One specimen was collected from the main course of Lancangjiang River （upper reach of Mekong） in Guanlei Port, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China in April, 2008. It is identified as Dasyatis laosensis, a new record of Das...One specimen was collected from the main course of Lancangjiang River （upper reach of Mekong） in Guanlei Port, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China in April, 2008. It is identified as Dasyatis laosensis, a new record of Dasyatidae species in China. It could be distinguished from other Dasyatis species by a combination of the following characteristics： one enlarged venomous spine on the tail, ventral surface of body with orange marginal coloration, tail length greater than body length.展开更多
One specimen was collected from Lancangjiang River in Jinghong,China on August 1st,2006.It is identified as Anguilla bicolor McClelland,1844,a new record of Anguillidae species occurring in Lancangjiang River in China...One specimen was collected from Lancangjiang River in Jinghong,China on August 1st,2006.It is identified as Anguilla bicolor McClelland,1844,a new record of Anguillidae species occurring in Lancangjiang River in China.It could be distinguished from other Anguilla species by the character as：dorsal-fin origin located above vent vertically.It is an active nocturnal forager,feeding largely on a diet of crustaceans and mollusks.展开更多
A specimen of White-spectacled Warbler Seicercus affinis was collected in Diding Nature Reserve in Jingxi County, Southwest Guangxi province in December 2006. It is a new record of bird species in Guangxi. During our ...A specimen of White-spectacled Warbler Seicercus affinis was collected in Diding Nature Reserve in Jingxi County, Southwest Guangxi province in December 2006. It is a new record of bird species in Guangxi. During our field investigation in Diding Nature Reserve from January 2005 to May 2007, Seicercus affinis were observed frequently in the underbrush of the evergreen broad-leaved forest and the shrub around agricultural land at an altitude of 500-700m. There are two subspecies of Seicercus affinis recorded in the world, but only one in China. Through a careful examination, this specimen was identified as Seicercus affinis intermedius. The distribution ofSeicercus affinis in China will be discussed in this paper. The specimen was kept at the College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Guangxi University.展开更多
One newly recorded species from China, Subclytia rotundiventris （Fall6n, 1820） is described and illustrated. This is the first record of this genus in China. The specimens are deposited in the Insect Collection of S...One newly recorded species from China, Subclytia rotundiventris （Fall6n, 1820） is described and illustrated. This is the first record of this genus in China. The specimens are deposited in the Insect Collection of Shenyang Normal University （SYNU）.展开更多
The paper deals with Thai species of the genus Uloma Dejean. Three newly recorded species, Uloma longolineata Liu Ren, 2007, Uloma zhengi Liu Ren, 2007 and Uloma javana Gebien, 1912, all from Thailand are recorded in ...The paper deals with Thai species of the genus Uloma Dejean. Three newly recorded species, Uloma longolineata Liu Ren, 2007, Uloma zhengi Liu Ren, 2007 and Uloma javana Gebien, 1912, all from Thailand are recorded in this paper. A key and photos of the known species of Uloma from Thailand are presented. A redescription of the male and the first description of the female of Uloma rufilabris Fairmaire, 1882 are also provided.展开更多
A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″...A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″N,85°20′29.70"E at an elevation of 2150 m.A few months later,a male was observed at 28°20′02.49"N,85°20′46.30"E on 8 August at an elevation of 2197 m.The habitat is a mountain temperate coniferous and dry broadleaved mixed forest of the warm temperate zone.展开更多
The genus Pseudancylis Horak is reported for the first time from China. P. acrogypsa （Turner, 1916） is described as new to China based on specimens from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Images of the adults and the...The genus Pseudancylis Horak is reported for the first time from China. P. acrogypsa （Turner, 1916） is described as new to China based on specimens from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Images of the adults and the genital structures ofP. acrogypsa are provided. A key to the species ofPseudancylis Horak and a world checklist is presented.展开更多
