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
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 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
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
Epidamaeus variabilis Fujikawa ＆ Fujita, 1985 and Epidamaeus mongolicus Bayartogtokh, 2000 are reported, with redescription, for the first time in China.
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
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
The research history of the genus Eucoptacra is reviewed, the Chinese species are summarized, and one new species, E. maculifemura, is described. This new species is allied to E. binghami Uvarov and E. megaocula Wang ...The research history of the genus Eucoptacra is reviewed, the Chinese species are summarized, and one new species, E. maculifemura, is described. This new species is allied to E. binghami Uvarov and E. megaocula Wang et al., but differs in： width of frontal ridge between antennae 1.5 times interocular distance; 1 st segment of hind tarsi obviously wider than the 3rd segment; and outer side of hind femur with 3 big black spots. Type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Shaanxi Normal University.展开更多
The genus Syndyas Loew is newly recorded from Tibet, China. One new species, Syndyas tibetensis sp. nov., is described. A key to the species of Syndyas from China is presented.
A catalogue of Paratrichocladius in China is provided along with a key to the males of Paratrichocladius from China. A newly recorded species Paratrichocladius yakukeleus Sasa et Suzuki from Oriental China is describe...A catalogue of Paratrichocladius in China is provided along with a key to the males of Paratrichocladius from China. A newly recorded species Paratrichocladius yakukeleus Sasa et Suzuki from Oriental China is described and the male is illustrated.展开更多
The genus Eufallia Muttkowski 1910 is newly recorded in China for the species E. seminiveus （Motschulsky, 1866）. Morphological characters of the genus and species are given. The history of genus Eufallia and its dis...The genus Eufallia Muttkowski 1910 is newly recorded in China for the species E. seminiveus （Motschulsky, 1866）. Morphological characters of the genus and species are given. The history of genus Eufallia and its distribution, feeding habits and damage by E. seminiveus are discussed. E. seminiveus may be an important household pest.展开更多
Two species ofNoduliferola Kuznetsov are recorded. Noduliferola insuetana Kuznetsov is reported in China for the first time; N. abstrusa Kuznetsov is redescribed. A key to Chinese species is given. Photographs of adul...Two species ofNoduliferola Kuznetsov are recorded. Noduliferola insuetana Kuznetsov is reported in China for the first time; N. abstrusa Kuznetsov is redescribed. A key to Chinese species is given. Photographs of adults and genitalia of the two species are provided. All the specimens examined are deposited in the Insect Collection, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China unless otherwise noted.展开更多
The subgeneric research history and present research status of Lytta are briefly introduced on a worldwide basis. A key to the subgenera and species of male Chinese Lytta is given. A newly recorded species for China, ...The subgeneric research history and present research status of Lytta are briefly introduced on a worldwide basis. A key to the subgenera and species of male Chinese Lytta is given. A newly recorded species for China, Lytta （Asiolytta） selanderi Saha is described. The subgeneric assignments for two species are proposed： Lytta （Lytta） battonii （Kaszab） and Lytta （Lytta） sifanica （Semenov）. 23 known species of Chinese Lytta are listed.展开更多
The larva of the Maladera renardi（Ballion, 1871）（Coleoptera： Scarabaeidae） has not yet been known. The third instar larva of Maladera renardi（Ballion） is described and illustrated for the first time. The larva ...The larva of the Maladera renardi（Ballion, 1871）（Coleoptera： Scarabaeidae） has not yet been known. The third instar larva of Maladera renardi（Ballion） is described and illustrated for the first time. The larva of Maladera renardi（Ballion） differs from other known larvae of the genus Maladera Mulsant et Rey, 1871 from the Russian Far East by teges of raster covering the distal 2/3 of the ventral surface of last abdominal segment and palidium with 23–24 pali. Akey to the known larvae of the genus Maladera from the Russian Far East is given.展开更多
Two new species, Prosaspicera tianmunensis sp. nov. and P. fujianensis sp. nov. in the genus Prosaspicera Kieffer, 1907, are described. P. confusa Ros-Farrr, 2006 and P. orientalis Pujade-Villar, 2006 are reported fro...Two new species, Prosaspicera tianmunensis sp. nov. and P. fujianensis sp. nov. in the genus Prosaspicera Kieffer, 1907, are described. P. confusa Ros-Farrr, 2006 and P. orientalis Pujade-Villar, 2006 are reported from China for the first time. A key to species of Prosaspicera in China is also provided. The type specimens are deposited in the Insect Collection ofZhejiang A ＆ F University.展开更多
We examined the subgenus Haptoncus of Epuraea in China, including a total of 5 species with 1 newly recorded species： Epuraea （Haptoncus） picinus Gillogly, 1982. A simple description of this newly recorded species ...We examined the subgenus Haptoncus of Epuraea in China, including a total of 5 species with 1 newly recorded species： Epuraea （Haptoncus） picinus Gillogly, 1982. A simple description of this newly recorded species and a key to the Chinese species of the subgenus Haptoncus Murray is given. Photos of the habitus and the pictures of the genitalia of Haptoncus from China are also provided.展开更多
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 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.
