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Gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Suaeda (Chenopodiaceae) in Israel and the Mediterranean Basin
Get PDFThe plant genus Suaeda (Chenopodiaceae) is host to approximately 30 species of gall midges mainly in Central Asia and the Mediterranean Basin. However, the actual number of cecidomyiid species on these plants is probably higher given that the faunas of Africa and Arabia are virtually unstudied and those of Central Asia and the Mediterranean Basin merit more careful study. Many gall-midge species on Suaeda develop without gall formation and are discovered by chance or through targeted sampling, and their host ranges have not been investigated thoroughly. In the present study we describe six new species from Suaeda in Israel, Dasyneuriola prolifica, Baldratia arida, Careopalpis latita, C. lanceocercis, C. yotvata and Suaediola quotidiana, some of which most likely occur also in neighboring countries. The genus Suaediola is newly described for four species, three of which are transferred to it from Stefaniola: Suaediola defoliata n. comb., Suaediola rufa n. comb. and Suaediola siliqua n. comb. We also provide the first description of pupae and adults for Baldratia suaedae, which was known so far only from its larvae. The validity of all Israeli species of Careopalpis and Suaediola is corroborated by the analysis of mtCOI sequences. Our results suggest a high level of specialization in chenopod gall-midges and demonstrate the utility of molecular data for distinguishing cryptic species and defining their host ranges.
Cite as: Dorchin, N., Danon, G. & Dor, R. (2019). Gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Suaeda (Chenopodiaceae) in Israel and the Mediterranean Basin. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 99–134.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3366130
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The Amblypsilopus amnoni and megastoma groups in New Guinea (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Sciapodinae)
Get PDFTwo new species groups in the rich genus Amblypsilopus Bigot (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Sciapodinae) are described from New Guinea. The amnoni group with an elongate surstylus comprises six species: A. amnoni n. sp., A. ibiscorum n. sp., A. kaindi n. sp., A. okapa n. sp., A. pascali n. sp., A. pulverulentus (Parent) and A. riuensis n. sp. The megastoma group with a greatly enlarged proboscis in both sexes is described with two species, A. ialibu n. sp. and A. megastoma n. sp. Known females of both the amnoni and megastoma groups have some anterior dorsocentral setae reduced to fine hairs, normally a character only found as a male secondary sexual character in Sciapodinae. The is another example in the Sciapodinae where an otherwise male secondary sexual character has been incorporated into the female phenotype.
Cite as: Bickel, D.J. 2019. The Amblypsilopus amnoni and megastoma groups in New Guinea (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Sciapodinae). Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 195–214.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3522860
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Description of a new species of Dryinus Latreille (Hymenoptera: Dryinidae) from French Guiana
Get PDFA new species, Dryinus dalensi n. sp., is described from French Guiana. An amended part of the key to the Neotropical species dealing with Dryinus Group 3 is provided.
RÉSUMÉUne nouvelle espéce, Dryinus dalensi n. sp., est décrite de Guyane française. La clé des espèces Neotropicales du group 3 de Dryinus est changée.
MOTS-CLÉS: Chrysidoidea, Dryininae, Group 3, Dryinus dalensi, parasitoïdes, région Neotropicale, clé d’identification.
To cite: Olmi, M., Capradossi, L. & Guglielmino, A. 2019. Discovery of the first species of Ampulicomorpha Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Embolemidae) in French Guiana. Israel Journal of Entomology 49(1): 49–55.
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Comments on the genus Coelopacidia Enderlein (Diptera: Tephritidae: Trypetinae: Adramini), with a key to known species
Get PDFAvailable information on the poorly documented Afrotropical and Oriental genus Coelopacidia Enderlein, including species identification, host plant association and distribution, is summarized. An identification key to the ten known species is provided.
Cite as: Hancock, D.L. 2019. Comments on the genus Coelopacidia Enderlein (Diptera: Tephritidae: Trypetinae: Adramini), with a key to known species. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 215–222.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3540600
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Discovery of Udzungwomyia Grichanov in South Africa and definition of a new tribe Udzungwomyiini (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)
Get PDFNew material for the Afrotropical genus Udzungwomyia Grichanov, 2018 has been recently found and identified. Udzungwomyia simoni n. sp. from South Africa is described and illustrated. This new species differs from the other representative of the genus in morphology of the male hind leg and genitalia mainly. A new record is given for the known Tanzanian species, U. morogoro Grichanov, 2018. A new tribe Udzungwomyiini, n. trib. is also proposed for Udzungwomyia, Maipo\myia Bickel, 2004 and Neomedetera Zhu, Yang & Grootaert, 2007.
Cite as: Grichanov, I.Ya. 2019. Discovery of Udzungwomyia Grichanov in South Africa and definition of a new tribe Udzungwomyiini (Diptera: Dolichopodidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 267–275.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3562003
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The economic significance of the signal fly genus Rivellia Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Platystomatidae)
Get PDFKnowledge of the biology of signal flies is inadequate and scattered, with that for the genus Rivellia being better than other genera, but yet still insufficiently documented. This paper draws together the collective information on the biology of Rivellia, especially since many species attack root nodules of legume crops around the world. The growing economic importance associated with this biology hinges on increased demands for legume crops, especially soy, which is not only used in human food supply, but also as stock feed that indirectly benefits the human food chain. At least 22 species of Rivellia are associated with root nodules of legumes, including 32 different plant species interactions and many more varieties among these. Of these, seven species impact on the soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill trade, which amounts to a global production of nearly 350 million tonnes per annum, accounting for 56% of worldwide oilseed production with a market value of in excess of USD48 billion. So significant is the pest association of one species, R. quadrifasciata (Macquart, 1835), that it is known as the Soybean Nodule Fly (SNF). Indications from species analysis in the USA are that Rivellia species associated with root nodules of legume crops have shifted from a primary indigenous meadow legume to the mono-cultured crop species.
