A new trigonotarbid arachnid,Gigantocharinus szatmaryinew genus and species, is described from Up... more A new trigonotarbid arachnid,Gigantocharinus szatmaryinew genus and species, is described from Upper Devonian (Late Famennian) sediments in Pennsylvania. Devonian trigonotarbids were known before from only a single North American locality and several European ones. The new trigonotarbid occurs in what had previously been a significant time gap between the faunas of the Middle Devonian and the late Carboniferous.Gigantocharinus szatmaryiis assigned with some hesitation to the family Palaeocharinidae.
The genus Neogovea, traditionally placed in the subfamily Stylocellinae of the family Sironidae, ... more The genus Neogovea, traditionally placed in the subfamily Stylocellinae of the family Sironidae, i s surveyed, and two new species N . karnakusa and N . mexasca, are described . The latter is the firs t troglobitic cyphophthalmid to be reported from the Americas . Species of Neogovea are related t o species of Brasilogovea, Metasiro, Metagovea and Chileogovea, in that order . The author does no t formally recognize family and subfamily names in the Cyphophthalmi, believing that a complet e reorganization of the group is warranted . The new term eusternum is coined to describe a media n sternal sclerite found between the meso- and metasterna of N. kamakusa.
Speleopsobius weaveri, n. gen., n. sp., is described from lava tubes in southern Idaho, USA. The ... more Speleopsobius weaveri, n. gen., n. sp., is described from lava tubes in southern Idaho, USA. The new taxon, and species of the genera Buethobius Chamberlin, 1911 and its probable synonym Yobius Chamberlin, 1945, are members of the family Anopsobiidae, not previously reported from North America. All known species of Henicopidae and Anopsobiidae from North America north of México are listed and briefly noted, along with all known anopsobiids from the northern hemisphere. Anopsobiella dawidoffi Attems, 1938 (Vietnam) is likely not a member of the family Anopsobiidae.
The harvestman genus Taracus Simon 1879, and the new genus Oskoron (Opiliones: Ischyropsalidoidea... more The harvestman genus Taracus Simon 1879, and the new genus Oskoron (Opiliones: Ischyropsalidoidea: Taracidae) (Zootaxa 4180) 71 pp.; 30 cm.
Cyrtodesmus baerti, n. sp., previously reported from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, as Cyrtodesm... more Cyrtodesmus baerti, n. sp., previously reported from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, as Cyrtodesmus sp., is described, together with notes on the systematics, natural history and morphology of cyrotdesmid millipedes.
The poorly known milliped species Alloiopus solitarius Attems (Iran) is re described and assigne... more The poorly known milliped species Alloiopus solitarius Attems (Iran) is re described and assigned to the Family Anthroleucosomatidae. New illustrations are provided for Ghi/arovia kygae Gulicka (Altai Mtns., USSR), and the new species G. novosibirica is described (Novosibirsk, USSR); Ghilarovia is also assigned to Anthroleucosomatidae. Relationships within the family are discussed.
The millipede genus Striaria Bollman, 1888 heretofore had been thought to be confined to the Appa... more The millipede genus Striaria Bollman, 1888 heretofore had been thought to be confined to the Appalachian region of eastern North America, is replaced in western North America by species of the genus Amplaria Chamberlin, 1941. Collections from northern Idaho show that this is not the case, and that at least four species of Striaria occur in the west. These species are described herein as Striaria aculeata n. sp., S. bombillus n. sp., S. vagabundus n. sp. and S. orator n. sp.
Huitaca ventralis, new genus and species, is described from Colombia. Closest to Metagovea, the n... more Huitaca ventralis, new genus and species, is described from Colombia. Closest to Metagovea, the new genus differs in the form of the penis and ventral thoracic complex and proportions of the chelicera. A new exocrine gland complex, opening on the first abdominal sternite, is briefly described; its function is not known.
Two new species of millipedes are described from Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County... more Two new species of millipedes are described from Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County, Oregon, USA: Taiyutyla caseophila, n. sp. (Conotylidae), a troglophile; and Opiona catorycha, n. sp. (Caseyidae), a troglobiont found in at least one other cave in the region. We also provide a brief discussion of the invertebrate biodiversity of Oregon Cave.
