Two new species of Cimbicidae from Hunan and Zhejiang, China, Leptocimbex afoveata Wei Yan sp. nov. and Leptocimbex concavicarina Wei Yan sp. nov., are described. A key to species of Leptocimbex is provided.
The following four species in the genus Phyllomyza Fallén from Yunnan Province are described as new to science： Phyllomyza aureolusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza basilatusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza fuscusa sp. nov.and Phyll...The following four species in the genus Phyllomyza Fallén from Yunnan Province are described as new to science： Phyllomyza aureolusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza basilatusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza fuscusa sp. nov.and Phyllomyza leioipalpa sp. nov. A key to the known species of Phyllomyza from China is presented.展开更多
A new species of Leptocimbex Semenov, Cimbicidae, Leptocimbex metallica Yan Wei sp. nov., is described from China. And Leptocimbex forsiusi Saini Thind, 1992 is recorded from China and redescribed for the first time b...A new species of Leptocimbex Semenov, Cimbicidae, Leptocimbex metallica Yan Wei sp. nov., is described from China. And Leptocimbex forsiusi Saini Thind, 1992 is recorded from China and redescribed for the first time based on new material insofar as the original description was not complete. A Leptocimbex forsiusi group is defined and a key to species of this group is also provided. The two known species of this group are only distributed in Himalayas region of Asia. Within China, these two species are recorded from the eastern part of Tibet. Leptocimbex forsiusi Saini Thind is also found in Uttar Pradesh in north India.展开更多
The genus Paraboreochlus Thienemarm is recorded from Oriental China for the first time. A detailed redescription of Paraboreochlus okinawanus Kobayshi ＆ Kuranishi is presented. A key to the males in this genus worldw...The genus Paraboreochlus Thienemarm is recorded from Oriental China for the first time. A detailed redescription of Paraboreochlus okinawanus Kobayshi ＆ Kuranishi is presented. A key to the males in this genus worldwide and a distribution map are given.展开更多
The genus Colotrechnus in the Colotrechninae （Hymenoptera： Pteromalidae） with the new recorded species Colotrechnus viridis （Masi） is reported from China for the first time. It is also a new record for the subfam...The genus Colotrechnus in the Colotrechninae （Hymenoptera： Pteromalidae） with the new recorded species Colotrechnus viridis （Masi） is reported from China for the first time. It is also a new record for the subfamily Colotrechninae. Morphological descriptions, distribution and morphological figures are provided. The world species are differentiated in a key, the first provided for this genus. Type specimens are deposited in the Zoological Museum, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.展开更多
Dicrotendipes weiqiangensis sp. nov. from Xianju National Park, Zhejiang, China is described and nominated. This new species is morphologically most similar to D. nudus Qi, Lin Wang, 2012. It can be distinguished from...Dicrotendipes weiqiangensis sp. nov. from Xianju National Park, Zhejiang, China is described and nominated. This new species is morphologically most similar to D. nudus Qi, Lin Wang, 2012. It can be distinguished from the known species in the genus by R_（4＋5） without seta and the shape of the superior volsella, which is semi-triangular viewed dorsally and spherical viewed laterally. Diagnostic characteristics of the male imago（e.g., wing, hypopygium, anal point and superior volsella） are illustrated. A key to the males of Dicrotendipes in China is also provided.展开更多
The species Ophiomyia lantanae （Froggatt, 1919） was newly recorded in Yunnan Province with figures of characteristics and male genitalia. A key to 24 Chinese species and a checklist with host plants and distribution...The species Ophiomyia lantanae （Froggatt, 1919） was newly recorded in Yunnan Province with figures of characteristics and male genitalia. A key to 24 Chinese species and a checklist with host plants and distributions are presented.展开更多
A new species, lndoquedius qiuae sp. nov. in the genus lndoquedius Blackwelder, is described and illustrated from Sichuan, China. The species is similar to I. nonparallelus Zhao ＆ Zhou from Yunnan Province, but diffe...A new species, lndoquedius qiuae sp. nov. in the genus lndoquedius Blackwelder, is described and illustrated from Sichuan, China. The species is similar to I. nonparallelus Zhao ＆ Zhou from Yunnan Province, but differs in the aedeagus more narrowed at apical part of median lobe, paramere constricted drastically at the bottom, being more narrow and straight throughout whole length, sensory peg setae on underside less numerous, and deeper middle emargination of male sternite 9. It was found in Heizhugou Forest Park in Sichuan, China.展开更多
One new species from China, Phasia xuei sp. nov., is described and illustrated. A modified key to the Phasia barbifrons-group is provided. The types are deposited in the Insect Collection of Shenyang Normal University...One new species from China, Phasia xuei sp. nov., is described and illustrated. A modified key to the Phasia barbifrons-group is provided. The types are deposited in the Insect Collection of Shenyang Normal University （SYNU）.展开更多
