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No. 71, a very brief history
No. 71
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N. 71: Jing-Zhi Lin
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 305-318
March 2026
March 2026
Revision of the Figulus punctatus species group
(Coleoptera: Lucanidae),
with description of a new species from Taiwan
by
JING-ZHI LIN (林敬智) *
* 2F, No. 3, Aly. 152, Ln. 68, Yangguang St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114, TAIWAN (R.O.C.).
E-mail: leslie9562@gmail.com
ORCID: 0009-0008-1787-2602
Abstract - This study revises the taxonomy of the Figulus punctatus species group in East Asia. Morphological and genitalic analyses of specimens from Taiwan, Japan, and Korea clarify species boundaries, leading to three key outcomes: the description of Figulus formosanus sp. nov. from southern Taiwan, the reinstatement of Figulus daitoensis (stat. rev.) based on distinct morphology and isolation, and the lectotype designation for F. punctatus. A new key, updated diagnosis, and revised checklist for Taiwanese Figulus are provided, offering a resolved framework for the group's diversity and biogeography.
N. 71: D. Patacchiola, D. Cillo & F. Fabbriciani
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 319-348
March 2026
March 2026
Il genere Chelotrupes Jekel, 1866 in Sardegna:
aggiornamenti geomemici e descrizione di una nuova specie
(Coleoptera: Geotrupidae: Enoplotrupini)
di
DANIEL PATACCHIOLA *, DAVIDE CILLO ** & FABRIZIO FABBRICIANI ***
* Via Vico Equense 3, I-00132 Roma RM, ITALY. E-mail: patacchioladaniel@gmail.com
** Via Zeffiro 8, I- 09126 Cagliari CA, ITALY. E-mail: davidecillo16@gmail.com
*** Via Alfredo Chiti 9, I-5100 Pistoia PT, ITALY. E-mail: f.fabbriciani@bardazzi.it
Riassunto - Sulla base di cospicuo materiale vengono esaminate le specie italiane appartenenti al genere Chelotrupes Jekel, 1866, ne viene aggiornata la geonemia conosciuta per la Sardegna e descritto Chelotrupes anachoreta n. sp., a cui vanno riferite le popolazioni precedentemente attribuite a Chelotrupes matutinalis (Baudi, 1870) distribuite nel comparto collinare e montano sud-orientale della Sardegna (Monti dei Sette Fratelli), dove la nuova specie risulta essere al momento esclusiva. Viene fornita infine una chiave dicotomica aggiornata relativa ad entrambi i sessi per le specie presenti in Sardegna.
Abstract - The genus Chelotrupes Jekel, 1866 in Sardinia: geonemic updates and description of a new species (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae: Enoplotrupini) - On the basis of abundant material, the Italian species belonging to the genus Chelotrupes Jekel, 1866 are examined, their known geographical distributions in Sardinia is updated, and Chelotrupes anachoreta n. sp. is described, to which the populations previously attributed to Chelotrupes matutinalis (Baudi, 1870) and distributed in the hilly and mountainous south-eastern Sardinia (Sette Fratelli Mountains), where this species appears to be exclusive, should be referred. Finally, updated keys (Italian, English) to both sexes of the species present in Sardinia are provided.
N. 71: D. J. Curoe
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 349-352
March 2026
March 2026
Description of a new Mexican species of Orizabus Fairmaire
(Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Pentodontini)
by
DANIEL J. CUROE *
* Mariano Escobedo 353B, CDMX 11560, MÉXICO. E-mail: dcuroe@hotmail.com
Abstract - Orizabus beraudorum, new species, is described from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Illustrations and distribution map are provided.
Resumen - Se describe Orizabus beraudorum, nueva especie, del estado mexicano de Oaxaca. Se proveen ilustraciones y mapa de distribución.
N. 71: G. Beinhundner
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 353-370
March 2026
March 2026
Description of a new species of Fornasinius Bertoloni, 1853
(Coleoptera, Cetoniidae, Goliathini)
from East Africa, with historical notes
by
GERHARD BEINHUNDNER *
* Am Steigberg 25, D-97502 Euerbach, GERMANY. E-mail: g.beinhundner@t-online.de
Abstract - A new species of the genus Fornasinius Bertoloni, 1853 (Coleoptera, Cetoniidae, Goliathini) from east Africa from the old collection of Kersten Klingbeil - Fornasinius prandii n. sp. - is here described and illustrated. Although it comes from a historical collection, the new species is striking for its absolute exceptionality and difference from all the other species of the same genus known to date. The current structure of the genus is composed by eight species and two subspecies (DE PALMA, 2018) and the new taxon is herein presented with the peculiar features in cephalic armature, body coloration and aedeagus which allow a clear separation from its closest relatives, namely F. russus Kolbe, 1884 and F. aureosparsus Van der Pool, 1890.
