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Letter from Simeon Leo to his father
No full textLetter from Simeon Leo, Esq. to his father on paper torn from a notebook. Written in broken English.Digital imag
Stygiiulus seewaldi Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full textStygiiulus seewaldi (Strasser, 1967) comb. nov. Figs 10E, 13 Alpityphlus seewaldi Strasser, 1967: 146–150, figs 4–9. Typhloiulus seewaldi – Fritsch 1998: 149–150, 16. — Vagalinski et al. 2015: 346. Diagnosis A species of Stygiiulus stat. nov. with normal mouthparts. Easily distinguishable from congeners by its specific gonopod conformation (Fig. 10E) including a narrow, pointed velum considerably exceeding the solenomere and bearing a small, pointed, distal outgrowth (do) (the latter structure present also in S. insularis comb. nov. and in (some specimens of) S. tobias comb. nov.), in combination with the complete absence of a posterior hump on the opisthomere. Also outstanding by the small and rounded internal lobe of the promere, which is positioned close to promeral base. Distribution Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgadener Land, Untersberg Massif, Cave Hollerloch (the type locality); Austria, Dachstein Mts, tunnel Warmwasserstollen near Lake Hallstatt and Obere Brangrabenhöhle Cave (Fritsch 1998) (Fig. 13, orange squares). Remark Fritsch (1998) listed this species under the genus Typhloiulus, relying on J.-P. Mauriès’ opinion expressed in a letter to him. According to Mauriès who studied material of seewaldi, the erection of the genus Alpityphlus by Strasser (1967) was unfounded, the species being a member of Stygiiulus, at that time a subgenus of Typhloiulus. A similar view was expressed by Antić et al. (2017, 2018), but without a formal transfer to Stygiiulus. Based on the detailed original drawings we fully agree on that view, hence the new name combination is formalized here.Published as part of Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798 on pages 53-55, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, http://zenodo.org/record/632300
Stygiiulus maximus Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full text<i>Stygiiulus maximus</i> (Verhoeff, 1929) comb. nov. <p>Fig. 10D</p> <p> <i>Mesoporoiulus maximu</i> s Verhoeff, 1929: 19–20, fig. 2.</p> <p> <i>Typhloiulus</i> (<i>Stygiiulus</i>) <i>maximus</i> – Verhoeff 1930: 9, 12–13, figs 1–2. — Manfredi 1932: 81.</p> <p> <i>Typhloiulus</i> (<i>Mesoporoiulus</i>) <i>maximus</i> – Pretner & Strasser 1931: 87.</p> <p> <i>Typhloiulus maximus</i> var. <i>longicauda</i> Strasser, 1962: 59–60, fig. 71.</p> <p> <i>Typhloiulus maximus</i> var. <i>maximus</i> – Strasser 1962: 59, fig. 72.</p> <p> <i>Typhloiulus maximus</i> – Attems 1949: 145. — Strasser 1971a: 14. — Vagalinski <i>et al.</i> 2015: 342–343.</p> <p> not <i>Typhloiulus tobias</i> – Attems 1927: 250–251, figs 352–354.</p> Diagnosis <p> A species of <i>Stygiiulus</i> stat. nov. with normal mouthparts. Distinguishable from congeners by the combination of certain gonopodal characters (Fig. 10D), viz., a mostly straight pro- and mesomere, and an opisthomere with a faint and blunt posterior hump, a marginally broad (not tapering) and deeply serrated velum, and a solenomere with both the anterior and the posterior solenomeral branch being well developed and clearly discernible.</p> Distribution <p> This species has the widest distribution of all representatives of the genus <i>Stygiiulus</i> stat. nov. Known from numerous caves, as well as epigean habitats, ranging from the Julian Alps in the east, across the southern parts of the Carnic Alps Range, through the Venetian Prealps, all the way to the Piave River in the west (Fig. 13, pink squares).</p> Remark <p> Attems (1927: 250, 251, figs 352–354) gave a short description and drawings of what he thought was already described as <i>S. tobias</i> comb. nov. from Monte Cavallo (Lombardy). Just two/three years later, Verhoeff (1930) described another blind julid, <i>S. maximus</i> comb. nov., from a cave in the same area. What is evident from the gonopod drawings of both Attems and Verhoeff alone – that is that Attems’ (1927) record actually refers to <i>S. maximus</i> comb. nov. – was already confirmed by Strasser (1962: 60) based on re-examination of the specimens from Monte Cavallo.</p>Published as part of <i>Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798</i> on page 48, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/6323002">http://zenodo.org/record/6323002</a>
