Taxonomy of Orthoptera

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

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Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

Two new genera and species of Pteronemobiini crickets (Grylloidea: Trigonidiidae: Nemobiinae) are described from southern Brazilian Atlantic Forest: Kevanemobius paulistorum gen. n. et sp. n., and Pepoyara jagoi gen. n. et sp. n. The position of these genera among other Pteronemobiini is briefly discussed.

The adults of Conocephalus species were collected from the agricultural fields having Wheat, shrubs, herbs and grasses. The collected material was sorted out into single genus Conocephalus Thunberg, 1815 with single species i-e: Conocephalus (Anisoptera) fuscus (Fabricius, 1793). Conocephalus (Anisoptera) fuscus (Fabricius, 1793) is reported for the first time from Pakistan. Additionally, distribution, habitat, description of species along with photographs and synonymy is documented.

The present study determined the re-inventory of Conocephalinae species of family Tettigoniidae grasshoppers from District Sanghar. A total of 218 samples were collected from the field during the year 2017. Obtain material was sorted out into following 06 species i.e.

The genus Schizodactylus Brulle comprises seven species throughout the world. Of these S. monstrous (Drury) and S. minor (Ander) occur along the shores of River Indus in Pakistan. At the present, S. minor is recorded for the first time form this area and female is described for the first time in the world. Present study deals with morphology, distinctive characters regarding their roll up of the winged margin, ecology with burrow habitat and carnivorous behaviour. However, during burrow formation S. minor damaged the under ground roots of the plants. The intervals between the individual burrow varied between 12 to 30 cm on an area of 20-30 m wide and 550 m long The deepest burrow of an adult was recorded at 35.25±8.50 cm in depth and the shortest burrow was recorded only at 23.2±4.36 cm, depth due to wet soil and the low altitude.

espanolNo hay datos sobre el status taxonomico y ecologico de los Mecopodinae (Orthoptera: Tettigonioidea: Tettigoniidae) de Pakistan. Durante un reciente muestreo se capturaron solo dos especies, Mecopoda platyphoea Walker, 1870 y Afromecopoda monroviana (Karsch, 1886). Aparte de la descripcion original y unas pocas citas, no se ha llevado a cabo ningun estudio detallado de este grupo desde 2005. En este trabajo se proporcionan informacion taxonomica asi como ilustraciones del ovipositor y la placa subgenital. EnglishThere is no data about the taxonomic and ecological status of the Mecopodinae from Pakistan. During a recent survey only two species, Mecopoda platyphoea Walker, 1870 and Afromecopoda monroviana (Karsch, 1886) were collected. Apart from initial taxonomic description and few geographical recording, no detailed study has been conducted within this group since 2005. In this paper a taxonomic account and illustrations of ovipositor and subgenital plate are provided.

The present comparative study was conducted to determine the morphology of G. africana from this region from different localities of Bajour Agency during the year 2016-2017 from moist ground, preferably near water basis. G. africana is described from Pakistan. Additionally, morphological characters along with photograph and line drawing are documented. In addition to this, distributional data and habitat description is given. Hopefully, present study will contribute a brick to knowledge of Gryllotalpa species from this region.

The family Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera, Ensifera, Tettigonioidea) of Pakistan has been studied. Two new species are described: Calopterusa mansehraensis sp. nov and Gampsocleis akbari sp. nov pertaining two tribes i-e: Drymadusini and Gampsocleidini. In addition to this, line drawing and photograph has been documented.

The adults of Conocephalus species were collected from the agricultural fields having Wheat, shrubs, herbs and grasses. The collected material was sorted out into single genus Conocephalus Thunberg, 1815 with single species i-e: Conocephalus (Anisoptera) fuscus (Fabricius, 1793). Conocephalus (Anisoptera) fuscus (Fabricius, 1793) is reported for the first time from Pakistan. Additionally, distribution, habitat, description of species along with photographs and synonymy is documented.

The family Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera, Ensifera, Tettigonioidea) of Pakistan has been studied. Two new species are described: Calopterusa mansehraensis sp. nov and Gampsocleis akbari sp. nov pertaining two tribes i-e: Drymadusini and Gampsocleidini. In addition to this, line drawing and photograph has been documented.