A wild population of the globally restricted and highly threatened freshwater fish Tanichthys albonubes Lin was recently discovered on Hainan Island, China. Prior to the present study, native populations were only kno...A wild population of the globally restricted and highly threatened freshwater fish Tanichthys albonubes Lin was recently discovered on Hainan Island, China. Prior to the present study, native populations were only known from isolated pockets in Guangdong Province of China and Quang Ninh Province of Vietnam; the Hainan record thus represents the first insular and southernmost distribution of this little-known species. Thus far it is known only from a single site in Hainan, despite repeated surveys of similar habitats throughout the island. The Hainan population occurs in a clean, sluggish coastal stream with abundant hydrophytes, and is sympatric with 20 fish species. Due to the unique geographic distribution of the Hainan population, and the conservation significance of the species, studies of its phylogenetic relationships with conspecifics populations elsewhere are underway. The exact locality of the newly discovered Hainan population cannot be revealed, but relevant government authorities have been notified and we are working to protect the site.展开更多
A checklist of 280 species of the Chinese Mecoptera is presented,including 49 species in Bittacidae,228 species in Panorpidae,and three species in Panorpodidae.Four species,Bicaubittacus burmanus(Tjeder,1973),Bittacus...A checklist of 280 species of the Chinese Mecoptera is presented,including 49 species in Bittacidae,228 species in Panorpidae,and three species in Panorpodidae.Four species,Bicaubittacus burmanus(Tjeder,1973),Bittacus monastyrskiyi Bicha,2007,Neopanorpa cuspidata Byers,1965 and N.nielseni Byers,1965,are reported from China for the first time.Neopanorpa chaohsiufui nom.nov.is proposed for N.chaoi Zhou,2003,a junior homonym of N.chaoi Cheng,1957.In addition,we describe and illustrate the male of Panorpa guttata Navás,1908 for the first time in this paper.展开更多
The genus Pseudocera Walker, 1863 from China is reviewed. Pseudocera elliptica sp. nov. and P. microda sp. nov. are described as new, and P. rubrescens is newly recorded in China. Photographs of adults and genitalia a...The genus Pseudocera Walker, 1863 from China is reviewed. Pseudocera elliptica sp. nov. and P. microda sp. nov. are described as new, and P. rubrescens is newly recorded in China. Photographs of adults and genitalia are provided. A key to the three species in China is given based on the male genitalia.展开更多
Peirates hybridus （Scopoli, 1763）, a widely distributed member of genus Peirates, is recorded from China for the first time. The male is redescribed and illustrated.
基金This study was supported by the National Science Foundation of China (30970326, U0936602, 30870291)the Scientific Research Foundation of Yunnan University (2008YB004)
文摘One specimen was collected from the main course of Lancangjiang River （upper reach of Mekong） in Guanlei Port, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China in April, 2008. It is identified as Dasyatis laosensis, a new record of Dasyatidae species in China. It could be distinguished from other Dasyatis species by a combination of the following characteristics： one enlarged venomous spine on the tail, ventral surface of body with orange marginal coloration, tail length greater than body length.
基金This study was supported by the National Science Foundation of China(30970326,U0936602,30870291)the Scientific Research Foundation of Yunnan University(2008YB004)
文摘One specimen was collected from Lancangjiang River in Jinghong,China on August 1st,2006.It is identified as Anguilla bicolor McClelland,1844,a new record of Anguillidae species occurring in Lancangjiang River in China.It could be distinguished from other Anguilla species by the character as：dorsal-fin origin located above vent vertically.It is an active nocturnal forager,feeding largely on a diet of crustaceans and mollusks.
