N. 58: G. Platia

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 175-248

April 2013

Descriptions of new species of Melanotini

(Coleoptera, Elateridae, Melanotinae)

from Asia,

with new distribution records for other known species

by

GIUSEPPE PLATIA

Abstract - 47 new species of Melanotini from Asia, belonging to the genera Melanotus (s. str.) Eschscholtz, 1829 (29), Melanotus (Spheniscosomus Schwarz, 1892) (6), Metriaulacus Schwarz, 1902 (2), Priopus Castelnau, 1840 (10) are described. New distribution records, and descriptions and illustrations of up to now unknown sexes are provided for other 42 known species of the same genera.

N. 58: G. Curletti

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 249-250

April 2013

Correzione di un'omonimia nel genere Agrilus Curtis, 1825

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

di

GIANFRANCO CURLETTI

Abstract - Correction of an homonymy in the genus Agrilus Curtis, 1825 (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) - A new name - Agrilus (Robertius) homonymus nom. nov. - is established for Agrilus (Robertius) solitarius Curletti, 2012, junior primary homonym of Agrilus solitarius Harold, 1869.

N. 58: L. Diotti & R. Caldara

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 251-258

April 2013

Descrizione di Archarius ziliolii,

nuova specie di Italia e Svizzera affine ad A. crux (Fabricius)

(Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

di

L. DIOTTI & R. CALDARA

Abstract - Description of Archarius ziliolii, new species from Italy and Switzerland related to A. crux (Fabricius) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) - Archarius ziliolii n. sp. is described from northern and central Italy and southern Switzerland. This species is closely related to A. crux (Fabricius, 1777) (formerly Curculio), from which it differs by the sparser white scales of the dorsal vestiture, which form a thinner and shorter vitta at the sides of the pronotum and a thinner and shorter transverse band at the middle of elytra; moreover, in the male of A. ziliolii the uncus of fore tibiae is stouter and angularly curved, whereas the aedeagus is parallel-sided instead of being enlarged from the base to the apical third and further abruptly constricted. In addition, the lectotypes of Curculio crux Fabricius, 1777 and Balaninus rhaeticus Fuchs, 1862 are designated, and the synonymies of the latter taxon and Balaninus crucifer Fuchs, 1862 with A. crux (Fabricius) are confirmed.

N. 58: P. Magrini & F. Cirocchi

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 259-270

April 2013

Un nuovo Duvalius Delarouzée, 1859 dell’Umbria centrale

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

P. MAGRINI & F. CIROCCHI

Abstract - A new Duvalius Delarouzée, 1859 from central Umbria (Coleoptera, Carabidae) - A new anophthalmic, unpigmented species - Duvalius gallii - has been found in an abandoned iron quarry in Umbria (C Italy). This horizontal quarry (Grotta della Miniera, N° 106 U/Pg, Monte Penna, Cava del Ferro, Gualdo Tadino, Perugia) is crossed by many pits which are very likely inhabited by the species. Duvalius gallii has a membranous copulatory piece in direct contact with the internal sac, typical of species belonging to the bensae group (sensu MAGRINI, 1997, 1998), without a median unequal process and apically more sclerified. The copulatory piece has a faintly separated bifid apex with two small projections which appear rounded when viewed ventrally and pointed when viewed laterally. The aedeagus is long and sinuate with an apical button facing upward. The shape of both the aedeagus and its copulatory piece place this new taxon on a species level, as detailed in the images accompanying the text.

N. 58: P. Magrini & A. Degiovanni

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 271-282

April 2013

Note sul genere Abax Bonelli, 1810,

con descrizione di una nuova specie delle Dolomiti 

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

P. MAGRINI & A. DEGIOVANNI

Abstract - Notes on the genus Abax Bonelli, 1810, with description of a new species from the Dolomites (Coleoptera, Carabidae) - In this note the Authors describe Abax benellii, new species from the Dolomites of Trento (NE Italy). It is an Abax species characterized by the aedeagus of singular form, with the apex short and Y-shaped in dorsal and ventral views and devoid of apical teeth. The species, medium-sized, is also characteristic for the elytra, antennae and tarsi particularly short, and for the pronotum narrow at the base, character present only in a few species of the genus. A brief key to all the species of Abax occurring in Italy is also given.

