[Funga • 2024] Hydnum cremeum, H. roseotangerinum, L. subalpina, ... (Agaricomycetes: Hydnaceae) • New Contributions on Species Diversity of Genus Hydnum and Lentaria s.l. in China

 

Hydnum cremeum  L.P. Tang, L.J. Su & T.J. Yu,  
H. flavosquamosum L.P. Tang & L.J. Su, 
H.roseoalbum L.P. Tang, L.J. Su & W.H. Zhang, 
H. roseotangerinum L.P. Tang & L.J. Su, 

in Su, Yu, Xue, Zhang, Xu, Xia, Li, Lei, Dong, Zhang et Tang, 2024. 

 DOI: doi.org/10.3390/jof10120824 

 

Abstract

Southwest China is extremely rich in fungal resources, and a large number of new taxa have been discovered in recent years. In the present study, we examined 26 specimens of the genera Hydnum and Lentaria sensu lato, most of which were obtained in Yunnan Province. Through ITS-nrLSU-tef1 phylogenetic analysis, combined with morphological studies and geographic analyses, five new species were described, viz. Hydnum cremeum, H. flavoquamosum, H. roseoalbum, H. roseotangerinum, and L. subalpina. Furthermore, we also supplied new information on some known species, including host plants and new distribution records. We re-examined the holotype sequences of two known taxa, H. flabellatum and H. pallidomarginatum, treating H. flabellatum as a synonym of H. pallidomarginatum. Additionally, a key to Lentaria s.l. in China was provided.

Keywords: taxonomy; species delimitation; coralloid fungi; edible mushroom; spinous fungi 

Macroscopic and microscopic features of Hydnum cremeum. (a–c) Basidiomata, (a,c) from MHKMU TJ Yu 197, Holotype; (b) from MHKMU WH Zhang 599; (d) Basidiospores; (e) Basidia and Basidioles; (f) Pileipellis. Bars (d) = 10 μm; (e) = 20 μm; (f) = 50 μm.
Macroscopic and microscopic features of Hydnum flavosquamosum from MHKMU LP Tang 3454 (Holotype). (a–c) Basidiomata; (d) Basidiospores; (e) Basidia and Basidioles; (f) Pileipellis. Bars (d) = 10 μm; (e) = 20 μm; (f) = 50 μm. 
 Macroscopic and microscopic features of Hydnum roseotangerinum from MHKMU LP Tang 3458 (Holotype). (a,b) Basidiomata; (c) Basidiospores; (d) Basidioles; (e) Basidia; (f) Pileipellis. Bars (c) = 10 μm; (d,e) = 20 μm; (f) = 50 μm.

Hydnum cremeum L.P. Tang, L.J. Su & T.J. Yu sp. nov.  

奶油齿菌

Etymology—Latin ‘cremeum’ = cream, refers to the color of basidiomata.

Diagnosis—Distinct from other species within Hydnum mainly by its small basidiomata with a warm cream to yellowish white pileus, globose to subglobose basidiospores, and occurrence in subalpine mixed forests.

Hydnum flavosquamosum L.P. Tang & L.J. Su sp. nov.  

黄鳞齿菌

Etymology—Latin ‘flavo’ = yellow, ‘squamosum’ = scaly, refers to the pileus covering with yellowish brown scales.

Diagnosis—Distinct from other species within Hydnum mainly by its light yellow to light brownish-orange pileus with slightly dark scales, context becoming pale brownish on exposure, adnexed, spines, subglobose to broadly ellipsoid (Q = 1.05–1.23) basidiospores, and erectly arranged hyphae in pileipellis.

Hydnum roseoalbum L.P. Tang, L.J. Su & W.H. Zhang sp. nov. 

粉白齿菌

Etymology—Latin ‘roseo’ = pink, ‘album’ = white, refers to the color of its spines. 

Diagnosis—Distinct from other species within Hydnum by its creamy to whitish pileus, pale pink spines, five-spored basidia, globose basidiospores, erectly arranged hyphae in pileipellis, and occurrence in subalpine broad-leaved forests.

Hydnum roseotangerinum L.P. Tang & L.J. Su sp. nov. 

粉橙齿菌

Etymology—Latin ‘roseo’ = pink, ‘tangerinum’ = orange, refers to the color of spines.

Diagnosis—Distinct from other species within Hydnum by its brownish orange pileus, pinkish orange spines, globose to subglobose, sometimes broadly ellipsoid basidiospores, and occurrence in mixed subalpine forests.

Lentaria subalpina L.P. Tang, L.J. Su & T.J. Yu sp. nov.  

亚高山木瑚菌

Etymology—The Latin ‘subalpina’ refers to this species growing in subalpine forests.