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Epidamaeus variabilis Fujikawa ＆ Fujita, 1985 and Epidamaeus mongolicus Bayartogtokh, 2000 are reported, with redescription, for the first time in China.
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.
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 (39391800)
文摘The research history of the genus Eucoptacra is reviewed, the Chinese species are summarized, and one new species, E. maculifemura, is described. This new species is allied to E. binghami Uvarov and E. megaocula Wang et al., but differs in： width of frontal ridge between antennae 1.5 times interocular distance; 1 st segment of hind tarsi obviously wider than the 3rd segment; and outer side of hind femur with 3 big black spots. Type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Shaanxi Normal University.
基金funded by Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research project in the central scientific research institutes (Institute of Grassland Research of CAAS)(1610332012007)Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(201003079)
文摘The genus Syndyas Loew is newly recorded from Tibet, China. One new species, Syndyas tibetensis sp. nov., is described. A key to the species of Syndyas from China is presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (31101624,31272284,31201739,J1210005)the Fourth Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization of Hubei Province (PKLHB1305,PKLHB1326)+1 种基金the First Level Disciplines of Forestry,the Natural Science Foundation of Education Bureau of Hubei Province,China (Q20111904)the Scientific Research Starting Foundation for Doctorates,Hubei Minzu University (MY2010B010)
文摘A catalogue of Paratrichocladius in China is provided along with a key to the males of Paratrichocladius from China. A newly recorded species Paratrichocladius yakukeleus Sasa et Suzuki from Oriental China is described and the male is illustrated.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest in China(201203036)the National Basic Research Program of China(2012CB114100)
文摘The genus Eufallia Muttkowski 1910 is newly recorded in China for the species E. seminiveus （Motschulsky, 1866）. Morphological characters of the genus and species are given. The history of genus Eufallia and its distribution, feeding habits and damage by E. seminiveus are discussed. E. seminiveus may be an important household pest.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(J0630963,31101665)the Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher Project(YETP1716)
文摘Two species ofNoduliferola Kuznetsov are recorded. Noduliferola insuetana Kuznetsov is reported in China for the first time; N. abstrusa Kuznetsov is redescribed. A key to Chinese species is given. Photographs of adults and genitalia of the two species are provided. All the specimens examined are deposited in the Insect Collection, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China unless otherwise noted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31071956, 41261012)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (C2011201086)
文摘The subgeneric research history and present research status of Lytta are briefly introduced on a worldwide basis. A key to the subgenera and species of male Chinese Lytta is given. A newly recorded species for China, Lytta （Asiolytta） selanderi Saha is described. The subgeneric assignments for two species are proposed： Lytta （Lytta） battonii （Kaszab） and Lytta （Lytta） sifanica （Semenov）. 23 known species of Chinese Lytta are listed.
基金supported by a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for Young Russian Scientist Support(МК–493.2013.4)the Russian Funds for Basic Research(11-04-98585-р_восток_а,11-04-00624)+1 种基金the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences(12-0I-ОБН-02,12-Ⅲ-А-06-069,12-I-П30-03)the Key Laboratory Project of the Education Department in Liaoning Province(LS2010140)
文摘The larva of the Maladera renardi（Ballion, 1871）（Coleoptera： Scarabaeidae） has not yet been known. The third instar larva of Maladera renardi（Ballion） is described and illustrated for the first time. The larva of Maladera renardi（Ballion） differs from other known larvae of the genus Maladera Mulsant et Rey, 1871 from the Russian Far East by teges of raster covering the distal 2/3 of the ventral surface of last abdominal segment and palidium with 23–24 pali. Akey to the known larvae of the genus Maladera from the Russian Far East is given.
基金project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31071970)the Science Foundation of Zhejiang A & F University
文摘Two new species, Prosaspicera tianmunensis sp. nov. and P. fujianensis sp. nov. in the genus Prosaspicera Kieffer, 1907, are described. P. confusa Ros-Farrr, 2006 and P. orientalis Pujade-Villar, 2006 are reported from China for the first time. A key to species of Prosaspicera in China is also provided. The type specimens are deposited in the Insect Collection ofZhejiang A ＆ F University.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Chinese Central Universities(Z109021305)
文摘We examined the subgenus Haptoncus of Epuraea in China, including a total of 5 species with 1 newly recorded species： Epuraea （Haptoncus） picinus Gillogly, 1982. A simple description of this newly recorded species and a key to the Chinese species of the subgenus Haptoncus Murray is given. Photos of the habitus and the pictures of the genitalia of Haptoncus from China are also provided.
