Os autores agradecem ao CNPq, à FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa de Minas Gerais) e à Funda... more Os autores agradecem ao CNPq, à FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa de Minas Gerais) e à Fundação Banco do Brasil pelo apoio financeiro concedido.
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Alv... more This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Alvim, Edgar, Ale-Rocha, Rosaly (2016): Two new species of Acrocephalomyia Ibáñez-Bernal & Hernández-Ortiz, 2012 from Brazil (Diptera: Ropalomeridae) and a key to known species. Zootaxa 4067 (1): 57-64, DOI: http://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4067.1.4
Tropical forests are among the most biodiverse biomes on the planet. Nevertheless, quantifying th... more Tropical forests are among the most biodiverse biomes on the planet. Nevertheless, quantifying the abundance and species richness within megadiverse groups is a significant challenge. We designed a study to address this challenge by documenting the variability of the insect fauna across a vertical canopy gradient in a Central Amazonian tropical forest. Insects were sampled over two weeks using 6-m Gressitt-style Malaise traps set at five heights (0 m–32 m–8 m intervals) on a metal tower in a tropical forest north of Manaus, Brazil. The traps contained 37,778 specimens of 18 orders of insects. Using simulation approaches and nonparametric analyses, we interpreted the abundance and richness of insects along this gradient. Diptera, Hymenoptera, and Coleoptera had their greatest abundance at the ground level, whereas Lepidoptera and Hemiptera were more abundant in the upper levels of the canopy. We identified species of 38 of the 56 families of Diptera, finding that 527 out of 856 speci...
<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &... more <i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf 1934: 120; Evans 1947: 197 –198 (illustrations and citation); Kramer 1959: 23 –30 (redescription, key to males, removed species); 1964: 261, 264 (key, redescription, distribution); 1967: 46 (synonymy of species); Metcalf, 1964: 112 (catalogue); Oman<i> et al</i>., 1990: 199, 303 (catalogue); Chiamolera &amp; Cavichioli 2002: 1161–1167 (history, key to male species); Marques-Costa &amp; Cavichioli, 2005: 1 –5 (history, redescription); 2009: 49–54 (history, synonym of species); 2012: 3–8, 10–19 (distribution, illustrations, cladistic analysis of Neocoelidiinae). Type species:<i> Chinaia bella</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934 by original designation.<b> Total length.</b> 5.2– 10 mm.<b> Diagnosis.</b> Head with anterior margin broadly rounded, without transverse carina in transition between crown and frons ( Figs 1, 3, 12, 13, 22, 31, 33); ocelli located slightly below transition margin between crown and frons ( Figs 23, 13, 23, 32–33); clypeus with lateral margins apically divergent ( Figs 2, 23, 32). Pronotum with posterior margin straight, not emarginated ( Figs 1, 12, 22, 31); forewing thickened, opaque and colored on basal and middle thirds, always with contrasting stains in yellow, orange, red and/or brown tones, only apical third hyaline ( Figs 4, 14, 24, 34); forewing venation obscure except claval suture and apical cells, with three apical cells ( Figs 4, 14, 24, 34); hind wing with R4+5 and M1+2 divergent apically, not fused. Male genitalia: pygofer either with dorsal processes or elongated apex ( Figs 5, 15, 25, 35); subgenital valve fused with subgenital plates, but with weak depigmented line between them; subgenital plates deep and scoop-shaped, fused only on basal third, sometimes with six or less setae close to inner margins ( Figs 6, 16, 26, 36); styles with preapical lobe well developed and laterally projected ( Figs 7–8, 17–18, 27–28, 37–38); connective cruciform, articulated to aedeagus ( Figs 8, 18, 28, 38); aedeagus mode [...]
The Rhinotorini (Diptera, Heleomyzidae) are currently divided into three subtribes, which were co... more The Rhinotorini (Diptera, Heleomyzidae) are currently divided into three subtribes, which were considered as monophyletic groups. Rhinotorina, the main focus of this study includes Rhinotora Schiner, Apophoneura Malloch, Neorhinotora Lopes, and Rhinotoroides Lopes. This study is aimed to provide a hypothesis of homology among the structures of the male terminalia of the four genera of Rhinotorina, as well as to reassess the diagnostic features proposed by D. McAlpine for the subtribe, and to furnish new information about the morphology of these structures, particularly of the hypopygium. Species of the four genera of Rhinotorina were studied, as well as species of other subtribes of Rhinotorini. The putative synapomorphies for the Rhinotorina stated by D. McAlpine are considered here to be consistent, being observed in the four genera included in the present study. The hypopygium in Rhinotorina, in contrast, is very variable, and the study of its structures has added only one diagno...
