N. 61: T. Ochi, M. Kon & Maxwell V. L. Barclay

G. it. Ent., 14 (61): 415-448

March 2016

A Review of the Subgenus Pseudophanaeomorphus Ochi

of the genus Onthophagus

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

by

TERUO OCHI, MASAHIRO KON & MAXWELL V. L. BARCLAY

Abstract - Pseudophanaeomorphus, a subgenus of the genus Onthophagus, is reviewed. Eight new species are described: O. (P.) baramtagal sp. nov. from Borneo, O. (P.) borneotagal sp. nov. from Borneo, O. (P.) mulutagal sp. nov. from Borneo, O. (P.) palawantagal sp. nov. from Palawan, O. (P.) pasotagal sp. nov. from the Malay Peninsula, O. (P.) cupreotagal also from the Malay Peninsula, O. (P.) ranongjohkii sp. nov. from Thailand and O. (P.) sulawesijohkii sp. nov. from Sulawesi. A key to the species of Onthophagus (Pseudophanaeomorphus) is provided.

N. 61: T. Ochi & M. Kon

G. it. Ent., 14 (61): 449-458

March 2016

Notes on the coprophagous scarab-beetles

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

from Southeast Asia. XXVI

A new subgenus and a new species 

of the genus Onthophagus

by

TERUO OCHI & MASAHIRO KON

 Abstract - A new subgenus of Onthophagus is established for O. shirakii Nakane as the type species: Hikidaeus subgen. nov. In addtition to the type species, ten known species are also assigned to the new subgenus: O. (H.) sauteri Gillet, O. (H.) peninsularis Boucomont, O. (H.) pastillatus Boucomont, O. (H.) kanyaayonus Masumoto, O. (H.) singhaakhomus Masumoto, O. (H.) leknamnaous Masumoto & Ochi, O. (H.) yangmuensis Masumoto & Ochi, O. (H.) azusae Ochi & Kon, O. (H.) simboroni Ochi & Kon, O. (H.) cupreopastillatus Ochi & Kon. A new species of the present new subgenus is described from the Malay Peninsula: O. (H.) tsutomui sp. nov.

N. 61 T. Ochi & M. Kon

G. it. Ent., 14 (61): 459-462

March 2016

A new species of the genus Panelus from Borneo

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Scarabaeinae)

by

TERUO OCHI & MASAHIRO KON

Abstract - A new species of Panelus is described from Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo: Panelus saigusai sp. nov. This species is distinct from any known congeners by having the body elongate and the dorsal side covered with densely crowded punctures and recumbent long hairs.

N. 61: M. Prandi

G. it. Ent., 14 (61): 525-548

March 2016

Una nuova specie di Megasoma Kirby dal Brasile

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Dynastinae)

di

MASSIMO PRANDI

Abstract - A new species of Megasoma Kirby from Brazil (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Dynastinae) - Megasoma hermes sp. nov. from Roraima, Brazil (Holotypus and Allotypus) and   French Guiana (Paratypus) is herein described and illustrated. The new species is compared with  the closely related species, namely, Megasoma gyas (Herbst) and M. actaeon (Linnaeus) from French Guiana and Suriname, with which it shares a mix of characters.

N. 60: T. Ochi & M. Kon

G. it. Ent., 14 (60): 165-170

March 2015

A new species of the genus Paraphytus Harold

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

from Sulawesi

by

TERUO OCHI & MASAHIRO KON

Abstract - A new species of the genus Paraphytus is described from Sulawesi: P. andoi sp. nov. 

N. 60: T. Ochi & M. Kon

G. it. Ent., 14 (60): 179-190

March 2015

Notes on the coprophagous scarab beetles

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

from Southeast Asia. XXV

 Descriptions of four new species of Onthophagus

by

TERUO OCHI & MASAHIRO KON

Abstract - Four new species of the genus Onthophagus are described from Southeast Asia: O. (Onthophagus) langkawiensis sp. nov. from Langkawi Is., off the Malay Peninsula, O. (O.) opacihartiniae sp. nov. from Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, O. (Onthophagiellus) abei sp. nov. from Chin, Myanmar, and O. (Serrophorus) baolocensis sp. nov. from Vietnam and Cambodia.