Diagnosis—Distinct from other Lentaria species mainly due to the grayish orange to brownish orange basidiomata, sometimes carbonized, black branch apices, elongated ellipsoid to cylindrical basidiospores (9.0–11.0 × 4.8–5.7 μm), and growing in dead branches of Abies or Picea in subalpine forests.

 Linjie Su, Taijie Yu, Rou Xue, Wenhao Zhang, Chang Xu, Xing Xia, Jia Li, Hanchi Lei, Yang Dong, Guoli Zhang and Liping Tang. 2024. New Contributions on Species Diversity of Genus Hydnum and Lentaria s.l. in China. J. Fungi. 10(12), 824; DOI: doi.org/10.3390/jof10120824 [27 November 2024]

[Crustacea • 2024] Geothelphusa amakusa & G. mutsu • The Identity of the Japanese Freshwater Crab, Geothelphusa dehaani (White, 1847) (Decapoda: Brachyura: Potamidae), with Descriptions of Two New Species from Japan

Geothelphusa mutsu

   Geothelphusa amakusa 

  

Naruse & Ng, 2024

DOI: 10.18353/crustacea.53.0_53 

Abstract 

This study designates a lectotype for and redescribes Thelphusa dehaani White, 1847, a Japanese primary freshwater crab species belonging to the potamid genus Geothelphusa Stimpson, 1858. Geothelphusa dehaani was described based on material exported to the Netherlands by von Siebold. Although the provenance of all his specimens is uncertain (they may be from several locations), our morphological comparison of the lectotype with fresh specimens led us to ascertain that it was almost certainly collected from Nagasaki, where von Siebold stayed. Two new Geothelphusa species are also described from Amakusa Islands and Aomori Prefecture.

Keywords: Taxonomy, primary freshwater crab, Potamoidea, von Siebold

Coloration of Geothelphusa amakusa n. sp. 
A, holotype, RUMF-ZC-8152, male, 30.3×22.5 mm; B, RUMF-ZC-8153, female, 28.8×22.7 mm;
C, D, 20161020; E, 20161020; F, ZRC 2017.0975, male, 18.9×14.8 mm.

Geothelphusa amakusa n. sp. 

Etymology The species is named after the type locality, Amakusa Island. The name is used as a noun in apposition.

Coloration of Geothelphusa mutsu n. sp.
 A, male, ZRC 2018.0716, 19.3×15.1 mm; B, female, ZRC 2018.0716, 24.1× 18.4 mm; C, D, male, ZRC 2018.0716, 20.4 × 15.3 mm.

Geothelphusa mutsu n. sp.

Etymology The species is named after “Mutsunokuni”, a previous estate name of the type locality (Aomori Prefecture) and also a historical province name for a larger area of northern Honshu Island. The name is used as a noun in apposition.

Tohru Naruse and Peter K. L. Ng. 2024. The Identity of the Japanese Freshwater Crab, Geothelphusa dehaani (White, 1847) (Decapoda: Brachyura: Potamidae), with Descriptions of Two New Species from Japan. Crustacean Research. 53; 53-71. DOI: doi.org/10.18353/crustacea.53.0_53

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[Paleontology • 2026] Isodapedon varzealis • A New hyperodapedontine rhynchosaur (Archosauromorpha: Rhynchosauria) from a Cynodont-dominated Site (Upper Triassic) of southern Brazil

 

Isodapedon varzealis  

Schiefelbein, Garcia, Doering & Müller, 2026

DOI: doi.org/10.1098/rsos.260176 

Artwork by Caio Fantini.

 

Abstract

We describe Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov., a new hyperodapedontine rhynchosaur from the Carnian deposits of the Candelária Sequence, southern Brazil. Phylogenetic analyses place this taxon outside known South American hyperodapedontines, including Macrocephalosaurus mariensis and ‘Hyperodapedon’ species, and support the restriction of the genus Hyperodapedon to its type species, thereby revealing greater diversity within the group than previously recognized. Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov. is characterized by symmetrical maxillary tooth bearing areas and distinctive dentary morphology, indicating divergent feeding adaptations relative to known rhynchosaurs. Stratigraphic occurrence in beds correlated with the Exaeretodon sub-zone of the Hyperodapedon Assemblage Zone, and its phylogenetic affinities with early diverging hyperodapedontines from Argentina and Scotland, imply a geographically widespread radiation of conservative morphotypes across southwestern Gondwana. This study highlights the complexity of Late Triassic rhynchosaur evolution and underscores the importance of continued palaeontological investigation in refining the taxonomy, biostratigraphy and palaeoecology of this key herbivorous clade.

