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Three New Species, New Records, and a Key to Dryops Olivier, 1791 (Coleoptera: Dryopidae) from Brazil
by Matheus de Souza Leite Alexandre, Bruno Clarkson, André Silva Fernandes and Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo Moreira
Insects 2026, 17(4), 430; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17040430 - 17 Apr 2026
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Dryopidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) comprise 37 genera and about 280 species, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. The Neotropical fauna of the family has been neglected for decades, despite a few recent contributions. So far, seven genera and 29 species have been recorded from [...] Read more.
Dryopidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) comprise 37 genera and about 280 species, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. The Neotropical fauna of the family has been neglected for decades, despite a few recent contributions. So far, seven genera and 29 species have been recorded from Brazil. Based on 369 adults collected in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Paraná, and Rio de Janeiro, we describe Dryops antonioi sp. nov., D. nelsimarae sp. nov., and D. simoneae sp. nov. Furthermore, we herein redescribe and provide new records for D. ovatus (Grouvelle, 1890), an updated key to the species recorded from the country and a checklist of Neotropical representatives of the genus. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)
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Comparative Analysis of the Mitochondrial Genomes of Three Species of Elmidae (Coleoptera: Dryopoidea)
by Zeliang Qin, Na Li, Yaqi Mo, Juping Wang, Yunfei Peng and Fan Song
Insects 2025, 16(3), 247; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16030247 - 28 Feb 2025
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The mitochondrial genomes of three species of Elmidae were sequenced. The sizes were 16,309 bp (C. jaechi), 16,291 bp (G. longiusculus), and 15,480 bp (S. punctulata). Each genome includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes [...] Read more.
The mitochondrial genomes of three species of Elmidae were sequenced. The sizes were 16,309 bp (C. jaechi), 16,291 bp (G. longiusculus), and 15,480 bp (S. punctulata). Each genome includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), two ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), and a control region (CR). All three mitogenomes show AT bias. Except for trnS1, lacking the dihydrouridine (DHU) arm, all tRNA genes had a typical cloverleaf structure. The codon usage preferences of the three species showed high similarity. The arrangement of the genes in the three mitogenomes was consistent among them but differed from that in the typical mitogenomes of Coleoptera. The Ka/Ks ratio indicated that COX1 and nad4L had a lower evolutionary rate, being relatively conserved genes among 13 PCGs. The phylogenetic analysis revealed that Elmidae belongs to the superfamily Dryopoidea within the suborder Polyphaga and is monophyletic. The results preliminarily indicate that the taxonomic groups at the subfamily, tribe, and genus levels within Elmidae are ambiguous, and further revisions may be required in the future. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)
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A Review of Araeopidius monachus (LeConte, 1874) (Coleoptera: Dryopoidea: Ptilodactylidae), with Main Emphasis on Its Biology and Ecology
by William D. Shepard and Robin Kundrata
Diversity 2023, 15(2), 131; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15020131 - 18 Jan 2023
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Araeopidius monachus (LeConte, 1874) is the only species in the subfamily Araeopidiinae within the beetle family Ptilodactylidae. Its geographic distribution is mainly along the western coast of North America, where adults are uncommon. A diagnosis is provided along with detailed collection records highlighting [...] Read more.
Araeopidius monachus (LeConte, 1874) is the only species in the subfamily Araeopidiinae within the beetle family Ptilodactylidae. Its geographic distribution is mainly along the western coast of North America, where adults are uncommon. A diagnosis is provided along with detailed collection records highlighting its seasonality, elevational range, plant associations, and collection methods. Collection records from larvae and adults indicate a three-year life cycle. Digestive tract dissections show that the larvae consume woody material while the adults probably do not feed. Additionally, we briefly discuss the problems and prospects for research of this enigmatic species. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Taxonomy, Systematics and Evolution of Coleoptera)
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New Genus and Species of Limnichines from the Cretaceous Amber of Myanmar and Taxonomic Notes on the Family Limnichidae (Coleoptera, Polyphaga)
by Alexander G. Kirejtshuk and Alexander A. Prokin
Insects 2022, 13(10), 891; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100891 - 30 Sep 2022
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Burmochares groehnigen. et sp. nov., the oldest known representative of the subfamily Limnichinae and tribe Limnichini, is described from the Cretaceous amber of northern Myanmar. The new genus Hernandocharesgen. nov. is proposed for Platypelochares electricus Hernando, Szawaryn et Ribera, 2018 (type [...] Read more.
Burmochares groehnigen. et sp. nov., the oldest known representative of the subfamily Limnichinae and tribe Limnichini, is described from the Cretaceous amber of northern Myanmar. The new genus Hernandocharesgen. nov. is proposed for Platypelochares electricus Hernando, Szawaryn et Ribera, 2018 (type species of this new genus) from the Eocene Baltic amber. The structurally similar genera Platypelochares,Burmocharesgen.nov., Hernandocharesgen. nov., some other limnichines (Polyphaga) and some torridincollids (Myxophaga) are thought to be connected by their preference for similar habitats and lifestyle. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)
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The First Ptilodactyla Illiger, 1807 (Coleoptera: Dryopoidea: Ptilodactylidae) Described from Eocene Baltic Amber
by Robin Kundrata, Gabriela Packova, Kristaps Kairišs, Andris Bukejs, Johana Hoffmannova and Stephan M. Blank
Biology 2021, 10(9), 877; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10090877 - 6 Sep 2021
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The beetle family Ptilodactylidae contains more than 500 extant species; however, its fossil record is scarce and remains understudied. In this study, we describe a new species of Ptilodactylidae, Ptilodactyla eocenica Kundrata, Bukejs and Blank, sp. nov., based on a relatively well-preserved specimen [...] Read more.
The beetle family Ptilodactylidae contains more than 500 extant species; however, its fossil record is scarce and remains understudied. In this study, we describe a new species of Ptilodactylidae, Ptilodactyla eocenica Kundrata, Bukejs and Blank, sp. nov., based on a relatively well-preserved specimen from Baltic amber. We use X-ray microcomputed tomography to reconstruct its morphology since some of the principal diagnostic characters have been obscured by opaque bubbles. It is the third ptilodactylid species described from Baltic amber, and the first one belonging to the subfamily Ptilodactylinae. Additionally, we summarize the classification, diversity, and distribution of both extinct and extant Ptilodactylidae. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Zoology)
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