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Omalodes (Omalodes) atacamanus Leivas & Degallier, sp. nov.
No full textOmalodes (Omalodes) atacamanus Leivas & Degallier sp. nov. Type locality. Chile, Província de Antofagasta, Taltal (Paposo). Type material. Holotype: (♂) [“ CHILE II REGION/Tal-Tal Paposo/ 24 Octubre 1997 /Leg. V.M. Diéguez M.” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis, 1907) / Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (MNHNC). Paratypes (15) (1 ♂) [“ CHILE III Región/Bahia Esmeralda/ 23.X. 1999 /leg. Guildo Castillo” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis) / Det. G. Arriagada 2008 ”] (DZUP); same data and labels (1 ♀ MNHNC); (1 ♀ CHND); (1 ♀ VMDC); (1 ♂) [“ CHILE II REGION/Taltal/ 22.10.85 /leg. G. Arriagada” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes / intermedius /G. ARRIAGADA DET. 1997 ”] (MNHNC); (1 ♀) [“ CHILE II REGION/Taltal/ 22.10.85 /leg. G. Arriagada” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes / (Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis, 1907) / Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (MNHNC); (2 ♂) [“ CHILE II REGION/ Paposo/ 05.10.92 /leg. G. Castillo” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis, 1907) / Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (DZUP); (2 ♀) [“ CHILE II REGION/Tal-Tal Paposo/ 24.Octubre 1997 / Leg. V.M. Diéguez M.” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis, 1907) / Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (DZUP); (1 ♀) [“ CHILE II REGION/Tal-Tal Paposo/ 24.Octubre 1997 /Leg. V.M. Diéguez M.” “ COLLECION /V.M. Diéguez M.” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius (Lewis, 1907) / Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (VMDC); (1 ♀) [“Taltal/S. la Quinta/ 5.10.1985 /Coll. M. Elgueta” “Bajo cactus/ Copiapoa cinerea ” “ COLLECIÓN MNHN / Chile - SANTIAGO” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius /(Lewis, 1907)/ Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (MNHNC); (1 ♀) [“ Chile Atacama/Paposo/La Rinconada/ 10.10.1983 /leg. M. Elgueta” “ COLLECIÓN MNHN / Chile - SANTIAGO” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius /(Lewis, 1907)/ Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (CEMT); (2 ♂) [“ Chile Anfogasta/Tatal/ 19.09.1957 /leg. G. Kuschel” “ COLLECIÓN MNHN / Chile - SANTIAGO” “ Omalodes /(Diplogrammicus)/ intermedius /(Lewis, 1907)/ Det. G. Arriagada 2001 ”] (MNHNC). Diagnosis. Frons flat (Fig. 2 D); marginal stria of prosternal lobe absent (Fig. 2 E, F); posterior margin of the elytra with longitudinal strioles (Fig. 3 E); lateral metaventral stria oblique; all tibiae with a row of setae on outer submarginal region (Fig. 3 B–D); profemora with sparse setae on the posterior surface (Fig. 2 E–F); propygidium and pygidium with punctuation similar to the dorsum (Fig. 3 E); 9 th tergite without lateral projections (Fig. 4 M). Description. Length (pronotum+elytra) 5.3–6.6 mm, elytral width (humeral region): 3.7–4.7 mm. Color dark or dark-brown. Body shape subrectangular, glabrous, covered by ground punctuation (Figs. 2 A–B). Frons and clypeus flat; frontal stria inwardly curved and usually complete; supraorbital stria usually absent or rudimentary; frontoclypeal suture weakly marked only laterally (Fig. 2 D); postoccipital stria complete not setose; fovea of postgena present. Antennal scape basally slender (Fig. 2 D) and with subrectangular elevation at the apical region (Fig. 2 D, see also Fig. 6 F); fifth and sixth segments of the funicle not expanded laterally; antennal club with pseudo-sutures slightly inwardly arcuate and with a distinct apical sensorial area. Palpifer maxillary with robust setae on the external margin and without setae on the internal margin; lacinial hook absent. Submentum subpentagonal and with