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A new and little known species of Protoribates (Acari: Oribatida: Haplozetidae) from Babeldaob Island of Palau

ABSTRACT We found four species of oribatid mites belonging to the genus Protoribates from Babeldaob Island of Palau Republic, which is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. A new species, Protoribates lutosisetosus sp. nov. is described from litter and soil of the primary and secondary forests in Palau, and supplementary descriptions of three hitherto known species, Protoribates acutus, Protoribates paracapucinus, and Protoribates seminudus are provided. Following the descriptions and comparisons, aspects of the taxonomy, distribution, and habitat ecology of all studied species are discussed. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:5D27105E-EA22-4909-8A16-16836F8FF41D

<p class="Body"><strong>Reassignment of <em>Rhyncaphytoptus</em> <em>longipalpis</em> Xue et Hong, 2005 (Diptilomiopidae) to <em>Bambusacarus</em> n. gen. (Eriophyidae) and remarks on shape of oral stylet and orientation of pharynx in Eriophyoidea (Acari: Acariformes)</strong></p>

It is widely accepted in literature that members of Diptilomiopidae possess a “long-form” oral stylet which is usually nearly as long as the cheliceral stylets. However, it is not only the length of the oral stylet itself that is the character to discriminate diptilomiopids, but also its shape and the orientation of the pharynx. We reinvestigated the gnathosoma of Rhyncaphytoptus longipalpis Xue et Hong, 2005, a “diptilomiopid” species from China, and demonstrated that this mite has an angled short-form oral stylet and an almost horizontally oriented pharynx, which is not typical for Diptilomiopidae. We reassign “longipalpis” to a new genus Bambusacarus n. gen. in a different family-group (Eriophyidae, Phyllocoptinae, Anthocoptini) and provide a supplementary description of this species based on the material from Hungary where it was found on six introduced bamboo species of the genus Phyllostachys (Poaceae). Similar to members of endoparasitic genus Novophytoptus (Phytoptidae), B. longipalpis n. comb. has elongate, forceps-shaped gnathosomal structures and it lacks setae d and v on palps. We conclude that in some “non-diptlilomiopid” lineages of Eriophyoidea (1) the elongation of palps and changing of the length and curvature of the gnathosomal stylets may not be correlated with transformation of the shape of the oral stylet and reorientation of pharynx, and (2) when this happens, the mite homoplastically acquires the well-recognized “diptilomiopid-like” phenotype as seen in B. longipalpis n. comb. In future, careful reinvestigation of the shape of the oral stylet in Diptilomiopidae may reveal new examples of similar phenotypic convergency in Eriophyoidea.

Contribution to the knowledge of oribatid mites of the genus Austrocarabodes (Acari, Oribatida, Carabodidae) of Madagascar

This work includes taxonomic and faunistic data on carabodid mites (Oribatida, Carabodidae) collected from the Montagne d'Ambre National Park, North Madagascar. A new species of the genus Austrocarabodes is described; A. madagascarensis n. sp. differs from A. similis and A. spathulatus by the presence of foveolae on the body surface. Supplementary descriptions of Austrocarabodes parapustulatus Mahunka, 2009 and A. planisetus Mahunka and Mahunka-Papp, 2011 which were originally described from Madagascar, are presented. The species Austrocarabodes spathulatus Mahunka, 1978 is recorded in Madagascar for the first time.

A supplementary description of Longidorus diadecturus (Nematoda: Longidoridae) based on paratype specimens

A supplementary description of Longidorus diadecturus, based on paratype specimens and line drawings provided in the original description, is presented. This species is listed in Annex IIA of EU Regulation 2019/2072 due to its reported ability to vector Peach rosette mosaic virus.

Description of a new species resembling Paratrichius circularis Ma, 1990 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) from China.

Supplementary description and new distributional records are presented for the rare Chinese species Paratrichius circularis Ma, 1990, and a resembling species, Paratrichius tesari Mückstein, Xu Qiu, new species, is described from Guizhou, China. Habitus, diagnostic characters and ecological notes are illustrated for both species.