Richardiidae are a family of "acalyptrate" Diptera represented by ca. 180 species distr... more Richardiidae are a family of "acalyptrate" Diptera represented by ca. 180 species distributed in the New World, mostly in the Neotropical region. The species that occur in Colombia have received little attention from taxonomists, and the great majority of them are known only from their type localities. Currently, 14 genera and 23 species are known to occur in the country.
Ropalomeridae is a small family with most species distributed in the Neotropical Region, from Mex... more Ropalomeridae is a small family with most species distributed in the Neotropical Region, from Mexico to Argentina, and only one Nearctic species. In Colombia, eight species distributed in four genera have been found. This catalogue, based on the study of specimens and available literature records, summarizes and updates the information on the Colombian fauna.
Cephalosphaera aurata sp. nov. é descrita, um "checklist" e uma chave de identificação ... more Cephalosphaera aurata sp. nov. é descrita, um "checklist" e uma chave de identificação para as espécies neotropicais são apresentados e novos dados de distribuição geográfica para C. miriamae Rafael, 1992 são fornecidos.
The Neotropical genus Stenopygium Becker (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopodinae) was erected to... more The Neotropical genus Stenopygium Becker (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopodinae) was erected to include S. nubeculum Becker, 1922 (described from Bolivia and Peru) and remained monotypic until Brooks (2005) transferred Pelastoneurus punctipennis (Say, 1829) to the genus. Diagnostic characters of Stenopygium include clypeus bulging and subequal in height to face (Figs 1, 9), vein M1 beyond crossvein dm-m with weak anterior bend before middle (Figs 4, 12), hypopygium subtriangular (Figs 6, 14) and phallus strongly wrinkled (Brooks 2005, figs 28B, 29A–B). Up to now, the genus was recorded from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Bolivia (Yang et al. 2006).
Novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel, 1939 (Diptera, Pipunculidae) da Argentina e novos registro... more Novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel, 1939 (Diptera, Pipunculidae) da Argentina e novos registros para a America do Sul. Duas novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel sao descritas para a Argentina, Tomosvaryella lobata sp. n. e Tomosvaryella platypoda sp. n.; uma chave de identificacao e novos registros de distribuicao geografica sao fornecidos para as especies de Tomosvaryella da America do Sul.
Two species of the genus Metatrichia Coquillett, from South America, are described as new to scie... more Two species of the genus Metatrichia Coquillett, from South America, are described as new to science: Metatrichia barbata sp. nov. and Metatrichia brunneipennis sp. nov. Their relationships with related species are discussed. Metatrichia bulbosa (Osten Sacken, 1877) is registered to Brazil for the first time. A key to New World species of Metatrichia is presented.
A catalog of the Hybotidae of Chile is provided. We present all valid names and synonyms for the ... more A catalog of the Hybotidae of Chile is provided. We present all valid names and synonyms for the 27 species and 10 genera distributed in the country, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species, type depository, type locality and references. The geographical distribution of the species was recorded from bibliographic data and revised collections. Two species previously recorded for the Hybotidae fauna of Chile must be deleted: Drapetis armipes Bezzi, described from Tacna – Peru, and Ocydromia philippii Bigot, a synonym junior of Hyperperacera nemoralis (Philippi), now in Brachystomatidae (Trichopezinae). Bicellaria collina (Philippi) and Austrodromia? valdiviana (Philippi) are maintained in Hybotidae waiting for clarification of correct taxonomic assignment.
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Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), the black soldier fly, has been recorded for the first time i... more Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), the black soldier fly, has been recorded for the first time inhabiting the canopy in a primary forest area in the central Amazon, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. This record shows that the species is able to colonize environments up to 40 meters high and that the larvae are able to decompose organic matter at different stratification levels.
