Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae
2025
Volume 65 - Number 2
published on: 6th November 2025
Abstract: Japanese species of the genera Stethorus Weise, 1885 and Parastethorus Pang & Mao, 1975 (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellinae) were reviewed, recognizing seven species of the former and one species of the latter genus. Two new species are described: Stethorus (Allostethorus) takakoae sp. nov. from Hokkaido and Parastethorus pinicola sp. nov. from Honshu, Kyushu, and the Ryukyu Islands. Stethorus (Stethorus) japonicus Kamiya, 1959, syn. nov., and S. (S.) aptus tsutsuii Nakane & Araki, 1959, syn. nov., are synonymized with S. (S.) siphonulus Kapur, 1948. Stethorus (A.) chengi Sasaji, 1968 and S. (A.) parapauperculus Pang, 1966 are newly recorded from Japan (both from the Ryukyu Islands). The holotype specimens of S. (A.) chengi Sasaji, 1968, S. (A.) emarginatus Miyatake, 1966, S. (A.) yezoensis Miyatake, 1966, S. (S.) aptus tsutsuii Nakane & Araki, 1959, and S. (S.) japonicus Kamiya, 1959 were examined, and all species are redescribed or diagnosed. Additionally, diagnostic characters are illustrated together with distribution maps. The larvae and pupae of the new species P. pinicola sp. nov. are also illustrated.Published online: 7th November 2025
Tanaka Hirotaka, Le Hoang KhacA new species of the genus Ferrisia (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) from southern VietnamActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 293-300Abstract: In this paper, a new species, Ferrisia san Tanaka, sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae), is described and illustrated based on the morphology of adult female specimens collected on cassava, Manihot esculenta (Euphorbiaceae), from Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province in southern Vietnam. This is the second species of Ferrisia Fullaway, 1923, a genus native to the Americas, to be found in Vietnam. The adult female of this new species has a combination of morphological features distinct from those of named species of Ferrisia: the small type of the ventral oral-collar tubular ducts is present anterior to the multilocular disc pore rows as well as on the ventral submarginal area, but never forms marginal clusters; the large type of the ventral oral-collar ducts is confined to the posterior abdomen; and the dorsal enlarged tubular ducts are sometimes associated with one or two discoidal pores, which are mostly on the outermost edges of the sclerotized area of the ducts. An updated key to species of Ferrisia is provided, and the potential risks of this new species for the cultivation of cassava in Vietnam, and its implications for international quarantine are discussed.Published online: 10th December 2025
Hovorka Tomáš, Boudreault Caroline, Fernandez-Triana JoseFirst African and Malagasy records of Miropotes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Microgastrinae), with three new species and a revised key to all known speciesActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 301-312Abstract: Three new species of the rarely collected genus Miropotes Nixon, 1965 (Hymeno-
ptera: Braconidae: Microgastrinae) are described: Miropotes klaseriensis sp. nov. from South Africa, and Miropotes perditohabitatus sp. nov. and Miropotes malagasifragilis sp. nov. from Madagascar. These are the first confirmed records of the genus from sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, significantly expanding the known distribution range of Miropotes within the Afrotropical Region beyond the single species previously documented in the Arabian Peninsula. An updated key to all currently 18 recognized species of Miropotes including those in the Oriental and Australasian Regions is also provided.Published online: 10th December 2025
Urcola Juan Ignacio, Urcola Matias Ricardo, Roig-Juñent Sergio, Michat Mariano CruzImmature stages of the tiger beetle Cylindera (Plectographa) apiata apiata (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) and analysis of primary chaetotaxyActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 313-332Abstract: The larval instars and pupa of Cylindera (Plectographa) apiata apiata (Dejean, 1825) are redescribed and illustrated, including morphometric and chaetotaxic characters. The larval ground pattern for the chaetotaxic characters is presented, based on instar I larva of C. apiata apiata. For chaetotaxic homologization, comparisons with other adephagan families were performed. The primary chaetotaxy of cicindelid larvae is very similar to that described for Carabidae, and both are distinguished from the aquatic adephagan families by the presence of seta TR8 and pore COb; additionally, they are characterized by the presence of long setae on the apices of the antenna (setae AN4–6) and galea (MX8–9). On the other hand, Cicindelidae differ from Carabidae in the presence of setae PA20–22 on the parietal and setae FE7–8 on the femur, the absence of pores COc–e on the coxa, and by having a single seta on the pretarsus, a condition unique to Cicindelidae. The habitat where both adults and larvae of C. apiata apiata were collected is described and illustrated, and the phenology of the species is briefly discussed.Published online: 10th December 2025