Stygiiulus montellensis Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full textStygiiulus montellensis (Verhoeff, 1930) comb. nov. Figs 7, 13 Typhloiulus (Stygiiulus) montellensis Verhoeff, 1930: 14–16, figs 4–5. Typhloiulus (Stygiiulus) montellensis – Manfredi 1932: 81. — Strasser 1962: 57–58, figs 5, 11j, 66–67. Typhloiulus montellensis – Wolf 1934 –38: 516. — Vagalinski et al. 2015: 343. Typhloiulus montebellensis (sic!) – Attems 1949: 145. Typhloiulus (Stygiiulus) montellensis montellensis – Paoletti 1978: 108. Typhloiulus montellensis montellensis – Minelli 1985: 10. Diagnosis A species of Stygiiulus stat. nov. with normal mouthparts. Differs from its most similar congener, S. rotundatus comb. et stat. nov., by the distal part of mesomere (Fig. 7B, m in Fig. 7A) being clavate, ending with a broad, flat apex, vs the same being fronto-caudally compressed, ending with a rounded apex in the latter species; and by the vulval operculum being broader and with a smooth and gently concave apical margin, vs the same being relatively narrow, with an uneven, coarsed/undulating apical margin in S. rotundatus comb. et stat. nov. Material examined ITALY • 3 ♂♂, 4 ♀♀; Veneto, province of Treviso, Susegana, Grotta [cave] Crede-a (2098 V / TV); 175 m a.s.l.; 20 Feb. 1993; E. Piva leg.; NHMD • 2 ♂♂, 1 ♀, 1 juv.; Veneto, province of Treviso, Massiccio del Grappa Mtn, Cavaso del Tomba, Speoncia [cave] del Diaol (1811 V /TV); 45°50'49'' N, 11°54'26.4'' E; 275 m a.s.l.; 17 Oct. 1999; E. Piva leg.; NHMD. Descrptive notes ANTENNAE. 1.85–2.2 times as long as head and 1.5–2.1 times as long as H in males, and 2–2.1 and 1.3– 1.5 times, respectively, in females; antennomere 5 2–2.3 times as long as broad; antennomeres 2 and 3 subequal in length, 1.1–1.2 times as long as 4 and 5, and 1.2–1.4 times as long as 6. Tarsus of mid-body legs 2–2.3 times as long as tibia and 3–4 times as long as apical claw. Mid-body legs from equal to, to 1.4 times as long as, H in males, and 0.9–1.1 times in females. FEMALE SEXUAL CHARACTERS. Legs 1 and 2 slightly shorter but not thicker than following legs. Vulva (Fig. 7C) symmetric, somewhat compressed in the sagittal plane; bursa with a rather broad cleft, each valve distally with several setae in a vertical row; operculum (op) large, subquadrangular, with a slightly convex, smooth apical margin, exceeding bursa by ca ⅓ of total height of vulva, distally with several setae each side. Receptaculum seminis represented by a relatively long, narrow, slightly bent, mesal tube (mt) leading to a minute piriform ampulla (ma), and an even finer, shorter, twisted, lateral tube (lt) forming an ovoid ampulla (la) at bottom. Distribution Known from several caves as well as epigean habitats in a small area on the southern side of the Venetian Prealps’ foothill, north of Treviso.All but one record come from the right side of the Piave River (Fig. 13, yellow squares).Published as part of Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798 on page 49, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, http://zenodo.org/record/632300
Letter to Dr. Simeon Leo
No full textLetter to Dr. Simeon Leo from Edward Frankel. In English script on stationery with a gothic 'E' printed at top center.Digital imag
