Species Of Lamiinae Research Articles

Notes, new records, and transference in South American Cerambycidae (Insecta, Coleoptera)

In this work we report for the first time the presence of 59 species of Cerambycidae (4 species of Prioninae, 25 species of Cerambycinae, and 30 species of Lamiinae) in Mato Grosso do Sul. One of these species, Ozodes infuscatus Bates, 1870, is also recorded from the Brazilian states of São Paulo. Nealcidion bruchi (Melzer, 1934) and Glypthaga arena Galileo, Martins & Santos-Silva, 2015 are recorded from Brazil for the first time. Lissonotus biguttatus Dalman, 1817 is newly recorded from Mato Grosso State. The type locality of Nesozineus lineolatus Galileo & Martins, 1996 is corrected, as well as state of the type locality of Oncideres malleri Fragoso, 1970, Aegomorphus lanei (Marinoni & Martins, 1978), and Carphina melanura Monné & Monné, 2007. Hovorodon Santos-Silva, Swift & Nearns, 2010 is confirmed as being masculine gender. The grammatical gender of Diploschema Thomson, 1858 is reported as neuter gender, and the names of D. maculata Martins & Monné, 1980 and D. brunnea Martins & Monné, 1980 are corrected. Canarana brachialis (Guérin-Méneville, 1855) is indicated as recorded from the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul and not Mato Grosso. Urgleptes melzeri (Gilmour, 1959) is reinstated to its original genus: Lepturges (Lepturges). Notes on nearly all species are provided, including number of specimens in the original description, type locality, dates, etc.

Description of four new species of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Panama

Four new species of Lamiinae from Panama are described: Sternacutus akersae sp. nov.; Trichotithonus barrocoloradensis sp. nov.; Pseudosparna carmenae sp. nov. (Acanthocinini); and Piriana aielloae sp. nov. (Colobotheini).

The Phylogenetic Relationship of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Using Mitochondrial Genomes.

Lamiinae is the largest subfamily of the Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles), with approximately 21,863 described species. Previous phylogenetic studies of Lamiinae showed that this subfamily was monophyletic, but the relationship between the tribes of Lamiinae is still controversial. Partial molecular data and species morphological characteristics are not sufficient to resolve species phylogenetic studies perfectly. At the same time, the full mitochondrial genome contains more comprehensive genetic data. Benefiting from the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS), mitochondrial genomes can be easily acquired and used as reliable molecular markers to investigate phylogenetic relationships within Cerambycidae. Using NGS technology, we obtained 11 mitochondrial genome sequences of Lamiinae species. Based on this newly generated mitochondrial genome dataset matrix, we reconstructed the phylogeny of Lamiinae. The Bayesian Inference and Maximum Likelihood analyses strongly support the monophyly of four tribes (Lamiini, Batocerini, Mesosini, and Saperdini), whereas the tribe Acanthocinini was identified as paraphyletic. Other mitochondrial structural features were also observed: the start codon in the nad1 gene of all 11 mitochondrial genomes is TTG; 17-22 bp intergenic spacers (IGS) with a 'TACTA' motif were found between trnS2 and nad1. Moreover, two long IGS were found in Mesosa myops and Batocera sp. Tandem repeats were found in the IGS of Batocera sp.

New species and taxonomical notes on Bolivian Lamiinae (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)

ABSTRACT One new genus and three new species of Lamiinae are described from Bolivia: Leptocometes wappesi sp. nov. (Acanthocinini); Pentheochaetes pulcherrima sp. nov. (Acanthocinini); and Guarayo phantasmaticus, gen. nov., sp. nov. (Parmenini). The female of Periestola raphaeli is illustrated for the first time, and the differences compared with the male are reported. Estola basiflava is synonymized with Estola densepunctata. The alternative of couplet ‘36’ from the key to South American genera of Acanthocinini with erect setae on elytral surface is modified. The species group name of three Lamiinae is corrected. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:049C240F-EDAD-45CA-B1AD-E0B2C9C630CA

New species and new geographical records in Ecuadorian Lamiinae (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)

Three new species of Lamiinae are described from Ecuador: Pseudosparna pallida sp. nov. (Acanthocinini); Acakyra sinuata sp. nov. and Scythropopsis variegata sp. nov. (Acanthoderini). Piriana pygmaea (Bates, 1881) is recorded from Ecuador for the first time. A chromatic variation in Unaporanga lanceolata Martins & Galileo, 2007 is reported, the male is illustrated for the first time, and the species is newly reported from the Ecuadorian department of Pichincha. The morphological differences between Scythropopsis Thomson, 1864, Acakyra Martins & Galileo, 1996, and Irundisaua Martins & Galileo, 2005 are discussed.

