Lopez Perez etal 2016 Ogdoecosta

The tortoise beetle genus Ogdoecosta Spaeth 1909 is revised and an illustrated key to 12 species is provided, based on a morphological analysis of all species. All the known species are redescribed and one new species, Ogdoecosta paraflavo-maculata López-Pérez sp. nov., is described from Belize and México. Lectotypes are designated for O. omissa Dohrn 1880, O. epilachnoides (Champion 1893), O. fasciata (Boheman 1856), O. flavomaculata (Champion 1893), O. mexicana (Champion 1893 and O. obliterata (Champion 1893). The distribution ranges for O. biannularis (Boheman 1854), O. catenulata (Boheman 1854), O. decemstillata (Boheman 1856), O. epilachnoides, O. fasciata, O. guttifera, O. juvenca, and O. obliterata are extended within México. Ogdoecosta guttifera (Boheman) is a new record for Venezuela.

Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 1968

Most obligately cave-inhabiting (troglobitic) beetles belong to the families Ca.rabidae, Catopidae, and Pselaphidae. From Mexico, troglobitic species have been described in the Carabid tribes Trechini and Agonini (Barr I966a, I966b, and Bolivar y Peltain and Hendrichs I964). The family Catopidae contains numerous troglobitic species in several genera in Europe, and several species in the genus PtomaphaTus in the United States (Jeannel I936, and Barr I963). From Mexico, three species of Ptomaphagus have been recorded; P. (Tupania) ]orticornis NIatthews, P. (tdelops) inermis Jeannel, and P. spelaeus Bilimek (Jeannel 1936, Szymczakowski 1961). The last of these was described rom Cacahuamilpa Cave, near Taxco, in the state of Guerrero. It does not possess any ;structures .suggesting that it is limited to a cavernico.lous life. During the past few years, collections of six undescribed Ptomaphagus species from 12 Mexican caves have been sent to me by members oi: the Association for Mexican Cave Studies for inclusion in a revision of the genus. With the exception of a single emale, these species show no structural specializations suggesting that they are limited to caves. However, a collection was recently made in a high altitude cave of a male of a highly modified species. This collection reinforces current ideas on the origin of tropical troglobitic beetles. The new species is described and discussed in this paper. This paper is the first in a series on the evolution and biology of the Ptomaphagus and other catopid beetles of North America. It includes a departure from the usual method of describing cavernicolous species of Ptomaphagus.

Insecta Mundi, 2002

Tobago is a biologically rich but poorly investigated island. In this paper we report the occurrence of 672 species of beetles representing 69 families. Of these, only 95 had been previously reported from the island.

Insecta Mundi, 2009

is a journal primarily devoted to insect systematics, but articles can be published on any non-marine arthropod taxon. Manuscripts considered for publication include, but are not limited to, systematic or taxonomic studies, revisions, nomenclatural changes, faunal studies, book reviews, phylogenetic analyses, biological or behavioral studies, etc. Insecta Mundi is widely distributed, and referenced or abstracted by several sources including the Zoological Record, CAB Abstracts, etc. As of 2007, Insecta Mundi is published irregularly throughout the year, not as quarterly issues. As manuscripts are completed they are published and given an individual number. Manuscripts must be peer reviewed prior to submission, after which they are again reviewed by the editorial board to insure quality. One author of each submitted manuscript must be a current member of the Center for Systematic Entomology.

The Coleopterists Bulletin, 2014

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Insecta Mundi, 2015

The fi rst natural history account of Discomorpha (Discomorpha) biplagiata (Guérin) (Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae: Omocerini) from Ecuador is presented. Larvae and adults feed on the leaves and stems of Cordia hebeclada Johnst. (Boraginaceae), the fi rst documented host plant for the species. Oviposition and pupation also occur on this host. Young larvae suffered heavy predation, especially from Ectatomma sp. (Formicidae: Ponerinae) and Oplomus nr. marginalis (Pentatomidae: Asopinae).

Biodiversity Data Journal, 2021

A study on the patterns of richness, diversity and abundance of the Odonata from Santiago Dominguillo, Oaxaca is presented here. A total of 1601 specimens from six families, 26 genera and 50 species were obtained through monthly samplings of five days each. Libellulidae was the most diverse family (21 species), followed by Coenagrionidae (19), Gomphidae (4) and Calopterygidae (3). The Lestidae, Platystictidae and Aeshnidae families were the less diverse, with only one species each. Argia was the most speciose genus with 11 species, followed by Enallagma, Hetaerina, Erythrodiplax and Macrothemis with three species each and Phyllogomphoides, Brechmorhoga, Dythemis, Erythemis and Orthemis with two species each. The remaining 17 genera had one species each. Argia pipila Calvert, 1907 and Leptobasis vacillans Hagen in Selys, 1877 were recorded for the first time for the state of Oaxaca. We also analysed the temporal patterns of taxonomic and phylogenetic divergence for the Santiago Domin...

2000

enced or abstracted by several sources including the Zoological Record, CAB Abstracts, etc. Asof 2007, Insecta Mundi is published irregularly throughout the year, not as quarterly issues. As manuscripts,are completed,they are published,and given an individual number.,Manuscripts,must,be peer reviewed prior to submission, after which they are again reviewed by the editorial board to insure quality. One author,of each,submitted,manuscript,must,be a current,member,of the