Showing papers in "Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift in 1987"
TL;DR: It appears that reproduction takes place during Spring - early Summer, while hibernation probably occurs in the adult stage, while the distribution, wing and flight muscle development and the phenology of the life cycle in Trichotichnus laevicollis and T. nitens are presented.
Abstract: Data are presented on the distribution, wing and flight muscle development and the phenology of the life cycle in Trichotichnus laevicollis and T. nitens (Coleoptera, Carabidae) based on material collected in Belgium.
Both species are present in the more elevated parts of our country only, but T. laevicollis seems to have a more widely and more scattered distribution, also reflected in its larger total geographical range as compared to T. nitens.
Data on wing and flight muscle development are given and show that males are always longwinged, females always shortwinged.
Finally, phenology data on both species are presented. It appears that reproduction takes place during Spring - early Summer, while hibernation probably occurs in the adult stage.
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TL;DR: Material of mites of the family Phytoseiidae BERLESE gathered from different trees and shrubs in Norway is investigated and 21 species are distinguished, including 5 new species belonging to the genera SeiulusBERLESE, AnthoseiusDE LEON, TyphlodromusSCHEUTEN and AmblyseiusBERlesE.
Abstract: Material of mites of the family Phytoseiidae BERLESE gathered from different trees and shrubs in Norway is investigated. 21 species are distinguished, including 5 new species belonging to the genera SeiulusBERLESE, AnthoseiusDE LEON, TyphlodromusSCHEUTEN and AmblyseiusBERLESE. The species are described and documented by figures and differential diagnosis.
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TL;DR: On a trekking tour in Central Nepal and in the Terai, 84 species of Saltatoria and 5 species of Mantodea were collected and 8 species are new to science.
Abstract: On a trekking tour in Central Nepal (Lamjung Himal) and in the Terai (Chitawan) 84 species of Saltatoria (16 Tettigonioidea, 3 Gryllacridoidea, 18 Grylloidea, 4 Tridactyloidea, 10 Tetrigoidea, 1 Eumastacoidea, and 32 Acridoidea) and 5 species of Mantodea were collected. 8 species (4 Tettigonioidea, 2 Grylloidea, 1 Tridactyloidea and 1 Eumastacoidea) are new to science. Each description of a new species is supplemented by short diagnosis in German and English.
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TL;DR: The degree of fusion of abdominal tergites, ratio of the length of hairs on ant, and their number on its outerside and innerside were used as principal distinguishing characters in the present revision of Palaearctic species of the genus ChaitophorusKOCH, 1854.
Abstract: The degree of fusion of abdominal tergites, ratio of the length of hairs on ant. joint III to basal diameter of that joint, and their number on its outerside and innerside were used as principal distinguishing characters in the present revision of Palaearctic species of the genus ChaitophorusKOCH, 1854. The shape and length of the last rostral joint and the number of subsidiary hairs growing on it were also taken into account. Flattened empodial hairs on tarsal joint II were found in several species. The revision includes descriptions of 58 species and subspecies, 14 of them new.
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TL;DR: The Zodarion rubidum is found mainly in dry ruderal places sparsely covered by plants as discussed by the authors, where adults are detectable from April up to September, with a main activity period of males in June and in July.
Abstract: Zodarion rubidumSIMON, 1914 is recorded to occur widely distributed in the area of Berlin. The available findings are compiled. Morphological characteristics of the species are depicted. The 550 specimens collected by PLATEN and us have been found mainly in dry ruderal places sparsely covered by plants. Adult animals are detectable from April up to September, with a main activity period of males in June and in July.
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TL;DR: The body chaetotaxy of three noctuid caterpillars have been elaborated to evolve the features of taxonomic importance and punctures are depicted as diagnostic features in the present study.
Abstract: The body chaetotaxy of three noctuid caterpillars have been elaborated to evolve the features of taxonomic importance. The punctures, relative lenght of the setae of SD and L groups on the prothorax, MD group on the meso- and metathorax and the SDI and SV groups on abdomen are depicted as diagnostic features in the present study.
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TL;DR: A key is given for 30 species of the genus Schwiebea: out of feeding tunnel of clearwing Aegeria tipuliformis at red currant a new species is described: Schwie bea cepa n.