The genus Saurogobio Bleeker (1870) is a group of small sized cyprinids. Saurogobio dabryi Bleeker (1871) is widely distributed in East Asia.On the basis of careful inspection of morphological and meristic ch...The genus Saurogobio Bleeker (1870) is a group of small sized cyprinids. Saurogobio dabryi Bleeker (1871) is widely distributed in East Asia.On the basis of careful inspection of morphological and meristic characters of specimen collected from Chenghai Lake in Yunnan and the opening river systems including Pearl River,Minjiang River,Yangtze River,Liaohe River and Songhuajiang River,the Chenghai Lake population of Saurogobio dabryi is considered to represent a new subspecies, Saurogobio dabryi chenghaiensis . Saurogobio dabryi chenghaiensis is distinguished by the combination of following characters.Rostral cap developed,covering over upper lip,and lips with developed papillae.Body and caudal peduncle very slender,body depth 12 7%-15 0% of standard length(SL),caudal peduncle depth 5 5%-6 1% of SL and 31 8%-39 1% of caudal peduncle length.A longitudinal dark stripe present along the axis on each side of body and 6-11 stick shaped black spots (its widths being 25%-50% of its lengths respectively) occur along the stripe.Distance from pelvic fin origin to anus is more than 50% of pelvic fin length.The length of the shortest caudal fin ray is less than 50% that of the longest one.The new subspecies occurs only in Chenghai Lake,Yunnan,China.展开更多
The genus Stenochironomus from China,including 10 species,is reviewed.Three species,S.koreanus Borkent,S.maculatus Borkent,and S.totifuscus Sublette are re-described and recorded from China for the first time.One spec...The genus Stenochironomus from China,including 10 species,is reviewed.Three species,S.koreanus Borkent,S.maculatus Borkent,and S.totifuscus Sublette are re-described and recorded from China for the first time.One species misidentification is corrected.A key to the males of Stenochironomus in China is given.展开更多
Homidia hexaseta sp. nov. is reported from Wuyanling National Nature Reserve, Zhejiang Province. This new species is characterized by colour pattern, 6 sutural macrochaeta on dorsal head, smooth seta L1 on labial base...Homidia hexaseta sp. nov. is reported from Wuyanling National Nature Reserve, Zhejiang Province. This new species is characterized by colour pattern, 6 sutural macrochaeta on dorsal head, smooth seta L1 on labial base, seta p4＋ present on Th. II, seta a2 present on medial Abd. III, seta B6 as macrochaeta on Abd. IV, setae Ae5-7 present on Abd. IV and subapical tooth of mucro obviously larger than apical one. A key to the Homidia species from Zhejiang Province is also provided.展开更多
The genus Dolichocoxys Townsend, 1927 （Diptera： Tachinidae） in China is reviewed and D. unisetus sp. nov. is described as new. Figures of head and terminalia, ecological images of adults, a key to all known species...The genus Dolichocoxys Townsend, 1927 （Diptera： Tachinidae） in China is reviewed and D. unisetus sp. nov. is described as new. Figures of head and terminalia, ecological images of adults, a key to all known species are provided.展开更多
We describe a new species in the genus Didea Macquart from China： Didea zhongtiaoshanensis sp.nov. The new species is similar to Didea fasciata Macquart, but differs from the latter by tergite 5 and abdominal sternit...We describe a new species in the genus Didea Macquart from China： Didea zhongtiaoshanensis sp.nov. The new species is similar to Didea fasciata Macquart, but differs from the latter by tergite 5 and abdominal sternites. Type specimens are deposited in the Museum of Animals and Botany, Shaanxi University of Technology. A key to Chinese species in the genus Didea is offered.展开更多
Endotribelos Grodhaus, 1987 is recorded for the first time in China. The adult male of E. redimiculum sp. nov. is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from Zhejiang Province. A key to the males of th...Endotribelos Grodhaus, 1987 is recorded for the first time in China. The adult male of E. redimiculum sp. nov. is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from Zhejiang Province. A key to the males of this genus worldwide is given.展开更多
The systematics of the genus Longzhouacris is reviewed. Ten species in this genus are recorded, including one new species, Longzhouacris guizhouensis sp. nov. This new species is allied to Longzhouacris annuBcornis Lu...The systematics of the genus Longzhouacris is reviewed. Ten species in this genus are recorded, including one new species, Longzhouacris guizhouensis sp. nov. This new species is allied to Longzhouacris annuBcornis Lu, Li ＆ You, 2000 but differs in： 1） length of prozona in pronotum 2.16 times as metazona; 2） tegmina reaching middle of 3rd abdominal tergum; 3） arolium of hind tarsi 1.5 times as long as the claw; 4） caudae in male triangular, apex acute; 5） basal half of antennae yellowish brown, terminal half dark brown; 6） anterior half of tegmina black brown, posterior half light brown; 7） hind tibia yellowish green. A key to the species in this genus is provided along with distribution information. Type specimens of this new species are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Shaanxi Normal University.展开更多
One new species in the genus Dysanema from the Himalaya regions, Xizang is described, i.e.Dysanema brevitibia sp. nov. This new species is similar to Dysanema malloryi Uvarov, 1925 where the pronotum and abdomen witho...One new species in the genus Dysanema from the Himalaya regions, Xizang is described, i.e.Dysanema brevitibia sp. nov. This new species is similar to Dysanema malloryi Uvarov, 1925 where the pronotum and abdomen without lateral carina; it is also similar to Dysanema irvinei Uvarov, 1925 in colour of hind tibia and length of antennae. But it differs from them in shorter hind tibia and triangular foveola. A key to known species of the genus Dysanema is given.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31172142)Youth Scientific Research Foundation of Central South University of Forestry & Technology(QJ2011006A)
文摘Two new species of Cimbicidae from Hunan and Zhejiang, China, Leptocimbex afoveata Wei Yan sp. nov. and Leptocimbex concavicarina Wei Yan sp. nov., are described. A key to species of Leptocimbex is provided.
