon.org/press/1500th-bat-species-discovered-in-africas-equatorial-guinea/

[Botany • 2025] Blakea graciliflora (Melastomataceae: Pyxidantheae) • A New Species from the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia

[Oct. 1st, 2025|03:22 am]

Blakea graciliflora Urrea, Ariza-Cortés & Humberto Mend.,

in Urrea, Mendoza-Cifuentes et Ariza-Cortés, 2025.

DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12228-025-09840-3

Researchgate.net/publication/391155588

Abstract

Blakea graciliflora, a new species of Melastomataceae from the western slopes of the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, is described and illustrated, along with comments on its etymology, distribution, phenology, conservation status, and taxonomic affinities. Blakea graciliflora is a species readily distinguished by its obovate to obovate-elliptic leaf blades with acuminate apices, abaxial leaf surfaces that are densely covered with tiny lepidote trichomes, basally fused outer floral bracteoles free inner floral bracteoles, both pairs of which are equal to shorter than calyx lobes, isomorphic stamens that form a complete ring around the style, and anther connectives that are dorso-basally prolonged into a triangular spur. The new species is endemic to a relatively small area with an important anthropogenic influence, so it is preliminarily categorized as Endangered (EN) according to the IUCN Red List. The discovery of this new species underscores the state of the Andean forests in this region and the importance of their exploration and conservation.

Keywords: Andes, Andean forests, endemism, Myrtales, taxonomy

Blakea graciliflora Urrea, Ariza-Cortés & Humberto Mend., sp. nov.

Johan Urrea, Humberto Mendoza-Cifuentes & William Ariza-Cortés. 2025. A New Species of Blakea (Melastomataceae: Pyxidantheae) from the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia. Brittonia. 77, 194–200. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12228-025-09840-3 [25 April 2025]

Researchgate.net/publication/391155588_A_new_species_of_Blakea_from_Colombia

[Arachnida • 2022] Phrynarachne dreepy, P. xuxiake, ... • Taxonomic Notes on the Genus Phrynarachne (Araneae: Thomisidae) from China

[Oct. 1st, 2025|02:57 am]

Phrynarachne xuxiake sp. nov., juvenile.
P. dreepy sp. nov., female life.

Lin & S. Li,

in Lin, Yu, Koomen, Yan et Li. 2022.

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1085.77966

Abstract

Four new species of the genus Phrynarachne Thorell, 1869 from China are described: P. dreepy Lin & S. Li, sp. nov. (♂♀), P. xuxiake Lin & S. Li, sp. nov. (♀), P. yunhui Lin & S. Li, sp. nov. (♀), and P. zhengzhongi Lin & S. Li, sp. nov. (♀). The unknown sexes of P. brevis Tang & S. Li, 2010 (♂), P. huangshanensis Li et al., 1985 (♀), P. lancea Tang & S. Li, 2010 (♂), and P. mammillata Song, 1990 (♀) are described for the first time. Phrynarachne sinensis Peng, Yin & Kim is treated as a nomen dubium.

Keywords: Diagnosis, new species, nomen dubium, type specimens

(B) Phrynarachne xuxiake sp. nov., juvenile.
(C) Phrynarachne dreepy sp. nov., female life.

Photos by Fan Gao (B); Chao Wu (C).

Phrynarachne spp., live
A P. brevis, adult female B P. xuxiake sp. nov., juvenile.

Photos by Chao Wu (A) and Fan Gao (B).

Yejie Lin, Long Yu, Peter Koomen, Xunyou Yan and Shuqiang Li. 2022. Taxonomic Notes on the Genus Phrynarachne from China (Araneae, Thomisidae). ZooKeys. 1085: 69-99. DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1085.77966

[Oct. 1st, 2025|12:31 am]

syn_iris

Доброе Утро! Сегодня 1 октября. Вот и октябрь. Всемирный день вегетарианства. Арина осенняя. В этот день в 1960 году с конвейера сошёл первый горбатый «Запорожец». В этот день родился Лев Гумилёв. Сегодня празднует День Рождения Александр Курган. Мои поздравления! Погода в Тюмени сейчас плюс 2. Днём обещали плюс 8 и дождь. Всем хорошего дня.

Всю ночь были бесконечные сны. Снов-то, снов, что грибов в лесу. Снов-то, снов, что окурков на плацу. Причём, снилась всё какая-то лабуда. Через два часа поеду в университет на семинары. А после забили мне несколько стрелок. Как писал Поэт Лермонтов (певец Любви и Печали) - "Мои внучата в честь козы бычками замычат. Иван Мартыныч в сей же час из улья вынет раму. Профессор Шехтер окуньком попотчует внучат, а я начну козу качать и выполнять программу".