N. 71: S. Facchini
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 371-388
March 2026
March 2026
Notes on the Genus Acupalpus Latreille, 1829
from the Afrotropical Region, with description of a new species
(Coleoptera Carabidae, Harpalinae)
by
S. FACCHINI *
* Via Prati 12, I-29121 Piacenza PC, ITALY. E-mail: sfacchini@virgilio.it
Abstract - This article provides preliminary notes, proposed synonymies and changes in systematic status for several species currently placed in the genus Acupalpus Latreille, 1829 from the Afrotropical Region. The following systematic changes are therefore proposed: Acupalpus leleupi Basilewsky, 1951 is a junior (new) synonym of Stenolophidius seydeli Basilewsky, 1951. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) seydeli (Basilewsky, 1951), Acupalpus parelaphus Vinson, 1935, Acupalpus gracilis Boheman, 1848, Acupalpus kundelunguensis Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus usambaranus Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus ruandanus Basilewsky, 1956, Acupalpus egenus Péringuey, 1896, Acupalpus insidiosus Péringuey, 1896, Acupalpus djemdjemensis Basilewsky, 1948, Acupalpus stricticollis Jeannel, 1948, Acupalpus alluaudianus Lorenz, 1998, Acupalpus angulosus Lorenz, 1998 are removed from the genus Acupalpus and transferred to Anthracus Motschulsky, 1850, new status (A. annamensis species group). Acupalpus punduanus Basilewsky, 1946, Acupalpus alumnus Basilewsky, 1946, Acupalpus latiusculus Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) villiersi (Basilewsky, 1967) are removed from the genus Acupalpus and transferred to Stenolophus (Egadroma), new status. Stenolophus (Egadroma) terminalis (Péringuey, 1896) is removed from the genus Stenolophus and transferred to the subgenus Stenolophidius of the genus Acupalpus, new status. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) involutus (Péringuey, 1908) nom. val. for Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) terminalis Péringuey, 1896 [nec Chaudoir, 1843]. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) leroyi (Basilewsky, 1951) is a junior (new) synonym of Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) involutus (Péringuey, 1908). Acupalpus omoxanthus Basilewsky, 1949 is a junior (new) synonym of Acupalpus meridianus (Linnaeus, 1761). A new species from Ethiopia, provisionally assigned to the genus Acupalpus, is also described, with its habitus and the median lobe of the aedeagus illustrated.
Riassunto - In questo articolo sono fornite note preliminari, proposte sinonimie e cambiamenti di status sistematico per diverse specie della Regione Afrotropicale attualmente inserite nel genere Acupalpus Latreille, 1829. Sono proposte le seguenti variazioni di status sistematico: Acupalpus leleupi Basilewsky, 1951 è nuovo sinonimo di Stenolophidius seydeli Basilewsky, 1951. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) seydeli (Basilewsky, 1951), Acupalpus parelaphus Vinson, 1935, Acupalpus gracilis Boheman, 1848, Acupalpus kundelunguensis Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus usambaranus Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus ruandanus Basilewsky, 1956, Acupalpus egenus Péringuey, 1896, Acupalpus insidiosus Péringuey, 1896, Acupalpus djemdjemensis Basilewsky, 1948, Acupalpus stricticollis Jeannel, 1948, Acupalpus alluaudianus Lorenz, 1998, Acupalpus angulosus Lorenz, 1998 sono rimossi dal genere Acupalpus e trasferiti ad Anthracus Motschulsky, 1850, n. comb. (gruppo di specie A. annamensis). Acupalpus punduanus Basilewsky, 1946, Acupalpus alumnus Basilewsky, 1946, Acupalpus latiusculus Basilewsky, 1951, Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) villiersi (Basilewsky, 1967) sono rimossi dal genere Acupalpus e trasferiti a Stenolophus (Egadroma), n. comb. Stenolophus (Egadroma) terminalis (Péringuey, 1896) è rimosso dal genere Stenolophus e trasferito al sottogenere Stenolophidius del genere Acupalpus, n. comb. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) involutus (Péringuey, 1908) nom. val. per Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) terminalis Péringuey, 1896 [nec Chaudoir, 1843]. Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) leroyi (Basilewsky, 1951) è nuovo sinonimo di Acupalpus (Stenolophidius) involutus (Péringuey, 1908). Acupalpus omoxanthus Basilewsky, 1949 è nuovo sinonimo di Acupalpus meridianus (Linnaeus, 1761). È inoltre descritta una nuova specie dell'Etiopia, provvisoriamente attribuita al genere Acupalpus, della quale sono illustrati l’habitus e il lobo mediano dell'edeago.
