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A new species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Pakistan
No full textQasim, Muhammad, Carpenter, James M., Rafi, Muhammad Ather, Khan, Muhammad Rafique, Khan, Muhammad Rahim (2018): A new species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Pakistan. Zootaxa 4370 (3): 271-274, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4370.3.
Faunistic studies of the tribe Brachinini (Carabidae: Coleoptera) from northern Pakistan
No full textUllah, Mishkat, Naeem, Muhammad, Mahmood, Khalid, Rafi, Muhammad Ather (2017): Faunistic studies of the tribe Brachinini (Carabidae: Coleoptera) from northern Pakistan. Zootaxa 4232 (2): 173-184, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4232.2.
Stenodynerus punjabensis Qasim & Carpenter & Rafi & Khan & Khan 2018, sp. nov.
No full textStenodynerus punjabensis Qasim, Carpenter et Rafi, sp. nov. (Figs. 1–4) Type material. Holotype: ♀, Pakistan, Punjab province, Multan: 30.2674° N, 71.5018° E, Elevation: 123 m, July, 2015 (leg. M. Qasim) [deposited in the National Insect Museum (NIM), National Agriculture Research Centre Islamabad, Pakistan]. Etymology. The specific name punjabensis refers to the Punjab region where the type specimens were collected. Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Stenodynerus by body black with yellow and light yellowish ferruginous markings and covered with dense and large punctures, clypeus truncate apically, T1 reticulate at declivity and S2 evenly convex. Description. Female: Holotype body length from dorsal side approximately: Head 0.8 mm; Mesosoma 3.23 mm; T1+T2 3.23 mm; forewing length approximately 7 mm. Structure: Clypeus apically truncate and with sparse punctures. Mandible five-dentate with long distal tooth. Interantennal space with median prominence. Area between eyes and antennae lacking macropunctures. Frons with coarse punctures. Cephalic foveae shallow and small. Pronotum, scutum, scutellum and mesopleuron densely punctate. Propodeum with large deep, shallow punctures as compared to pronotum, scutum and scutellum. Humeri slightly pointed anteriorly with dorsal carina present only laterally, pronotum anteriorly with shining and sloping surface and with few punctures, median foveae forming a V-shaped depression. Parategula with its hind margin strongly concave. T1 with coarse punctation appearing reticulate at declivity. S1 with central longitudinal ridge, punctation reduced adjacent to this. S2 with basal groove coarsely ridged; evenly convex, with basomedian sulcus. Color: Body black with yellow markings as follows: Transverse band across basal half of the clypeus; dorsal base of scape; interantennal spot; spot on temple; a thick transverse band, briefly interrupted medially, on pronotum; large mesopleural spot; whole metanotum; apical bands on T1, T2 and S2. Light yellowish ferruginous markings as follows: whole venter of scape; tegula largely; parategula; apical half of fore and mid femora, apex of hind femur; all tibiae and tarsi. Remarks. In the key by Gusenleitner (1981) this species comes closest to xanthomelas (Herrich-Schaeffer), which has been recorded from Iran. We have examined specimens of xanthomelas in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History, and the clypeus is different, being truncate apically in punjabensis and emarginate in xanthomelas. A truncate clypeus is also found in sapidus (Giordani Soika), which we have not seen, but according to Gusenleitner’s key the second metasomal sternum is different, being convex in punjabensis but flat in sapidus. The key by Gusenleitner (1981) may be modified (and translated) to key out the species now known from Pakistan as follows.Published as part of Qasim, Muhammad, Carpenter, James M., Rafi, Muhammad Ather, Khan, Muhammad Rafique & Khan, Muhammad Rahim, 2018, A new species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Pakistan, pp. 271-274 in Zootaxa 4370 (3) on pages 271-274, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4370.3.5, http://zenodo.org/record/114553
Calicnemia fortis sp. nov. from Pakistan (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae)
No full textDow, Rory A., Zia, Ahmed, Naeem, Muhammad, Rafi, Muhammad Ather (2014): Calicnemia fortis sp. nov. from Pakistan (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae). Zootaxa 3869 (3): 338-342, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3869.3.