Bambuina bambui, um novo gênero e espécie de grilo falangopsídeo é descrito a partir de espécimes obtidos na Gruta do Centenário, uma caverna de quartzo localizada na Serra do Inficionado, um subconjunto de montanhas pertencentes ao complexo da Serra do Caraça no estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Eleven species of the pygmy grasshoppers under four genera, i.e., Ergatettix, Euparatettix, Hedotettix and Paratettix have been collected from different localities of Rawalpindi Division. Out of these, Ergatettix dorsiferus has been recorded for the first time from the Punjab, while E. guentheri is a first record from Pakistan. The measurements of all the species, alongwith their distribution and habitat are also provided.

Schistocerca gregaria (Forskl, 1775), one of the most notorious insects in the world, significantly harms the economy and agriculture each year. It was reputedly the biggest infestation to hit Pakistan since the 1990s, destroying wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton, and vegetable crops, and it was also the cause of the worst disaster of 2019–2020. We have extensively examined the external characteristics of this swarm using the mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase subunit 1 (COI), morphometry of the solitary and gregarious phases, influenced host plants, as well as its deterrent status. Swarms of Desert Locusts, which have been on the rise recently, have had a substantial negative influence on Pakistan's agriculture, destroying all kinds of crops. Preliminary projections of the financial losses over the two agricultural seasons in 2020 and 2021 may vary from 3.4 billion US dollars to 10.21 billion US dollars. This drastically increased the price of ordinary products in the market. In a...

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (ANSP) is one of the most important collections of Orthoptera in the world, housing specimens from several continents. The family Gryllotalpidae comprises about 125 valid species of which types of 10 species belonging to 5 genera are housed in this collection.

Phalangopsidae is the cricket's family with highest species diversity in the Brazil. The aim of this study was to describe one new species of Izecksohniella, and two new Brazilian unspecific genera related to it. Marliella titai gen. nov. et sp. nov. and Joadis mesai gen. nov. et sp. nov. were characterized by genitalia morphology, reduced wings, presence of metanotal and phallic glands.

The tribe Amorphopini Günther, 1939 is reviewed. It consists of two genera:AmorphopusSeville, 1838 andEomorphopusHankock, 1907 with three Neotropical species:Amorphopus notabilisServille, 1838,Eomorphopus antennatus(Bolívar, 1887), andEomorphopus granulatusHancock, 1907. Two species are transferred fromAmorphopusto the generaMetrodoraBolívar, 1887 andCrimisusBolívar, 1887, and two new combinations are proposed:Metrodora gibbosula(Walker, 1871),comb. nov.andCrimisus humeralis(Walker, 1871),comb. nov.New synonyms are proposed:Amorphopus notabilisServille, 1838 =Amorphopus griseusBolívar, 1887,syn. nov.;Metrodora gibbosula(Walker, 1871) =Platytettix reticulatusHancock, 1906,syn. nov.; andCrimisus humeralis(Walker, 1871) =Allotettix bolivianusBrunner, 1913,syn. nov.Neotypes ofAmorphopus notabilisandEomorphopus antennatusas well as the lectotype ofE. granulatusare designated. The description ofAmorphopus testudoSaussure, 1861 is based on an immature specimen and we considered it asnomen ...

Emesine bugs, within several genera, are recorded from caves around the world, but have been regarded as uncommon in these habitats. Many emesines have ecological relationships with spiders, as kleptoparasites, predators, or both. However, cave emesines are apparently rarely involved in these arachnophilous relationships, and only two examples have been previously documented. Recent studies in limestone caves at Presidente Olegário in northwestern Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil revealed the presence of four emesine species, two of which (Emesa mourei Wygodzinsky, 1946 and Phasmatocoris sp.) were associated with spiders, probably as kleptoparasites. The spiders recorded in these associations were Mesabolivar aff. tandilicus (Mello-Leitão, 1940) (Pholcidae) and Loxosceles similis Moenkhaus, 1898 (Sicariidae). The only non-emesine reduviid recorded in Presidente Olegário caves was Zelurus zikani (Costa Lima, 1940). We discuss these rarely recorded associations between cave emesines and spiders and the importance of protecting Presidente Olegário caves.