N. 58: L. Fancello & P. Magrini

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 283-288

April 2013

Descrizione di Langelandia (Normandella) montalbica,

nuova specie di Sardegna

(Coleoptera, Zopheridae)

di

L. FANCELLO & P. MAGRINI

Abstract - Description of Langelandia (Normandella) montalbica, new species from Sardinia (Coleoptera, Zopheridae) - The Authors describe Langelandia (Normandella) montalbica n. sp. from Sardinia (type locality: Monte [Mount] Albo, Nuoro province), Italy. The new species is easily distinguished from the others belonging to the same subgenus for the concomitant presence of some peculiar characters in external morphology: 4 fovea-shaped lateral depressions on the pronotum and two evident carinae on its disc, a salient carina between the 2nd and 3rd elytral stria.

N. 58: Á. Solís & B. Kohlmann

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 289-340

April 2013

El género Uroxys

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

en Costa Rica

por

ÁNGEL SOLÍS y BERT KOHLMANN

Abstract - The genus Uroxys (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Costa Rica - This paper is the result of the study of the genus Uroxys Westwood (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Costa Rica.  Twelve known species are reported: U. boneti Pereira & Halffter, U. deavilai Delgado & Kohlmann, U. dybasi Howden & Young, U. gatunensis Howden & Young, U. gorgon Arrow, U. metagorgon Howden & Young, U. microcularis Howden & Young, U. micros Bates, U. nebulinus Howden & Gill, U. pauliani Balthasar, U. platypyga Howden & Young, and U. transversifrons Howden & Gill. The females of U. dybasi and U. gatunensis are here described for the first time. Lecto- and paralectotypes of U. micros are also designated. The following synonymy is established: U. aphodioides Bates, 1887 = U. coarctatus Harold, 1867. Line drawings of important morphological characteristics and distribution maps are included as well as drawings of the dorsal habitus of all species. An identification key is presented.

N. 58: M. A. Alonso-Zarazaga, R. Caldara & H. Winkelmann

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 341-350

April 2013

On the systematic position of some overlooked weevil taxa described by Schrank in 1798 and by Gravenhorst in 1807 (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

by

MIGUEL A. ALONSO-ZARAZAGA, ROBERTO CALDARA,

HERBERT WINKELMANN

Abstract - In accordance with the ICZN (1999), several actions are taken to preserve nomenclatural stability of taxa currently belonging to the Curculionidae. Following the provisions of ICZN Article 23.9.1 Pseudostyphlus pillumus (Gyllenhal, 1835) (formerly Erirhinus) is made a nomen protectum and Rhynchaenus pilumnus Gravenhorst, 1807 is made a nomen oblitum; Cleopomiarus graminis (Gyllenhal, 1813) (formerly Rhynchaenus) is made a nomen protectum and Rhynchaenus cinerascens Gravenhorst, 1807 is made a nomen oblitum. Having met the conditions of ICZN Article 75, neotypes of Curculio amentorum Schrank, 1798; Curculio salicti Schrank, 1798; Orchestes maurus Gravenhorst, 1807; Orchestes ornatus Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus alismatis Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus cinerascens Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus nigritulus Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus notatus Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus pilumnus Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus productus Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus rubrirostris Gravenhorst, 1807; Rhynchaenus vacillans Gravenhorst, 1807; Salius helicis Schrank, 1798; and Salius secalis Schrank, 1798 are designated. The following new combination is proposed: Dorytomus rubrirostris (Gravenhorst, 1807) comb. n. from Rhynchaenus. The following new synonymies are proposed: Anthonomus phyllocola (Herbst, 1795) (= Rhynchaenus nigritulus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Bagous alismatis (Marsham, 1802) (= Rhynchaenus alismatis Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.; = Rhynchaenus productus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.; = Rhynchaenus vacillans Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Bagous frit (Herbst, 1795) (= Rhynchaenus notatus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Cleopomiarus graminis (Gyllenhal, 1813) (= Rhynchaenus cinerascens Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Dorytomus majalis (Paykull, 1792) (= Curculio amentorum Schrank, 1798 syn. n.); Dorytomus rubrirostris (Gravenhorst, 1807) (= Curculio affinis Paykull, 1800 syn. n.); Dorytomus taeniatus (Fabricius, 1781) (= Curculio salicti Schrank, 1798 syn. n.); Isochnus foliorum (O. F. Müller, 1764) (= Salius helicis Schrank, 1798 syn. n.); Orchestes hortorum (Fabricius, 1792) (= Orchestes ornatus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Orchestes pilosus (Fabricius, 1781) (= Salius secalis Schrank, 1798 syn. n.); Orchestes jota (Fabricius, 1787) (= Orchestes maurus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.); Pseudostyphlus pillumus (Gyllenhal, 1835) (= Rhynchaenus pilumnus Gravenhorst, 1807 syn. n.). Dorytomus edoughensis Desbrochers des Loges, 1875 is removed from the synonymy with Dorytomus affinis (Paykull, 1800) and considered a distinct species.