Keywords: Rhynchosauria, Late Triassic, Candelária Sequence, Archosauromorpha

Subjects:palaeontology

Geological context of the Várzea do Agudo site and provenance of CAPPA/UFSM 0371. (A) Geologic map of the central region of Rio Grande do Sul (southern Brazil) showing the surface distribution of stratigraphic units of the Paraná Basin. (B) Field photograph of the Várzea do Agudo site. (C) Stratigraphic column of the Várzea do Agudo site depicting its fossiliferous content distribution. (D) Life reconstruction of CAPPA/UFSM 0371 by Caio Fantini. (E) Tridimensional model of the partial cranium of CAPPA/UFSM 0371 in right lateral view.

Abbreviations: cs, coarse-sandstone; Fm, formation; fs, fine-sandstone; g, gravel-sandstone; m, mudstone; ms, medium-sandstone. Silhouettes based on artwork by Caio Fantini and Felipe Elias.

Skull and lower jaws of Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov. (CAPPA/UFSM 0371).
(A) photographs, interpretative illustration and three-dimensional model from surface scan of the skull of CAPPA/UFSM 0371 in right lateral view. (B) Photographs, interpretative illustration and three-dimensional model from surface scan of the skull of CAPPA/UFSM 0371 in left lateral view.

Abbreviations: a, angular; aoc, anguli oris crest; d, dentary; jug, jugal; max, maxilla; mf, mental foramen; pmx l, left premaxilla; pmx r, right premaxilla; sa, surangular; sp, splenial. Black arrow points anteriorly.

Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov. craniomandibular elements.
 (A) Left skull in lateral view of Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov. (CAPPA/UFSM 0371) with emphasis on maxillary dentition area (occlusal view). (B) Left lower jaw in medial view with emphasis on lingual dentition area (oblique occlusal view).

Abbreviations: dg, diagonal gaps; lbt, labial teeth; lgt, lingual teeth; ls, longitudinal sulcus; sg, shallow groove; sms, short medial shelf. Black arrow points anteriorly.

Archosauromorpha 

Rhynchosauria  

Rhynchosauridae 

Hyperodapedontinae 

Isodapedon gen. nov.

Type and only species: Isodapedon varzealis sp. nov.

Etymology. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek ἴσος (ísos), meaning ‘equal’ or ‘the same’, as a reference to the equally wide tooth-bearing areas of the maxilla.

Isodapedon varzealis sp. nov.

Etymology. The species name refers to the locality of ‘Várzea do Agudo’ in which the specimen was collected.

Diagnosis. The holotype of Isodapedon varzealis is distinguished from all other known rhynchosaurids by the following unique combination of morphological traits (* asterisk denotes autapomorphies): maxilla divided into two tooth-bearing areas by a single longitudinal sulcus; equally wide maxillary lateral and medial tooth-bearing areas; same number (three) of longitudinal rows of teeth in both maxillary lateral and medial tooth-bearing areas; absence of lingual teeth in the medial surface of the maxilla; straight posterior margin of the parietal; sharp sagittal crest extending up to the posterior margin of the parietal; short and rounded ventral process of the squamosal; distinct posterior process in the squamosal; no contact between the lacrimal and palatine; ‘blunt’ and greatly reduced posteroventral process of the dentary; single dorsal blade in the dentary; medial shelf in the medial surface of the posterior portion of the dentary that does not reach half the length of the bone*; medial shelf separated from the dorsal blade of the dentary by a shallow groove; dorsal margin of the posterior portion of the dorsal blade extending markedly further dorsally than the posterior portion of the medial shelf at the level of the posteriormost lingual tooth; and single well-defined row of small, dorsally projected, closely packed lingual teeth in the dentary.

Artistic representation of a Late Triassic landscape of southern Brazil depicting individuals of Isodapedon varzealis gen. et sp. nov. in the foreground and a proterochampsid in the background.

Artwork by Caio Fantini.

 

Jeung Hee Schiefelbein; Maurício Silva Garcia; Mariana Doering and Rodrigo Temp Müller. 2026. A New hyperodapedontine rhynchosaur from a Cynodont-dominated Site (Upper Triassic) of southern Brazil. R Soc Open Sci. 13(4); 260176. DOI: doi.org/10.1098/rsos.260176 [15 Apr 2026]

[Fungi • 2024] Mooraboolomyces wintlei (Mucoromycota: Mucoraceae) • A New Genus and Species from Victoria, Australia

  

Mooraboolomyces wintlei  C.P. Hull, A.S. Urquhart & A. Idnurm, 

in Hull, Urquhart et Idnurm. 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.644.1.5 