Szczepański Wojciech T., Dobosz Roland, Kerimova Ilhama G.A new species of Dasypogon (Diptera: Asilidae) from Azerbaijan with notes on its biologyActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 333-340Abstract: Dasypogon kerimovae Szczepański & Dobosz sp. nov. (Diptera: Asilidae) is diagnosed and described from Azerbaijan. The species is readily distinguished by the male terminalia and unique combination of characters of females, which exhibit dark coloration resembling that of males, including smoky black wings, black legs and predominantly black setae. Photographic documentation of the habitus and the male and female genital structures is included. Observations concerning habitat preferences, flight activity, and biological interactions are discussed, with particular emphasis on ecological plasticity, mimicry, and trophic relationships.Published online: 10th December 2025
Jiang Ri-Xin, Long Jian-Kun, Chang Zhi-Min, Chen Xiang-Sheng, Yang LinDescription of the mature larva and pupa of Menephilus medius (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 341-348Abstract: The larva and pupa of Menephilus medius Marseul, 1876 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Stenochiinae: Cnodalonini) from southern China are associated with the adults by rearing in lab. The morphological characteristics of the mature larva and pupa of this species are described and illustrated in detail for the first time and compared with the immature stages of Menephilus cylindricus Herbst, 1784.Published online: 10th December 2025
Kovacevic Maja, Kasalo NikoDeconstructing the Australian Tetrix (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae): three new genera and a new species, Cyphotettix elluraeActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 349-364Abstract: Until now, the Australian fauna of Tetriginae has been represented predominantly by the genera Paratettix Bolívar, 1887 and Tetrix Latreille, 1802, with the latter mostly consisting of apterous species. The Australian members of these genera show remarkable morphological diversity, which prompted us to reexamine the relationships between them using cladistic analysis based on morphological characters of head and thorax. We have found that the Australian Tetrix spp. are easily separable into three distinct genera: Captivus gen. nov., Custodia gen. nov., and Enattor gen. nov. Additionally, we describe a new species of the Tetriginae genus Cyphotettix Rehn, 1952, C. ellurae sp. nov. We provide an identification key to the Australian Tetriginae genera and hypothesize that the apterous species are related to Tetrix collina Rehn, 1952.Published online: 10th December 2025
Benda Daniel, Pohl Hans, Beutel Rolf, Escobedo-Kenefic Natalia, Cardonas Edson, Straka JakubA new species of Strepsiptera, Brasixenos mikati sp. nov. (Xenidae), a parasite of the highly advanced eusocial wasp Agelaia myrmecophila (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Epiponini)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 365-377Abstract: Brasixenos mikati Benda & Straka sp. nov., a new species of Strepsiptera of the genus Brasixenos Kogan & Oliveira, 1966 (Xenidae) from southern Guatemala, is described based on the female cephalothorax, male cephalotheca and the first instar larvae. It represents the first species described from the swarm-founding wasp of the genus Agelaia Lepeletier, 1836 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Epiponini). A total of 164 individuals of Agelaia myrmecophila (Ducke, 1905) were collected during flying out from a single nest. Of the total number of emerging wasps, 13% (21 individuals) were parasitised. Diagnoses and descriptions of the female cephalothorax, male cephalotheca, and the first instar larvae are presented, and identification based on external morphology is discussed.Published online: 19th December 2025
Xie Jiao, Wang Ji-ShenTwo new genera of scorpionflies (Mecoptera: Panorpidae) from the Oriental Region, with descriptions of fourteen new speciesActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 379-406Abstract: Panorpa Linnaeus, 1758 is the largest genus in the scorpionfly family Panorpidae and is considered paraphyletic. According to recent phylogenetic studies, some closely related species are grouped into evolutionarily cohesive clusters, warranting recognition as separate genera. In order to take a further step towards natural, monophyletic taxa within the Panorpidae, several genera were erected from some species groups traditionally classified under Panorpa. In this paper, the P. guttata group with 39 species is raised as Minorpa gen. nov., and the P. wormaldi group with 19 species as Wornorpa gen. nov. Fourteen new species of Minorpa gen. nov. are described from Chinese provinces of Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan: M. abi sp. nov., M. azhu sp. nov., M. azi sp. nov., M. caojianensis