N. 58: G. Curletti & L. Migliore

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 351-354

April 2013

A new species of Agrilus Curtis, 1825

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

from the Natural History Museum of Porto Alegre, Brazil

by

GIANFRANCO CURLETTI & LETIZIA MIGLIORE

Abstract - Agrilus (Agrilus) galileae n. sp. is described from Brazil. A checklist of the Agrilus species present in the collections of the Natural History Museum of Porto Alegre, Brazil is also given.

N. 58: G. Curletti

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 355-360

April 2013

Three new species of Steraspis Dejean, 1833 

(Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

by

GIANFRANCO CURLETTI

Abstract - Three new species belonging to the genus Steraspis Dejean, 1833 (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) are described: Steraspis (Pissteras) avis n. sp. from Malawi, Steraspis (Pissteras) amphibium n. sp. from Zambia and Steraspis (Pissteras) montana n. sp. from Tanzania.

N. 58: P. Magrini, P. Abbazzi & A. Petrioli

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 361-374

April 2013

Neumatora annamariae n. sp. dell’Isola di Lampedusa 

(Isole Pelagie, Sicilia)

(Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Cossoninae)

di

P. MAGRINI, P. ABBAZZI & A. PETRIOLI

Abstract - Neumatora annamariae n. sp. from the Island of Lampedusa (Pelagie Islands, Sicily) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Cossoninae) - In this note the Authors describe and illustrate Neumatora annamariae, new species from the Island of Lampedusa. The new species is similar to N. depressa Normand, 1920 from Tunisia, from which it can be easily recognized for the peculiar morphological characters presented in two tables. The introduction highlights the controversial phases of the systematic positioning of the genus Neumatora, alternatively attributed to the Cryptorhynchinae (Torneumatini) or the Cossoninae. An updated list of the known Neumatora species and a map showing their distributions are also given.

N. 58: P. Magrini, A. Degiovanni & A. Benelli

G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 375-380

April 2013

Sulla presenza in Abruzzo di

Pterostichus (Argutor) chameleon Motschulsky, 1866,

specie nuova per l’Italia

(Coleoptera, Carabidae)

di

P. MAGRINI, A. DEGIOVANNI & A. BENELLI

Abstract - On the occurrence in Abruzzo of Pterostichus (Argutor) chameleon Motschulsky, 1866, species new to Italy (Coleoptera, Carabidae) - In this note Pterostichus (Argutor) chameleon Motschulsky, 1866, species widespread in eastern Europe, is recorded as new to Italy. The specimens collected in Abruzzo (Campo Felice) do not differ from those of the typical form though their distribution areas are widely separate. A short key to the Italian species of the subgenus Argutor is also given.