Israel Journal of Entomology

Lixus (Eulixus) nettadorchinae sp. n. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a new striped gall-inducing weevil species from the Negev Desert, Israel

Ariel-Leib-Leonid Friedman — 2025-09-15

Lixus nettadorchinae sp. n. causing galls on branches of Deverra triradiata (Apiaceae) is described from the Central Negev, Israel. The new species is distinct among its congeners in its peculiar colour pattern comprising longitudinal whitish stripes of white scales on the head, pronotum and elytra. The new species fits into the subgenus Lixus (Eulixus) due to its long, projected and sharply-pointed elytral apex, the claws fused at the base, a relatively flat eye, the pronotum with postocular lobes and due to its association with a member of the Apiaceae family. Description of the external morphology and genitalia of both sexes is given and illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Observations on development, gall formation and parasites of the new species are summarized.

To cite: Friedman, A.-L.-L. & Colonnelli, E. 2025. Lixus (Eulixus) nettadorchinae sp. n. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a new striped gall-inducing weevil species from the Negev Desert, Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 54: 21–32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17115935
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Ramiplectrus catiensis, a new genus and a new species with branched male antennae and long metatibial spurs from Vietnam (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)

Zoya Yefremova — 2025-04-10

Ramiplectrus catiensis gen. et sp. n. is characterized by the unique combination of two long metatibial spurs and a short ramus on the two first funicular segments. Phylogenetic analysis of 28SrRNA sequences, along with the distinct morphological features, supports the classification of the new genus within the tribe Eulophini.

TÓM TẮT
Một chi mới và một loài ong ký sinh mới Ramiplectrus catiensis được đặc trưng bởi sự kết hợp độc đáo của hai cựa xương chày dài và một nhánh ngắn trên hai đoạn râu đầu tiên. Phân tích phát sinh loài của trình tự 28S rRNA, cùng với các đặc điểm hình thái riêng biệt, hỗ trợ việc phân loại chi mới trong tông Eulophini.
TỪ KHÓA: Đa dạng sinh học, chi mới, loài mới, khóa nhận dạng, ong ký sinh, hệ thống học, Đông Nam Á, Việt Nam, Tỉnh Đồng Nai, Vườn quốc gia Cát Tiên.

To cite: Yefremova, Z.A. & Feldstein-Farkash, T. 2025. Ramiplectrus catiensis, a new genus and a new species with branched male antennae and long metatibial spurs from Vietnam (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Israel Journal of Entomology 54: 7–19.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15182960
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The White Emperor Helcyra hemina Hewitson (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), a new addition to the lepidopteran fauna of Northeastern India

Roshan Upadhaya — 2025-03-06

Helcyra hemina Hewitson, 1864 (Nymphalidae: Limenitidini), commonly known as the White Emperor, a rare species occurring at high altitudes in northeastern Himalayas, is hereby recorded from Arunachal Pradesh, India, thus filling a critical gap in its known distribution.

To cite: Upadhaya, R. & Sheikh, T. 2025. The White Emperor Helcyra hemina Hewitson (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), a new addition to the lepidopteran fauna of Northeastern India. Israel Journal of Entomology 54: 5–6.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14982560
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Purple Bush-Bean Macroptilium atropurpureum (Fabaceae): a new larval host plant for Euchrysops cnejus (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in South Asia

Arajush Payra — 2025-01-20

Purple Bush-Bean Macroptilium atropurpureum, an introduced perennial legume, native to the Americas, is recorded here as a new host plant for the common South Asian Lycaenid Euchrysops cnejus (Fabricius) in India. Butterflies were observed laying eggs on the new flower buds, and caterpillars feeding on flower buds and leaves of Macroptilium atropurpureum.

To cite: Payra, A.,Philip, J.G., Bhatt, C. & Koparde, P. 2025. Purple Bush-Bean Macroptilium atropurpureum (Fabaceae): a new larval host plant for Euchrysops cnejus (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in South Asia. Israel Journal of Entomology 54: 1–4.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14690423
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