Os autores agradecem ao CNPq, à FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa de Minas Gerais) e à Funda... more Os autores agradecem ao CNPq, à FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa de Minas Gerais) e à Fundação Banco do Brasil pelo apoio financeiro concedido.
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Alv... more This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Alvim, Edgar, Ale-Rocha, Rosaly (2016): Two new species of Acrocephalomyia Ibáñez-Bernal & Hernández-Ortiz, 2012 from Brazil (Diptera: Ropalomeridae) and a key to known species. Zootaxa 4067 (1): 57-64, DOI: http://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4067.1.4
Tropical forests are among the most biodiverse biomes on the planet. Nevertheless, quantifying th... more Tropical forests are among the most biodiverse biomes on the planet. Nevertheless, quantifying the abundance and species richness within megadiverse groups is a significant challenge. We designed a study to address this challenge by documenting the variability of the insect fauna across a vertical canopy gradient in a Central Amazonian tropical forest. Insects were sampled over two weeks using 6-m Gressitt-style Malaise traps set at five heights (0 m–32 m–8 m intervals) on a metal tower in a tropical forest north of Manaus, Brazil. The traps contained 37,778 specimens of 18 orders of insects. Using simulation approaches and nonparametric analyses, we interpreted the abundance and richness of insects along this gradient. Diptera, Hymenoptera, and Coleoptera had their greatest abundance at the ground level, whereas Lepidoptera and Hemiptera were more abundant in the upper levels of the canopy. We identified species of 38 of the 56 families of Diptera, finding that 527 out of 856 speci...
<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &... more <i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934<i> Chinaia</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf 1934: 120; Evans 1947: 197 –198 (illustrations and citation); Kramer 1959: 23 –30 (redescription, key to males, removed species); 1964: 261, 264 (key, redescription, distribution); 1967: 46 (synonymy of species); Metcalf, 1964: 112 (catalogue); Oman<i> et al</i>., 1990: 199, 303 (catalogue); Chiamolera &amp; Cavichioli 2002: 1161–1167 (history, key to male species); Marques-Costa &amp; Cavichioli, 2005: 1 –5 (history, redescription); 2009: 49–54 (history, synonym of species); 2012: 3–8, 10–19 (distribution, illustrations, cladistic analysis of Neocoelidiinae). Type species:<i> Chinaia bella</i> Bruner &amp; Metcalf, 1934 by original designation.<b> Total length.</b> 5.2– 10 mm.<b> Diagnosis.</b> Head with anterior margin broadly rounded, without transverse carina in transition between crown and frons ( Figs 1, 3, 12, 13, 22, 31, 33); ocelli located slightly below transition margin between crown and frons ( Figs 23, 13, 23, 32–33); clypeus with lateral margins apically divergent ( Figs 2, 23, 32). Pronotum with posterior margin straight, not emarginated ( Figs 1, 12, 22, 31); forewing thickened, opaque and colored on basal and middle thirds, always with contrasting stains in yellow, orange, red and/or brown tones, only apical third hyaline ( Figs 4, 14, 24, 34); forewing venation obscure except claval suture and apical cells, with three apical cells ( Figs 4, 14, 24, 34); hind wing with R4+5 and M1+2 divergent apically, not fused. Male genitalia: pygofer either with dorsal processes or elongated apex ( Figs 5, 15, 25, 35); subgenital valve fused with subgenital plates, but with weak depigmented line between them; subgenital plates deep and scoop-shaped, fused only on basal third, sometimes with six or less setae close to inner margins ( Figs 6, 16, 26, 36); styles with preapical lobe well developed and laterally projected ( Figs 7–8, 17–18, 27–28, 37–38); connective cruciform, articulated to aedeagus ( Figs 8, 18, 28, 38); aedeagus mode [...]
The Rhinotorini (Diptera, Heleomyzidae) are currently divided into three subtribes, which were co... more The Rhinotorini (Diptera, Heleomyzidae) are currently divided into three subtribes, which were considered as monophyletic groups. Rhinotorina, the main focus of this study includes Rhinotora Schiner, Apophoneura Malloch, Neorhinotora Lopes, and Rhinotoroides Lopes. This study is aimed to provide a hypothesis of homology among the structures of the male terminalia of the four genera of Rhinotorina, as well as to reassess the diagnostic features proposed by D. McAlpine for the subtribe, and to furnish new information about the morphology of these structures, particularly of the hypopygium. Species of the four genera of Rhinotorina were studied, as well as species of other subtribes of Rhinotorini. The putative synapomorphies for the Rhinotorina stated by D. McAlpine are considered here to be consistent, being observed in the four genera included in the present study. The hypopygium in Rhinotorina, in contrast, is very variable, and the study of its structures has added only one diagno...
