Latest Articles from ZooKeys Latest 2 Articles from ZooKeys https://zookeys.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:06:37 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://zookeys.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from ZooKeys https://zookeys.pensoft.net/ Two new species of the genus Terrobittacus Tan & Hua, 2009 (Mecoptera, Bittacidae) https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/97997/ ZooKeys 1148: 29-39

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1148.97997

Authors: Le-Le He, Bao-Zhen Hua

Abstract: Two new species of Terrobittacus Tan & Hua, 2009 are described and illustrated from Sichuan and Guangxi provinces of China, increasing the species number of Terrobittacus to eight. Terrobittacus emeishanicus sp. nov. is differentiated from its congeners by wings with distinct markings and a female subgenital plate with a V-shaped carina. Terrobittacus laoshanicus sp. nov. can be recognized by the black terga VI–IX. A key to species of Terrobittacus is updated. The species distribution and the relationship between adult morphology and mating behavior were briefly discussed.

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Research Article Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:49:21 +0200
Rediscovery of Eremobittacus spinulatus Byers (Mecoptera, Bittacidae) in Mexico, with description of the female and comments on sexual dimorphism and potential mimicry https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6623/ ZooKeys 539: 111-117

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.539.6623

Authors: Fernando Villagomez, Atilano Contreras-Ramos, Yesenia Marquez-López

Abstract: The female of Eremobittacus spinulatus Byers, 1997 is described for the first time. A key to the two species known of this genus endemic to Mexico is provided, and species distribution is illustrated. A case is made for adults of Eremobittacus to be sexually dimorphic, which appears to be an exceptional occurrence in Bittacidae. It is claimed that E. spinulatus habitus has a wasp-like appearance, which may potentially depict a case of mimicry.

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