Zootaxa

Contribution to the Ichneumoninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) of the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan

MATTHIAS RIEDEL — 2025-11-11

In this study, we present new distributional records for 37 species of the subfamily Ichneumoninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) collected on the Ryukyu Islands. Three species, Bystra kusukusensis (Uchida, 1929), Lissosculpta glaucosignata (Heinrich, 1930) and Notoplatylabus podolicus Heinrich 1936 are newly reported from Japan.

Eight species and one subspecies are new to science: Aethecerus albicoxalis sp. nov., Alystria albolineata sp. nov., Barichneumon nipponicus sp. nov., Cratichneumon variator sp. nov., Cratichneumon variator kijimuna ssp. nov., Heresiarches japonicus sp. nov., Stenaoplus yakushimae sp. nov., Stenobarichneumon nigritor sp. nov.,

Vulgichneumon okinawae sp. nov. Aglaojoppa arakawai Uchida, 1925 is transferred to Virgichneumon. Aglaojoppa fuscata Uchida, 1925 and Melanichneumon tosaensis Uchida, 1935 are new synonyms of Virgichneumon arakawai (Uchida). Cratichneumon amamioshimensis Uchida, 1956 is transferred to Vulgichneumon (comb. nov.) and Vulgichneumon uchidai Momoi, 1970 is a new synonym of Vulgichneumon amamioshimensis (Uchida, 1956).

All new species and subspecies are described in detail and illustrated. For the other species, some additional taxonomical information are given.

Description of all stages of a new tick species from California, Haemaphysalis vespertina (Acari: Ixodidae), with redescription of H. leporispalustris Packard, 1869 adults and phylogenetic relationships among related U.S. taxa

ANDREA EGIZI — 2025-11-11

All active stages of Haemaphysalis vespertina sp. nov. (Acari: Ixodidae), a tick previously identified as H. leporispalustris Packard, 1869, are described from specimens collected on the vegetation and from leporids in California and Oregon. The adults of H. leporispalustris Packard, 1969 are redescribed based on type material. Adults of the two species can be distinguished by their overall size, the dorsal shape of palpal segment II, the number and shape of dorsal and ventral setae on palpal segment II, the number of spurs on coxae II, the length of setae on scutum, legs and coxae, and the pattern of scutal punctations. Phylogenetic analyses support H. vespertina as a distinct taxonomic lineage. Additional unresolved lineages within H. leporispalustris s.l. were identified, suggesting a need for further taxonomic study of leporid-associated Haemaphysalis ticks in North America.

**The genus Ancylosis Zeller, 1839 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) from Ningxia Shapotou Nature Reserves of China**

ABDUKIRIM GULZAR — 2025-11-11

Seventeen species of the genus Ancylosis are recognized from Ningxia Shapotou Nature Reserves of China. Three species are described as new: A. byuni Gulzar & Li, sp. nov., A. lativalvata Ren & Li, sp. nov. and A. ningxiana Li & Ren, sp. nov. Five species, A. roscidella (Eversmann, 1844), A. gozmanyella (Roesler, 1970), A. reginella (Roesler, 1970), A. plumbatella (Ragonot, 1888) and A. bulganella (Roesler, 1970), are newly recorded for the Chinese fauna. The males of A. plumbatella and A. bulganella are described for the first time. Images of adults and genitalia of the new species are provided.

Morphological, anatomical, and molecular notes on two neglected high-altitude taxa of the genus Limax (Stylommatophora: Limacidae) from North Macedonia and their unusual adaptation to extreme alpine conditions

IVAYLO K. DEDOV — 2025-11-11

The article examines two neglected taxa of the genus Limax—Limax macedonicus macedonicus P. Hesse, 1928 and Limax macedonicus leucopus P. Hesse, 1928. Presently, both are accepted as junior synonyms of Limax graecus Simroth, 1889. This study describes the ecological differences and confirms the most important morphological, as well as some small but stable differences in the structure of the reproductive systems between both taxa and L. graecus. The conclusion that we are dealing with two separate valid taxa is supported by molecular data.

Paroxythyreus stilleri, a new genus and species of South African Macrocephalini (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Phymatinae) with a note on the metathoracic glands and their evaporation areas in the Reduviidae

DAWID H. JACOBS — 2025-11-11

Paroxythyreus gen. nov. and its type species P. stilleri sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Phymatinae: Macrocephalini) from South Africa are described and illustrated. The metathoracic gland system and evaporative areas in the Reduviidae and Phymatinae are briefly discussed. A unique area of modified cuticle on the metapleuron of P. stilleri is reported and its possible function discussed.

**A new species of the surgeonfish genus †Caprovesposus (Acanthuridae) from the Lower to Middle Miocene of the North Caucasus, Russia**

ALEXANDRE F. BANNIKOV — 2025-11-11

A new species of fossil surgeonfish, †Caprovesposus daniltshenkoi sp. nov., is described based upon two specimens from the terminal Maikopian (upper Lower to lower Middle Miocene; not less than 15 mya) in the northwestern Caucasus. The specimens were excavated from brownish gray clays in the bank of the Pshekha River in the Krasnodar Region of Apsheronsk District, Russia. Both specimens are in the acronurus presettlement stage of development and are placed within the formerly monotypic genus †Caprovesposus based upon their possession of vertically elongated, needle-like scales on the body. They differ from the Oligocene †Caprovesposus parvus Daniltshenko, 1960 in (1) lacking serrations on the frontal, mesethmoid, preopercle, and basipterygium; and (2) having the vertically elongated, needle-like scales only on the anterior and middle portions of the body, rather than on the entire body. Three additional, previously collected specimens from the Caucasus and Crimea are referred to the new species.

**A new species and a new record of the genus Rhamphothrips Karny (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) from the Western Ghats, India**

K.M. SUJITH — 2025-11-11

Rhamphothrips laterocurvidentatus sp. nov., is described based on specimens collected from the leaves of Streblus sp. Rhamphothrips tenuirostris (Karny), originally described from Indonesia, is reported here as a new record for India. An updated key to the nine Rhamphothrips species recorded from India is also provided.

**New species of Afagrilaxia Bílý & Bellamy, 1999 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) from South Africa**

MARTIN OBOŘIL — 2025-11-11

Afagrilaxia magorgori Obořil & Sekerka, sp. nov. from South Africa and Zimbabwe is described, illustrated, and compared with the yet only known species of the genus, Afagrilaxia natalensis (Bellamy, 1986), which is also illustrated.

**Intra-generic diversity in Paracholeothrips, an Australian genus of domicile-building phlaeothripine Thysanoptera on Acacia phyllodes**

LAURENCE A. MOUND — 2025-11-11

Two new species are described in the Acacia-associated genus Paracholeothrips each of which is readily distinguished by remarkable autapomorphies. P. morrisi sp. nov. bears a pair of prominent horns laterally on the head. P. phillipsi sp. nov. has the head, pronotum, prosternal ferna and pelta all greatly elongate. The intra-generic structural diversity is illustrated, and a key provided to the seven species now recognised.

**The acoustic repertoire of Adelophryne baturitensis Hoogmoed, Borges & Cascon, 1994 (Anura, Eleutherodactylidae)**

MARINY OLIVEIRA ARRUDA — 2025-11-11