Richardiidae are a family of "acalyptrate" Diptera represented by ca. 180 species distr... more Richardiidae are a family of "acalyptrate" Diptera represented by ca. 180 species distributed in the New World, mostly in the Neotropical region. The species that occur in Colombia have received little attention from taxonomists, and the great majority of them are known only from their type localities. Currently, 14 genera and 23 species are known to occur in the country.
Ropalomeridae is a small family with most species distributed in the Neotropical Region, from Mex... more Ropalomeridae is a small family with most species distributed in the Neotropical Region, from Mexico to Argentina, and only one Nearctic species. In Colombia, eight species distributed in four genera have been found. This catalogue, based on the study of specimens and available literature records, summarizes and updates the information on the Colombian fauna.
Cephalosphaera aurata sp. nov. é descrita, um "checklist" e uma chave de identificação ... more Cephalosphaera aurata sp. nov. é descrita, um "checklist" e uma chave de identificação para as espécies neotropicais são apresentados e novos dados de distribuição geográfica para C. miriamae Rafael, 1992 são fornecidos.
The Neotropical genus Stenopygium Becker (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopodinae) was erected to... more The Neotropical genus Stenopygium Becker (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopodinae) was erected to include S. nubeculum Becker, 1922 (described from Bolivia and Peru) and remained monotypic until Brooks (2005) transferred Pelastoneurus punctipennis (Say, 1829) to the genus. Diagnostic characters of Stenopygium include clypeus bulging and subequal in height to face (Figs 1, 9), vein M1 beyond crossvein dm-m with weak anterior bend before middle (Figs 4, 12), hypopygium subtriangular (Figs 6, 14) and phallus strongly wrinkled (Brooks 2005, figs 28B, 29A–B). Up to now, the genus was recorded from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru and Bolivia (Yang et al. 2006).
Novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel, 1939 (Diptera, Pipunculidae) da Argentina e novos registro... more Novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel, 1939 (Diptera, Pipunculidae) da Argentina e novos registros para a America do Sul. Duas novas especies de Tomosvaryella Aczel sao descritas para a Argentina, Tomosvaryella lobata sp. n. e Tomosvaryella platypoda sp. n.; uma chave de identificacao e novos registros de distribuicao geografica sao fornecidos para as especies de Tomosvaryella da America do Sul.
Two species of the genus Metatrichia Coquillett, from South America, are described as new to scie... more Two species of the genus Metatrichia Coquillett, from South America, are described as new to science: Metatrichia barbata sp. nov. and Metatrichia brunneipennis sp. nov. Their relationships with related species are discussed. Metatrichia bulbosa (Osten Sacken, 1877) is registered to Brazil for the first time. A key to New World species of Metatrichia is presented.
A catalog of the Hybotidae of Chile is provided. We present all valid names and synonyms for the ... more A catalog of the Hybotidae of Chile is provided. We present all valid names and synonyms for the 27 species and 10 genera distributed in the country, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species, type depository, type locality and references. The geographical distribution of the species was recorded from bibliographic data and revised collections. Two species previously recorded for the Hybotidae fauna of Chile must be deleted: Drapetis armipes Bezzi, described from Tacna – Peru, and Ocydromia philippii Bigot, a synonym junior of Hyperperacera nemoralis (Philippi), now in Brachystomatidae (Trichopezinae). Bicellaria collina (Philippi) and Austrodromia? valdiviana (Philippi) are maintained in Hybotidae waiting for clarification of correct taxonomic assignment.
Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi - Ciências Naturais
Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), the black soldier fly, has been recorded for the first time i... more Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), the black soldier fly, has been recorded for the first time inhabiting the canopy in a primary forest area in the central Amazon, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. This record shows that the species is able to colonize environments up to 40 meters high and that the larvae are able to decompose organic matter at different stratification levels.
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