This paper presents two westernmost records in the Pannonian lowland for the eastern and central European bush-cricket Leptophyes discoidalis (Frivaldszky, 1868) (Tettigoniidae: Phaneropterinae): near the road from Privlaka village to Vinkovci in the Slavonia region (Croatia) and Zasavica Special Nature Reserve in Srijem, Vojvodina region (Serbia). The Privlaka record is the first record of this species in Croatia.

Data on 77 species of Heteroptera collected in 2013 and 2014 from 21 localities in Bosnia-Herzegovina are presented.Eight new species are recorded in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the first time: Gerris costae costae (Herrich-Schaeffer),Myrmecoris gracilis (Sahlberg), Pithanus maerkeli (Herrich-Schaeffer), Aradus obtectus Vasarhelyi, Rhopalus subrufus(Gmelin), Stictopleurus punctatonervosus (Goeze), Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann and Trochiscocoris rotundatusHorvath.

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The Alto Ribeira karst area, southeastern Brazil, is a high-diversity area for troglobites. Three species of freshwater gastropods Potamolithus occur in the area: P. ribeirensis, only found in epigean waters at the Iporanga and Ribeira rivers; P. troglobius, which is endemic to the Areias cave system; and P. karsticus, a troglophilic species from Calcário Branco Cave and an epigean stream nearby. We investigated their distribution based on shell morphology and internal anatomy of epigean species, troglophilic populations, and troglobitic species. Distribution patterns of Potamolithus were compared to those of other aquatic taxa from the region (such as crustaceans and fishes). Besides the three species already described for the region, we recorded 12 additional ones, for a total of 15 species/morphs (six troglobites, seven troglophiles, and two epigean). Potamolithus spp. are restricted to micro-basins and/or caves, showing small areas of distribution and probably a high degree of endemism. Geomorphology (irregular landscape, with limestone outcrops intercalated with insoluble rocks, which probably act as geographic barriers for cave populations), paleoclimatic evidence, and ecological/biological factors, such as the low degree of mobility of these gastropods (sedentary habit), explain the distributional patterns. We observed troglomorphisms such as reduction/absence of eyes and pigmentation (body and periostracum), and a coiled intestine. Apparently, there is no cause-and-effect between miniaturization and intestine coiling for Potamolithus, in contrast to observations for other cave snails. Potamolithus snails are threatened in the region due to water pollution, uncontrolled tourism, and overcollection.

Se catalogan 32 ejemplares de 15 localidades de Navarra correspondientes a 4 especies de Ortópteros Tetrígidos, de los cuales, Parateitix meridionalis (Rambur) es mediterránea, Depressotetrix depressa (Brissout) y Tetrix bipunctata (Linneo) de habitáis con pluviosidad elevada, y Tetrix undulata (Sowerby) más o menos ubicua. Se presenta un mapa con coordenadas U.T.M. señalando las diferentes localidades de las especies.

A new psammobiontic Willemia species from Brazil is described and illustrated: W. zeppelini sp. nov. The phylogeny for all the 43 species of the genus Willemia is proposed comprising the new species and 8 species not included in D'Haese (2000) work. The new species is well defined with a unique Ant. III organ and one hr chaeta per anal valve among other characters. W. zeppelini is sister group to the buddenbrocki-group. An identification key for all known species of the genus is provided.

A new psammobiontic Willemia species from Brazil is described and illustrated: W. zeppelini sp. nov. The phylogeny for all the 43 species of the genus Willemia is proposed comprising the new species and 8 species not included in D'Haese (2000) work. The new species is well defined with a unique Ant. III organ and one hr chaeta per anal valve among other characters. W. zeppelini is sister group to the buddenbrocki-group. An identification key for all known species of the genus is provided.

Today, integrative taxonomy is often considered the gold standard when it comes to species recognition and delimitation. Using the Tetrix bipunctata complex, we here present a case where even integrative taxonomy may reach its limits. The Tetrix bipunctata complex consists of two morphs, bipunctata and kraussi, which are easily distinguished by a single character, the length of the hind wing. Both morphs are widely distributed in Europe and reported to occur over a large area in sympatry, where they occasionally may live also in syntopy. The pattern has led to disparate classifications, as on the one extreme, the morphs were treated merely as forms or subspecies of a single species, on the other, as separate species. For this paper, we re-visited the morphology by using multivariate ratio analysis (MRA) of 17 distance measurements, checked the distributional data based on verified specimens and examined micro-habitat use. We were able to confirm that hind wing length is, indeed, the...