Soil-inhabiting mites of the family Laelapidae (Acari: Mesostigmata) fromAssiut Governorate, Egypt.

This paper reports on ten species, in six enera, of soil-inhabiting mites of the family Laelapidae from Assiut Governorate, Egypt. The species Androlaelaps projecta Furman, 1972, Gaeolaelaps mirzakhaniae Kazemi Khalesi, 2018, G. nolli (Karg, 1962), Hypoaspisella asperatus (Berlese, 1904a) comb. nov., Laelaspis calidus Berlese, 1924 and Ololaelaps tasmanicus (Womersely, 1956) are recorded for the first time from Egypt. Supplementary descriptions of some species are presented to facilitate species delimitation. The males of Cosmolaelaps longus (Hafez, Elbadry Nasr, 1982) and O. tasmanicus are described for the first time.

Morphological variation pattern and supplementary description of Epimedium epsteinii

Epimedium epsteinii,a species endemic to China,and distributes in Tianping Mountain of Hunan Province,which was described based on several cultivated individuals that.No subsequent morphological observation has been conducted since its publication.In order to obtain the accurate and comprehensive morphological variation of E.epsteinii and to provide a basis for clarifying the taxonomic relation of this species and its allied taxa,morphological variation analysis and supplementary description of E.epsteinii were done through the field investigation conducted in flowering period,based on a population in Tianping Mountain(type locality) of Sangzhi County,Hunan Province.The results are as follows: The variation range of the main characters of E.epsteinii is far beyond the original descriptions.For example,the height of flowering stems is 12.0-68.0 cm,which is significantly higher than the original description of 12 cm;Both short,compact rhizomes and long creeping rhizomes are observed within the population,and the individuals of each type are almost equal in number;The other characters,such as length and width of middle leaflet,length of inflorescence and flower colour are present abundant variation;In addition,the fruit and seed characters were described for the first time.Follicles are about 8-13 mm long and containing 2-11 seeds,which with a large oily caruncle(elaisome) attached.Furthermore,photos on the morphology of living plants in the wild are provided to fill the gap of absence of colour illustration of E.epsteinii in extant literature.It is the first very important thing for taxonomic study to pay more attention to taxonomic description after field investigation,especially the analysis of individual variation.

A new species of Hemacroneuria and additions to Chinoperla (Plecoptera: Perlidae) from China.

A new species of Hemacroneuria Enderlein, 1909, H. baotianmana sp. nov. is described and illustrated from Henan Province of central China and Shaanxi Province of northwestern China. Supplementary descriptions and new images are provided for Chinoperla mengmanensis Qian Du, 2012 based on new material from Yunnan Province of southwestern China. The female of C. mengmanensis is described for the first time.

A new species of mite in the genus Ernogamasus Athias-Henriot, 1971 (Parasitiformes: Parasitidae).

A new mite species Ernogamasus papilio sp. nov., originating from south-eastern Poland and north-eastern Slovakia, is described, as well as a supplementary description for E. aliitectatus (Athias-Henriot, 1967).

Redescription of Pristidia cervicornuta (Araneae, Clubionidae), with a first description of the female.

Pristidia cervicornuta Yu, Zhang & Chen, 2017 is redescribed based on new material from the type locality, Diaoluo Mountains of Hainan Island, China. The female is described and illustrated for the first time. In addition, this paper further illustrates the male, and provides a supplementary description.

