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Abstract: Nomenclature represents the backbone upon which virtually all biological information is organized. However, the practice of zoological nomenclature has changed relatively little since its start in 1758. As modern technology changes the paradigm under which modern scientists exchange information, there is increasing need to capitalize on these same technologies to fortify nomenclature. ZooBank has been proposed as the official registry of names and nomenclatural acts, in zoology, as well as associated published works and their authors, and type specimens. Having a coordinated registry of zoological names, integrated with the existing Code of Zoological Nomenclature, will allow increased efficiency of communication among biologists, and enhanced stability of names. Such a registry would encompass two distinct realms, each with their own set of challenges. Retrospective registration involves the monumental task of aggregating and validating two and a half centuries of existing names, whereas prospective registration must be tightly integrated with the future paradigm in which scientific names are created and managed under new models of publication. The prototype of ZooBank has been hosted at Bishop Museum during its initial development phase. Following the lead of standard-setting bodies in biodiversity informatics, Life Science Identifiers (LSIDs) have been selected for use as the globally unique identifiers for ZooBank registration entries. The first ZooBank LSIDs were issued on January 1 st , 2008, and included five new fish species described in a work published that same day, as well as all 4,819 names established in the 10 th Edition of Linnaeus’ Systema Naturae. Three alternate scenarios for implementing mandatory registration in ZooBank have been articulated, each incorporating different degrees of coordination between published works and registration events. A robust discussion involving a broad spectrum of practicing zoological taxonomists is required over the next several years to define the specific implementation aspects of ZooBank.

Abstract: Delottococcus aberiae is an invasive mealybug native to South Africa that has been accidentally introduced into Spain. A survey of natural enemies in its native area to potentially be used for biological control of this pest resulted in a number of species, among which four belonged to the genus Anagyrus. Following an integrative approach using morphological and molecular data, two species new to science are here described and compared with closely related ones: Anagyrus aberiae sp.n. and Anagyrus antoniae sp.n. A dichotomous key to separate the species of Anagyrus attacking D. aberiae in South Africa is provided. [Zoobank LSID: Anagyrus aberiae Guerrieri sp. nov. (Fig. 1-7): LSID urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:8CF8983B-93DC-4ECF-A8FB-CF76E94319B3 Anagyrus antoniae Guerrieri sp. nov. (Fig. 8-12): LSID urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:8CF8983B-93DC-4ECF-A8FB-CF76E94319B3].

Abstract: Four new species of the genus Miridiba Reitter, 1902 from South China are described and illustrated: Miridiba ( Miridiba ) bannaensis Gao & Fang, new species, M. ( M .) kuatunensis Gao & Fang, new species, M. ( M .) xingkei Gao & Fang new species and M. ( M .) youweii Gao & Fang, new species. Miridiba ( M .) tuberculipennis obscura Itoh, 1995 is raised to species level. Miridiba ( M .) obscura Itoh, 1995 and M . ( M .) tuberculipennis (Moser, 1913) are newly recorded for China. A catalogue of Miridiba species from China is provided. [Zoobank registrations: Miridiba bannaensis Gao & Fang, new species: LSID: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:0AEA5EFC-0914-437A-AEF6-C2685247E427 Miridiba kuatunensis Gao & Fang, new species: LSID: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:148F9BA8-5666-40DC-A209-25C4B68D5CD5 Miridiba xingkei Gao & Fang, new species: LSID: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:65A3141D-C7AC-4E89-BB20-5F5CFFA4D58E Miridiba youweii Gao & Fang, new species: LSID: urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:DDA98D6C-5753-4F82-A49A-D9C7913DCFC2]

Abstract: A genus of small, yellow mimallonid moths, Zaphanta Dyar, is revised. This genus has been shown to be sister to the remainder of Mimallonidae, and therefore has been placed in its own monogeneric subfamily, Zaphantinae St Laurent and Kawahara. Long considered monotypic or bitypic, Zaphanta have not been the focus of any systematic treatment. The moths belonging to this genus are found throughout Central and South America, and detailed examination of several disparate, as well as sympatric, populations of Zaphanta have revealed numerous undescribed species all of similar appearance, but with distinct male genitalia, which we describe here. We redescribe Z. infantilis Dyar and Z. fraterna Schaus, and describe the females of both for the first time. An additional nine new species are described and figured from the Amazon, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest: Z. acuta sp. nov., Z. anas sp. nov., Z. bahiana sp. nov., Z. beckeri sp. nov., Z. elephanta sp. nov., Z. elephanticula sp. nov., Z. machaera sp. nov., Z. rawlinsi sp. nov. and Z. stiletto sp. nov. One of these, Z. beckeri, may be extremely imperilled due to deforestation. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:B45DDB85-977F-42EF-9F2F-DB48827E521Ehttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:C6F7DBF4-4871-403D-A387-DD920BA76D8Bhttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:C4C8DAAF-8C60-4C16-A626-3641EA3817FBhttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:6A57E1CC-D3E5-4E45-8C82-7006295ADF1Fhttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:03241157-1925-4EF6-B426-A8E816C7E457http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:A00749E5-888C-45FB-8FAA-0302A402496Fhttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:89132977-91DC-4424-9C0E-98A954E467CAhttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:11AA3541-C7A4-4292-A5CA-10B89C5FAD2Chttp://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:A5FA3ED1-5994-46B4-B018-1FA055C76496http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:F1C63621-EF30-40B1-B437-87A79BD7E339