Mitigation of road traffic crash hazard in Pakistan
No full textPurpose - Road traffic crashes (RTCs) result in creating significant social and economic hazard for affectees, their families and society. The purpose of this paper is to present studies which were conducted to study the patterns of RTCs in Karachi which is a metropolitan city of Pakistan. The studies were conducted on one of the busiest roads in the city named as Shara-e-Faisal. The influence and contribution of different factors in RTCs has been studied and hazardous road sections of Shara-e-Faisal have been identified. Based on the data analysis, an evaluation model has been suggested to reduce the hazard of RTCs on Shara-e-Faisal. The objective of the presented studies is to increase the present level of safety of road travel by reducing crashes on Shara-e-Faisal. Design/methodology/approach - Existing data of RTCs in Karachi have been analysed for the presented studies. For this purpose, Shara-e-Faisal was divided in sections of 1 km length to study the vehicle crash pattern. Location surveys were conducted to record physical conditions of this road. A cluster analysis was carried out to identify hazardous sections of the road. An evaluation model has been suggested in the end to reduce the hazard of RTCs by identifying hazardous road sections of Shara-e-Faisal. Findings - The analysis of the data revealed that the crashes were higher over weekend and on Monday. Male population, particularly young people, and motorcycle riders were the largest affectees of RTCs. In general, more daytime crashes were recorded as compared to nighttime crashes. The crashes in the mid block of the road and those involving rear-end collisions were higher. The hazardous road locations were related to poor road conditions. Statistical analysis indicated that alternate routes were required to reduce the RTC hazard on Shara-e-Faisal. Research limitations/implications - The paper is a small, but an original, contribution to identify a potential hazard which is faced by the community in the city. This is the first attempt (to the best of authors' knowledge) to address the issue of RTCs in Karachi from an engineering view point. Practical implications -The suggested model can be employed by the authorities as a guideline to mitigate the hazard of road crashes in the country. Originality/value - The paper provides valuable information on the road traffic incidents, their pattern and contributing factors in one of the largest metropolis of Pakistan. The suggested model can become helpful in reducing RTCs in Pakistan
Pheropsophus Solier 1833
No full textGenus Pheropsophus Solier, 1833 In northern Pakistan, this genus is represented by the subgenus Stenaptinus Maindron, 1906.Published as part of Ullah, Mishkat, Naeem, Muhammad, Mahmood, Khalid & Rafi, Muhammad Ather, 2017, Faunistic studies of the tribe Brachinini (Carabidae: Coleoptera) from northern Pakistan, pp. 173-184 in Zootaxa 4232 (2) on page 179, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4232.2.2, http://zenodo.org/record/29288
Aploa Hope 1833
No full textSubgenus Aploa Hope, 1833 Haploa Agassiz, 1846: 172 (Lorenz 2016)Published as part of Ullah, Mishkat, Naeem, Muhammad, Mahmood, Khalid & Rafi, Muhammad Ather, 2017, Faunistic studies of the tribe Brachinini (Carabidae: Coleoptera) from northern Pakistan, pp. 173-184 in Zootaxa 4232 (2) on page 175, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4232.2.2, http://zenodo.org/record/29288
FIGURE 8 in Calicnemia fortis sp. nov. from Pakistan (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae)
No full textFIGURE 8. Habitus of Calicnemis fortis paratype.Published as part of Dow, Rory A., Zia, Ahmed, Naeem, Muhammad & Rafi, Muhammad Ather, 2014, Calicnemia fortis sp. nov. from Pakistan (Odonata: Zygoptera: Platycnemididae), pp. 338-342 in Zootaxa 3869 (3) on page 340, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3869.3.7, http://zenodo.org/record/22935
Brachinus Weber 1801
No full textSubgenus Brachinus Weber, 1801 Brachynus Agassiz, 1846: 51, Eubrachinus Acloque, 1896: 50 (Lorenz 2016)Published as part of Ullah, Mishkat, Naeem, Muhammad, Mahmood, Khalid & Rafi, Muhammad Ather, 2017, Faunistic studies of the tribe Brachinini (Carabidae: Coleoptera) from northern Pakistan, pp. 173-184 in Zootaxa 4232 (2) on page 176, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4232.2.2, http://zenodo.org/record/29288
FIGURE 3 in A new species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Pakistan
No full textFIGURE 3. Stenodynerus punjabensis, head (frontal view)Published as part of <i>Qasim, Muhammad, Carpenter, James M., Rafi, Muhammad Ather, Khan, Muhammad Rafique & Khan, Muhammad Rahim, 2018, A new species of Stenodynerus (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Eumeninae) from Pakistan, pp. 271-274 in Zootaxa 4370 (3)</i> on page 273, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4370.3.5, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/1145539">http://zenodo.org/record/1145539</a>
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