New findings of poronotic oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) from the high canopy of a Bornean tropical rain forest

ABSTRACTTropical forest canopies are home to an extremely high diversity of arthropods, but their diversity, abundance, and community structures remain incomplete. Three species of oribatid mites from the crown leaves petioles of Light Red Meranti (Shorea quadrinervis Sloot), a tree species that is endemic to Borneo Island, are reported in the present study. A new species of Birobates (Oripodidae) is proposed, with a diagnostic key to adults of all known species of the genus worldwide. Dometorina plantivaga (Berlese, 1895) (Scheloribatidae) and Paralamellobates misella (Berlese, 1910) (Punctoribatidae) are reported for the first time from Borneo, and supplementary descriptions of those species are provided. Aspects of the distribution and habitat ecology of each species reported are discussed.http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:D4F7B041-C1E3-4B00-A8E7-305438AF320B

Integrative taxonomy of the genus Dudgeodes Sartori, 2008 (Insecta, Ephemeroptera, Teloganodidae) from the Philippines with description of new species and supplementary descriptions of Southeast Asian species.

COI sequences were used as an initial clustering method to delimit putative species of the genus Dudgeodes in the Philippines. An overview of the diagnostic characters of Philippine species and characters with high intraspecific variability are given. Six new species of Dudgeodes are described and illustrated: D. bauernfeindi Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., D. freitagi Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., D. luntian Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., D. pangantihoni Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., D. tabang Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., and D. vonrinteleni Garces & Sartori, sp. nov., all known from the nymphal stage. Supplementary descriptions are provided for D. pescadori Sartori, 2008, D. hutanis Sartori, 2008, D. stephani Sartori, 2008, D. ulmeri Sartori, 2008, and D. celebensis Sartori, 2008. A key to the nymphs of Philippine Dudgeodes species is proposed.

A new species of Daploeuros Watts (Coleoptera: Scirtidae).

Daploeuros reichertae sp. nov. is described from New South Wales, Australia. The species is the smallest member of the genus, easy to distinguish on the basis of the morphology of the male copulatory organs. A short supplementary description of the female of Daploeuros tasmanicus Watts and a key to identify the species of Daploeuros are provided.

Supplementary descriptions of thirteen species of soil mites (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae)

This study provides additional morphological information and new illustrations for thirteen species of soil mites in the family Laelapidae described from Iran, to supplement the original descriptions.

Taxonomic studies on Begonia (Begoniaceae) in Myanmar I: three new species and supplementary description of Begonia rheophytica from Northern Myanmar

Three new species of Begonia (B. chenii, B. putaoensis and B. crassitepala) belonging to Begonia section Platycentrum and a supplementary description of B. rheophytica with a detailed description of female flowers from Putao, Kachin State, Northern Myanmar, are described and illustrated. All the new species are endemic to Northern Myanmar and can be easily distinguished from other species among the section Platycentrum. A detailed description, photographs, habitat, distribution and a comparison with the most related allied species for all new species are provided.

INTERESTING FINDINGS OF ORIBATID MITES (ACARI: ORIBATIDA) FROM A SPHAGNUM BOG IN WESTERN SIBERIA

This work deals with six species of oribatid mites recovered from a sedge-moss bog (Carex–Eriophorum–Sphagnum association), located in the south of Western Siberia, Russia. Two species, Banksinoma exobothridialis and Banksinoma longisetosa (Thyrisomidae) are new to the fauna of Russia. This finding is interesting in regards to the biogeography and the habitat ecology of both species. Two other relatively rare species of Trhypochthoniidae have been found: Mainothrus badius, which is recorded for the first time in Asia; and Trhypochthonius nigricans, recorded for the first time in Western Siberia. In addition, Holarctic species Suctobelbella palustris (Suctobelbidae) and Limnozetes ciliatus (Limnozetidae) are reported with supplementary descriptions and illustrations. In this article, we discuss the distribution and habitat ecology of each of the above species.

Hierarchical attentive deep neural networks for semantic music annotation through multiple music representations

Automatically assigning a group of appropriate semantic tags to one music piece provides an effective way for people to efficiently utilize the massive and ever increasing online and off-line music data. In this paper, we propose a novel end-to-end deep neural network model for automatic music annotation, which effectively integrates available multiple complementary music representations and jointly accomplishes music representation learning, structure modeling, and tag prediction. The model first hierarchically leverages attentive convolutional networks and recurrent networks to learn informative descriptions from Mel-spectrogram and raw waveform of the music and depict time-varying structures embedded in the description sequence. A dual-state LSTM network is then employed to capture the correlations between two representation channels as supplementary music descriptions. Finally, the model aggregates music description sequence into a holistic embedding with a self-attentive multi-weighting mechanism, which adaptively captures multi-aspect summarized information of the music for tag prediction. Experiments on the public MagnaTagATune benchmark music dataset show that the proposed model outperforms state-of-the-art methods for automatic music annotation.

