Latest documents http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/index/index/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:51:58 +0000 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:51:58 +0000 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23519 The Mesoamerican species of Telephanus distinguished by the presence eight lateral pronotal spines and long temples are reviewed. The group includes T. serratus Nevermann and two previously undescribed species that are described herein: T. bellus Thomas, new species, from Costa Rica, and the flightless T. monstrosus Thomas, new species, from Mexico. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23519 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:51:58 +0000 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23523 Placonotus falinorum Thomas, new species (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae), is described from Kansas. Habitus and genitalic details are illustrated and the species is distinguished from other New World members of the genus. Placonotus maya Thomas is newly recorded from Honduras. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/23523 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/21389 Neoma, a new genus of Cerambycidae (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Prioninae: Macrotomini) is described for Mallodonopsis corrosus Bates, 1879, compared to related genera (Aplagiognathus Thomson, 1861; Archodontes Lameere, 1903; and Mallodonopsis Thomson, 1861), and its tribal position discussed. A lectotype for Mallodonopsis corrosus is here designated with the species redescribed and figured. Antonio Santos-Silva; Michael C. Thomas; James E. Wappes book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/21389 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:57:33 +0200 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/21108 Notophanus bellicilifer Thomas, n. gen., n. sp., is described and illustrated from Australia. A key is provided to all of the species of the tribe Brontini known to occur in Australia. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/21108 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:18:21 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/14100 The species of the genus Lathropus Erichson are reviewed for Florida and the West Indies, excluding the Lesser Antilles. Seven species are recorded from this region, three of which are described as new: Lathropus chickcharnie Thomas, new species, Lathropus jamaicensis Thomas, new species, and Lathropus rhabdophloeoides Thomas, new species. A lectotype is designated for Lathropus vernalis Casey, and Lathropus striatus Casey is synonymized under Lathropus vernalis Casey, new synonymy. Illustrations and a key to the species of this geographgic region are provided. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/14100 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:33:50 +0200 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13679 Brontoliota lawrencei Thomas, new species, is described and illustrated from Chile, and the Chilean silvanid fauna is discussed. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13679 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:27:27 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13315 The New World genus Dysmerus Casey, currently with one valid species, is revised. Lectotypes are designated for two species, Dysmerus caseyi (Grouvelle), new status, and Dysmerus sulcicollis Grouvelle, new status. Both are revived from synonymy with D. basalis Casey. Twelve new species are described: Dysmerus boliviensis Thomas, new species, Dysmerus curvicornis Thomas, new species, Dysmerus genaspinosus Thomas, new species, Dysmerus hamaticornis Thomas, new species, Dysmerus impolitus Thomas, new species, Dysmerus skelleyi Thomas, new species, Dysmerus mexicanus Thomas, new species, Dysmerus monstrosus Thomas, new species, Dysmerus politus Thomas, new species, Dysmerus rondoniensis Thomas, new species, Dysmerus symphilus Thomas, new species, and Dysmerus trinidadensis Thomas, new species. A key to adults of the species and illustrations are provided. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13315 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:12:50 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13311 The genus Parahyliota Thomas, previously known from Africa and Asia, is recorded from the New World for the first time, based on P. balli Thomas, a new species here described from Mexico. Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13311 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:56:20 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13288 Australophanus, new genus, is described and illustrated for Cryptamorpha redtenbacheri (Reitter). Platamus Erichson is synonymized under Telephanus Erichson, new synonymy. Euplatamus Sharp, new status, replaces Platamus Erichson as the genus name. Type species are designated for Aplatamus Grouvelle and Euplatamus Sharp. Telephanus velox (Haldeman) is synonymized under Telephanus atricapillus Erichson. A diagnosis of the tribe Telephanini, a key to the described telephanine genera of the world is presented, and a phylogeny of the family Silvanidae is proposed. Michael C. Thomas; Eugenio H. Nearns book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13288 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:50:20 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13264 A faunal list of 996 species of Coleoptera in 552 genera in 74 families is presented for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. For most species, islands and locality within island collecting information is provided. Robert H. Turnbow; Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13264 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:40:34 +0100 http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13231 This article outlines changes in procedures and production policies for the journal Insecta Mundi. Background data and discussions leading to these necessary changes are explained. Updated instructions for authors are presented. A full current version of author instructions will be posted on the latest Center for Systematic Entomology URL. Paul E. Skelley; Michael C. Thomas book http://publikationen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/13231 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:16:05 +0100