Phylogenetic relationships between genera Dorcadion, Lamia, Morimus, Herophila and some other Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) based on chromosome and CO1 gene sequence comparison.

A dual molecular and cytogenetic study was performed with the aim to improve the controversial systematic classification of some species of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). The karyotypes of species belonging to genera Morimus, Herophila, Dorcadion, Neodorcadion and Lamia share a number of characters, which differentiate them from other species, belonging to genera Phytoecia, Parmena and Monochamus. The karyotypes of the last three species comprise 20 chromosomes, mostly metacentric or sub-metacentric, as in the presumed Cerambycidae ancestors. The karyotypes of the former species share many characters derived from the Lamiinae ancestors by a number of chromosome fissions and inversions indicating their monophyly. Comparisons of the CO1 gene sequence also show the monophyly of Morimus, Lamia, Herophila and Dorcadion and their distant relationship with others. These convergent results allow us to propose a phylogenetic classification of these genera, which places the monospecific genus Lamia close to Dorcadion, clearly separates Dorcadion and Neodorcadion and places Herophila closer to Morimus than to Dorcadion/Lamia. The genus Morimus is the most derived. CO1 mutations loosely separate the forms M. asper and M. funereus, which have similar karyotypes and behaviour and copulate in captivity. The form M. ganglebaueri may have a funereus X asper hybrid origin.

Synonymies and seven new species in Lamiinae from the Neotropical Region (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae).

Apyratuca Galileo Martins, 2006 is synonymized with Rosalba Thomson, 1864, and three new species are described: Rosalba contracta, from Ecuador; R. venusta, from Ecuador; and R. skelleyi, from Bolivia. Tethystola alboangulata sp. nov. is described from Trinidad and Tobago, and Blabicentrus similis sp. nov. is described from Panama. Blabicentrus bellus (Galileo Martins, 2004) is recorded from Panama. The genus Pygmaeopsis Schaeffer, 1908, is transferred to Desmiphorini and Pygmaeopsis apicalis sp. nov. is described from Mexico. Pseudestola maculata sp. nov. is described from Costa Rica and Panama. Desmiphora cucullata Thomson, 1868, is considered a synonym of Desmiphora cirrosa Erichson, 1847.

A new species, new distribution records, and taxonomic notes in Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Colombia.

Psapharochrus auratus sp. nov., from Colombia, is described and illustrated. A new combination, Psapharochrus penrosei (Thomson, 1864) is proposed. The geographical distribution of seven species of Lamiinae is expanded to include them in the Colombian fauna, and eight new department records from Colombia are reported. Moreover, taxonomic notes in Lamiinae are provided.

Species of Lamiinae (Insecta, Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) from east Paraná State (Brazil), with new geographic records.

A list of species of Lamiinae (Cerambycidae) collected in Iguaçu National Park (PNI) during the period from March 2012 to December 2015, using different collection methods, is provided. A total of 134 species were sampled, all recorded for the first time in the PNI and including 38 new distribution records for the state of Paraná, and one new record for Brazil. The geographic distribution and material examined are stated for each species. Each new record also accompanied by an illustration of the species.

Identification and evolution of olfactory genes in the small poplar longhorn beetle Saperda populnea

Saperda populnea is a serious pest of poplar and willow trees in the Palaearctic region, causing extensive damage to forests and the lumber industry. Until recently, there is no safe and effective chemical method to control this pest due to the lack of sufficient knowledge on the molecular basis of its olfactory genes, moreover, the evolutionary history of the olfactory gene family in subfamily Lamiinae is still fully unknown. Our RNA sequencing of the antennae of S. populnea identified 43 odorant binding proteins (OBPs), 15 chemosensory proteins (CSPs), 56 odorant receptors (ORs) and 24 inotropic receptors (IRs) in S. populnea. The RT-PCR results showed several genes were expressed in a sex specific manner, suggesting that these genes might play key role in their olfactory-sensing and sex-related behaviors. Further evolutionary studies were performed on these olfactory genes, overall comparison of the Ka/Ks values of orthologous genes in S. populnea and two other Lamiinae species showed three main conclusions: 1. olfactory genes have evolved more rapidly than the non-olfactory genes in the tested long horn beetles; 2. the IR gene family are under a strong purifying selection; 3. the OBPs of Monochamus alternatus evolved more rapidly than the other two species, which is speculated to be correlated with differentiation of selective pressure in different geographic origins. Detailed evolutionary studies on each olfactory genes showed that several OBPs and ORs are under significantly purifying/relaxed selective pressure, and several positive selection sites were also detected, modeling of SpopOR14 and SpopOBP4/5 showed that most of the positive selection sites were distributed at the N-terminus of SpopOR14, while the positive selection sites in SpopOBP4/5 were located in H-bond donors, results suggest that these sites are more likely to be linked with the selectivity of modeled olfactory genes. The research provided a better understanding of the molecular basis and evolutionary history of the olfactory genes in Lamiinae, through elaborating the mechanism whereby amino structural evolution affects specific variants in OBPs and ORs.

