Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae
2024
Volume 64 - Number 1
published on: 8th May 2024
Abstract: an Macek, one of the leading personalities of the Czech hymenopterology, celebrated his 70th birthday in 2023. His entire professional career has been associated with the Department of Entomology at the National Museum in Prague (since 2023 officially the National Museum of the Czech Republic), where he worked as a curator of the Hymenoptera Collection. He has already spent a total of 45 years at the National Museum. He is best known to entomologists as a specialist on the Hymenoptera groups Symphyta and Diapriidae, but he is also well known to public as an author of guides to Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera.Published online: 8th May 2024
Li Hua-Zhao, Liu Zhe, Hou Yong-Xiang, Li Jia-Ling, Huang Bo-TaoRevision of the taxonomic status of Amathuxidia morishitai from Hainan, China (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 9-16Abstract: Based on the external characters, genital structures, distribution, and intermediate individuals from contact zones, the endemic species Amathuxidia morishitai Chou & Gu, 1994 from Hainan, China is treated as conspecific with A. amythaon (Doubleday, 1847) and is downranked to a subspecies of the latter, i.e., Amathuxidia amythaon morishitai stat. nov. Meanwhile, two subspecies groups of A. amythaon are recognized by morphological and genetic evidence, termed amythaon-group (A. a. amythaon + A. a. dilucida (Honrath, 1884)) and annamensis-group (A. a. morishitai + A. a. annamensis Talbot, 1932) with the latter group showing a deeper divergence than normal on a subspecific level genetically.Published online: 8th May 2024
Byeon Ui-Joung, Chandler Donald S., Leschen Richard A. B., Park Jong-SeokRevision of the New Zealand genus Adalmus with description of six new species (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 17-32Abstract: The monotypic pselaphine New Zealand genus Adalmus Reitter, 1882 (Euplectitae: Trichonychini: Panaphantina) is revised to include eight species. Six new species are described: Adalmus bullerensis sp. nov., A. kanierensis sp. nov., A. karekarensis sp. nov., A. mangamukaensis sp. nov., A. puberilumbus sp. nov., and A. serrilumbus sp. nov. In addition, the genus Dalmisus Sharp, 1886 is placed as a junior subjective synonym of Adalmus and the species Dalmisus batrisodes Sharp, 1886, Plectomorphus longiceps Broun, 1913 and Plectomorphus longipes Broun, 1912 are considered junior subjective synonyms of A. velutinus Reitter, 1885. Adalmus rugiceps (Broun, 1921) comb. nov. is transferred from the genus Plectomorphus Raffray, 1898. Lectotypes are designated for Adalmus velutinus Reitter, 1885 and Dalmisus batrisodes Sharp, 1886. An identification key, descriptions, habitus illustrations, diagnostic characters, a checklist, and distribution maps of Adalmus species are provided.Published online: 8th May 2024
Nieser Nico, Chen Ping-ping, Caspers MaxTaxonomic notes on toad bug genus Nerthra (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gelastocoridae) with description of a new species from Bonaire and CuraçaoActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 33-46Abstract: During an inventory of the Gelastocoridae in the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, The Netherlands (formerly Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie, Leiden, The Netherlands), and the Nieser & Chen Collection in Tiel, The Netherlands, we came across an undescribed species of Nerthra Say, 1832 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gelastocoridae: Nerthrinae). The specimens were collected from Bonaire and Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands, and we describe them here as N. papaceki sp. nov. Nerthra lurida Todd, 1959, syn. nov., is synonymized with Nerthra occidua Todd, 1959 (both from Indonesia: Sulawesi). In addition, we provide new distributional records of Nerthra americana (Montandon, 1905) (Brazil: Paraná), Nerthra buenoi Todd, 1955 (Brazil: Pará), and Nerthra raptoria (Fabricius, 1803) (Suriname) and provide their differential diagnoses and illustrations.Published online: 8th May 2024
Zheng Yuchen, Li Xuankun, Yao Gang, Liu XingyueMyrmeleon shalulianus sp. nov. (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae), and the first record of Taiwanon bee fly (Diptera: Bombyliidae) on Myrmeleon trigonois in ChinaActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 47-66Abstract: The antlion species Myrmeleon trigonois Bao & Wang, 2006 is endemic to Chinese mainland; it has pronotum with a pair of pale yellow spots, and modified ectoproct, forming a hook-like projection posteroventrally. Based on morphological comparison and molecular evidence, we found that all paratypes of M. trigonois represent a different species than its holotype. Here, Myrmeleon shalulianus Zheng & Liu, sp. nov., is described to accommodate all paratypes of M. trigonois and a series of newly supplemented specimens from Yunnan (China). The distribution pattern of these two species is clarified. Larvae of both M. trigonois and M. shalulianus sp. nov. are described and compared. Furthermore, the bee fly parasitoid (Diptera: Bombyliidae) of the genus Taiwanon Evenhuis, 2018 was reared from the immature stages of M. trigonois in an artificial environment. Taiwanon is newly recorded from the Chinese mainland.Published online: 30th May 2024