REDESCRIPTION OF GAEOLAELAPS DEBILIS (MA) (ACARI: MESOSTIGMATA: LAELAPIDAE), WITH A KEY TO WORLD SPECIES OF GAEOLAELAPS WITH SETAE ST1 OFF STERNAL SHIELD

Ma (1996) described Gaeolaelaps debilis as a new species from China, being just one female collected from the nest of Daurian ground squirrel, Spermophilus dauricus Brandt (Rodentia: Sciuridae), in the Jilin Province. Then he presented a supplementary description of this species, based on female and deutonymph specimens collected from soil in same province from China (Ma 2004); but they both lack some of the most important details concerning leg chaetotaxy and do not provide enough information for accurate and consistent species identification. In this paper, we redescribe the adult female of G. debilis (Ma, 1996) based on the newly collected specimens from new localities in China, Iran and the Russian Far East. Our work includes the first description of the male of this species. Moreover, a key to the species of Gaeolaelaps with setae st1 off sternal shield is presented.

A new species of Fissicepheus and a supplementary description of Leptotocepheus murphyi (Mahunka, 1989) (Acari, Oribatida, Otocepheidae) from Malaysia

This work includes taxonomic data on two species of oribatid mites of the family Otocepheidae from Malaysia. A new species of the genus Fissicepheus is described. Fissicepheus parastriganovae n. sp. differs from Fissicepheus striganovae Ermilov and Anichkin, 2014 by body ornamentation, length of interlamellar and notogastral setae and morphology of genital plates. The species Leptotocepheus murphyi (Mahunka, 1989) is recorded in Malaysia for the first time. A supplementary description of this species which was originally described from Singapore is given on the basis of the Malaysian specimens. The main morphological traits for L. murphyi are summarized.

<p class="Body"><strong>Supplementary descriptions and DNA barcodes of two rarely encountered <em>Trisetacus</em> species (Eriophyoidea, Phytoptidae) associated with Tertiary relict conifers from the Mediterranean region</strong></p>

New records and supplementary morphological descriptions of two rarely encountered Trisetacus species from Pinaceae, T. abietis Postner 1968 and T. cedri (Nalepa 1920), are reported. Trisetacus abietis was found in Abkhazia under the needle epidermis of Abies nordmanniana (Steven) Spach, a conifer endemic to the mountainous Asian coast of the Black Sea. Trisetacus cedri was found in buds of introduced Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D. Don) G. Don in Abkhazia and South Africa. It is the only member of Trisetacus known from Cedrus spp. For the first time we provide sequences of two genes (COI and D1–D2 28S) of T. abietis (MN022221, MN025333) and T. cedri (MN022222, MN022223, MN025334, MN025335), along with microphotographs of the damage caused by these mites on their coniferous hosts. Sequences of D1–D2 28S of T. cedri from Abkhazian and South African populations are identical; COI sequences from different populations differ by only one synonymous substitution in a codon for asparagine. Females of T. abietis have long asymmetrical 8/7-rayed empodia, whereas males have shorter symmetrical 6/6-rayed empodia and shorter solenidia ω I. Similar sexual dimorphism in tarsal appendages was previously reported in Novophytoptus, representing an endoparasitic lineage of phytoptids on monocots. In T. cedri, a “long form” and a “short form” of both males and females were detected, suggesting a complex life cycle in this species. The evolution of Trisetacus is discussed within the broader context of the molecular phylogenies of Pinaceae and Eriophyoidea, including estimations of divergence times.