long setae on the surface; anterior margin of the mentum medially emarginate. Prothorax FIGURE 4. Omalodes (Omalodes) atacamanus sp.nov., female terminalia (A–F) and male terminalia (G-N). A. Bursa copulatrix, common oviduct, spermatheca and spermathecal gland; B. Basal region of bursa copulatrix, spermatheca and spermathecal gland; C, Coxites in ventral view; D. Close of apex of the coxites in ventral view; E, Coxites in dorsal view; F, Coxites in lateral view; G. Aedeagus in dorsal view; H. Aedeagus in lateral view; I. Aedeagus in ventral view; J. 8 th tergite; K. 8 th sternite; L, Close of the apex of 8 th sternite, setae on the apex; M. 9 th and 10 th tergites; N. 9 th sternite. Scale: A, C, E–K, M, N (0.5 mm) and B, D, L (0.25 mm). with deep cavity to insert the antennal club; prosternal lobe not longer than 1 / 3 of the total length of the prosternum, anterior margin rounded or feebly truncated, marginal prosternal stria absent, lateral extension of the prosternal lobe without projections; lateral marginal prosternal stria weak and marked only next to procoxae; prosternal keel with transverse elevation medially (Figs. 2 E–F), anterior half with two parallel carinal prosternal striae, posterior margin acuminate (Fig. 2 E), posterior gland openings located below the lateral marginal striae (Fig. 2 E). Pronotum with lateral posterior extremity not rounded, posterior margin with obtuse angle (Fig. 3 A); marginal pronotal stria usually complete; lateral pronotal stria complete. Elytra with posterior and sutural regions not depressed; posteriorly emarginate (Figs. 2 A, C) and with longitudinal strioles; 1 st dorsal elytral stria complete, 2 nd dorsal elytral stria variable on its length, 3 rd dorsal stria short, not exceeding the anterior half of elytra, 4 th and 5 th dorsal striae variable on its length, sutural elytral stria absent (Fig. 2 A), inner subhumeral stria absent, outer subhumeral stria variable on its length, epipleural region with one stria not reaching the posterior margin. Mesoventrite, anterior margin strongly emarginate medially, laterally with shallow excavations for receiving the anterior trochanters; marginal mesoventral stria interrupted medially; discal mesoventral stria absent (Fig. 2 F). Metaventrite with lateral stria oblique, postmesocoxal stria absent (Fig. 2 B). Profemora with setae on the posterior surface (Figs. 2 E–F); all tibiae with a row of setae on outer margin and submarginal region (Figs. 3 B–D). Protibiae truncated with a weak emargination at apex; inner row of setae ending in an apical cluster (Fig. 3 B); tarsal cavity slightly sinuous; internal region of tarsal cavity with a differentiated sulcus with setae. Stria of 1 st visible abdominal sternite marked only laterally and sometimes rudimentary. Propygidium and pygidium with punctuation similar to the dorsum, the first one with punctuation slightly thicker on the sides (Fig. 3 E). Pygidium longer than half propygidium length and with regular punctuation (Fig. 3 E). Male terminalia. 10 th tergite cordiform and composed of two regions more sclerotized but sometimes with separation not clear; 9 th tergite without lateral projections (Fig. 4 M); 9 th sternite “U”-shaped (Fig. 4 N); 8 th sternite composed of two sclerites, with setae on the lateral-posterior region (Figs. 4 K–L); 8 th tergite with basal membrane attachment line, basal margin emarginate (Fig. 4 J). Aedeagus, basal piece about 1 / 3 parameres length, with a dorso-lateral projection, anterior margin in dorsal view strongly emarginate on the middle (Figs. 4 G, H). Parameres with posterior margin medially emarginate; in lateral view subcylindrical on anterior region (Fig. 3 H), posterior region slightly narrowed; ventrally fused on anterior region by a weakly sclerotized region, posterior region with setae, with the