Researchgate.net/publication/379691732

Abstract

A new genus and species in the Mucoromycota, Mooraboolomyces wintlei, was isolated into culture from leaf litter from a national park in Victoria, Australia, and is described. The strain reproduced asexually to form sporangia and sporangiospores, with no production of zygospores, and sequencing of its genome and analysis supported a heterothallic mode of reproduction. Phylogenetic analyses using five DNA regions placed the strain within the Mucorales and Mucoraceae, clearly distinct from previously described genera. This represents the second genus in this phylum that has been identified from Australia and that is currently unique to this country.

biodiversity, heterothallism, Mucorales, sex locus, zygomycete, Fungi

 Physical properties of Mooraboolomyces wintlei.
A. Photograph of the location from where the species was obtained. B. Petri dish plates (9 cm diameter) from above (top) or below (bottom) after 13 days at 23 °C on PDA. C. Edge of growing culture with the fungus illuminated to show examples of sporangia and spores extending beyond the starting culture to initiate new growth to account for the images in B. D. Two sporangia. E. Scanning electron microscopy of the spores in a sporangium. F. Columella, featuring the dark structure at its base. G. Asexual spores. Scale bars: C = 1 cm, D = 40 µm, E = 6 µm, F, G = 10 µm.

CAITLIN P. Hull, ANDREW S. Urquhart and ALEXANDER Idnurm. 2024. Mooraboolomyces wintlei gen. & sp. nov. from Victoria, Australia.  Phytotaxa. 644(1); 35-41. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.644.1.5 [2024-04-09]

 Researchgate.net/publication/379691732_Mooraboolomyces_wintlei_gen_sp_nov_from_Victoria_Australia

[Botany • 2024] Salvia tainingensis (Lamiaceae) • A neglected New Species from Fujian Province, China

 

Salvia tainingensis  Y.L.Gao, D.Xie & Z.L.Ning, 

in Xie, M.-H. Zhang, Dong, Gao, D.-G. Zhang et Ning,  2024. 

 DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.669.2.7 

 Researchgate.net/publication/385106152 

 

Abstract

A species could not be known to the world of science if it not be discovered and described, considerable number of new species are neglected due to the plant itself and some other external restricted factors. On the basis of morphological and molecular evidences, a new species previously identified as Salvia scapiformis is now described and illustrated as Salvia tainingensis, named after Taining County in Fujian Province, where it was discovered. S. tainingensis does not closely resemble S. scapiformis, but is more similar to Salvia glabrifolia and Salvia daiguii, which were once identified as S. scapiformis, in terms of leaf shape, apex, base, corolla color, and connective length. However, it can be easily distinguished from the latter two by its thinly leathery leaves, serrate leaf margins, densely villous or glabrescent leaf abaxial, and the X-shaped arrangement of connective and filament.

molecular phylogeny, new taxon, Salvia, taxonomy, Eudicots, Flora of Fujian

  Image of living plants of Salvia tainingensis.
A, B, C Habitat D Individual E, F Inflorescence G-J Flower K Connective and filament L Calyx M Bract N Leaves

Salvia tainingensis Y.L.Gao, D.Xie & Z.L.Ning

DAN XIE, MENG-HUA ZHANG, SHU-PENG DONG, YUAN-LONG GAO, DAI-GUI ZHANG and ZU-LIN NING. 2024. Salvia tainingensis, A neglected New Species of Lamiaceae from Fujian Province, China. Phytotaxa. 669(2); 150-158. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.669.2.7 [2024-10-22]

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[Botany • 2024] Peliosanthes yangchunensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Guangdong, China

 

Peliosanthes yangchunensis  F.Z. Feng & W.B Liao,

 

in Feng, Wu, Zeng, Fan et Liao, 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.650.3.6 

Researchgate.net/publication/381293293 

 

Abstract

A new species named Peliosanthes yangchunensis are described, which is endemic to Yangchun, western Guangdong, South China. The new species is closely related to P. macrostegia, but differs from the latter in that the flowers smaller, star-like and with strongly revolute, spreading and narrowly oblong tepals, style conical, ovary hexagonal in cross section, and fruit ovoid-globose, flower period September to October. Comparisons with other closely related species are also provided.

Asparagaceae, Peliosanthes, South China, western Guangdong, Monocots

Peliosanthes yangchunensis.
A. Habit; B & D. Inflorescence; C. Inflorescence & fruits; E & F. Flower, front view; G & H. Flower, views from side; I, J, K & L. Flower, longitudinally sectioned; L. Corona with three anthers; N. Corona, viewed from below; O. Basal portion of flower, with corona cross-sectioned; P. Basal portion of flower except corona and pistil; Q. Basal portion of flower, corona and ovary cross-sectioned; R. Flower, views from side and with corona removed. The the left photo in D and F were taken by Mr. Meng De Chang, and others photos, correction and design by H. Z. Feng.

Peliosanthes yangchunensis F.Z. Feng & W.B Liao, sp. nov.