A new species of the genus Oecanthus Serville, 1831 from Reserva Natural Vale, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil is described. The new species differs from other of this genus in characteristics of the pseudepiphallus main lobe, endophallic sclerites, posterior median lobe of the metanotal gland and black spots on the femora and tibiae. The chromosome number is 2n=16+XY♂=18 and 2n=16+XX♀=18, and this complement present one pair of autosomes less than the other five cytological studied species.  

A new psammobiontic Willemia species from Brazil is described and illustrated: W. zeppelini sp. nov. The phylogeny for all the 43 species of the genus Willemia is proposed comprising the new species and 8 species not included in D'Haese (2000) work. The new species is well defined with a unique Ant. III organ and one hr chaeta per anal valve among other characters. W. zeppelini is sister group to the buddenbrocki-group. An identification key for all known species of the genus is provided.

Cricket species from the genus Endecous and Eidmanacris have occurrence records in Brazilian caves. In general crickets can be classified as generalist detritivorous feeding on guano and debris like leaves and rotting logs. In this study, we analyzed the variations on the spatial distribution of two sympatric cave crickets (Endecous sp. and Eidmanacris sp.), inhabiting an artificial iron ore cave in Brazil (Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil). Spatial Point Pattern Analysis were made to analyze the spatial patterns of these species. The two analyzed species presented spatial segregation with spatial distribution varying according to the seasonal variations. Spatial patterns in here observed, as well as the spatial interactions of attraction and repulsion, presented by Endecous sp. and Eidmanacris sp. may be due to ecological interactions but also to preferences for microhabitats, level of cave adaptation or behavioral differences. It is expected that this research will contribute to a ...

Six species and five genera, viz., Ergatettix, Euparatettix, Formosatettix, Hedotettix and Paratettix, of the tetrigids (pygmy grasshoppers) under the subfamily Tetriginae were collected from various localities of Thal Area of the Punjab. Out of these, genus Formosatettix with the species F. larvatus is a new record from Pakistan, while the species, Hedotettix attenuatus, is a new record from the Punjab.

Today, integrative taxonomy is often considered the gold standard when it comes to species recognition and delimitation. Using the Tetrix bipunctata complex, we here present a case where even integrative taxonomy may reach its limits. The Tetrix bipunctata complex consists of two morphs, bipunctata and kraussi, which are easily distinguished by a single character, the length of the hind wing. Both morphs are widely distributed in Europe and reported to occur over a large area in sympatry, where they occasionally may live also in syntopy. The pattern has led to disparate classifications, as on the one extreme, the morphs were treated merely as forms or subspecies of a single species, on the other, as separate species. For this paper, we re-visited the morphology by using multivariate ratio analysis (MRA) of 17 distance measurements, checked the distributional data based on verified specimens and examined micro-habitat use. We were able to confirm that hind wing length is, indeed, the only morphological difference between bipunctata and kraussi. We were also able to exclude a mere allometric scaling. The morphs are, furthermore, largely sympatrically distributed, with syntopy occurring regularly. However, a microhabitat niche difference can be observed. Ecological measurements in a shared habitat confirm that kraussi prefers a drier and hotter microhabitat, which possibly also explains the generally lower altitudinal distribution. Based on these

Until now, Saga pedo (Pallas, 1771) was known to occur in Croatia only in the Mediterranean biogeographical region and on the southern slopes of the Dinaric Alps in the Alpine region. Here we give the first record of the species' presence deep inside what is officially called the Alpine region and in the Peripannonian area in the Continental region of the country. Along with all known specimens and observation records, our results represent the updated distribution of S. pedo in Croatia. Some notes on ecology, field observations, and discussion about habitat preferences are also given.