extremity rounded and oblique sides. Female terminalia. Spermatheca with constraining rings, longer than wide and inserted on the anterior extremity of bursa copulatrix (Figs. 4 A–B). Spermathecal gland connected at the base of spermatheca and bigger than it, duct of spermathecal gland with constraining rings (Figs. 4 A–B). Common oviduct inserted on the posterior region of the bursa (Fig. 4 A). Coxites without a subapical lateral projection next to the cavity for insertion of stylus; in lateral view with internal and external margins carinate (Figs. 4 C–E). Remarks. The frontal stria can be anteriorly discontinuous; supraorbital usually developed, but incomplete; frontoclypeal suture very discrete (imperceptible in some specimens). In the male, the suture between the prosternal keel and the lobe can have two glands opening at the middle (Figs. 2 E–F), but it is not consistent in the species; the carinal stria of the prosternal keel may vary in length. Pronotal marginal stria may be slightly interrupted in the middle of the anterior margin of pronotum. Between the first and third dorsal striae there may be several short and random striae; second elytral dorsal stria can be complete or absent on the posterior half or posterior third; fourth and fifth dorsal striae can be short or absent; outer subhumeral stria is usually discontinuous next to apical extremity of humeral stria. The sulcus on internal region of tarsal cavity can be formed by strong and close punctures. Geographic distribution. The new species is known only from the Antofagasta Province (Taltal, Paposo and Bahia Esmeralda) along the arid coastal region of Chile, in the Atacama biogeographic province (described by O’Brien 1971) which belongs to the South American Transition Zone (Morrone 2006; 2014). This zone is characterized by the overlapping areas of Neotropical and Andean biotic components. The Atacama biogeographic province has an entomological fauna related with that from Coquimbo (belonging to Central Chilean Subregion of Andean Region) (Morrone 2006). Several taxa of Magnoliophyta (plants), Arthropoda (including Coleoptera) and Vertebrata are reported as endemic to the Atacama province (Morrone 2014). Biology. The adults and larvae of Omalodes atacamanus sp. nov. were found within Copiapoa cinerea (Philippi) Britton & Rose (Plantae: Cactaceae) feeding on the larvae of Drosophilidae and Syrphidae (Volucella sp.) (Arriagada 1985; 1986, cited it as Omalodes (Diplogrammicus) intermedius Lewis). All specimens were collected in September and October in the BWk region (cold desert) where the mean annual temperature is <18 °C (Peel 2007). Living in cold desert environments in South America appears to be a unique feature of Omalodes atacamanus sp. nov. among the Omalodini, since other species of Omalodes and Ebonius occupy tropical and subtropical areas, with only a few species of Omalodes found in xeric areas in New Mexico and Arizona (USA) (Kovarik & Caterino 2001). The presence of setae on the outer submarginal region of anterior, middle and hind tibiae, as well as on the surface of the femur represent possible adaptations to sandy environments in order to increase the surface of contact of the beetle's body with the sand, and thus assist in the vertical movement in sandy soil. Etymology. The species’ name refers to the desert region of Atacama, where this species has been found.Published as part of Leivas, Fernando W. T., Degallier, Nicolas & Almeida, Lúcia M., 2015, New species of Omalodes and redefinition of the tribe Omalodini (Coleoptera: Histeridae: Histerinae), pp. 109-119 in Zootaxa 3925 (1) on pages 111-116, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3925.1.7, http://zenodo.org/record/23679
Aplicação do algoritmo SAFER para monitoramento da evapotranspiração nos Biomas brasileiros.