Le Thi Phuong Linh, Tran Anh Duc, Nguyen NyguyetMarine bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerromorpha) from Vietnam, with description of a new species of Hermatobates (Hermatobatidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 67-78Abstract: This paper presents the inventory of exclusively marine Heteroptera species, including taxa of three families of Gerromorpha, Hermatobatidae, Veliidae, and Gerridae, from Vietnam. A new species of coral treaders, Hermatobates sanho sp. nov. from the southern area of Vietnam is described. Xenobates murphyi Andersen, 2000 and Xenobates singaporensis Andersen, 2000 are recorded from the country for the first time.Published online: 15th June 2024
Wang Ji-Shen, Zhao Can-JunTaxonomy of the Panorpa issikiana species group, with descriptions of twenty new species (Mecoptera: Panorpidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 79-106Abstract: Twenty undescribed species of Panorpa Linnaeus, 1758 from southwestern China share some morphological similarities such as basally constricted male abdominal segment VII, loss of median process in male gonostyli, and greatly developed female laterotergites IX with the little-known species Panorpa issikiana Byers, 1970. Therefore, the P. issikiana species group is established to include these species, with descriptions of the new species, a checklist, keys to the species, and a distributional map provided. These new species are: P. chenyandongi Wang sp. nov., P. dalangba Wang sp. nov., P. dimaluo Wang sp. nov., P. huadianba Wang & Zhao sp. nov., P. jinfo Wang sp. nov., P. jizushana Wang sp. nov., P. leiqilongi Wang sp. nov., P. luojishana Wang sp. nov., P. maershana Wang sp. nov., P. meihuashana Wang sp. nov., P. niaodiaoshana Wang sp. nov., P. shengyingfeng Wang & Zhao sp. nov., P. shimianensis Wang sp. nov., P. sicaura Wang sp. nov., P. vajra Wang sp. nov., P. vajroides Wang & Zhao sp. nov., P. weixiensis Wang sp. nov., P. wenhai Wang sp. nov., P. wolongensis Wang sp. nov., and P. yucheni Wang sp. nov. All of them are distributed in southwestern China, including Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan. In addition, their systematic positions are briefly discussed. The historical problems of P. issikiana, the systematic position of this group in the genus Panorpa, and the relationships among its members are also discussed.Published online: 15th June 2024
Chandler Peter J.Notopeza, a new genus of Platypezidae (Diptera) from ChileActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 107-112Abstract: A new genus Notopeza gen. nov. is proposed for Platypeza brunnescens Collin, 1931. This species was originally described from a single female. The male is newly described and diagnostic features are illustrated. The new genus is diagnosed and its relationships are discussed.Published online: 14th July 2024
Liston Andrew, Noblecourt ThierryA new species of Acantholyda (Hymenoptera: Pamphiliidae) from Lebanon, associated with Cedrus libani (Pinaceae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 113-119Abstract: Acantholyda nemeri sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Pamphiliidae) is described from adults of both sexes from Lebanon. Its host plant is probably Cedrus libani, the cedar of Lebanon (Pinaceae). The new species shows a combination of adult characters that makes placing it in one of the two widely-recognised subgenera of Acantholyda problematic. Acantholyda nemeri is only the fourth sawfly species associated with Cedrus as a larval host and, together with Cephalcia tannourinensis Chevin, 2002 (Pamphiliidae), the second from C. libani. A key to adults of Acantholyda Costa, 1894 species of the Western Palaearctic is provided.Published online: 14th July 2024
Hashizume Takuto, Schülke Michael, Maruyama MunetoshiTachinus of Japan (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Tachyporinae): new records, a new synonym, and a new speciesActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 121-139Abstract: A total of 23 species of the genus Tachinus Gravenhorst, 1802 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Tachyporinae) in Japan are identified from collections around the world. They are listed with detailed collecting data. Tachinus (Tachinus) dujieae sp. nov. is described from Japan: Honshu: Nagano Prefecture, illustrated, and compared with its relative, T. (Tachinus) rishirianus Watanabe & Shibata, 1965. Tachinus (Tachinoderus) aokii Hayashi & Yoshida, 2016 is synonymized with T. (Tachinoderus) diminutus Sharp, 1888. Tachinus (Tachinus) kabakovi Veselova, 1990 is recorded from Japan for the first time from. We also record some species from islands where they were previously unrecorded for the first time: T. (Tachinoderus) kobensis Cameron, 1933 from Hokkaido, Izu-shotô, and Gotô-rettô, T. (Tachinoderus) yamato (Hayashi, 2003) from Shikoku and Kyushu, T. (Tachinus) bidens Sharp, 1888 from Rishiri-tô, and T. (Tachinus) nakanei Ullrich, 1975 from Tsushima.Published online: 18th August 2024