Abstract: Species of the genus SchwiebeaOUDEMANS inhabit microhabitats of woodlands, the rhizosphere and humid habitats near waters. Out of feeding tunnel of clearwing Aegeria tipuliformis at red currant a new species is described: Schwiebea cepa n. sp. A key is given for 30 species of the genus Schwiebea.
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TL;DR: Five new species of Tenthredo are reported from India, and apart from illustrating the genitalia, these new species have been separated from already reported related congeners and the population variation, if any, has also been discussed.
Abstract: Five new species of Tenthredo are reported from India i.e. T. shinoharai, T. parapeniata, T. gobindghati, T. mandali and T. floweri. Apart from illustrating the genitalia, these new species have been separated from already reported related congeners. The population variation, if any, has also been discussed.
TL;DR: The differential structuration of the larval cuticle, and the number of bristles with their anatomical arrangement on the prolegs of segments 6-9 and of the anal segment, are recognized as specific traits.
Abstract: The mines, caterpillars, imagos and genitalia of 7 species of Elachistidae (Perittia herrichiellaHERRICH-SCHAFER; Stephensia brunnichellaLINNAEUS; Elachista luticomellaZELLER; E. cerusellaHUBNER; E. pollinariellaZELLER; E. pullicomellaZELLER und Biselachista ornithopodella Frey) are described. The differential structuration of the larval cuticle, and the number of bristles with their anatomical arrangement on the prolegs of segments 6-9 and of the anal segment, are recognized as specific traits.
TL;DR: Anomalies of sex realization in caddisflies (Trichoptera) were described and pictured: A bilateral gynandromorphe from Ceraclea annulicornisSTEPH.
Abstract: Anomalies of sex realization in caddisflies (Trichoptera) were described and pictured: A bilateral gynandromorphe from Ceraclea annulicornisSTEPH., intersex individuals from Anabolia nervosaCURT. and Chaetopterygopsis maclachlaniSTEIN as well as a possible supermale from the last species.
All findings of gynandromorphes and intersexes with caddisflies known untill now are listed and biological foundations as well as recognition of such genetic defects are briefly discussed.
TL;DR: A new representative of apterous Cleridae from Pe-Yen-Tsin, Yunnan Province of China, Ekisius vitreus gen. n.
Abstract: This communication deals with a new representative of apterous Cleridae from Pe-Yen-Tsin, Yunnan Province of China, Ekisius vitreus gen. n., sp. n. The only hitherto known specimen, holotype female, is described on the basis of surface characters as well as dissected terminalia, and discussed.
TL;DR: The saisonsality of dominant species caught by the pitfall trapping method exhibits a distinct relationship to the saisonality of these species caughtBy sweep net method in the Leutra valley near Jena/Thuringia.
Abstract: 11778 specimens of Diptera were caught in pitfall traps in two nearly natural grasslands and a grassland polluted by immissions of a phosphate-factory in Thuringia/GDR. The activity density (number of individuals caught in pitfall traps) of the families Chloropidae, Phoridae and Sphaeroceridae clearly dominate in each of the biotopes. In the surroundings of the phosphate-factory a high number of the halobiontic Pelomyiella mallochi (Tethinidae) and other halophilic species were caught. The investigations include tests of diversity, of RENKONEN, of time constance (persistence) and representance, i.e. the percentage of the total abundance of a species, in the number of the 6 catena units, selected in the industrial area. The zoophagous adults only represent 9.7%-17.8% of total specimens, but a higher number of zoophagous species were caught (14.7%-26.6%). Some remarkable species of brachypterous flies have been identified. The saisonality of dominant species caught by the pitfall trapping method exhibits a distinct relationship to the saisonality of these species caught by sweep net method in the Leutra valley near Jena/Thuringia.
TL;DR: It is suggested that Merodesmus compactilis (GERST.), a not uncommon gomphodesmid in southeastern Kenya known so far only from females, is conspecific with the later-named Sigodesmus monocerus Cook, known only from males.
Abstract: It is suggested that Merodesmus compactilis (GERST.), a not uncommon gomphodesmid in southeastern Kenya known so far only from females, is conspecific with the later-named Sigodesmus monocerus Cook, known only from males. Cook's name is thereby considered a junior subjective synonym of compactilis, and provides the opportunity to include genitalic characters in an emended diagnosis of Merodesmus.