N. 60: T. Ochi & M. Kon

G. it. Ent., 14 (60): 191-200

March 2015

Three new species of the genus Phelotrupes Jekel

(Coleoptera: Geotrupidae)

from Myanmar

by

TERUO OCHI & MASAHIRO KON

Abstract - Three new species of Phelotrupes (Phelotrupes) are described from Kachin, Myanmar: P. (P.) kachinensis sp. nov., P. (P.) abei sp. nov., P. (P.) brunipennis sp. nov. In addition, P. (Eogeotrupes) amethystinus (Jekel), P. (P.) businskyorum Král, Malý & Schneider, P. (P.) holzschuhi Král, Malý & Schneider are newly recorded from Myanmar. A key to the species of Phelotrupes (Phelotrupes) from Myanmar is also provided.

N. 59: P. E. Blom & W. H. Clark

G. it. Ent., 13 (59): 417-428

January 2014

Size variation in Phobetus sleeperi Hardy

with description of the female from Baja California, Mexico, observations on the type locality,

and comparisons with Phobetus desertus Blom & Clark

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

by

PAUL E. BLOM & WILLIAM H. CLARK

Abstract - Phobetus sleeperi Hardy, from Baja California, Mexico, was described from only the male holotype with no published natural history information. Variability in specimens collected from the type locality and surrounding area on 3 January 1989 is described, including two females. Analysis of this variability indicates that P. desertus Blom & Clark should remain a distinct species. Observations on flight activity, habitat, and predation for both P. sleeperi and P. desertus are provided. There appears to be a positive relationship between winter precipitation and adult activity for both species. The spider Eustala conchlea (McCook) (Araneae, Araneidae) was observed to prey on males of P. sleeperi, which adds to knowledge of this spider's natural history. We also report collection information for a single specimen that appears to represent a fourth undescribed Phobetus species from the Baja California peninsula.

N. 59: T. Ochi, M. Kon & M. Kawahara

G. it. Ent., 13 (59): 515-522

January 2014

Three new species of the genus Trox Fabricius

from Southeast Asia

(Coleoptera: Trogidae)

by

TERUO OCHI, MASAHIRO KON, MASAKAZU KAWAHARA

Abstract - Three new species of Trox are described from Southeast Asia: T. abei sp. nov. from Chin, Myanmar, T. poggii sp. nov. from Kachin, Myanmar, T. niisatorui sp. nov. from Java.

N. 59: T. Ochi, M. Kon & K. Masumoto

G. it. Ent., 13 (59): 557-572

January 2014

Six new species of the Subgenus Indachorius

of the Genus Onthophagus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

from the Malay Peninsula

by

TERUO OCHI, MASAHIRO KON & KIMIO MASUMOTO

Abstract - The species of the subgenus Indachorius of Onthophagus from the Malay Peninsula are reviewed. Onthophagus (Indachorius) peninsularis Boucomont is transferred to the subgenus Onthophagus. Six new species of Indachorius are described: O. (I.). semiworoae sp. nov., O. (I.) maruyamai sp. nov., O. (I.) ulugombakensis sp. nov., O. (I.) perakensis sp. nov., O. (I.) semiperakensis sp. nov., O. (I.) viridiperakensis sp. nov. A key to the species of Onthophagus (Indachorius) from the Malay Peninsula is provided.

