Entomologist's Monthly Magazine - Vol. 159, No. 1, 2023
Published: 3/17/2023
Article Details for this issue
EDITORIAL; SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE; BENHS GOLD MEDAL
By: ANDREW WAKEHAM-DAWSON; JAMIE WEIR
Page: 1–2
Type: Editorial
Earliest record of Apis florea Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from Kuwait dates from 2005
By: MOHAMMED A.J. MARAFI
Page: 3–8
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
The earliest records of Apis (Micrapis) florea (Red Dwarf Honey Bee) in Kuwait date from
2005.
First records of Camilla Haliday (Diptera: Camillidae) from the United Arab Emirates
By: MARTIN J. EBEJER
Page: 9–12
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
Camilla flavicauda Duda represents the first camillid fly species recorded for the United Arab
Emirates.
A new species of Callomegachile from Larat, Indonesia (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
By: MICHAEL S. ENGEL
Page: 13–18
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
A new species of large Callomegachile Michener, subgenus Eumegachilana Michener
(Megachilini), is described and figured from Larat Island, Indonesia. The new species is
superficially most similar to Callomegachile (Eumegachilana) godeffroyi (Friese) from New
Britain, Papua New Guinea owing to the orange to orangish setae of the propodeum and first
metasomal tergum, but can be distinguished by the absence of such setae on the head and pleura,
the form and sculpturing of the clypeus, the form of the labrum, and the smaller size. A key is
provided to the subgenera of Callomegachile, with Oxymegachile subgen. n. established for
C. duponti (Vachal).
A new species of Empidideicus Becker (Diptera: Mythicomyiidae) from Portugal
By: NEAL L. EVENHUIS
Page: 19–23
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
A new species, Empidideicus evenhuisi sp. n. from Portugal is described and illustrated. It is
only the third species recorded from the Iberian Peninsula and the second species recorded from
Portugal. A key is given to separate species in the Iberian peninsula.
A new species of the genus Doliopteryx Hesse (Diptera: Mythicomyiidae: Glabellulinae) from southern Iran
By: BABAK GHARALI, SAJJAD MOGHBELI & NEAL EVENHUIS
Page: 24–28
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
Two specimens of the genus Doliopteryx Hesse, 1956, were collected from the southern Iran
(Kerman province) by white pan trapping and the new species discovered is named Doliopteryx
acuminatis sp. n. This new species is easily separated from the two other Iranian species by its
long acuminate first antennal flagellomere. Description and the diagnostic features of Doliopteryx
acuminatis sp. n. are presented. A key to species of the genus in Iran is provided.
Megaselia kaarinaensis – a new species of Megaselia Rondani (Diptera: Phoridae) from Finland
By: R. HENRY L. DISNEY & ANTTI HAARTO
Page: 29–32
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
A new species of phorid fly in the genus Megaselia, collected by Malaise trap in southwestern
Finland, is described.
On the nesting behaviour of Polyrhachis illaudata Walker, 1859 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
By: MOHAMMAD ABDUS SHAKUR
Page: 33–36
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
Polyrhachis illaudata Walker, 1859, is known to have variability in nesting locations ranging
from nesting in the ground to nesting under the bark of tree trunks. Here I describe the brood
chambers of P. illaudata from the nests encountered beneath the bark of Silver Oak (Grevillea
robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.) and report the presence of pupal cocoons in this species.
Thevenetimyia ziegleri Dils, 2009, a junior synonym of Amictus firjuzanus Paramonov, 1931 (Diptera: Bombyliidae)
By: BABAK GHARALI & NEAL EVENHUIS
Page: 37–39
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
Based on examination of the type specimens of Thevenetimyia ziegleri Dils, 2009, and Amictus
firjuzanus Paramonov, 1932, it was found that the two species are synonymous and the valid name
is Amictus firjuzanus Paramonov, 1932.
On the Afrotropical species of Myospila (Diptera: Muscidae). The first comprehensive identification key to the region’s species, and description of a new species
By: EBERHARD ZIELKE
Page: 40–58
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
An identification key to 20 Afrotropical Myospila Rondani, 1856, based on original
descriptions and additional information, is provided, including description of a new species from
Madagascar, and summary synopses of the other recognised species.
First record of Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) for Cyprus
By: EDDIE JOHN & DEMETRIS KOLOKOTRONIS
Page: 59–65
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
We report the discovery of non-native Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1857, (Leafhopper Assassin
Bug) new to Cyprus, and discuss the species’ known presence in the eastern Mediterranean. As
reported elsewhere, arrival is considered to have been human assisted, the early stages passively
carried on imported nursery stock.
Overlooked Colotis phisadia (Godart, 1819) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) – a new record for the butterfly fauna of Kuwait with remarks on host plant
By: MOHAMMAD A.J. MARAFI & NASERALDEEN ASADALLA
Page: 66–72
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
We document a new contribution to the Kuwaiti butterfly fauna: Colotis phisadia (Godart,
1819) was observed for the first time in 2012. This species is confirmed as a new record based on
collections and observations made in 2019–2022. The geographic distribution of the species
suggests that the butterfly was relatively recently introduced to the country. Causal evidence
behind the introduction of C. phisadia following host plant (Salvadora persica L.) usage in
Kuwait is discussed. The butterfly occurred in five localities belonging to four governorates.
Future study of this species in Kuwait is suggested.
Wing polymorphism in females of Zwicknia bifrons (Newman, 1838) (Plecoptera: Capniidae)
By: CRAIG R. MACADAM & PAUL KENNEDY
Page: 73–76
Type: Paper
Synopsis:
Wing polymorphism is reported for the first time in female specimens of Zwicknia bifrons
from the River Esk, Cumbria. Identification of specimens is confirmed by morphological features
and DNA sequencing.
BOOK REVIEW THE MIND OF A BEE by Lars Chittka.
By: ANGUS MCCULLOUGH
Page: 77–78
Type: Book Review