sp. nov., M. duanzhengchun sp. nov., M. duanzhengming sp. nov., M. lijialingae sp. nov., M. liqiushui sp. nov., M. muwanqing sp. nov., M. sujiei sp. nov., M. tangzenghuae sp. nov., M. wangyuyan sp. nov., M. xiaomizha sp. nov., and M. zhongling sp. nov. Twenty-five species are transferred to Minorpa gen. nov. and 19 to Wornorpa gen. nov. from Panorpa resulting in the following new combinations: Minorpa apscisacera (Bicha & Suttiprapan, 2022) comb. nov., M. caoweii (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. dali (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. decolorata (Chou & Wang, 1981) comb. nov., M. duanyu (Wang & Gong, 2021) comb. nov., M. filina (Chou & Wang, 1987) comb. nov., M. filititilana (Li & Hua, 2022) comb. nov., M. furcata (Zhou & Zhou, 2007) comb. nov., M. guttata (Navás, 1908) comb. nov., M. hani (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. hirundo (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. huangguiqiangi (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. jiangrixini (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. jinfoshana (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. kunmingensis (Fu & Hua, 2009) comb. nov., M. latiloba (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. liaoi (Zhou & Zhou, 2007) comb. nov., M. nanzhao (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. parallela (Wang & Hua, 2016) comb. nov., M. qiana (Zhou & Zhou, 2010) comb. nov., M. reflexa (Wang & Hua, 2016) comb. nov., M. stella (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. substricta (Wang, 2021) comb. nov., M. xiaofeng (Wang & Gong, 2021) comb. nov., M. xuzhu (Wang & Gong, 2021) comb. nov., Wornorpa amamiensis (Miyamoto & Makihara, 1984) comb. nov., W. fengyanga (Wang & Suzuki, 2022) comb. nov., W. gressitti (Byers, 1970) comb. nov., W. hiurai (Miyamoto, 1985) comb. nov., W. implicata (Cheng, 1957) comb. nov., W. kiusiuensis (Issiki, 1929) comb. nov., W. longiramina (Issiki & Cheng, 1947) comb. nov., W. multifasciaria (Miyaké, 1910) comb. nov., W. nudiramus (Byers, 2002) comb. nov., W. obliqua (Carpenter, 1945) comb. nov., W. obliquifascia (Chou & Wang, 1987) comb. nov., W. ochraceocauda (Issiki, 1927) comb. nov., W. okinawaensis (Nakamura, 2009) comb. nov., W. peterseana (Issiki, 1927) comb. nov., W. striata (Miyaké, 1908) comb. nov., W. tokunoshimaensis (Nakamura, 2009) comb. nov., W. tsunekatanis (Issiki, 1929) comb. nov., W. wormaldi (MacLachlan, 1875) comb. nov., and W. zhuohengi (Wang & Suzuki, 2022) comb. nov. A distributional map, keys to species, species lists, and discussions regarding the biological characteristics and diversity of the newly erected genera are also provided.Published online: 19th December 2025
Liu Yingqi, Liu Huaiyu, Zhao Ping, Han Xiangnan, Wang Tao, Li Zhonglin, Qin Weihua, Cai WanzhiA new species of the genus Sphedanolestes (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) from Xizang Autonomous Region, China, with an updated key to Chinese speciesActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 407-417Abstract: Sphedanolestes jilongensis Y. Liu, P. Zhao & W. Cai sp. nov. is described based on macropterous male and female specimens collected from Jilong County, Rikaze City, Xizang Autonomous Region, China, and compared with related species within the genus. Habitus images and figures of the male genitalia are provided. An updated key to Sphedanolestes species from China, totalling 18 as recognised in the present study, together with habitus images of all species are given.Published online: 19th December 2025
Ziegler Joachim, Špalek Tóthová Andrea Species of the genera Acompomintho and Tricogena (Diptera: Calliphoridae: Rhinophorinae), and their phylogenetic position based on molecular and morphological dataActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 419-449Abstract: Acompomintho carmanica Ziegler sp. nov. from Iran and Acompomintho gavryushini Ziegler sp. nov. from Kazakhstan are described, illustrated and compared with the other known species of the genus. The male of Acompomintho sinensis (Villeneuve, 1936) is described and illustrated for the first time, and Acompomintho lobata Villeneuve, 1927 is re-described. The following new combinations are proposed: Tricogena caucasica (Villeneuve, 1908) comb. nov. [transferred from Acompomintho] and Tricogena grandiloba (Kugler, 1978) comb. nov. [transferred from Oplisa]. Tricogena caucasica and Tricogena rubricosa (Meigen, 1824) are re-described and illustrated. Keys to the species of Acompomintho and Tricogena are provided, and the delimitation of these genera is redefined. Additions to the key to the world genera of Rhinophorinae of Cerretti et al. (2020) are given, which allows identification of the redefined genera Acompomintho and Tricogena. The following new country records are also listed: Oplisa oldenbergi Herting, 1961 and Tricogena caucasica (Villeneuve, 1908) from Armenia, Oplisa nudiseta Zeegers, 2011, Paykullia nubilipennis (Loew, 1847), and Tromodesia vibripennis Rondani, 1862, from Greece, Acompomintho sinensis (Villeneuve, 