Stygiiulus tobias Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full textStygiiulus tobias (Berlese, 1886) comb. nov. Figs 10F, 11D, 13 Julus (Typhloiulus) Tobias Berlese, 1886: 98–99, tab. XIII, figs 20–23. Typhloiulus (Iulus, Mesoporoiulus) Tobia (tobias) – Manfredi 1932: 81. Typhloiulus tobias – Wolf 1934 –38: 516. — Vagalinski et al. 2015: 345–346. Typhloiulis (sic!) tobias – Boldori 1936: 113. Typhloiulus Tobia (sic!) – Boldori 1937: 11. Typhloiulus (Mesoporoiulus) tobias – Verhoeff 1930: 16–17, fig. 3. — Strasser 1962: 38–39, figs 11f, 45–46. Typhloiulus Tobias – Conci 1951: 44. Typhloiulus tobias var. fuscus Manfredi, 1953a: 139. ? Typhloiulus tobias pygmaeus Manfredi, 1953b: 100. Typhloiulus tobias fuscus – Manfredi 1953b: 101. Diagnosis A species of Stygiiulus stat. nov. with normal mouthparts. Clearly distinguishable from congeners by the very distinctive structure of the opisthomere (Fig. 10F) including a right- to acute-angled posterior hump pointing distad, a large, (sometimes) bipartite velum (with a posteriorly positioned distal outgrowth (do), this being much less prominent than in S. insularis comb. nov. and S. seewaldi comb. nov.), with the main part being mostly smooth (barely serrated), and a solenomere distally forming a stout anterior and a much more slender posterior branch, both apically finely ciliate; some specimens with a minute third thumb-like branch basally to the posterior branch. In addition, this species (except for its dubious subspecies T. t. pygmaeus, see below) differs from all other Stygiiulus stat. nov. species by the presence of a very long and upwards curved epiproct. Material examined ITALY • 2 ♂♂, 1 ♀; Veneto, Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, Vastagna (VI), Grotta [cave] del Subiolo (135 V/VI); 169 m a.s.l.; 4 Mar. 1990; G. Peretto and E. Piva leg.; H. Enghoff det. 2013; NHMD. Descriptive notes ANTENNAE. 2.2–2.4 times as long as head and 1.65–1.7 as long as H in males, and 1.9–2 and 1.3– 1.4 times, respectively, in females; antennomere 5 2.6–2.9 times as long as broad; antennomeres 2, 3 and 5 subequal in length, slightly longer than 4, and 1.4–1.5 times as long as 6. TARSUS OF MID- BODY LEGS. 1.8–1.9 times as long as tibia and 2.8–4.3 times as long as apical claw. Midbody legs ca 1.25 times as long as H in males, and equal in length in females. FEMALE SEXUAL CHARACTERS. Leg-pairs 1 and 2 considerably thicker and shorter than following legs. Vulva (Fig. 11D) nearly symmetric; bursa slightly compressed in the sagittal plane; each valve distally with one vertical row of several setae; a similar row present on each side sclerite; operculum (op) very thick, subconical, i.e., tapering to a distinct blunt apex, exceeding bursa by ca 1 ⁄ 5 of total height of vulva, distally with a dense bunch of setae each side. Receptaculum seminis consisting of two long and narrow, closely adjacent tubes of equal length – a twisted lateral one (lt) leading to a small piriform ampulla (la), and a mostly straight mesal one (mt) ending in a somewhat larger ovoid ampulla (ma). Distribution Known from numerous caves and one epigean locality in the central Venetian Prealps, as well as from several caves in Monti Lessini (extreme south of the Venetian Prealps). Also known from two caves on the southern slopes of Dolomiti (Fig. 13, white squares). Remarks In the past, this taxon was treated as a member of Mesoporoiulus Verhoeff, 1905. Vagalinski et al. (2015) hypothesized it could be a somewhat deviating member of Stygiiulus. Here we fully confirm this assumption and formally transfer tobias to the genus Stygiiulus. The subspecies S. t. pygmaeus (Manfredi, 1953) comb. nov. has already caught the attention of Strasser (1962). On page 60 of the latter work, the author commented on the significant size difference between pygmaeus (23 mm of length) and the typical tobias (50–67 mm of length), and also emphasized the apparent confusion of Manfredi (1953b) regarding the gonopods of her newly described subspecies, which she stated to match well (along with most other characters) to the descriptions of tobias given by both Attems (1927) and Verhoeff (1930). In fact, what Attems (1927) recorded and depicted was S. maximus comb. nov. (see Remark under the latter species). The short and straight epiproct in pygmaeus (as originally described), unlike the long and upwards curved process in the typical form, adds further uncertainty about the identity of Manfredi’s subspecies. We agree with Strasser’s (1962) opinion that pygmaeus most likely represents a separate species. However, its status can only be resolved after examination of type or topotype material. The gonopods of the two presently examined males from Grotta del Subiolo differ fromVerhoeff’s(1930) drawings based on material from Grotta Parolini near Vastagna and/or “Bus de la Bela” near San Donato, prov. Belluno, by a blunt and finely serrated, rather than tapering and ciliate, posterior part of velum, and by an apically tri- instead of bipartite solenomere. In Grotta della Bigonda, this species lives in sympatry with S. ausugi comb. nov.Published as part of Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798 on pages 55-57, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, http://zenodo.org/record/632300