N. 59: Teruo Ochi, Masahiro Kon, Masakazu Kawahara

G. it. Ent., 13 (59): 635-648

January 2014

Four new species of Aphodiini from Southeast Asia

(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)

by

                                                              

TERUO OCHI, MASAHIRO KON, MASAKAZU KAWAHARA

Abstract - Two new species of Pseudoheptaulacus from Myanmar (P. reikoae sp. nov. from Chin and P. azumai sp. nov. from Kachin), and two new species of Gilletianus from Sumatra and Borneo (G. sundainsulanus sp. nov.) and the Malay Peninsula (G. poggii sp. nov.) are described. The female of Sinaphodius oharai Ochi & Kon is also described for the first time. Keys to species for the genus Pseudoheptaulacus, to the genera of the tribe Aphodiini from Sundaland and to the species of Gilletianus from Sundaland are also provided.

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. 57: D. J. Curoe

G. it. Ent., 13 (57): 9-16

May 2012

Two new species of Chrysina Kirby of the aurora group

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae)

by

DANIEL J. CUROE

Abstract - Two new ruteline scarab species from the Republic of Panama - Chrysina gaitalica Curoe & Hawks and Chrysina eyai Curoe - are described and illustrated. A key is provided for the Mesoamerican species of the aurora group.

N. 56: Daniel J. Curoe

G. it. Ent., 12 (56): 261-266

May 2011

A new species of Spodochlamys Burmeister

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae)

from Central America

by

DANIEL J. CUROE

Abstract - A new ruteline scarab species from Panama, Spodochlamys soulai, is described. It is the second known Central American species in the predominantly Andean tribe Spodochlamyini. Illustrations of dorsal habitus and genitalia are provided.

N. 56: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 12 (56): 373-380

May 2011

Two new north African species

of the genus Trox Fabricius, 1775

(Coleoptera Trogidae)

       

by

R. PITTINO

Abstract - Two new north African species of the genus Trox Fabricius, 1775 are described, namely: 1) T. elkantaraensis n. sp., winged, from Algeria (type loc.: Batna, El-Kantara), close to T. martini Reitter, 1892, T. granulipennis Fairmaire, 1852 and T. confluens Wollaston, 1864; 2) T. cyrenaicus n. sp., flightless, from Libya (type loc.: Tripolitania, Bengasi), close to T. fabricii Reiche, 1853 and T. strandi Balthasar, 1936.

N. 56: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 12 (56): 381-394

May 2011

Lethrus (Lethrus) liviae n. sp. from European Turkey (Coleoptera Geotrupidae)

       

by

R. PITTINO

Abstract - Lethrus (Lethrus) liviae n. sp. from European Turkey (Type loc.: 11 km N of Eceabat, Çanakkale Province) is described and illustrated. Within the nominotypic subgenus according to NIKOLAJEV (2003), the new species is related to the ones which share anterior angles of pronotum remarkably produced forward, being the closest ally to L. (L.) brachiicollis Fairmaire, 1855, from western Anatolia. L. liviae n. sp. also relates, though to a lesser degree, to L. (L.) fallax Nikolajev, 1975, formerly reputed to inhabit only Turkish and Greek Thrace (KRÁL & NIKOLAJEV, 2006), and hereby recorded as new to western Anatolia. To complete this work, relevant diagnostic characters are discussed, and original pictures and drawings of the species dealt with are presented.

N. 56: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 12 (56): 395-412

May 2011

The Afrotropical species of the genus Afromorgus Scholtz, 1986

1st note:

A. melancholicus (Fahraeus, 1857) and its closest relatives

(Coleoptera Trogidae)

by

R. PITTINO

Abstract - The widespread Afrotropical Afromorgus melancholicus (Fahraeus, 1857) and its closest allies are hereby studied and illustrated chiefly on the base of their distinctive male genitalia. A. melancholicus “sensu lato” is found to actually include five distinct twin species, namely: A. melancholicus (Fahraeus, 1857), A. fenestrellus (Balthasar, 1939), previously synonymized with the former, and three new species: A. drumonti n. sp., inhabiting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola (type loc.: Bas-Congo, Banana-Boma), A. bayoni n. sp. from Uganda (t.l.: Bussu Busoga), and A. benadirensis n. sp. from Somalia (t.l.: Benadir reg., 7 km N of Mogadishu).