The insect fauna of the Dinarides is not widely studied. In 2013 and 2014, an orthopterological survey was conducted on the Poštak Mountain and its surroundings in the Lika region (Croatia), in order to sample the orthopteran communities of the prominent habitat types of the area. From 24 sampling sites, 80 Orthoptera species (44 Ensifera and 36 Caelifera) were collected, which amounts to almost half the known species in Croatia. One species, Pholidoptera frivaldszkyi, is recorded for the first time in the country. Résumé. Premières données sur la faune des Orthoptères du mont Poštak et de ses environs (Croatie). La faune des insectes des Alpes Dinariques est à peine connue. En 2013 et 2014, une étude orthoptérologique a été menée sur le mont Poštak et ses environs, dans la région de Lika (Croatie), échantillonnant les Orthoptères dans les principaux types d'habitats de la région. Sur 24 sites d'échantillonnage, au total 80 espèces d'Orthoptera (44 Ensifera et 36 Caelifera) ont été détectées, ce qui correspond à près de la moitié des espèces connues habitant la Croatie. Une espèce, Pholidoptera frivaldszkyi, a été recensée pour la première fois dans le pays.

Accepté le 4 mai 2018) Summary. We present a list of Orthoptera from the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, situated in western Serbia. During 2015 and 2016 we collected 86 Orthoptera species (50 Ensifera, 36 Caelifera). The majority of the species were registered for the first time for the locality and the presence of Pachytrachis frater (Tettigoniidae) in Serbia is confirmed. This study is intended to provide data for future conservation planning, to expand knowledge about rare species and to point to the high natural value of the Gorge. Résumé. La gorge d'Ovčar-Kablar (sud-ouest de la Serbie)un nouveau point chaud de diversité des Orthoptères. Une liste des Orthoptères de la gorge d'Ovčar-Kablar, située dans l'ouest de la Serbie, est présentée. En 2015 et 2016, 86 espèces d'Orthoptera (50 Ensifera, 36 Caelifera) ont été collectées. La majorité des espèces sont signalées pour la première fois de cette localité et la présence de Pachytrachis frater (Tettigoniidae) en Serbie est confirmée. Cette étude vise à fournir des données pour la future planification de la conservation de cette zone, à élargir les connaissances sur les espèces rares et à indiquer la haute valeur du patrimoine naturel de cette gorge.

The present paper deals with a description of two new species of crickets of the subfamily Podoscirtinae (Orthoptera: Gryllidae), Trelleora khasiana sp. nov. and Indotrella maculata sp. nov., from India; besides, some additional morphological characteristics of the already reported species, Indotrella angusta Gorochov, 2003 is also presented. The morphological characterization of these two new species is supported with suitable line diagrams and plates. A checklist of crickets of Podoscirtinae for the Asia-tropical region is included.

Karyotypes in the worldwide subfamily Oecanthinae show variations in diploid number, chromosome morphology, and sex-chromosome system. This study described the chromosome set and phylogenetic relationships of four Neotropical species, Oecanthus lineolatus, O. valensis, O. pallidus, and O. pictus. We used classical cytogenetics and Bayesian Inference for phylogenetic reconstruction, using the mitochondrial genes COI, 12S rRNA, and 16S rRNA; and analyzed the phylogenetic patterns of changes in chromosome numbers, using ChromEvol. We observed differences in chromosome number among species and two different sex-chromosome systems. Oecanthus pictus showed 2n = 21, X0♂/22, XX♀; O. lineolatus, 2n = 20, XY♂/XX♀; and O. valensis and O. pallidus, 2n = 18, XY♂/XX♀. The karyotype of Oecanthus was asymmetric, one group with large chromosomes and variation in heterochromatin distribution, and another with small acrocentric chromosomes. The phylogenetic tree recovered two main groups: one with the Palearctic species and another with species from different bioregions, but with low posterior probability. The Neotropical species grouped separately, O. valensis and O. pictus with Nearctic and Ethiopian species, and O. pallidus and O. lineolatus in another, well-supported clade. Together, the phylogenic and chromosome data suggest descending dysploidy events during the evolution of the group.

Se notifica la presencia en España de Gryllus assimilis (Fabricius, 1775), grillo de campo jamaicano, como alimento vivo para mascotas. La ausencia de diapausa en el ciclo de esta especie y sus requerimientos de clima templado pueden posibilitar su asentamiento en la costa mediterránea de nuestro país. Se indican los caracteres morfológicos que permiten su identificación y diferenciación de las otras especies ibéricas del género. Se ilustra el ectoparámero para su correcta identificación.