Wine Roads in Greece: A Cooperation for the Development of Local Tourism in Rural Areas
No full textAn association of Wine Roads was developed in Greece at the beginning of the 1990s in an attempt to boost rural tourism. The association was created by wine producers in the regions of Macedonia and was then extended to Epirus, Thessaly and Thrace. Its main purpose has been the promotion of wine companies and the association's regional members, while its specific targets have been the development of local tourism, the support of cultural heritage and the improvement of product quality and related services. The Wine Roads initiative has received substantial financial support from the European Union and the State of Greece, mainly through the LEADER II program. However, socioeconomic results for the participating companies and regions appear to differ. An assessment using a questionnaire showed a positive effect on the enhancement of relations among members, the increase in tourist visits, publicity for the regions and cultural events. In contrast, there have been no significant positive effects on employment. Finally, it should be noted that some of the participating districts and companies have been more active and have taken better advantage of this initiative.Wine roads, rural tourism, cooperation, financing, LEADER program, Greece, Community/Rural/Urban Development,
Stygiiulus ausugi Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full textStygiiulus ausugi (Manfredi, 1953) comb. nov. Figs 10A, 11A, 13 Typhloiulus ausugi Manfredi, 1953b: 136–138, figs 1–2. Typhloiulus (Stygiiulus) ausugi – Strasser 1962: 11, 12, 18, 37, 38, figs 1–2, 8, 11h, 15, 41–44. Typhloiulus (Stygiiulus) ausugi ausugi – Strasser 1971a: 13. Typhloiulus ausugi ausugi – Minelli 1985: 9. Typhloiulus ausugi – Vagalinski et al. 2015: 336–337. Diagnosis One of the three species of Stygiiulus stat. nov. with modified mouthparts, the other two being S. fimbriatus comb. et stat. nov. and S. gentianae comb. et stat. nov. Differs from both mainly by the complete absence of posterior hump on opisthomere, the very large velum with minute fringes on posterodistal margin, and the anterior and posterior solenomeral branches both being very short, hardly distinguishable. Material examined ITALY – Trentino (Autonomous Province of Trento) • 1 ♂; topotype; Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, Grigno, Grotta [Cave] della Bigonda (243 VT/TN); 450 m a.s.l.; 10 Mar. 1996; G. Peretto and E. Piva leg.; H. Enghoff det. 2013; NHMD • 1 ♀; Grigno, Grotta [Cave] del Calgeron (new record), a side branch of the waterfall; Dec. 1973; Ischia leg.; H. Enghoff det. 1984; A. Minelli ded. 1985; NHMD. Descriptive notes ANTENNAE. 2–2.1 times as long as head and 1.7–1.75 times as long as H in males, and 1.7–1.8 times and ca 1.4 times, respectively, in females; antennomere 5 ca twice as long as broad; antennomeres 2, 3 and 4 subequal in length, ca 1.2 times as long as 5, and 1.7–1.8 times as long as 6; 6 visibly broader than 5, giving a clavate appearance of the antenna. MOUTHPARTS. With strong hydrophilous modifications (sensu Enghoff 1985): labrum edentate or with three minute, vestigial teeth. Gnathochilarium short and distally markedly broad, stipites with conspicuously large palps. Gnathal lobes of mandibles with the external and the internal tooth strongly reduced, both being distinct but very small and pointed, deeply hidden in the buccal cavity; molar plate much smaller than the normal julid condition; pectinate lamellae five instead of the usual four, consisting of very