N. 55: P. Gandini & C. Aguilar

G. it. Ent., 12 (55): 135-164

May 2009

Seis nuevas especies de Dichotomius Hope, 1838

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

de Sudamérica y descripción del macho de

Dichotomius camargoi Martínez, 1956

de

PAOLO GANDINI y CARLOS AGUILAR

Abstract - Six new species of Dichotomius Hope, 1838 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) from South America and description of the male of Dichotomius camargoi Martínez, 1956 - Six new species of the dung beetle genus Dichotomius are here described: Dichotomius ziliolii n. sp., in the "batesi section", from Bolivia; Dichotomius joelus n. sp., very close to the "batesi section", from Paraguay; Dichotomius paraguayanus n. sp., provisionally placed in the subgenus Luderwaldtinia but not in a particular section, also from Paraguay; Dichotomius pseudocuprinus n. sp. in the "carbonarius section", from Brazil; Dichotomius guaranii n. sp., in the "nisus section", from Paraguay; Dichotomius dynastus n. sp., in the "mormon section", from Bolivia. Pictures are given for each new species. The male of Dichotomius camargoi Martínez, 1956, originally described based on a single female, is also described here.

N. 54A: L. Milani

G. it. Ent., 12 (54A): 119-133

May 2008

Una nuova sottospecie di Megasoma gyas Jablonsky in Herbst

(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae)

da Santa Catarina, Brasile

di

LEONELLO MILANI

Abstract - A new subspecies of Megasoma gyas Jablonsky in Herbst (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) from Santa Catarina, Brazil - A new subspecies of Megasoma gyas Jablonsky in Herbst, Megasoma gyas prandii ssp. nov. from Timbó, Itajaí river Valley, Santa Catarina, Brazil is described and illustrated. The new subspecies is characterized from the other ones (M. g. gyas, M. g. rumbucheri, M. g. porioni) through the following combination of male features: frontal horn long, strongly and evenly curved upwards, in dorsal view about of equal thickness at base and just before bifurcation, slightly swollen hardly before mid-length, along the sides bordered with a distinct rim almost over the whole length; in lateral view at base dorsally with a large and low triangular tooth, blunt at apex, the latter about at level of clypeus edge; thoracic horn strongly curved downwards, distinctly reaching beyond the apex of basal tooth of frontal horn; fore tibia proximal tooth narrow and almost parallel-sided at base, not broadly triangular. M. gyas prandii ssp. nov., occurring south of 25th parallel, is the southernmost known subspecies of M. gyas.

N. 54: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 12 (54): 93-117

December 2007

A review of the Western Palaearctic species of

the genus Psammodius Fallén, 1807,

with description of a new species from Greece

(Coleoptera Aphodiidae Psammodiinae)

by

RICCARDO PITTINO

Abstract - An updated overview of the Western Palaearctic species of the genus Psammodius Fallén, 1807 is presented here, based on almost 2100 studied specimens and several types. Aim of this work is to define as precisely as possible the geographic range of each of the 13 valid species which, on the whole, resulted to occur in this area, and to allow their correct identification through a dichotomic key. For each species detailed references, type locality, location of types, studied materials, known range, and, when useful, a synthetic taxonomic discussion are given. A new species close to P. asper (Fabricius, 1775), namely P. asperoides n. sp., is described from Greece (type loc.: 3-4 km NE of Siderokastro, Serres Prov., Macedonia). A neotype is designated for P. sulcicollis var. canaliculatus Mulsant, 1842, which is considered a chromatic form of P. asper; the specific value of P. generosus Reitter, 1892 is confirmed; neotypes are also selected for P. scutellaris Mulsant & Wachanru, 1859, a junior synonym of P. laevipennis Costa, 1844, as well as for P. accentifer Mulsant & Rey, 1859, and P. planipennis Reitter, 1893, both junior synonyms of P. plicicollis Erichson, 1848. Original drawings of metatibia, male genitalia, and spermatheca of the new species and P. asper complete this work.