No full textO algoritmo SAFER (Simple Algorithm for Evapotranspiration Retrieving) foi usado para análises da evapotranspiração atual (ET) em larga escala, nas diferentes regiões e biomas no Brasil, através da união de sensoriamento remoto e uma rede de estações meteorológicas, para o ano de 2016. Variações nos valores da ET entre as regiões e biomas foram fortemente detectadas, com taxas médias diárias trimestrais acima 3,0 mm dia-1 na região Sul, com os limites superiores no bioma Pampa, e abaixo de 1,5 mm dia-1 na região Nordeste, com limites inferiores no bioma Caatinga. A modelagem com uso do produto reflectância do satélite MODIS em conjunto com dados climáticos interpolados apresentou aplicabilidade para monitoramento dos fluxos hídricos na escala espacial de 250 m sob distintas condições termo hídricas ao longo do ano.Publicado também em: TEIXEIRA, A. H. DE C.; LEIVAS, J. F.; TAKEMURA, C. M.; GARCON, E. A. M. Aplicação do algoritmo SAFER para monitoramento da evapotranspiração nos Biomas brasileiros. In: ENCONTRO DE RECURSOS HÍDRICOS EM SERGIPE, 23., 2021, Aracaju. Anais... Aracaju: ABRHidro, 2021. Disponível em: https://files.abrhidro.org.br/Eventos/Trabalhos/125/XIII-ENREHSE0068-1-20200306-091437.pdf
Omalodes (Omalodes) kovariki Moura, Leivas & Caneparo, 2016, sp. nov.
No full textOmalodes (Omalodes) kovariki sp. nov. (Figures 1 A, 2 A, 3 A, 4 A, 5 A, 6 A–B, 7 A–E) Material examined. Holotype (male) deposited on the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (USNM) with the following labels: “DOM. REP: Pr. SanCristobal; 4 kmNW Villa Altagracia; 300m. 12 APR–06 JULY 1992; M. A. & R. O. Ivie colr; flight intercept trap”. Eleven Paratypes with the following labels and museums: “DOM. REP: Pr. SanCristobal; 4 kmNW Villa Altagracia; 300m. 12 APR–06 JULY 1992; M. A. & R. O. Ivie colr; flight intercept trap” 2 specimens (1 female) (MTEC), 1 specimen (FMNH); “DOM. REP: Prov. Pedernales; 24km N Cabo Rojo, 612m; 18 °06’N 71 ° 38 ’ W. 11 JULY; 1993. D. S. Sikes & R. P.; Rosenfeld, carrion trap”; 2 specimens (1 male) (MTEC); “DOM. REP: Prov. HatoMayor; Par. Nac. Los Haitises; W of Sabana de la Mar; Bosque Humido, 1–16; APR 1992, M. A. Ivie, fit” 1 specimen (female) (FMNH); “DOM. REP: Prov. HatoMayor; Par. Nac. Los Haitises; W of Sabana de la Mar; Bosque Humido, 16 APR–01; JUL 1992, M. A. Ivie, fit” 1 specimen (MTEC); “ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Pr.; Barahona, Rd to Polo S.; slope, 860m 14 -VII- 1996; Coll. M. C. Thomas” 1 specimen (FSCA); “DOMINICAN REP.: Prov.; Barahona, nr. Filipinas; Larimar Mine, 20– 26 -VI-; 1992 R. E. Woodruff &; P. E. Skelley, at day” 1 specimen (female) (CHPWK); “DOM. REP: Prov. Pedernales; 26km N Cabo Rojo; 825m, 21 AUG 1992 - 9 SEP; D. Sikes & P. Ward colrs; flight intercept trap” 1 specimen (DZUP); “ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; Barahona Province; nr. Filipinas Larimar; Mine 26.VI– 7.VII. 1992; P. Skelley at carrion” 1 specimen (CHPWK). Diagnosis. Frons with superficial longitudinal sulcus (Fig. 4 A); pronotum with weak lateral punctures, usually present on the entire lateral margin, sometimes completely absent (Figs 1 A, 3 A); dorsal elytral striae weak (Fig. 1 A); apical elytral stria present, complete (Figs 5 A, 6 B); 1 st visible abdominal sternite with a pair of large glandular orifices posterad the posterior coxae (Fig. 6 A); propygidium with sparse punctures, coarser on anterior and lateral margins (Fig. 5 A); pygidium with a smooth area on the posterior margin (Fig. 5 A). Description. Size range: length (pronotum + elytra): 6.2–6.8 mm, width (humeral region): 5–5.7 mm. Body form: body oval, convex. Head: frons about 1.5 x wider than long, covered with weak punctures, with superficial longitudinal sulcus from the middle of the frons to the epistoma; frontal stria complete, slightly curved inward. Pronotum: without foveae, anterior angles projected; lateral pronotal stria complete; lateral punctures of pronotum extremely weak, usually present on the entire lateral margin, sometimes completely absent. Elytra: outer subhumeral stria continuous, present at the posterior third; inner subhumeral stria absent; first dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated, shortened on anterior third; second dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated, shortened