fine and densely set teeth. TARSUS OF MID- BODY LEGS. Ca 2.5 times as long as tibia and ca 5 times as long as apical claw. Mid-body legs ca 1.7 times as long as H in males and ca 1.4 times in females. FEMALE SEXUAL CHARACTERS. Legs 1 and 2 slightly shorter but not thicker than following legs. Vulva (Fig. 11A) symmetric; bursa very broad, strongly compressed in the sagittal plane; each valve of bursa with one vertical row of setae; operculum (op) distally bulging, with a distinct apical concavity, exceeding bursa by nearly ⅓ of total height of vulva, with just several setae each side. Receptaculum seminis consisting of two small tubes: a very fine, somewhat bent, mesal one (mt) ending in a small ovoid ampulla (ma), and a significantly broader, mostly straight, lateral one (lt), not forming ampulla at bottom. Distribution Prior to this study, the species was known only from its type locality – the Grotta della Bigonda – on the northern border of the central part of the Venetian Prealps. The new locality of this species – the Grotta del Calgeron – is located in the same area, some 20 km south of the type locality (Fig. 13, blue circles). Remarks Strasser (1971a) described two subspecies of ausugi, viz., fimbriatus and gentianae. Considering the gonopod conformations of the two latter forms, both of which differ significantly from S. ausugi comb. nov. and are instead much more similar to S. illyricus comb. nov., S. maximus comb. nov., S. montellensis comb. nov., and S. rotundatus comb. et stat. nov., it becomes obvious that Strasser (1971a) treated the modified mouthparts as a taxonomic feature of primary importance, being unaware of the adaptive nature of such modifications, as revealed later by Enghoff (1985). Thus we here elevate fimbriatus and gentianae to the species level and describe both of them in detail below. In the Grotta della Bigonda, this species lives in sympatry with S. tobias comb. nov.Published as part of Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798 on pages 34-35, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, http://zenodo.org/record/632300
Stygiiulus insularis Vagalinski & Borissov & Bobeva & Canciani & Antić 2022, comb. nov.
No full textStygiiulus insularis (Strasser, 1938) comb. nov. Figs 10C, 11C, 13 Typhloiulus insularis Strasser, 1938: 399–402, fig. 10. Typhloiulus insularis – Vagalinski et al. 2015: 340. — Antić et al. 2018: 263–264; figs 5–6, 18c. Material examined CROATIA • 1 topotype ♂; Island of Cres, Beli, Petričevići, Čampari Pit; 8 Apr. 2001; R. Ozimec and B. Jalžić leg.; IZB • 1 topotype ♀; same collection data as for preceding; 20 Oct. 2000; CBSS. Diagnosis A species of Stygiiulus stat. nov. with normal mouthparts. Distinguishable from congeners by its smaller body (L = 10–16 mm) and shorter legs in relation to H, by the ozopores being placed on or right behind the pro-metazonal suture instead of at considerable distance behind it, and in several aspects of gonopod structures (Fig.10C), viz., ridge- rather than knob-like internal lobe of the promere, spoon-shaped mesomere, rather robust opisthomere without a posterior hump (the latter shared with S. seewaldii comb. nov.), long basal spine at flagellum channel (sometimes present in S. rotundatus comb. et stat. nov. and S. fimbriatus comb. et stat. nov.), and the presence of a distinct distal outgrowth (do) on velum (seen also in S. seewaldi comb. nov. and S. tobias comb. nov.). Descriptive notes ANTENNAE. 1.6 times as long as head and 1.65 as long as H in the male, and 1.35 and 1.3 times, respectively, in the female; antennomere 5 ca 1.6 as long as broad; antennomeres 2 and 5 subequal in length, ca 1.3 times as long as 3 and 4, and 1.5 times as long as 6. TARSUS OF MID- BODY LEGS. Ca 2.7 times as long as tibia and ca 3.7 times as long as apical claw. Mid-body legs 1.25 times as long as H in the the male and 0.7 times in the female. FEMALE SEXUAL CHARACTERS. Leg-pairs 1 and 2 visibly longer and thicker than following legs. Vulva (Fig. 11C) of nearly equal width in both the sagittal and the transverse planes, mostly symmetric; bursa with a narrow median cleft; each valve distally with a vertical row