N. 71: K. Matsuda & Y. Ogata
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 389-402
March 2026
March 2026
A review of the handsome fungus beetles of
the genus Panaleies Tomaszewska, 2000
(Coleoptera: Endomychidae)
from Japan, with description of a new species
by
KIYOSHI MATSUDA * & YUDAI OGATA **
* Matsugaoka 15-27, Hanayashiki, Takarazuka, Hyogo, 665-0801, JAPAN.
** Saga-Daikakuji-Monzendônomae Town 22-14, Ukyô District, Kyoto, 616-8413, JAPAN.
Abstract - The endomychid genus Panaleies Tomaszewska, 2000 belonging to the subfamily Leiestinae from Japan is herein reviewed. A new species, Panaleies meridionalis sp. nov. is described from the Nansei Islands, Southwest Japan. The single congenerous already known species - Panaleies decoratus (Gorham, 1873) - is redescribed. Habitus, body parts and genitalia are illustrated. A key to species of the Japanese Panaleies is provided.
N. 71: S. Dacatra & S. Graziosi
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 403-406
March 2026
Descrizione di un nuovo Carabus (Pachystus)
(Coleoptera Carabidae)
dell’Anatolia settentrionale
di
STEFANO DACATRA * & SERGIO GRAZIOSI **
* Via Ippodromo 9, I-20151 Milano MI, ITALY. E-mail: s.dacatra@gmail.com
** Via Bertieri 1, I-20146 Milano MI, ITALY. E-mail: sergio.graziosi53@gmail.com
Riassunto - In questo articolo è descritto Carabus (Pachystus) laurorae, nuova specie della Turchia settentrionale. Sono fornite le fotografie relative all’habitus e al lobo mediano dell'edeago del nuovo taxon e della specie affine Carabus (Pachystus) tamsi Ménétries, 1832.
Abstract - Description of a new Carabus (Pachystus) (Coleoptera Carabidae) from northern Anatolia - This article describes Carabus (Pachystus) laurorae, new species from northern Turkey. Photographs of the habitus and the median lobe of the aedeagus of the new taxon and the related species Carabus (Pachystus) tamsi Ménétries, 1832, are provided.
N. 71: D. J. Curoe
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 407-410
March 2026
March 2026
A new Ptenomela Bates species from Honduras
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Rutelini)
by
DANIEL J. CUROE *
* Mariano Escobedo 353B, CDMX 11560 MÉXICO. E-mail: dcuroe@hotmail.com
Abstract - Ptenomela catracha, new species, is described from Honduras. Diagnosis, illustrations and distribution map are provided.
Resumen - Ptenomela catracha, nueva especie, es descrita de Honduras. Se proveen un diagnosis, ilustraciones y mapa de distribución.
N. 71: T. Ochi, M. Kon & Ming Bai
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 411-424
March 2026
March 2026
Five new taxa of the genera Phelotrupes and Odontotrypes from China
(Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea, Geotrupidae)
by
TERUO OCHI *, MASAHIRO KON ** & MING BAI ***
* Kôhûdai 5-21-6, Toyono-cho, Toyono-gun, Osaka, 563-0104 JAPAN.
** Pressance Kyodai-Higashi 406, 116-3 Nishida-chô, Jôdôji, Sakyo, Kyoto, 606−8417 JAPAN.
*** Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 25 Beishuanxi Road, Haidian District, Beijing
100080, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Abstract - Five new taxa of Odontotrypes and Phelotrupes are described from China: Odontotrypes (Odontotrypes) semiemei sp. nov.; O. (Thorectomimus) semenowi manigangoensis ssp. nov.; Phelotrupes (Sinogeotrupes) tianmumontis sp. nov.; P. (Eogeotrupes) yunnanomontanus sp. nov.; P. (Phelotrupes) emeimontis sp. nov.
N. 71: D. J. Curoe
G. it. Ent., 17 (71): 425-434
March 2026
March 2026
Three new species of Hemiphileurus Kolbe
(Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Phileurini)
by
DANIEL J. CUROE *
* Mariano Escobedo 353B, CDMX 11560, MÉXICO. E-mail: dcuroe@hotmail.com
Abstract - Hemiphileurus felixvillaensis, new species, H. iquitensis, new species, and H. tenuisulcatus, new species, are described and illustrated from Mexico, Peru and Ecuador, respectively. Diagnoses and distribution maps are provided.
Resumen - Se describen e ilustran Hemiphileurus felixvillaensis, nueva especie, H. iquitensis, nueva especie, y H. tenuisulcatus, especie nueva, provenientes de México, Perú y Ecuador, respectivamente. Se proveen diagnosis y mapas de distribución.
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