基金funded by the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Project of Henan(30600309)the Agricultural Technology System of Henan(S2014-11-G03)
文摘The following four species in the genus Phyllomyza Fallén from Yunnan Province are described as new to science： Phyllomyza aureolusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza basilatusa sp. nov., Phyllomyza fuscusa sp. nov.and Phyllomyza leioipalpa sp. nov. A key to the known species of Phyllomyza from China is presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31172142)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2015JJ2197)the Postgraduate scientific research innovation project of Hunan Province(CX2016B345)
文摘A new species of Leptocimbex Semenov, Cimbicidae, Leptocimbex metallica Yan Wei sp. nov., is described from China. And Leptocimbex forsiusi Saini Thind, 1992 is recorded from China and redescribed for the first time based on new material insofar as the original description was not complete. A Leptocimbex forsiusi group is defined and a key to species of this group is also provided. The two known species of this group are only distributed in Himalayas region of Asia. Within China, these two species are recorded from the eastern part of Tibet. Leptocimbex forsiusi Saini Thind is also found in Uttar Pradesh in north India.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30870329, 31272284), Fauna of China (FY120100)the Special Social Development Research Foundation of Hangzhou City (201204336B64) are acknowledged with thanks
文摘The genus Paraboreochlus Thienemarm is recorded from Oriental China for the first time. A detailed redescription of Paraboreochlus okinawanus Kobayshi ＆ Kuranishi is presented. A key to the males in this genus worldwide and a distribution map are given.
基金supported by the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U170305)the Basic Research Project of Science and Technology of China(2012FY111100,2011FY120200)
文摘The genus Colotrechnus in the Colotrechninae （Hymenoptera： Pteromalidae） with the new recorded species Colotrechnus viridis （Masi） is reported from China for the first time. It is also a new record for the subfamily Colotrechninae. Morphological descriptions, distribution and morphological figures are provided. The world species are differentiated in a key, the first provided for this genus. Type specimens are deposited in the Zoological Museum, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31301908,31272284,31201739)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Y3100486)Science&Technology Project of Taizhou(1402ky14)
文摘Dicrotendipes weiqiangensis sp. nov. from Xianju National Park, Zhejiang, China is described and nominated. This new species is morphologically most similar to D. nudus Qi, Lin Wang, 2012. It can be distinguished from the known species in the genus by R_（4＋5） without seta and the shape of the superior volsella, which is semi-triangular viewed dorsally and spherical viewed laterally. Diagnostic characteristics of the male imago（e.g., wing, hypopygium, anal point and superior volsella） are illustrated. A key to the males of Dicrotendipes in China is also provided.
基金suppocted by the Inner Mongolia Agricultural University Doctoral Scientific Research Startup Fund(BJ10-13)a grant from the National Natural Science Fundation of China(31260525)
文摘The species Ophiomyia lantanae （Froggatt, 1919） was newly recorded in Yunnan Province with figures of characteristics and male genitalia. A key to 24 Chinese species and a checklist with host plants and distributions are presented.
文摘A new species, lndoquedius qiuae sp. nov. in the genus lndoquedius Blackwelder, is described and illustrated from Sichuan, China. The species is similar to I. nonparallelus Zhao ＆ Zhou from Yunnan Province, but differs in the aedeagus more narrowed at apical part of median lobe, paramere constricted drastically at the bottom, being more narrow and straight throughout whole length, sensory peg setae on underside less numerous, and deeper middle emargination of male sternite 9. It was found in Heizhugou Forest Park in Sichuan, China.