Hui-Zhe FENG, Rang-Min WU, Qiu-Gen ZENG, Qiang FAN and Wen-Bo LIAO. 2024. Peliosanthes yangchunensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Guangdong, China.  Phytotaxa. 650(3); 262-268. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.650.3.6 [2024-05-29] 

Researchgate.net/publication/381293293_Peliosanthes_yangchunensis_a_new_species_from_Guangdong_China

[Botany • 2024] Dipcadi mukaianum (Asparagaceae: Scilloideae) • Molecular Phylogenetic Reconstruction improves the Taxonomic Understanding of Indian Dipcadi and reveals A New Species from the bank of Hiranyakeshi River, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Dipcadi mukaianum Shelke, S.R.Yadav & Lekhak, 

in Shelke, Tamboli, Surveswaran, Yadav, Choo, Pak et Lekhak, 2024.

   DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10265-024-01558-9

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Abstract

Dipcadi (Scilloideae: Asparagaceae) is a genus of bulbous monocots with approximately 40 species, of which 13 occur in India. Species delimitation within the genus has been troublesome hindering a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis. The most recent phylogeny of the subfamily Ornithogaloideae included six species of Dipcadi only from Africa. Here, we reconstructed the phylogeny of Ornithogaloideae including 23 accessions comprising 13 recognized taxa (11 species and two varieties) of Indian Dipcadi. The phylogenetic analyses were based on nucleotide sequences of three plastid regions (rbcL, matK and trnL-F spacer) and one nuclear region (ITS). Pseudogaltonia clavata exhibited sister relationship to Dipcadi. Our combined nuclear + plastid dataset analyses revealed a monophyletic Dipcadi with five clades, Clade I-V. Clade I, II and III included mainly Indian species whereas Clade V included mostly African species. Clade IV comprised D. serotinum. Clade I included nine taxa including our newly described species, D. mukaianum. The new species was phylogenetically placed with D. erythraeum, D. saxorum and D. ursulae. Morphologically, the species resembled D. montanum and D. ursulae but differed in characters such as tepal cohesion, number of ovules per locule and foul-smelling flowers. Clade II and III included 11 and six taxa, respectively. D. erythraeum which has a native range from Egypt to western India was found in Clades I and V. The widespread Dipcadi species, viz. D. erythraeum and D. serotinum showed polyphyly however, the monophyly of Dipcadi is established. Our studies suggest that additional molecular markers (plastid as well as nuclear) should be tested for their taxonomy utility. Further work on the historical biogeography of Dipcadi on the subfamily Ornithogaloideae with more genetic data will yield insights how aridification of the landscape would have shaped the evolution of the geographical clades.

Keywords:  cpDNA, Dipcadi, ITS, Monocots, Scilloideae, Taxonomy

Dipcadi mukaianum.
 a Inflorescence; b Side view of the flower showing reflexed tepals; c Bract; d Inner tepal; e Outer tepal; f Flower split open and gynoecium removed; g Stamen (adaxial surface); h Stamen (abaxial surface); i Pistil; j Infructescence; k T.S. of ovary; l Seed m Bulb; n Leaf

Dipcadi mukaianum
a Habitat; b Habit; c Inflorescence; d Infructescence; e Front view of the flower showing trilobed stigma and reflexed tepals; f L.S. of the flower showing pistil with small stipe

Dipcadi mukaianum Shelke, S.R.Yadav & Lekhak sp. nov.  

 

Ecology: Dipcadi mukaianum grows near the Hiranyakeshi River, preferring sandy and gravelly soil and grasslands with Hypoxis aurea Lour., Iphigenia indica (L.) A.Gray ex Kunth, I. pallida Baker, Ledebouria revoluta (L.f.) Jessop and Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.

Etymology: The species is named after Prof. Yasuhiko Mukai, Osaka Kyoiku University, Osaka, Japan for his contributions in the field of plant molecular cytogenetics in general and wheat cytogenetics in particular.

 

P. E. Shelke, A. S. Tamboli, S. Surveswaran, S. R. Yadav, Y.-S. Choo, J. H. Pak and M. M. Lekhak. 2024. Molecular Phylogenetic Reconstruction improves the Taxonomic Understanding of Indian Dipcadi (Asparagaceae) and reveals A New Species from the bank of Hiranyakeshi River, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Plant Research. 137; 829–845.   DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10265-024-01558-9

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[Entomology • 2024] Actinote pyrrhosticta • A New Species and eight new subspecies of high elevation Actinote (Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae: Acraeini) from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

 

Actinote pyrrhosticta Lamas, Willmott & Hall,

C-H, Actinote  pyrrhosticta apurimac n. ssp., Peru, Cuzco; 

   I) Actinote pyrrhosticta n. ssp.?, Peru, La Libertad, 

J) A. hilaris arcoiris n. ssp. female, Ecuador, Morona-Santiago,   

K, L) Actinote hilaris sourakovi n. ssp. female, Peru, Amazonas,   
   

in Willmott, Lamas, Hall, Boyer, Pyrcz et Florczyk, 2024.  

