Turneriella nom. nov., a replacement name for the genus Amblyzancla Turner, 1939 (Lepidoptera,Yponomeutoidea)

Abstract

A replacement name, Turneriella is proposed for an Australian moth genus, the monotypic genus Amblyzancla Turner, 1939 in the family Yponomeutidae (Lepidoptera, Yponomeutoidea).     

Hintoniella,a replacement name for the preoccupied generic name Helonastes Hinton, 1968 (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea: Elmidae)

Abstract

A replacement name, Hintoniella is proposed for the generic name Helonastes Hinton, 1968 in the family Elmidae (Coleoptera: Byrrhoidea).     

Taxonomic revision of three diatoms found in Lake Malawi: Afrocymbella brunii (Fricke) comb. nov., Afrocymbella rossii (Kociolek & Stoermer) comb. nov., and Aulacoseira euareolata (O.Müller) comb. nov. et nom. nov

Based on epilithic diatom samples collected from the rocky littoral zone of Lake Malawi (102 diatom taxa belonging to 34 genera were listed in the Supporting Information) we proposed the transfer of three taxa to new genera. Afrocymbella brunii (Fricke) comb. nov. was transferred from Gomphonema because of its dorsiventral valve and its transapically elongated dorsal stigma. Afrocymbella rossii (Kociolek & Stoermer) comb. nov. was also transferred from Gomphocymbella, which is actually a synonym of Gomphonema. Aulacoseira euareolata (O.Müller) comb. nov. et nom. nov. was transferred from Melosira because of the presence of linking spines and mantle areolae, and its specific epithet was replaced because of homonymy with Aulacoseira areolata Moisseeva.     

Carolibrandtia nom. nov. as a replacement name for Brandtia Hoshina (Chlorellaceae,Trebouxiophyceae)

Recently, the genus name Brandtia Hoshina was given for a chlorellacean symbiotic alga residing in some ciliate species. However, it was found that Brandtia Hoshina 2017 is an illegitimate later homonym of Brandtia Kunth 1831. Therefore, a replacement name, Carolibrandtia nom. nov., for Brandtia Hoshina is here proposed.     

Cephalidiosus: A replacement name for Stenotrachelus (Hemiptera: Tingidae)

Cephalidiosus is proposed as a replacement name for Stenotrachelus Guilbert, a genus of Tingidae from New Caledonia. New combinations are Cephalidiosus megapharsus (Guilbert) and Cephalidiosus mesopharsus (Guilbert).     

Scotiadiscus nom. nov., a replacement name forActinodiscus Smith & Paul, 1982 (Cyclocystoidea), preoccupied byActinodiscus de Blainville, 1830 (Anthozoa)

A replacement name,Scotiadiscus nom. nov., is proposed for the Ordovician cyclocystoid genusActinodiscus Smith & Paul, 1982 (Echinodermata). The name was preoccupied byActinodiscus de Blainville, 1830 (Anthozoa).     

Nototorchus nom. nov. and Paratorchus nom. nov., replacement names for Nototrochus McColl, 1982 and Paratrochus McColl, 1982 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Osoriinae)

Abstract

Nototorchus nom. nov. and Paratorchus nom. nov. are proposed as replacement names for Nototrochus McColl, 1982 and Paratrochus McColl, 1982, which are pre-occupied in Coelenterata and Mollusca respectively.     

A replacement name for Dayus Gerken, 2001 (Crustacea,Peracarida, Cumacea), preoccupied by Dayus Mahmood, 1967 (Insecta,Hemiptera, Cicadellidae)

A replacement name is proposed for genus Dayus Gerken, 2001 (Crustacea: Peracarida: Cumacea), preoccupied by Dayus Mahmood, 1967 (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). The following changes are proposed: Jennidayus new replacement name = Dayus Gerken, 2001 (nec Mahmood 1967); Jennidayus pharocheradus (Gerken, 2001), comb. n. = Dayus pharocheradus Gerken, 2001; Jennidayus acanthus (Gerken, 2001), comb. n. = Dayus acanthus Gerken, 2001; Jennidayus makrokolosus (Gerken, 2001), comb. n. = Dayus makrokolosus Gerken, 2001.     

The correct name for Bulbophyllum uniflorum Griff., nom. illeg. (Orchidaceae)

An attempt is made to find the correct name for Bulbophyllum uniflorum Griff., nom. illeg., and as valid name Bulbophyllum monanthum (Kze.) J. J. Smith is proposed.     

Tricalcaria Han gen. nov., a remarkable new genus with three hind‐tibial spurs belonging to the tribe Trichopterygini,with description of a new species from China (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Larentiinae)

Tricalcaria Han gen. nov. and its type species Tricalcaria stueningi Han sp. nov. are described from China. Morphological characters, including those of the male and female genitalia, are figured. The main diagnostic characters of Tricalcaria are: hind tibia with three spurs in both male and female; ventral margin of costal protrusion bearing a series of long, hook‐like, sclerotized setae in the male genitalia; female papilla analis modified and bearing over part of its surface broad blade‐like sclerotized setae. The wing pattern, venation, and genitalia of this genus are compared with those of the most closely related genera, Tristeirometa Holloway, 1997, Hypocometa Warren, 1896, and Phthonoloba Warren, 1893. Tribal placement is discussed, with the conclusion that the new genus should be placed in the tribe Trichopterygini.     

A new genus, Thailepidonia gen. nov., based on T. yoshiyasui sp. nov. (Lepidoptera, Lecithoceridae) from Thailand

A new genus, Thailepidonia gen. nov. of the family Lecithoceridae, is described based on a new species, T. yoshiyasui sp. nov. from Thailand.     

Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea) of New Guinea: Part II. Hamatina gen. nov., with descriptions of four new species

This is the second part in a series of taxonomic studies on the family Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea) of New Guinea. A new genus, Hamatina gen. nov., is described, based on the type species, H. hemitoma (Diakonoff), comb. nov., and four new species are described: H. nabangae sp. nov., H. robdevosi sp. nov., H. jembatana sp. nov., and. iriana sp. nov. A key to four allied genera is given. Adults, heads, labial palpi, wing venations, and the male genitalia are illustrated.