Se ha estudiado la genitalia femenina de 15 especies de grillos y se describen la papila copulatriz de 11 de ellas, encuadradas en los géneros Petaloptila, Gryllus, Melanogryllus, Acheta, Svercus, Gryllodinus, Eugryllodes y Sciobia, que completan las 20 especies que ya se contemplaron en un artículo anterior. En las especies estudiadas de Mogoplistidae y algunas de Nemobiinae no se ha detectado ninguna papila copulatriz quitinizada, tan solo una estructura membranosa no diferenciada. Dentro del género Petaloptila, ambos subgéneros ibéricos presentan un patrón propio en la forma de la papila copulatriz, por lo general menos variable en el subgénero Petaloptila.

This paper is aimed to draw up a Red List of Orthoptera of the Republic of Macedonia, adapted to the context of the country. The selection is based on IUCN criteria applied for the country, mainly focused on the observation or estimation of population status and trends, and also population in very restricted area of occupancy. The IUCN Regional Guidelines to the regional population have been applied to determine the final classification of each species within the country. The resulting Red List is composed of 17 taxa (roughly 10 % of the fauna of the country), including one Critically Endangered (Bradyporus macrogaster macrogaster (Lefebvre 1831)) and four Endangered (Saga pedo (Pallas 1771), Bradyporus oniscus (Burmeister 1838), Paracinema tricolor (Thunberg 1815) and Stethophyma grossum (Linnaeus 1758))Cet article a pour but de définir une Liste Rouge des Orthoptères de la République de Macédoine, adaptée au contexte du pays. La sélection s'effectue par l'application des c...

Seventeen species of the family Gryllidae were reviewed and a Modicogryllus sindhensis is described herein as new. Four species, namely Acheta hispanicus Rambur, 1838, Gryllus septentrionalis F. Walker, 1869, Callogryllus saeedi Saeed, 2000, and Miogryllus itaquiensis Orsini & Zefa, 2017 are recorded as new country and state records. Differences between similar species and a taxonomic key to the species of Sindh are provided.

The Alto Ribeira karst area, southeastern Brazil, is a high-diversity area for troglobites. Three species of freshwater gastropods Potamolithus occur in the area: P. ribeirensis, only found in epigean waters at the Iporanga and Ribeira rivers; P. troglobius, which is endemic to the Areias cave system; and P. karsticus, a troglophilic species from Calcário Branco Cave and an epigean stream nearby. We investigated their distribution based on shell morphology and internal anatomy of epigean species, troglophilic populations, and troglobitic species. Distribution patterns of Potamolithus were compared to those of other aquatic taxa from the region (such as crustaceans and fishes). Besides the three species already described for the region, we recorded 12 additional ones, for a total of 15 species/morphs (six troglobites, seven troglophiles, and two epigean). Potamolithus spp. are restricted to micro-basins and/or caves, showing small areas of distribution and probably a high degree of endemism. Geomorphology (irregular landscape, with limestone outcrops intercalated with insoluble rocks, which probably act as geographic barriers for cave populations), paleoclimatic evidence, and ecological/biological factors, such as the low degree of mobility of these gastropods (sedentary habit), explain the distributional patterns. We observed troglomorphisms such as reduction/absence of eyes and pigmentation (body and periostracum), and a coiled intestine. Apparently, there is no cause-and-effect between miniaturization and intestine coiling for Potamolithus, in contrast to observations for other cave snails. Potamolithus snails are threatened in the region due to water pollution, uncontrolled tourism, and overcollection.

Data on 77 species of Heteroptera collected in 2013 and 2014 from 21 localities in Bosnia-Herzegovina are presented.Eight new species are recorded in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the first time: Gerris costae costae (Herrich-Schaeffer),Myrmecoris gracilis (Sahlberg), Pithanus maerkeli (Herrich-Schaeffer), Aradus obtectus Vasarhelyi, Rhopalus subrufus(Gmelin), Stictopleurus punctatonervosus (Goeze), Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann and Trochiscocoris rotundatusHorvath.