Cite as: Whittington, A.E. 2019. The economic significance of the signal fly genus Rivellia Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Platystomatidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 135–160.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3371321
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A new species of Anastrephoides Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Colombia, the first record of the subtribe Trypetina from South America
Get PDFAnastrephoides colombiana, a new species of fruit fly from Colombia, is described and illustrated. It represents the first record of the genus Anastrephoides Hendel from the New World and the first species of the subtribe Trypetina from South America.
RESUMEN
Anastrephoides colombiana, una especie nueva de mosca de fruta de Colombia, es descrita y ilustrada. Representa el primer registro del género Anastrephoides Hendel del Mundo Nuevo y la primera especie del subtribu Trypetina de America del Sur.
Cite as: Norrbom, A.L. & Rodriguez Clavijo, P.A. 2019. A new species of Anastrephoides Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Colombia, the first record of the subtribe Trypetina from South America. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 161–167.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3383990
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A new species of the Neotropical mimetic genus Cerichrestus Clark from Costa Rica (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae): An example of how unknown is biodiversity
Get PDFA new species (Cerichrestus freidbergi) of the mimetic Neotropical genus Cerichrestus Clark, 1860, is described from LaSelva Biological Station, Costa Rica. Most known species of this genus are from South America, C. clarki Jacoby has been the only species known from Central America (Panama and Costa Rica) and is the most morphologically similar to C. freidbergi. This new species differs significantly in color and pattern from C. clarki, but very unusually both male and female genitalia show little morphological differences. The article discusses potential mimetic relationships and provides a good example of how many animal taxa are poorly known.
RESUMEN
Una especie nueva (Cerichrestus freidbergi) del género mimético neotropical Cerichrestus Clark, 1860, es descrita desde la Estación Biológica LaSelva, Costa Rica. La mayoría de las especies conocidas de este género son de América del Sur, C. clarki Jacoby ha sido la única especie conocida de América Central (Panamá y Costa Rica) y es la más morfológicamente similar a C. freidbergi. Esta especie nueva difiere significativamente en color y patrón de C. clarki, pero es muy inusual que los genitales masculinos y femeninos muestren pocas diferencias morfológicas. El artículo discuta las posibles relaciones miméticas y proporciona un buen ejemplo de cuántos taxones animales son poco conocidos.
Cite as: Furth, D.G. 2019. A new species of the Neotropical mimetic genus Cerichrestus Clark from Costa Rica (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae): An example of how unknown is biodiversity. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 179–194.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3460429
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An annotated catalogue of the stalk-eyed flies (Diopsidae: Diptera) of India with description of new species in Megalabops Frey and Teleopsis Rondani
Get PDFAn overview is given of the literature on Indian Diopsidae. An annotated catalogue is presented for the Diopsidae known to occur in India, while species erroneously reported for India are listed. Diopsis indica and Diopsis assimilis are now considered of Indian origin, while D. assimilis is designated as junior synonym of D. indica. For D. assimilis, lectotype and paralectotype are designated. The synonymy of the Java species Diopsis westwoodii and Diopsis graminicola with D. indica is rejected. Diopsis abdominalis is considered an Indian species. The following new combinations are proposed: Megalabops bigotii, Megalabops cheni and Megalabops yunnana, all ex Teleopsis. Sphyracephala bipunctipennis and Eurydiopsis argentifera are new for the Indian list. Megalabops dharaensis n. sp. from Darjeeling district is described as a species in the Megalabops quadriguttata species-group. Teleopsis amnoni n. sp. is described as the sister species of the well-known Indian Teleopsis sykesii (Westwood). The T. sykesii species-group takes up a rather isolated position in its genus. Teleopsis amnoni n. sp. occurs in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. For T. amnoni, limited allometric data are presented with respect to eye span and compared with those for T. sykesii.
Cite as: Feijen, H. & Feijen, C. 2019. An annotated catalogue of the stalk-eyed flies (Diopsidae: Diptera) of India with description of new species in Megalabops Frey and Teleopsis Rondani. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 35–72.
http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3349984
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Taxonomical notes on the Neotropical genus Pterocalla Rondani (Diptera: Ulidiidae), with description of a new species from Mexico
Get PDFCurrently seven species of Pterocalla Rondani are known to occur in Mexico, including two endemics. In the present paper, Pterocalla amnoni n. sp. is described, along with redescription of its sibling species, P. maculata Hernández-Ortiz & Arias-Velázquez, based on specimens collected in the tropical rainforest of the Biosphere Reserve Los Tuxtlas, Mexico.
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Para México, actualmente se conocen siete especies de Pterocalla Rondani, incluyendo dos endémicas. En este trabajo se describe una especie nueva, Pterocalla amnoni, además de la redescripción de su especie hermana, P. maculata Hernández-Ortiz & Arias-Velázquez, con base en el estudio de especímenes recolectados en la selva tropical lluviosa de la Reserva de la Biosfera Los Tuxtlas, México.
Cite as: Hernández-Ortiz, V. & Hernández-López, M. 2019. Taxonomical notes on the Neotropical genus Pterocalla Rondani (Diptera: Ulidiidae), with description of a new species from Mexico. Israel Journal of Entomology 49 (2): 169–177.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3406373
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