on anterior and posterior sixth; third dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated on anterior half; fourth and fifth dorsal elytral striae absent; sutural elytral stria absent; apical elytral stria complete. Prosternum: prosternal lobe rounded, marginal prosternal stria shortened medially; lateral punctures of prosternal keel absent; prosternal keel with weak punctures medially, carinal striae of prosternal keel absent; prosternal process rounded. Mesoventrite: marginal mesoventral stria interrupted, starting slightly before the angles medially; lateral punctures absent; mesometaventral stria slightly curved towards prosternum medially, mesometaventral suture visible along its length. Abdomen: first visible abdominal sternite with a pair of large glandular orifices posterad the posterior coxae; propygidium with sparse punctures, slightly stronger and more coarse on anterior and lateral margins; pygidial punctures strong on anterior angles, weaker towards posterior margin and medially, absent on posterior fourth, with a superficial fovea on anterior angles. Male genitalia (Figs 7 A–E): eighth tergite subrectangular, with a pair of anterolateral projections, one on each side, posterior angles slightly angulated, posterior margin concave; eighth sternite with a superficial basal emargination; ninth tergite without apical emargination; tenth tergite with interrupted sclerotization, with one sclerotized area on each side, sides rounded; aedeagus elongated, base of parameres with a pair of projections in dorsal view, slightly emarginated in ventral view, apex truncated, parallel sided. Distribution. Dominican Republic. Etymology. This species is named after a great Histeridae researcher, Dr. Peter Kovarik, who loaned this interesting material to the corresponding author. Remarks. When compared to Omalodes angelo sp. nov., this species has weaker punctures on the lateral margin of pronotum, a broader prosternum (mainly prosternal keel and process), punctures more sparse on the propygidium and a large glandular opening on each side, posterad to metacoxae. This species along with O. angelo sp. nov., O. haitianus and O. ruficlavis share a unique character (complete apical stria) and a sympatric distribution, limited to a portion of the Caribbean region (Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Cuba). Punctures on the pygidium are variable in O. kovariki sp. nov., most specimens possess stronger punctures on the anterior angles, weaker medially and absent posteriorly, but in a few specimens the medial punctures are slightly stronger.Published as part of Moura, Daniel P., Leivas, Fernando W. T. & Caneparo, Maria F. C., 2016, Two new species of Omalodes from Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Histeridae), pp. 209-217 in Zootaxa 4078 (1) on pages 210-213, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4078.1.19, http://zenodo.org/record/27084
FIGURE 6 in Two new species of Omalodes from Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Histeridae)
No full textFIGURE 6. Details of external morphology of Omalodes (Omalodes) kovariki sp. nov. A. glandular opening in the first visible abdominal sternite in ventral view, posterad to metacoxae; B. elytra, complete apical striae.Published as part of Moura, Daniel P., Leivas, Fernando W. T. & Caneparo, Maria F. C., 2016, Two new species of Omalodes from Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Histeridae), pp. 209-217 in Zootaxa 4078 (1) on page 214, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4078.1.19, http://zenodo.org/record/27084
FIGURE 3 in Histerid beetles of French Guiana. V. Revision of the genus Ebonius Lewis (Coleoptera, Histeridae, Omalodini)
No full textFIGURE 3. Dorsal and ventral habitus photographs of type material and type labels. A-B. Ebonius politus Lewis, 1885; C-D. Ebonius lineiger (Marseul, 1870); E-F. Ebonius aequatorius Lewis, 1910.Published as part of Degallier, Nicolas, Leivas, Fernando W. T. & Moura, Daniel P., 2011, Histerid beetles of French Guiana. V. Revision of the genus Ebonius Lewis (Coleoptera, Histeridae, Omalodini), pp. 44-52 in Zootaxa 2824 on page 49, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20173
Omalodes (Omalodes) angelo Moura, Leivas & Caneparo, 2016, sp. nov.