文摘A specimen of White-spectacled Warbler Seicercus affinis was collected in Diding Nature Reserve in Jingxi County, Southwest Guangxi province in December 2006. It is a new record of bird species in Guangxi. During our field investigation in Diding Nature Reserve from January 2005 to May 2007, Seicercus affinis were observed frequently in the underbrush of the evergreen broad-leaved forest and the shrub around agricultural land at an altitude of 500-700m. There are two subspecies of Seicercus affinis recorded in the world, but only one in China. Through a careful examination, this specimen was identified as Seicercus affinis intermedius. The distribution ofSeicercus affinis in China will be discussed in this paper. The specimen was kept at the College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Guangxi University.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31272279,31093430,31272284,31493021)
文摘One newly recorded species from China, Subclytia rotundiventris （Fall6n, 1820） is described and illustrated. This is the first record of this genus in China. The specimens are deposited in the Insect Collection of Shenyang Normal University （SYNU）.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31402003)the Science and Technology Programs for University by the Hebei Educational Committee (QN20131042)the Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Application of Hebei, China (14967611D)
文摘The paper deals with Thai species of the genus Uloma Dejean. Three newly recorded species, Uloma longolineata Liu Ren, 2007, Uloma zhengi Liu Ren, 2007 and Uloma javana Gebien, 1912, all from Thailand are recorded in this paper. A key and photos of the known species of Uloma from Thailand are presented. A redescription of the male and the first description of the female of Uloma rufilabris Fairmaire, 1882 are also provided.
文摘A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″N,85°20′29.70"E at an elevation of 2150 m.A few months later,a male was observed at 28°20′02.49"N,85°20′46.30"E on 8 August at an elevation of 2197 m.The habitat is a mountain temperate coniferous and dry broadleaved mixed forest of the warm temperate zone.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31101665)Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher Project(YETP1716)
文摘The genus Pseudancylis Horak is reported for the first time from China. P. acrogypsa （Turner, 1916） is described as new to China based on specimens from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Images of the adults and the genital structures ofP. acrogypsa are provided. A key to the species ofPseudancylis Horak and a world checklist is presented.
基金Hainan biodiversity conservation project of Hong Kong Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden~~
文摘A wild population of the globally restricted and highly threatened freshwater fish Tanichthys albonubes Lin was recently discovered on Hainan Island, China. Prior to the present study, native populations were only known from isolated pockets in Guangdong Province of China and Quang Ninh Province of Vietnam; the Hainan record thus represents the first insular and southernmost distribution of this little-known species. Thus far it is known only from a single site in Hainan, despite repeated surveys of similar habitats throughout the island. The Hainan population occurs in a clean, sluggish coastal stream with abundant hydrophytes, and is sympatric with 20 fish species. Due to the unique geographic distribution of the Hainan population, and the conservation significance of the species, studies of its phylogenetic relationships with conspecifics populations elsewhere are underway. The exact locality of the newly discovered Hainan population cannot be revealed, but relevant government authorities have been notified and we are working to protect the site.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672341)
文摘A checklist of 280 species of the Chinese Mecoptera is presented,including 49 species in Bittacidae,228 species in Panorpidae,and three species in Panorpodidae.Four species,Bicaubittacus burmanus(Tjeder,1973),Bittacus monastyrskiyi Bicha,2007,Neopanorpa cuspidata Byers,1965 and N.nielseni Byers,1965,are reported from China for the first time.Neopanorpa chaohsiufui nom.nov.is proposed for N.chaoi Zhou,2003,a junior homonym of N.chaoi Cheng,1957.In addition,we describe and illustrate the male of Panorpa guttata Navás,1908 for the first time in this paper.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672372)
文摘The genus Pseudocera Walker, 1863 from China is reviewed. Pseudocera elliptica sp. nov. and P. microda sp. nov. are described as new, and P. rubrescens is newly recorded in China. Photographs of adults and genitalia are provided. A key to the three species in China is given based on the male genitalia.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30825006,30970394,31061160186)the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (200800190015)
文摘Peirates hybridus （Scopoli, 1763）, a widely distributed member of genus Peirates, is recorded from China for the first time. The male is redescribed and illustrated.