Tropical Lepidoptera Research. 34(1) 

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Abstract  

We describe one new species and eight new subspecies of high elevation Actinote Hübner, [1819] (Nymphalidae, Heliconiinae, Acraeini) from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru: Actinote pyrrhosticta Lamas, Willmott & Hall, n. sp., Actinote pyrrhosticta quintecocha Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote pyrrhosticta apurimac Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote pyrrhosticta alfamayo Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote eresia albesia Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote eresia canyaris Pyrcz & Lamas, n. ssp., Actinote hilaris arcoiris Willmott & Hall, n. ssp., Actinote hilaris sourakovi Willmott & Lamas, n. ssp., and Actinote trinacria alegria Boyer & Willmott, n. ssp. We treat Actinote binghamae Dyar, 1913 as a new synonym of Actinote eresia eresina (Hoffer, 1874) n. syn., and treat Altinote santamarta Winhard, 2017 as a subspecies, Actinote trinacria santamarta rev. stat. We illustrate adult specimens of all described taxa of A. pyrrhosticta n. sp., A. eresia (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1862) and A. hilaris Jordan, 1910, and representatives of A. trinacria (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1862). We also provide illustrations of male and female genitalia for select taxa, distribution maps, and a revised, annotated synonymic list for all four species.

  

Images of new Actinote taxa in nature.
A, B) Mating pair of Actinote pyrrhosticta n. sp., female in foreground (A), and male (B), resting on rocks and low vegetation near edge of stream gully at type locality;
C-H, Actinote  pyrrhosticta apurimac n. ssp., Peru, Cuzco, above Mollepata (photographs by David Geale). C) Last instar; D) Pupal case with freshly emerged adult adjacent; E) Cluster of pupae; F,G) Males nectaring on Asteraceae flowers; H) Female nectaring on Asteraceae flowers;
I) Actinote pyrrhosticta n. ssp.?, Peru, La Libertad, Cochorco (photograph by Jonathan Newman);
J) A. hilaris arcoiris n. ssp. female, puddling on damp gravel, Ecuador, Morona-Santiago, Cebadas-Macas road;
K, L) Actinote hilaris sourakovi n. ssp. female, dorsal (K) and ventral (L), Peru, Amazonas, Abra Patricia (photographs by David Geale).  

Habitats of new Actinote taxa. A) Ecuador, Loja, Jimbura-San Andrés road, type locality of Actinote pyrrhosticta n. sp., stream gully and road where numerous individuals were observed on the morning of 12 June 2014; B) Peru, Cajamarca, El Pargo, habitat of A. pyrrhosticta n. sp. C) Peru,Apurímac, Santuario Nacional Ampay, Laguna Angasocha, type locality of A. pyrrhosticta apurimac n. ssp.D) Peru,Apurímac, Santuario Nacional Ampay, Laguna Uspacocha, habitat of A. pyrrhosticta apurimac n. ssp.E) Peru,Lambayeque, Cañaris, type locality of A. eresia canyaris n. ssp.F) Ecuador, Zamora-Chinchipe, San Francisco, type locality of Actinote hilaris arcoiris n. ssp.  

Keith R. Willmott, Gerardo Lamas, Jason P. W. Hall, Pierre Boyer, Tomasz Pyrcz and Klaudia Florczyk. 2024. A New Species and eight new subspecies of high elevation Actinote from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru (Nymphalidae, Heliconiinae, Acraeini). Tropical Lepidoptera Research. 34(1); 1-20.

  journals.flvc.org/TropLep/article/view/134801

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En este trabajo describimos una especie nueva y ocho nuevas subspecies altoandinas de Actinote Hübner, [1819] (Nymphalidae, Heliconiinae, Acraeini) encontradas en Colombia, Ecuador y Perú: Actinote pyrrhosticta Lamas, Willmott & Hall, n. sp., Actinote pyrrhosticta quintecocha Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote pyrrhosticta apurimac Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote pyrrhosticta alfamayo Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote eresia albesia Lamas & Willmott, n. ssp., Actinote eresia canyaris Pyrcz & Lamas, n. ssp., Actinote hilaris arcoiris Willmott & Hall, n. ssp., Actinote hilaris sourakovi Willmott & Lamas, n. ssp., y Actinote trinacria alegria Boyer & Willmott, n. ssp. Consideramos a Actinote binghamae Dyar, 1913 como un nuevo sinónimo de Actinote eresia eresina (Hoffer, 1874) n. syn., y a Altinote santamarta Winhard, 2017 como una subespecie, Actinote trinacria santamarta rev. stat. Ademas, ilustramos especímenes adultos de todos los taxa descritos de A. pyrrhosticta n. sp., A. eresia (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1862) y A. hilaris Jordan, 1910, y algunos representantes de A. trinacria (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1862). También presentamos ilustraciones de las genitalias masculinas y femeninas de algunos taxones seleccionados, junto con mapas de distribución, y una lista de sinonimos revisada para las cuatro especies. 