No full textOmalodes (Omalodes) angelo sp. nov. (Figures 1 B, 2 B, 3 B, 4 B, 5 B, 8 A–E) Material examined. Holotype (male) deposited on the Florida State Collection of Arthropods (FSCA) with the following labels: “ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; Monte Cristi Prov., 5.3; km N Villa Elisa; 26 May 1992; R. Turnbow”. Eleven Paratypes with the following labels: “ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; Monte Cristi Prov., 5.3; km N Villa Elisa; 26 May 1992; R. Turnbow” 2 specimens (FSCA), 1 specimen (CHPWK), 2 specimens (DZUP); “DOM. REP: Independencia; ESE Jimani LaFlorida; S of Lago Limon, 14 APR; – 03 JULY 1992, flight; inter. Trap. M. A. Ivie” 2 specimens (1 female) (FMNH), 1 specimen (female) (MTEC); “ DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; Pedernales Prov. Cabo; Rojo, 20 May 1992; R. Turnbow” 1 specimen (CHPWK); “DOM. REP: Prov. Pedernales; Cabo Rojo, 18–23 AUG 1988; in pool & at light, 0–10m; M. A. Ivie & T. K. Philips & K. A. Johnson colrs.” 1 specimen (MTEC) and “DOM. REP: Independencia; ESE Jimani, La Florida; 18 ° 24 ’N 71 ° 44 ’W, moist; site, 13– 14 APR 1993; 20m M. A. Ivie colr / pitfall with; dead chicken” 1 specimen (male) (MTEC). Diagnosis. Frons slightly impressed medially (Fig. 4 B); pronotum with weak lateral punctures, absent on posterior third (Figs 1 B, 3 B); outer subhumeral stria present on posterior half (Fig. 3 B); apical elytral stria present (Fig. 5 B); propygidium with strong punctures on anterior and lateral margins, smooth on remainder of the structure (Fig. 5 B). Description. Size range: length (pronotum + elytra): 7–7.4 mm, width (humeral region): 6.3–6.6 mm. Body form: body oval, convex. Head: frons about 2 x wider than long, covered with weak punctures, slightly impressed medially; frontal stria complete, slightly curved inward. Pronotum: without foveae; lateral pronotal stria complete, slightly curved towards middle of posterior margin; lateral punctures of pronotum usually weak, slightly stronger on anterior angles, sometimes absent on posterior third. Elytra: outer subhumeral stria continuous, present on posterior half; inner subhumeral stria absent; first dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated, slightly shortened on anterior tenth; second dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated, shortened on anterior and posterior sixth; third dorsal elytral stria weakly indicated on anterior half; fourth and fifth dorsal elytral striae absent; sutural elytral stria absent; apical elytral stria complete. Prosternum: prosternal lobe rounded, marginal prosternal stria shortened medially; lateral punctures of prosternal keel present; prosternal keel with weak punctures medially, carinal striae of prosternal keel absent; prosternal process rounded. Mesoventrite: marginal mesoventral stria of mesoventrite interrupted, starting slightly before the angles medially; lateral punctures absent; mesometaventral stria absent, mesometaventral suture slightly curved towards prosternum medially. Abdomen: propygidium with strong punctures on anterior and lateral margins, smooth on the remainder of the structure, without impressions or foveae on posterior half, on each side; pygidial punctures strong on anterior third, weaker towards posterior margin, absent on posterior fourth, with a superficial fovea on anterior angles. Male genitalia (Figs 8 A–E): eighth tergite subrectangular, with a pair of long anterolateral projections, one on each side, posterior angles rounded, posterior margin straight; eighth sternite with a large basal emargination; ninth tergite without apical emargination; tenth tergite with