of 2–4 setae; operculum (op) proximally broad, distally abruptly narrowing, ending with a more or less straight apical margin, exceeding bursa by ca 1 ⁄ 8 of total height of vulva, disto-laterally with one vertical row of setae each side. Receptaculum seminis consisting of a very short and narrow, somewhat bent, median tube (mt) leading to a minute piriform ampulla (ma), and a slightly longer, mostly straight, lateral tube (lt) ending in a minute spherical ampulla (la). Distribution Known only from its type locality, the Čampari Pit on the island of Cres in Croatia (Fig. 13, red square). Remarks Strasser’s (1938) description of S. insularis comb. nov. was based upon four females only. Due to the absence of male specimens, this species has remained enigmatic for 80 years, until Antić et al. (2018) described the first male and, according to the gonopod structure, hypothesized this species could belong to Stygiiulus stat. nov. Here we follow that assumption, which is further supported by the vulval structure, and formally transfer insularis to the genus Stygiiulus stat. nov. However, this species is obviously different externally compared to other Stygiiulus stat. nov. members, and is characterized by a smaller body and proportionatelly shorter antennae, as well as by a more anterior position of the ozopores.And while these external differences (or some of them) may be connected with its currently unknown ecology rather than with its phylogenetic affinities, certain gonopod characters, viz., the aforementioned spoon-like shape of the mesomere and the robustness of the opisthomere, plus a ridge- rather than knob-like internal lobe of the promere leave some doubts about the exact systematic position of insularis. But since the general gonopod conformation in this species is much more similar to other Stygiiulus stat. nov. than to any other typhloiulinine/blind leptoiulinine genus, we have opted here to formally place this interesting taxon in the aforementioned genus. Nevertheless, we are aware that in the future this tiny species could find its place in another (new) genus. The Čampari Pit is also the type locality of another julid species, the pachyiulinine Chersoiulus ciliatus Strasser, 1938. Both S. insularis comb. nov. and C. ciliatus are strict endemics of this pit and are listed as critically endangered species (CR) in the Red Book of the Croatian cave dwelling fauna (Ozimec et al. 2009).Published as part of Vagalinski, Boyan, Borissov, Simeon, Bobeva, Aneliya, Canciani, Giacomo & Antić, Dragan Ž., 2022, The mostly cavernicolous millipede genus Stygiiulus Verhoeff, 1929, stat. nov.: taxonomy, distribution and phylogenetic relationships (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae), pp. 30-69 in European Journal of Taxonomy 798 on pages 47-48, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2022.798.1669, http://zenodo.org/record/632300
Simeon Solomon's work before 1873: interpretation and identity
No full textThis thesis has two aims. The first is to demonstrate that commentaries on the work produced by Simeon Solomon (1840-1905) before 1873, an artist who was Jewish and homosexual, have been dominated by critics’ perceptions of him as a marginal figure. Solomon’s Jewish heritage and homosexuality doubly marginalised him in the Christian, heterosexual culture of Victorian England so it is understandable that commentators have focused on his minority position and read signs of difference in his works. However, my second aim is to challenge this perspective. I will show how much Solomon’s art had in common with that of his contemporaries and broaden the discussion by analysing paintings which have been given less critical attention, possibly because they do not present so many opportunities to refer to the artist’s marginality. I will suggest alternative interpretations of specific paintings which draw upon other aspects of nineteenth-century English society in order to show how explanations which focus primarily on Solomon’s marginalised identities are not the only and, in some cases, not the most useful ways to read his work
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