基金Financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31272279,31093430,31272284)the Fauna of China(FY120100)are acknowledged with thanks
文摘One new species from China, Phasia xuei sp. nov., is described and illustrated. A modified key to the Phasia barbifrons-group is provided. The types are deposited in the Insect Collection of Shenyang Normal University （SYNU）.
文摘The genus Saurogobio Bleeker (1870) is a group of small sized cyprinids. Saurogobio dabryi Bleeker (1871) is widely distributed in East Asia.On the basis of careful inspection of morphological and meristic characters of specimen collected from Chenghai Lake in Yunnan and the opening river systems including Pearl River,Minjiang River,Yangtze River,Liaohe River and Songhuajiang River,the Chenghai Lake population of Saurogobio dabryi is considered to represent a new subspecies, Saurogobio dabryi chenghaiensis . Saurogobio dabryi chenghaiensis is distinguished by the combination of following characters.Rostral cap developed,covering over upper lip,and lips with developed papillae.Body and caudal peduncle very slender,body depth 12 7%-15 0% of standard length(SL),caudal peduncle depth 5 5%-6 1% of SL and 31 8%-39 1% of caudal peduncle length.A longitudinal dark stripe present along the axis on each side of body and 6-11 stick shaped black spots (its widths being 25%-50% of its lengths respectively) occur along the stripe.Distance from pelvic fin origin to anus is more than 50% of pelvic fin length.The length of the shortest caudal fin ray is less than 50% that of the longest one.The new subspecies occurs only in Chenghai Lake,Yunnan,China.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Y3100486)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30570207, J0630963)Fauna of China (FY120100)
文摘The genus Stenochironomus from China,including 10 species,is reviewed.Three species,S.koreanus Borkent,S.maculatus Borkent,and S.totifuscus Sublette are re-described and recorded from China for the first time.One species misidentification is corrected.A key to the males of Stenochironomus in China is given.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Y3100278, Y3100149) the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Educational Foundation (Y200700872)
文摘Homidia hexaseta sp. nov. is reported from Wuyanling National Nature Reserve, Zhejiang Province. This new species is characterized by colour pattern, 6 sutural macrochaeta on dorsal head, smooth seta L1 on labial base, seta p4＋ present on Th. II, seta a2 present on medial Abd. III, seta B6 as macrochaeta on Abd. IV, setae Ae5-7 present on Abd. IV and subapical tooth of mucro obviously larger than apical one. A key to the Homidia species from Zhejiang Province is also provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31272279, 31093430)the Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province (LH [2015]7353) and (J [2013]2055)
文摘The genus Dolichocoxys Townsend, 1927 （Diptera： Tachinidae） in China is reviewed and D. unisetus sp. nov. is described as new. Figures of head and terminalia, ecological images of adults, a key to all known species are provided.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31071966)the Key Project of Basic Scientific and Technological Experts of the Ministry of Science and Technology of P.R.C.(2012FY111100)the Project for Insect Resource Investigation of Zhongtiao Shan
文摘We describe a new species in the genus Didea Macquart from China： Didea zhongtiaoshanensis sp.nov. The new species is similar to Didea fasciata Macquart, but differs from the latter by tergite 5 and abdominal sternites. Type specimens are deposited in the Museum of Animals and Botany, Shaanxi University of Technology. A key to Chinese species in the genus Didea is offered.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31301908, 31272284)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Y3100486)the Fauna of China (FY120100)
文摘Endotribelos Grodhaus, 1987 is recorded for the first time in China. The adult male of E. redimiculum sp. nov. is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from Zhejiang Province. A key to the males of this genus worldwide is given.
文摘The systematics of the genus Longzhouacris is reviewed. Ten species in this genus are recorded, including one new species, Longzhouacris guizhouensis sp. nov. This new species is allied to Longzhouacris annuBcornis Lu, Li ＆ You, 2000 but differs in： 1） length of prozona in pronotum 2.16 times as metazona; 2） tegmina reaching middle of 3rd abdominal tergum; 3） arolium of hind tarsi 1.5 times as long as the claw; 4） caudae in male triangular, apex acute; 5） basal half of antennae yellowish brown, terminal half dark brown; 6） anterior half of tegmina black brown, posterior half light brown; 7） hind tibia yellowish green. A key to the species in this genus is provided along with distribution information. Type specimens of this new species are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Shaanxi Normal University.
文摘One new species in the genus Dysanema from the Himalaya regions, Xizang is described, i.e.Dysanema brevitibia sp. nov. This new species is similar to Dysanema malloryi Uvarov, 1925 where the pronotum and abdomen without lateral carina; it is also similar to Dysanema irvinei Uvarov, 1925 in colour of hind tibia and length of antennae. But it differs from them in shorter hind tibia and triangular foveola. A key to known species of the genus Dysanema is given.