1936), Stevenia fausti (Portschinsky, 1875), and Tricogena caucasica (Villeneuve, 1908) from Iran, and Tromodesia setiventris (Rohdendorf, 1935) from Kyrgyzstan. The phylogenetic relationships within the subfamily Rhinophorinae have been reconstructed. The results are based on BI and RAxML analyses. The Rhinophorinae appear with strong support as a monophyletic group, as do the two tribes Phytonini and Rhinophorini. All non-monotypic genera examined with more than one species included Acompomintho Villeneuve, 1927, Phyto Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830, Tromodesia Rondani, 1856, Paykullia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830, Oplisa Rondani, 1862, Tricogena Rondani, 1856, and Stevenia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830, proved to be monophyletic with strong support. The genera in question, Acompomintho and Tricogena, together with the genera Azaisia Villeneuve, 1939, Oplisa, Rhinomorinia Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1889, and Stevenia, come out in the Rhinophorini branch and are genetically and morphologically a very well-founded monophylum. The genus Acompomintho is probably a sister group of Stevenia, and the sister group of these two is Tricogena.Published online: 31st December 2025
Roháček JindřichThree new genera and nine new species – just a fragment of the Afrotropical fauna of Anthomyzidae (Diptera)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 451-517Abstract: The fauna of Afrotropical Anthomyzidae (Diptera) is enriched by three new genera and nine new species, viz., Durantha gen. nov., D. dura sp. nov. (type species; Tanzania, Kenya), D. freidbergi sp. nov. (Ethiopia); Pectarista gen. nov., P. grandiloba sp. nov. (type species; Cameroon), P. curta sp. nov. (Cameroon), P. planta sp. nov. (Kenya); Virgatomyza gen. nov., V. helvior sp. nov. (type species; Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania), V. bivirgata sp. nov. (Ethiopia), V. discolor sp. nov. (Kenya) and V. dissimilis sp. nov. (Ethiopia). All these taxa are described and illustrated in detail and their relationships are discussed. Durantha gen. nov. is affiliated with the Amygdalops group of genera, Pectarista gen. nov. with the Barbarista group of genera and Virgatomyza gen. nov. is the first Afrotropical representative of the Anthomyza group of genera. A new key to Afrotropical genera of Anthomyzidae and keys to the identification of Pectarista and Virgatomyza species are given. Sexual dichroism of the fore leg of Pectarista species is described for the first time in the family. The female internal genitalia of Pectarista grandiloba everted after oviposition are described and illustrated. Diversity of Afrotropical Anthomyzidae is discussed.Published online: 31st December 2025
Kondorosy Előd, Schmidt Péter
Cornutidrymus, an interesting new genus of Papuan Drymini (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Rhyparochromidae)Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 519-531Abstract: Cornutidrymus gen. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae: Rhyparochrominae: Drymini) is described from New Guinea with four new species (C. elongatus sp. nov. [type species], C. acutus sp. nov., C. gibbosus sp. nov. and C. latus sp. nov.). The systematic placement and the relationships with the similar genera are discussed. An identification key for the species of the new genus is provided.Published online: 31st December 2025
Hovorka Tomáš, Macek Jan, Talamas Elijah
Catalogue of type specimens of the families Ceraphronidae, Platygastridae, Proctotrupidae and Scelionidae (Hymenoptera) deposited in the National Museum of the Czech RepublicActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 533-555Abstract: Type specimens from the Hymenoptera collection deposited in the Department of Entomology, National Museum of the Czech Republic are currently being catalogued. In this part of the catalogue, we deal with the families Ceraphronidae, Platygastridae, Proctotrupi-
dae and Scelionidae. We present precise information about the 28 species belonging to the families Ceraphronidae (three species), Platygastridae (three species), Proctotrupidae (two species) and Scelionidae (20 species), including six holotype specimens. For each species, we give the current status, distribution, and photographs, with many of these images being published here for the first time. In addition, two paratype specimens previously assigned to Ceratoteleia leucosia Nixon, 1931 and Paratrimorus pinguis Nixon, 1933 are herein revised and the species are transferred to the genera Dicroscelio Kieffer, 1913 and Psilanteris Kieffer, 1916, respectively, resulting in the following new combinations – Dicroscelio leucosia (Nixon, 1931) comb. nov. and Psilanteris pinguis (Nixon, 1933) comb. nov.Published online: 31st December 2025
Skuhrovec Jiří, Vondráček Dominik, Šípek Petr (editors)Abstracts of the Immature Beetles Meeting 2025, October 2–3, Prague, Czech RepublicActa Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(2): 557-565Published online: 31st December 2025