ZHANG, ZHI-QIANG, SHEAR, WILLIAM A. (2007): Linnaeus Tercentenary: Progress in Invertebrate Taxon... more ZHANG, ZHI-QIANG, SHEAR, WILLIAM A. (2007): Linnaeus Tercentenary: Progress in Invertebrate Taxonomy. Zootaxa 1668 (1): 1-6
FIGURE 1. Distribution and habitat of Craspedosoma raulinsii in eastern Canada. A). Cornhill Nurs... more FIGURE 1. Distribution and habitat of Craspedosoma raulinsii in eastern Canada. A). Cornhill Nursery, Cornhill, New Brunswick. Craspedosoma raulinsii was collected from underneath potted plants (arrow). B). Suburban garden Grand Bay-Westfield. Craspedosoma raulinsii was collected from leaf litter in perennial flower beds (arrow). C). Filled circle marks the Gatineau, Quebec report of Shelley (1990). Filled triangles mark the New Brunswick records reported here.
FIGURES 10–13. Speleopsobius weaveri, n. sp. 10. Plumose setae of epistome. 11. Telopodite of sec... more FIGURES 10–13. Speleopsobius weaveri, n. sp. 10. Plumose setae of epistome. 11. Telopodite of second maxilla. 12. Tarsus of same. 13. Tip of tarsus.
FIGS. 55–59. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 55. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, mes... more FIGS. 55–59. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 55. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, mesal view. Fig. 56. Right gonopod of A. cervus, mesal view. Fig. 57. Right gonopod of A. mendocino, mesal view. Fig. 58. Right gonopod of A. flucticulus, lateral view. Fig. 59. Right gonopod of A. flucticulus, mesal view.
FIGS. 45–54. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 45. Left gonopod of A. nazinta, later... more FIGS. 45–54. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 45. Left gonopod of A. nazinta, lateral view. Fig. 46. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. nazinta gonopod, lateral view. Fig. 47. Right gonopod of A. crawfordi, mesal view. Fig. 48. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. crawfordi, lateral view. Fig. 49. Right gonopod of A. fontinalis, mesal view. FIG. 50. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. fontalis, posteriolateral view. Fig. 51. Right gonopod of A. rykkenae, mesal view. Fig. 52. Right gonopod of A. rykkenae, lateral view. Fig. 53. Right gonopod of A. baughi, lateral view. Fig. 54. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, lateral view.
FIGS. 8–10. Amplaria fontinalis. Fig.8. Head and first 3 rings of male, ventral view. Fig. 9. Lef... more FIGS. 8–10. Amplaria fontinalis. Fig.8. Head and first 3 rings of male, ventral view. Fig. 9. Left gonopod, mesal view. Fig. 10. Gonopod tips, posterior view.
A new trigonotarbid arachnid,Gigantocharinus szatmaryinew genus and species, is described from Up... more A new trigonotarbid arachnid,Gigantocharinus szatmaryinew genus and species, is described from Upper Devonian (Late Famennian) sediments in Pennsylvania. Devonian trigonotarbids were known before from only a single North American locality and several European ones. The new trigonotarbid occurs in what had previously been a significant time gap between the faunas of the Middle Devonian and the late Carboniferous.Gigantocharinus szatmaryiis assigned with some hesitation to the family Palaeocharinidae.
The genus Neogovea, traditionally placed in the subfamily Stylocellinae of the family Sironidae, ... more The genus Neogovea, traditionally placed in the subfamily Stylocellinae of the family Sironidae, i s surveyed, and two new species N . karnakusa and N . mexasca, are described . The latter is the firs t troglobitic cyphophthalmid to be reported from the Americas . Species of Neogovea are related t o species of Brasilogovea, Metasiro, Metagovea and Chileogovea, in that order . The author does no t formally recognize family and subfamily names in the Cyphophthalmi, believing that a complet e reorganization of the group is warranted . The new term eusternum is coined to describe a media n sternal sclerite found between the meso- and metasterna of N. kamakusa.
Speleopsobius weaveri, n. gen., n. sp., is described from lava tubes in southern Idaho, USA. The ... more Speleopsobius weaveri, n. gen., n. sp., is described from lava tubes in southern Idaho, USA. The new taxon, and species of the genera Buethobius Chamberlin, 1911 and its probable synonym Yobius Chamberlin, 1945, are members of the family Anopsobiidae, not previously reported from North America. All known species of Henicopidae and Anopsobiidae from North America north of México are listed and briefly noted, along with all known anopsobiids from the northern hemisphere. Anopsobiella dawidoffi Attems, 1938 (Vietnam) is likely not a member of the family Anopsobiidae.
The harvestman genus Taracus Simon 1879, and the new genus Oskoron (Opiliones: Ischyropsalidoidea... more The harvestman genus Taracus Simon 1879, and the new genus Oskoron (Opiliones: Ischyropsalidoidea: Taracidae) (Zootaxa 4180) 71 pp.; 30 cm.
Cyrtodesmus baerti, n. sp., previously reported from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, as Cyrtodesm... more Cyrtodesmus baerti, n. sp., previously reported from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, as Cyrtodesmus sp., is described, together with notes on the systematics, natural history and morphology of cyrotdesmid millipedes.