Complete mitochondrial genome of white-striped long-horned beetle, Batocera lineolata (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) by next-generation sequencing and its phylogenetic relationship within superfamily Chrysomeloidea

White-striped long-horned beetle, Batocera lineolata occurred in China, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Japan and Korea and is one of the most important wood-boring forestry pests. Complete mitochondrial genome was determined based on next-generation sequencing. The long-horned beetle has a total length of 15,420 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA, 2 rRNA genes and a non-coding region. The phylogenetic position was closely clustered with 6 other Lamiinae species with strong node support. Within Chrysomeloidea superfamily, a monophyletic Lamiinae clad is recovered as the sister group of the Cerambycinae from three species and the Chrysomelidae consisting five species forms a monophyletic clade which is strongly supported.

Two new species of Lamiinae, synonymies in Hemilophini, and corrections on the concept of four genera with transfers of three species (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae).

The differences between Lycidola Thomson, 1864 and Apeba Martins & Galileo, 1991 are discussed, and a new concept proposed for both genera. Lycidola popeba Galileo & Martins, 2006 is transferred to Apeba. The authorship of Lycidola palliata nigrohumeralis (type species of Acabanga Martins & Galileo, 1991) is corrected. Hemilophus togatus sensu Haase (1892) and sensu Heyne & Taschenberg (1908) are excluded from the synonym of Apeba togata (Klug, 1825). Apeba herrerae sp. nov. is described from Bolivia, and a key to species of this genus is provided. Lycaneptia antiqua Waterhouse, 1880 (= Apeba antiqua) is synonymized with Saperda togata Klug, 1825 (= Apeba togata). Eranina tomentilla Mehl et al., 2015 and Tyrinthia humeralis Martins & Galileo, 2014) are synonymized with Tyrinthia reversa Bates, 1881 (= Icimauna reversa); I. reversa is recorded for the first time from Brazilian state of São Paulo. Icimauna macilenta (Bates, 1881) is figured for the first time, and I. macilenta sensu Martins & Galileo (2014b) is Eraninella longiscapus (Bates, 1881). A key to species of Icimauna is provided. Oreodera clarkei sp. nov. is described from Bolivia. A key to species of Oreodera Audinet-Serville, 1835 recorded from Bolivia is provided. The differences between Hippopsis Lepeletier & Audinet-Serville, 1825 and Megacera Audinet-Serville, 1835 are summarized, and a new concept is proposed for each. Subsequently, Megacera rigidula Bates, 1866, and M. acuminata Galileo & Martins, 2006 are transferred to Hippopsis.

Two new species and new records of Cerambycidae (Insecta, Coleoptera)from Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The descriptions of two species of Lamiinae, Lepturges (Lepturges) batesi sp. nov. (Acanthocinini) and Onocephala chicomendes sp. nov. (Onocephalini) and an addendum of Cerambycinae and Lamiinae to the list of species of Cerambycidae in the Itatiaia National Park are presented. The data are based on fieldwork conducted over the last six years. Eighteen species of Cerambycinae and 21 of Lamiinae are recorded, with a total of 39 new distribution records.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the citrus long-horned beetle, Anoplophora chinensis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

In this paper, the complete mitochondrial genome of Anoplophora chinensis is sequenced and reported for the first time. The mitochondrial genome is a circular molecule of 15 805 bp, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 1 control region. Nine protein-coding genes and 14 tRNA genes are encoded on the H strand, and the other four protein-coding genes and eight tRNA genes are encoded on the L strand. The arrangement of genes is identical to all know long-horn beetles mitochondrial genomes. The nucleotide composition of the A. chinensis mitogenome is strongly biased toward A + T nucleotides (77.65%). Finally, the phylogenetic relationships of 12 Lamiinae species were reconstructed based on nucleotide sequences of COI using the Bayesian inference method. These molecular-based phylogenies support the traditional morphologically based view of relationships within the Lamiinae.

Three New Species of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Three new species of Lamiinae are described and illustrated: Adetus mirabilis Martins, Galileo, and Santos-Silva (Apomecynini) and Euryestola skillmani Martins, Galileo, and Santos-Silva (Calliini) from Bolivia; and Esthlogena (Esthlogena) crassa Martins, Galileo, and Santos-Silva (Pteropliini) from Mexico and Guatemala. Euryestola skillmani is included in an existing key.

Longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) of the Tucuman-Bolivian forest in the Tariquía Flora and Fauna National Reserve, southern Bolivian Andes, with notes on ecoregion endemism and conservation

The results of a survey of Cerambycidae in subhumid Tucuman Bolivian forest (TBF) in the Tariquía Reserve, southern Bolivian Andes, are presented. In nine days collecting with beating sheets and a light trap, we obtained records for 93 species of Cerambycidae, including 50 species of Cerambycinae, 42 species of Lamiinae and one species of Prioninae. Ten species are reported for the first time from Bolivia. Two taxa could only be determined to genus and might represent undescribed species. Forty-six percent of the collected species also occur in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. Twenty-three percent of the collected species occur in areas including countries of tropical and subtropical South America and 11% in tropical South America. Fourteen (15%) of the collected species are possibly endemic to Tucuman Bolivian forest. Including the two taxa that may represent new species and seven species that have been reported in the literature from TBF but not collected during our study, the number of potential TBF endemics may be as high as 23. In view of the threats by human land use in Tucuman Bolivian forest, species endemic to this ecoregion warrant special attention in future conservation planning.Se presentan los resultados del estudio de Cerambycidae en el Bosque subtropical Tucumano-Boliviano en la Reserva de Tariquía, en los Andes del Sur de Bolivia. En nueve días de captura con trampas de golpeo y de luz, obtuvimos registros de 50 especies de Cerambycinae, 42 especies de Lamiinae y una especie de Prioninae; resultando en total 93 especies de Cerambycidae. 10 especies están reportadas por primera vez para Bolivia. Dos taxa pudieron ser identificadas sólo hasta el nivel de género y podrían representar a especies aún no descritas. El 46% de las especies capturadas también se encuentran presentes en uno o más de los siguientes países: Sud Este del Brasil, Paraguay, Argentina y Uruguay. El 23% de las especies capturadas fueron reportadas en muchos países en los trópicos y subtrópicos de Sud América y el 11% sólo en los trópicos suramericanos. Posiblemente 14 especies (15%) de los especímenes capturados son endémicas del Bosque Tucumano Boliviano. Incluyendo los dos taxa que podrían representar nuevas especies y siete especies que fueron reportadas en literatura, pero no fueron capturadas durante nuestro estudio, el número de endémicos posibles del Bosque Tucumano Boliviano llegan a 23 especies. Se requiere particular atención en planes de conservación adicionales, considerando las amenazas por el uso del suelo en el Bosque Tucumano Boliviano y el endemismo específico en la región.

Inventory of the Lamiinae species (Insecta, Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) of the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia, RJ, Brazil

A survey of the Lamiinae species recorded in the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, is presented. The data were based on literature, field work and in the collection of the Museu Nacional, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Three hundred and twenty two species of Lamiinae are registered, and this represents about 30% of the species that occur in the Atlantic Rainforest. Forty two new distribution records are registered. One hundred and thirty five species are illustrated. A comparative table showing the respective number of genera and species of Lamiinae that occur in the Neotropical Region, Atlantic Rainforest and Parque Nacional do Itatiaia is given.

The catalogue of the palaearctic species of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the patrimony of "Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest) (Part V)

The catalogue of the palaearctic species of Lamiinae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from the patrimony of "Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History (Bucharest) (Part V) The catalogue presents Palaearctic Cerambycidae coleopteran species of the subfamily Lamiinae preserved in the collections of "Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History of Bucharest.

Differences in genitalia structure and function between subfamilies of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Beetle genitalia are usually described only for taxonomic purposes without considering the possible function of structures. Exceptions are sporadic detailed studies on single species. We studied genital structures in the subfamilies of Cerambycidae and outlined assumptions on the function of these structures and the implications for the phylogeny of the Cerambycidae. We found that male genitalia in particular are taxon-specific on a higher taxonomic level; e.g., the parameres are widely variable in Cerambycinae, while in most Lamiinae species they appear relatively uniform and differ from those of the Cerambycinae. Internal sac structures are very different among the various subfamilies. Small backwards-pointing spines are the most common armature of the internal sac. The female genitalia are less variable, although ovipositor morphology may differ among subfamilies. In most species, the connection between the mates during copulation is achieved by the long internal sac and the ovipositor only, whereas the median lobe and parameres are in contact with the female abdomen only at the beginning of copulation. Cerambycinae and Lepturinae have a basal swelling of the endophallus to prevent it from sliding back into the male abdomen during copulation. The long internal sac functions in connecting the mates and guaranteeing the sperm transfer.

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