TL;DR: All the European species of the Nymphalidae family, including their geographic distribution are discussed, and the morphology of the exoskeleton serves as a basis to justify all the classification changes.
Abstract: The paper deals with all the European species of the Nymphalidae family, including their geographic distribution. Evolutionary relationships of the family, subfamilies and genera are discussed. The morphology of the exoskeleton serves as a basis to justify all the classification changes.
TL;DR: Based on holomorphological analysis, the genus DanacaeinaREITT.
Abstract: Based on holomorphological analysis, the genus DanacaeinaREITT. is redescribed and excluded from the tribe Danaceini. Dasytiscus (Dasytidius) villosusSCHILSKY, 1907 is considered to be a new synonym of Danacaeina bicolorREITTER, 1887.
TL;DR: The diagnosis of Magnasupplephlebia ZESSIN, 1982 is given on the new interpretation of dragonfly wing venation by RIEK & KUKALOVA-PECK (1984).
Abstract: Magnasupplephlebia intercalaria n.sp., detected in the Upper Liassic of Dobbertin (G.D.R.) is figured, described and discussed. The diagnosis of Magnasupplephlebia ZESSIN, 1982 is given on the new interpretation of dragonfly wing venation by RIEK & KUKALOVA-PECK (1984).
TL;DR: Pogonoglossus arfakensis sp.
Abstract: Pogonoglossus arfakensis sp. nov. from northwestern New Guinea is described and compared with the other large Pogonoglossus species of New Britain and New Guinea.
TL;DR: Four new species of LoderusKONOW have been described from India and a key to the so far described species of this genus from the oriental region has been provided.
Abstract: Four new species of LoderusKONOW i.e. L. ferrugenosa, L. infuscata, L. manalii and L. darjeelingi have been described from India. Along with the detailed description of new species a key to the so far described species of this genus from the oriental region has also been provided.
TL;DR: The genus Ardis has two species - the holarctic A. brunniventris (HARTIG) and the nearctic A atrata (HARRINGTON) - and the type of A. sulcata (CAMERON) was investigated and as A.BrunnivENTris identified.
Abstract: The genus Ardis has two species - the holarctic A. brunniventris (HARTIG) and the nearctic A. atrata (HARRINGTON). The type of A. sulcata (CAMERON) was investigated and as A. brunniventris identified.
TL;DR: This study shows, that Elcanidae and Permoraphidiidae probably are sistergroups, and a dendrogram of this monophyletic complex and the evolutionary tendencies of the wing venation of the elcanids from the Permian to the Cretaceous are proposed.
Abstract: All known species of the plesion Elcanidae (= Permelcanidae SAROV + Elcanidae HANDLIRSCH) are critically examined. This revision is based on more than 250 new fossil specimen of upperliassic elcanids from Middle Europe. Many of them have been figured. The examination of the variability, especially of the wing venation, is leaded to a drastic reduction of the number of species in this monophyletic group from 120 to 16. Now are placed into the Elcanidae the folloing 5 genera: PromartynoviaTILLYARD, 1937 (= PermelcanaSAROV, = ProelcanaSAROV), MeselcanaSAROV, 1968, ParelcanaHANDLIRSCH, 1906, ElcanaGIEBEL, 1856 (= ArchelcanaSAROV) and Baisselcana Sarov, 1968. A new interpretation of the wing venation of elcanids is proposed. By the methods of phylogenetic systematics the genera of Elcanidae, the Bintoniellidae, Kamiidae, Oedischiidae, Permoraphidiidae, Vitimidae and recent families of the order Ensifera are critically examined. This study shows, that Elcanidae and Permoraphidiidae probably are sistergroups. A dendrogram of this monophyletic complex and the evolutionary tendencies of the wing venation of the elcanids from the Permian to the Cretaceous are proposed. The “Kamiidae” and “Oedischiidae” are probably not monophyletic groups. The monophyletic Triassomantidae and Elcanidae are members of the steamline of all recent Ensifera. The Bintoniellidae and Vitimidae are possibly representatives of the Tettigonioidea. A hypothetical dendrogram and the systematic of the order Ensifera are presented.