Shinichi Nakahara, Albert Thurman, Gordon B. Small. 2024. A new species of Pseudodebis Forster, 1964 from Panama (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae). Tropical Lepidoptera Research. 34(1); 21-28.  

[Botany • 2024] Megastigma acarrilloi (Rutaceae) • A New Species from Sinaloa, Mexico, with the northernmost distribution of the genus

Megastigma acarrilloi Pío-León,

in Pío-León, 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.21829/abm131.2024.2406 

Abstract

Background and Aims: The genus Megastigma has six described species of shrubs distributed from Colima, Mexico, to Nicaragua. Through a routine review of the iNaturalistMX platform in 2023, a record of an individual of the Megastigma genus was observed, although in a very disjunct locality with respect to known species. The collection and subsequent review of the specimens allowed us to determine that it was a new species for science.

Methods: Botanical explorations and collections were carried out during 2023 and 2024 in the Sierra de Barobampo, municipality of Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico. The identity of the species was determined by the review of specialized literature. A map with the distribution of each species of the genus was elaborated using the available data in digital repositories and specimens in the MEXU herbarium. The conservation status of the new species was evaluated and proposed according to the IUCN criteria. An identification key is provided for all species of the genus Megastigma.

Results: Megastigma acarrilloi is endemic to northern Sinaloa, Mexico, and has the northernmost distribution of the genus. The species with the closest morphological affinity is M. morenoi, which is endemic to Colima, from which M. acarrilloi differs because it is glabrous and has fewer leaflets per leaf. During the explorations, Lepidopteran larvae of the genus Papilio were observed feeding on its leaves. It is recommended to include M. acarrilloi as a Vulnerable species (VU) on the IUCN Red List.

Conclusions: With the new species, the genus Megastigma is now integrated by seven species, all present in Mexico, and of which six are endemic to the country. Megastigma acarrilloi also represents the first record of the genus for Sinaloa and north of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Keywords: Barobampo mountains, endemism, iNaturalist, iNaturalistMX, Megastigma morenoi, Megastigma skinnerii

Megastigma acarrilloi Pío-León, sp. nov.

Juan Fernando Pío-León. 2024. Megastigma acarrilloi (Rutaceae), A New Species from Sinaloa, Mexico, with the northernmost distribution of the genus.  Acta Botanica Mexicana. 131; DOI: doi.org/10.21829/abm131.2024.2406 

[Botany • 2024] Lysionotus cangyuanensis (Gesneriaceae) • A New Species from Yunnan, China

 

Lysionotus cangyuanensis C. Liu, W.G. Wang & H.C. Xi, 

in Xi, Wang, Ma, Shi, Shen et Liu, 2024. 

沧源吊石苣苔 ||   taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2021 

Abstract 

Lysionotus cangyuanensis, a new species from Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated. This new species morphologically resembles L. sulphureoides and L. coccinus, but can be distinguished by its leaf blade size, bracts shape, corolla size and throat markings, and anthers shape. Detailed description is provided. 

Keyword: Cangyuan County, China, Lysionotus coccinus, Lysionotus sulphureoides, new taxon, taxonomy, Yunnan

Habitat and morphology of Lysionotus cangyuanensis.
A. Habitat; B. Flowering plant; C. Leaf surface, adaxial and abaxial; D–F. Different views of flower; G. Infructescence, showing immature capsules; H–J. Dissected corolla, showing stamens and throat characters; K. Pistil, disc and calyx.

(Photos. A, C, F, by W.G. Wang; B, D–E, G–K, by C. Liu)

 Lysionotus cangyuanensis C. Liu, W.G. Wang & H.C. Xi, sp. nov. 

沧源吊石苣苔

Diagnosis: The new species differs from the most similar species Lysionotus sulphureoides in leaf blade up to 13 cm long, lateral veins 4–7 pairs, bracts elliptical to oblong, corolla 3.5–4 cm long, with 15 purple longitudinal lines in throat and 1 purple patch at each junction of the upper and lower lips, and anthers cordate.

Etymology: The specific epithet “cangyuan” refers to the type locality in Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China. 

