Checklist of the dipterofauna (Insecta) from Roraima, Brazil, with special reference to the Brazilian Ecological Station of Maracá

Roraima is a Brazilian state located in the northern portion of the Amazon basin, with few studies regarding its biodiversity. The Ecological Station of Maracá (Brazil, state of Roraima) harbors the third largest Brazilian pluvial island and is composed of a transitional landscape of savanna and Amazon rainforest components. Despite its ecological importance and strategic localization, few studies covered the dipterofauna of this locality. An updated checklist addressing 41 families of true flies (Diptera) occurring in Roraima is presented based on the literature and the specimens collected during a field expedition that occurred in 2015. This checklist brings several improvements such as new records of 165 taxa to the state of Roraima, 29 taxa to Brazil, and 259 morphotypes, mostly likely representing undescribed species.(AU)

Catalogue of Pyrgotidae (Diptera: Tephritoidea) from Chile

A catalogue of the Pyrgotidae (Diptera) from Chile is provided. All valid names are presented, comprising three species in two genera for the country. All references known to us from the taxonomic and biological literature, to the included names, are provided, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species, type locality, distribution, and references.

Biological and morphological aspects of Plectris aliena (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in sugarcane in Brazil

Plectris aliena (Coleoptera, Melolonthidae) Chapin is a species already recorded causing serious damage to various cultures in North America and Australia. Although its occurrence has recently been reported in Brazil, information about its distribution, taxonomy, and biology is limited. Thus, this study aims to report this new occurrence of P. aliena in Deodápolis (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil), as well as to present bioecological and morphological aspects of this species. In this way, the seasonal distribution and the life cycle was studied in the years 2017 and 2018. The larvae were sampled through trenches made in the soil and reared in the laboratory. Adults were captured using “Luiz de Queiroz” light traps. Adults have body with dense white hairs, antennae with 10 antenomeres; they measure approximately 12 mm in length, and their antennal lamellae are larger for males than females. The larvae reach 30 mm in length in the third stage and pupae show about 19 mm in length. The life cycle of this species is univoltine. Due to the great diversity of Plectris and the scarce information available about this species in South America, this study will facilitate its identification in the field and indicate the best time for monitoring in sugarcane crop.

Catalogue of Pyrgotidae (Diptera: Tephritoidea) from Chile

Abstract A catalogue of the Pyrgotidae (Diptera) from Chile is provided. All valid names are presented, comprising three species in two genera for the country. All references known to us from the taxonomic and biological literature, to the included names, are provided, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species, type locality, distribution, and references.

Biological and morphological aspects of Plectris aliena (Coleoptera: Melolonthidae) in sugarcane in Brazil

Plectris aliena (Coleoptera, Melolonthidae) Chapin is a species already recorded causing serious damage to various cultures in North America and Australia. Although its occurrence has recently been reported in Brazil, information about its distribution, taxonomy, and biology is limited. Thus, this study aims to report this new occurrence of P. aliena in Deodápolis (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil), as well as to present bioecological and morphological aspects of this species. In this way, the seasonal distribution and the life cycle was studied in the years 2017 and 2018. The larvae were sampled through trenches made in the soil and reared in the laboratory. Adults were captured using “Luiz de Queiroz” light traps. Adults have body with dense white hairs, antennae with 10 antenomeres; they measure approximately 12 mm in length, and their antennal lamellae are larger for males than females. The larvae reach 30 mm in length in the third stage and pupae show about 19 mm in length. The life cycle of this species is univoltine. Due to the great diversity of Plectris and the scarce information available about this species in South America, this study will facilitate its identification in the field and indicate the best time for monitoring in sugarcane crop.(AU)

Catalogue of Pyrgotidae (Diptera: Tephritoidea) from Chile

A catalogue of the Pyrgotidae (Diptera) from Chile is provided. All valid names are presented, comprising three species in two genera for the country. All references known to us from the taxonomic and biological literature, to the included names, are provided, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species, type locality, distribution, and references.(AU)

Catalogue of Syringogastridae (Diptera, Diopsoidea)

The catalogue of the Syringogastridae is updated, including now 21 extant species and two fossil records, all belonging to the genus Syringogaster Cresson. References to all known bibliography are given, totaling 27 records. A full list of the type-series and distribution records are also presented.

Catalogue of Neotropical Curtonotidae (Diptera, Ephydroidea)

The Neotropical species of Curtonotidae are updated and catalogued. A total of 33 species names are listed, including two fossil taxa and one nomem dubium. Valid and invalid names and synonyms are presented, totaling 45 names. Bibliographic references are given to all listed species, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species and type locality. Lectotype and paralectotypes are designated to Curtonotum punctithorax (Fischer, 1933). Curtonotum simplex Schiner, 1868 stat. rev. is recognized as a valid name.

Catalogue of Syringogastridae (Diptera, Diopsoidea)

The catalogue of the Syringogastridae is updated, including now 21 extant species and two fossil records, all belonging to the genus Syringogaster Cresson. References to all known bibliography are given, totaling 27 records. A full list of the type-series and distribution records are also presented.(AU)

Catalogue of Neotropical Curtonotidae (Diptera, Ephydroidea)

The Neotropical species of Curtonotidae are updated and catalogued. A total of 33 species names are listed, including two fossil taxa and one nomem dubium. Valid and invalid names and synonyms are presented, totaling 45 names. Bibliographic references are given to all listed species, including information about name, author, year of publication, page number, type species and type locality. Lectotype and paralectotypes are designated to Curtonotum punctithorax (Fischer, 1933). Curtonotum simplex Schiner, 1868 stat. rev. is recognized as a valid name.(AU)

Lista das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul / Checklist of the species of Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) from Mato Grosso do Sul State

In this paper is presented an updated checklist of the species of Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) distributed in the Mato Grosso do Sul state. The fauna of Pyrgotidae is represented by six species in four genera with distribution restricted to the Pantanal Biome.(AU)

Neste artigo é apresentada uma lista atualizada das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) encontradas no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. A fauna de Pyrgotidae do Mato Grosso do Sul é representada por seis espécies, em quatro gêneros, com distribuição restrita ao Bioma do Pantanal.(AU)

Lista das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul

ABSTRACT In this paper is presented an updated checklist of the species of Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) distributed in the Mato Grosso do Sul state. The fauna of Pyrgotidae is represented by six species in four genera with distribution restricted to the Pantanal Biome.

RESUMO Neste artigo é apresentada uma lista atualizada das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) encontradas no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. A fauna de Pyrgotidae do Mato Grosso do Sul é representada por seis espécies, em quatro gêneros, com distribuição restrita ao Bioma do Pantanal.

Lista das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul / Checklist of the species of Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) from Mato Grosso do Sul State

In this paper is presented an updated checklist of the species of Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) distributed in the Mato Grosso do Sul state. The fauna of Pyrgotidae is represented by six species in four genera with distribution restricted to the Pantanal Biome.

Neste artigo é apresentada uma lista atualizada das espécies de Pyrgotidae (Diptera, Tephritoidea) encontradas no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. A fauna de Pyrgotidae do Mato Grosso do Sul é representada por seis espécies, em quatro gêneros, com distribuição restrita ao Bioma do Pantanal.