Gjonov IliaA new species of ant-attended Balcanocerus from Bulgaria (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Eurymelinae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 141-151Abstract: A new ant-attended species, Balcanocerus agapetomyrmices sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Eurymelinae), is described from Bulgaria. The only known host plant is Pyrus amygdaliformis Villars, 1807 (Rosaceae). Both the adults and the nymphs often form small aggregations of 4–6 individuals that are frequently visited by Lasius bombycina Seifert & Galkowski, 2016 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) that feed on the excreted honeydew. The new species is close to B. balcanicus (Horváth, 1903), but differs in colouration, and male and female genitalia. A short overview of all Balcanocerus species with comments on their distribution and host plants and a key to the European species are provided.Published online: 18th August 2024
Roháček JindřichThe genus Pteremis (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae) in the West Palaearctic area, with description of four new speciesActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 153-206Abstract: The West Palaearctic species of the genus Pteremis Rondani, 1856 (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae) are revised, including the type species of the genus and its synonyms. A total of six species are recognized, four of them new – Pteremis fenestralis (Fallén, 1820) (type species, wing polymorphic), P. apterina sp. nov. (apterous, Portugal: Azores), P. canaria (Papp, 1977), P. ferreus sp. nov. (Spain: Canary Is.: El Hierro I.), P. pulliceps sp. nov. (Portugal: Madeira) and P. tenebricus sp. nov. (Spain, male only). In addition, Paraspelobia vlasovi (Duda, 1938) from Turkmenistan is re-examined and transferred to the genus Pteremis as Pteremis vlasovi (Duda, 1938), comb. nov., and the genus Paraspelobia Duda, 1938, syn. nov., is synonymized with Pteremis. All these species are described or redescribed in detail including illustrations of their male and female terminalia. Lectotypes of Borborus nivalis Haliday, 1833 and Pteremis subapterus Frey, 1947 (both being brachypterous forms of P. fenestralis) are designated. The genus Pteremis is newly taxonomically delimited, redefined and redescribed, with discussion of its relationships. A new key to West Palaearctic species of Pteremis is constructed and their relationships, biology and distribution are discussed.Published online: 18th August 2024
Asano Makoto, Yasuda Kohei, Yoshitomi HiroyukiMorphology of mature larva, bionomics and life cycle of Attalus (Attalus) elongatulus (Coleoptera: Malachiidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 207-211Abstract: The morphological structure of mature larvae of Attalus (Attalus) elongatulus
Lewis, 1895 as well as its bionomics and life cycle are described for the first time. In the family
Malachiidae, an univoltine life cycle is newly disclosed, and the sclerites on the larval
abdominal tergites are discovered for the first time in this study. The microhabitat of
A. elongatulus remains insufficiently explored, although the adults were found on the plants of cliff-lined coasts such as Pittosporaceae and Lauraceae. Two overwintering mature larvae were found on the rocks on the seashore. It is suggested that this species locally inhabits the warm microclimatic zones with a rich flora along cliff-lined coasts dispersed within the temperate zone of Japan.Published online: 18th August 2024
Okuda Kyosuke, Yoshikawa Akihiro, Ishikawa TadashiPygolampis amamiko (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae), a new assassin bug species from the Amami Islands, JapanActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 213-221Abstract: A new species of the assassin bug of the genus Pygolampis Germar, 1817 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Stenopodainae), P. amamiko sp. nov., collected from the Amami Islands, Japan, is described and its morphological characters, including the genital structures, are illustrated. A key to the Japanese species of the genus is provided.Published online: 18th August 2024
Żoralski Robert, Van de Meutter Frank, Mengual Ximo, Gadawski PiotrTwo Palaearctic species of Orthonevra (Diptera: Syrphidae) under the name O. brevicornisActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(1): 223-242Abstract: During studying European material of Orthonevra Macquart, 1829 the presence of two widespread species so far interpreted as Orthonevra brevicornis (Loew, 1843) has been discovered. One species occurs from Central Europe into Transcaucasia and agrees with the taxon O. brevicornis of Loew (1843). The second species, O. atlantica Żóralski & Van de Meutter sp. nov., has its main distribution range in the Atlantic parts of Europe and is described here. We provide a redescription of O. brevicornis and designate a neotype from the type locality (Poland, Posen [= Poznań] vicinity). The most important characters for distinguishing males of these two closely related species are in the structures of the terminalia. A diagnosis and identification key to European black-legged Orthonevra species is given as well as new sequences of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), also known as DNA barcodes, for most of the species of this group. Some new information and changes to the known ranges of Orthonevra species are provided as a result of this revisionary work: O. frontalis (Loew, 1843) is removed from the list of species occurring in Poland; O. gemmula Violovitsh, 1979 is confirmed from Hungary; O. incisa (Loew, 1843) is confirmed from its locus typicus (Poland, Posen vicinity); and O. montana Vujić, 1999 is reported from Poland and Austria for the first time and confirmed for Germany. An explanation for some previous records published as O. plumbago (Loew, 1840) is also given.Published online: 1st October 2024