Chinese name is proposed here as “沧源吊石苣苔” (沧源-refer to Cangyuan, 吊石苣苔-refer to Lysionotus).

Hou-Cheng Xi, Wen-Guang Wang, Xing-Da Ma, Ji-Pu Shi, Jian-Yong Shen and Cheng Liu. 2024. Lysionotus cangyuanensis, A New Species of Lysionotus (Gesneriaceae) from Yunnan, China. Taiwania. 69(4); 445-448. DOI: 10.6165/tai.2024.69.445 [01 October 2024] taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2021

[Crustacea • 2024] Caridina maeklongensis • A New landlocked freshwater Shrimp Species (Decapoda: Atyidae) from the Mae Klong Basin, Thailand

[A–D] Caridina maeklongensis  

   Macharoenboon, Manonai & Jeratthitikul. 2024

[E, F] C. sumatrensis  De Man, 1892

RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY. 72

Abstract. A newly discovered landlocked shrimp, Caridina maeklongensis, new species, is described from the Mae Klong Basin, western Thailand. The morphology of the new species resembles C. sumatrensis, from which it differs in possessing a shorter rostrum with fewer dorsal teeth, a small number of very large-sized eggs, and a greatly reduced posteromedian projection on the distal end of the telson. The molecular evidence of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene also supports the species status of the newly described species. This is the fifth endemic species of Caridina known from Thailand. 

Key words. crustacean, landlocked freshwater shrimp, molecular phylogeny, taxonomy, Southeast Asia

Living habitus specimens of Caridina species from the Mae Klong Basin.
A–D, Caridina maeklongensis, new species: A, paratype male, MUMNH-CAR064-4; B, paratype female, MUMNH-CAR064-1; C, paratype female, MUMNH-CAR064-15; and D, paratype female, MUMNH-CAR064-13.
 E, F, C. sumatrensis: E, male, MUMNH-CAR706-P2; and F, female, MUMNH-CAR706-P1.

Family Atyidae De Haan, 1849 

Genus Caridina H. Milne Edwards, 1837 

Caridina maeklongensis, new species

Etymology. The specific name is from its type locality, the Mae Klong Basin.

Kongkit Macharoenboon, Varitsara Manonai and Ekgachai Jeratthitikul. 2024. Caridina maeklongensis, A New landlocked freshwater Shrimp Species (Crustacea: Decapoda: Atyidae) from the Mae Klong Basin, Thailand. RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY. 72: 450–468.

[Crustacea • 2024] Alpheus cangiopalus • A New mud-dwelling Species of the Genus Alpheus Fabricius, 1798 (Decapoda: Alpheidae) from anoxic mangrove swamps of South Vietnam

Alpheus cangiopalus 

Marin & Thịnh, 2024

DOI: doi.org/10.15298/arthsel.33.4.09 

ABSTRACT

 The article describes a new species of the genus Alpheus Fabricius, 1798 (Decapoda: Caridea: Alpheidae), referring to the “Alpheus malabaricus” species complex, which is characterized by unusually long and thin fingers of minor cheliped (pereiopod I). Alpheus cangiopalus sp. n. was found to live exclusively in highly specific shallow water muddy lagoons located in deep anoxic mangrove swamps of the Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in South Vietnam. Detailed morphological comparison with Alpheus malabaricus (Fabricius, 1775) and other taxa earlier synonymized with the former species are provided. The trophic position of the new species was evaluated based on analysis of δ15N/δ13C stable isotopes, and a discussion on other ecological features of the species is also represented in the article.

KEY WORDS: Crustacea, diversity, mangroves, communities, Asia, Indo-West Pacific.

Order Decapoda Latreille, 1802 

Infraorder Caridea Dana, 1852 

Family Alpheidae Rafinesque, 1815 

Genus Alpheus Fabricius, 1798

Alpheus cangiopalus sp. n., habitus, showing living coloration:
a — holotype ♂, ZMMU Ma-6233, lateral and dorsal views;
b — paratype ♂, ZMMU Ma-6235, lateral and dorsal views.

Alpheus cangiopalus sp. n. 

ETYMOLOGY. The species name, cangiopalus, was given after Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve; and the habitat of the new species, “palus” (Latin.) means “swamp”. The species epithet can be translated as “living in the swamps of Can Gio”.

Ivan N. Marin and Nguyễn Văn Thịnh. 2024. A New mud-dwelling Species of the Genus Alpheus Fabricius, 1798 (Decapoda: Alpheidae) from anoxic mangrove swamps of South Vietnam. Arthropoda Selecta. 33(4); 536–548. DOI: doi.org/10.15298/arthsel.33.4.09 

 Researchgate.net/publication/387383556_A_new_species_of_Alpheus_from_Vietnam