The poorly known milliped species Alloiopus solitarius Attems (Iran) is re described and assigne... more The poorly known milliped species Alloiopus solitarius Attems (Iran) is re described and assigned to the Family Anthroleucosomatidae. New illustrations are provided for Ghi/arovia kygae Gulicka (Altai Mtns., USSR), and the new species G. novosibirica is described (Novosibirsk, USSR); Ghilarovia is also assigned to Anthroleucosomatidae. Relationships within the family are discussed.
The millipede genus Striaria Bollman, 1888 heretofore had been thought to be confined to the Appa... more The millipede genus Striaria Bollman, 1888 heretofore had been thought to be confined to the Appalachian region of eastern North America, is replaced in western North America by species of the genus Amplaria Chamberlin, 1941. Collections from northern Idaho show that this is not the case, and that at least four species of Striaria occur in the west. These species are described herein as Striaria aculeata n. sp., S. bombillus n. sp., S. vagabundus n. sp. and S. orator n. sp.
Huitaca ventralis, new genus and species, is described from Colombia. Closest to Metagovea, the n... more Huitaca ventralis, new genus and species, is described from Colombia. Closest to Metagovea, the new genus differs in the form of the penis and ventral thoracic complex and proportions of the chelicera. A new exocrine gland complex, opening on the first abdominal sternite, is briefly described; its function is not known.
Two new species of millipedes are described from Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County... more Two new species of millipedes are described from Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County, Oregon, USA: Taiyutyla caseophila, n. sp. (Conotylidae), a troglophile; and Opiona catorycha, n. sp. (Caseyidae), a troglobiont found in at least one other cave in the region. We also provide a brief discussion of the invertebrate biodiversity of Oregon Cave.
ZHANG, ZHI-QIANG, SHEAR, WILLIAM A. (2007): Linnaeus Tercentenary: Progress in Invertebrate Taxon... more ZHANG, ZHI-QIANG, SHEAR, WILLIAM A. (2007): Linnaeus Tercentenary: Progress in Invertebrate Taxonomy. Zootaxa 1668 (1): 1-6
FIGURE 1. Distribution and habitat of Craspedosoma raulinsii in eastern Canada. A). Cornhill Nurs... more FIGURE 1. Distribution and habitat of Craspedosoma raulinsii in eastern Canada. A). Cornhill Nursery, Cornhill, New Brunswick. Craspedosoma raulinsii was collected from underneath potted plants (arrow). B). Suburban garden Grand Bay-Westfield. Craspedosoma raulinsii was collected from leaf litter in perennial flower beds (arrow). C). Filled circle marks the Gatineau, Quebec report of Shelley (1990). Filled triangles mark the New Brunswick records reported here.
FIGURES 10–13. Speleopsobius weaveri, n. sp. 10. Plumose setae of epistome. 11. Telopodite of sec... more FIGURES 10–13. Speleopsobius weaveri, n. sp. 10. Plumose setae of epistome. 11. Telopodite of second maxilla. 12. Tarsus of same. 13. Tip of tarsus.
FIGS. 55–59. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 55. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, mes... more FIGS. 55–59. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 55. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, mesal view. Fig. 56. Right gonopod of A. cervus, mesal view. Fig. 57. Right gonopod of A. mendocino, mesal view. Fig. 58. Right gonopod of A. flucticulus, lateral view. Fig. 59. Right gonopod of A. flucticulus, mesal view.
FIGS. 45–54. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 45. Left gonopod of A. nazinta, later... more FIGS. 45–54. Drawings of gonopods of Amplaria species. Fig. 45. Left gonopod of A. nazinta, lateral view. Fig. 46. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. nazinta gonopod, lateral view. Fig. 47. Right gonopod of A. crawfordi, mesal view. Fig. 48. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. crawfordi, lateral view. Fig. 49. Right gonopod of A. fontinalis, mesal view. FIG. 50. Tip of anterior angiocoxite of A. fontalis, posteriolateral view. Fig. 51. Right gonopod of A. rykkenae, mesal view. Fig. 52. Right gonopod of A. rykkenae, lateral view. Fig. 53. Right gonopod of A. baughi, lateral view. Fig. 54. Right gonopod of A. umatilla, lateral view.
FIGS. 8–10. Amplaria fontinalis. Fig.8. Head and first 3 rings of male, ventral view. Fig. 9. Lef... more FIGS. 8–10. Amplaria fontinalis. Fig.8. Head and first 3 rings of male, ventral view. Fig. 9. Left gonopod, mesal view. Fig. 10. Gonopod tips, posterior view.
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