interrupted sclerotization, with one sclerotized area on each side, sides rounded; aedeagus elongated, base of parameres straight in dorsal view, slightly emarginated in ventral view, apex truncated, sided rounded, slender on apex. Distribution. Dominican Republic. Etymology. This species is named in apposition (nominative singular) from classical form, after a great Odonata researcher, Dr. Angelo Barbosa Monteiro Machado, here honored for his 80 th birthday. Remarks. This species is diagnosed under O. kovariki sp. nov. The punctures on the propygidium of O. angelo sp. nov. are somewhat variable. In a few specimens there are a few punctures medially on anterior margin, while, in others the punctures are limited to the sides of anterior margin and lateral angles. The second dorsal elytral stria is also variable, absent in most cases and sometimes indicated by a few weak punctures on posterior third.Published as part of Moura, Daniel P., Leivas, Fernando W. T. & Caneparo, Maria F. C., 2016, Two new species of Omalodes from Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Histeridae), pp. 209-217 in Zootaxa 4078 (1) on pages 213-215, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4078.1.19, http://zenodo.org/record/27084
FIGURE 1. Dorsal and ventral habitus. A–B in Revision of the genus Scapomegas Lacordaire, 1854 (Coleoptera: Histeridae: Omalodini)
No full textFIGURE 1. Dorsal and ventral habitus. A–B. Scapomegas auritus Marseul; C–D. Scapomegas gibbus Marseul; E–F. Scapomegas aurifer Marseul. Scale 1 mm.Published as part of Leivas, Fernando W. T., Bicho, Carla L., Degallier, Nicolas & Moura, Daniel P., 2012, Revision of the genus Scapomegas Lacordaire, 1854 (Coleoptera: Histeridae: Omalodini), pp. 33-46 in Zootaxa 3482 on page 35, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21187
Variations on the Author
No full text“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Water balance indices for tropical wine grapes.
No full textOver the last few decades, the Brazilian semiarid region has appeared as one of the main tropical wine production areas in the country. The aim of this research was the elaboration and application of water balance indices to upscale them in the wine grape growing regions of the Petrolina and Juazeiro counties in the states of Pernambuco (PE) and Bahia (BA), respectively, simulating different pruning dates along the year. Previous energy balance measurements were used for relating the crop coefficient (Kc) with the accumulated degree-days (DDac). The model was applied to upscale the water balance indices during the growing seasons (GS). It was concluded that if irrigation water is available, the best pruning periods are for GS from May to July because of better natural thermal and moisture conditions. Much care should be taken for pruning done in other periods of the year, with regard to the effect of increasing thermal conditions on wine quality. The classifications and delimitations done, joined with other environmental characteristics, are important for a rational planning of the commercial tropical wine production expansion, mainly in the actual situations of climate and land use changes together with rising water competition along the years in the Brazilian semiarid region
[Newspaper Clipping: Author Claims Evidence of Second JFK Assassin #1]
No full textNewspaper article titled "Author Claims Evidence of Second JFK Assassin." The article states that author Richard J. Whalen concluded "that there is circumstantial evidence to support the theory of a second assassin in the shooting of President John F. Kennedy.
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