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Check out this recent review of the Swedish fauna of thrips, which includes the first comprehensive checklist of Swedish Thripidae, a detailed identification key, and ten new species recorded in the country: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1270.180704

A significant portion of the Bermuda fireworm's mitochondrial genome has now been mapped. 🎆✨

The following study provides a new phylogenetic roadmap for Odontosyllis enopla and identifies potential markers for how these bioluminescent worms reproduce and evolve: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1270.177446

The record of Bolivian riffle beetles has been updated by redescribing Hexanchorus tibialis and identifying a new species, H. siriono, featuring unique sexual dimorphism in males.
This study also reclassifies two other Bolivian species into the genus Heterelmis: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1270.178101

New mitochondrial genomes of Saccostrea (Mollusca, Ostreidae) specimens from Hainan Island The taxonomic classification of oysters, particularly within the genus Saccostrea, remains poorly resolved due to limitations in traditional morphological and single-gene approaches. To address this, ...

🦪🧬 Two new oyster species have been discovered in China through an analysis of the genetic code of four Saccostrea species.

This study also reveals that many oysters are currently mislabelled in global databases: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1270.170554

🦎 Recent intensive surveys have revealed the incredible variety of amphibians and reptiles living on Samar Island in the Philippines.

➡️ See the full updated checklist here: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.173854

The full DNA of two rare fish species has recently been decoded to settle a long-standing debate about their family tree!

This breakthrough helps us better understand how these colourful species are related. 🐟✨

Read more: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1270.182564

A new moth species named 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 has been found in the grasslands of Austria and Hungary.

This unique moth lives exclusively on the Austrian broom plant! 🦋🌱

Check out the full study: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.172969

In a recent review of the plant bug genus 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘮 in Vietnam, four species have been recognised, including a new species by the name of 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘪.

Read the full review: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.180930

Two species of long-jawed spiders are described, including one new species from Sichuan and Shaanxi Provinces, and one Chinese newly recorded species from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province. 🕷️🔎

Read more about these spiders: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.177630

🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Juan Felipe Charre Medellín as a new subject editor.

Learn more about his expertise here: zookeys.pensoft.net/news/1145

A new sand-dwelling armoured catfish has recently been described from Brazil.

Interestingly, this fish lives in sand but possesses belly plating usually found in rock-dwelling species.

Read more about it here: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.155896

A new species of camel spider, Karschia baii, has been discovered in northwest China. 🕷️

This study additionally provides the first photos of these elusive creatures mating in the wild: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.180913

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Aristotelia aguilensis is a striking new moth species discovered in the Atacama Desert, expanding our understanding of Chile's biodiversity.

Read more about their fieldwork in this underexplored Neotropical environment: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.182581

New subgenus of carpenter bees described from Indomalaya, with two new species additionally described.

An updated key to the Ceratina subgenera of the eastern hemisphere which incorporates the new subgenus is also provided: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.148092

The genetic blueprint of the popular Southeast Asian ornamental snail, often found in aquarium markets, has been decoded. 🐌

Learn more about the 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘢 𝘫𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘦 here: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.164112

Discoveries from ornamental jellyfish in aquaria—description of Malagazzia michelin sp. nov. (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa, Leptothecata), second species of the genus from Japan Malagazzia michelin sp. nov. is described as the ninth species in this genus. Medusae were collected in shallow waters of western Japan and observed in several aquaria, and cultures were maintained at...

➡️ Check out the original study: zookeys.pensoft.net/article/1733... (2/2)

A New Brown-Spotted Jellyfish Was Named After the Famous Michelin Restaurant Guide Meet a newly described species from Japan, Malagazzia Michelin, once misidentified in field guides before scientists revealed its true identity.

🪼 The recently discovered "Michelin Star Jellyfish" has been featured in Discover Magazine!

➡️ You can read the full feature written by Associate Editor Jenny Lehmann here: www.discovermagazine.com/a-new-brown-...

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A new cusk eel species from the South China Sea has been recently described, based on 14 specimens collected at a depth of 400 m near Nan'an Reef.

Learn more: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.175603

Temporal monitoring of genetic diversity in aquatic insects: a pilot study in the Bavarian Forest National Park Temporal monitoring of genetic diversity within species is crucial for incorporating intraspecific genetic variation into global change monitoring. This pilot study aims to establish and validate a me...

Want to learn more about aquatic insects? Check out our open-access special issue collecting 22 articles on Trichoptera: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

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Diversity of Rhyacophila (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) in the Hengduan Mountains Aquatic insects are particularly dependent on environmental conditions because their life cycles are directly linked to physico-chemical conditions in freshwater habitats. Here, we combine DNA barcodi...

Aquatic insects and environmental conditions are inextricably linked - this new study from China's Hengduan Mountains explores the diversity of the unknown fauna of Rhyacophila (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae). ➡ Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

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Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera Since 1974 caddisfly researchers have met every three years to share developments on all aspects of Trichoptera research from faunistics, taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology and biomo...

This research, along with 21 additional studies, is included in our latest special issue: Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera → zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/4938/

Five new caddisfly (Trichoptera) species from Florida, USA, have been described and illustrated in a recent study, expanding the documented fauna of the state.

Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

#trichoptera #biodiversity #Conservation

Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera Since 1974 caddisfly researchers have met every three years to share developments on all aspects of Trichoptera research from faunistics, taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology and biomo...

Our new special issue Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera is out! ➡ zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/4938/

Higher predicted climate-change vulnerability for spring-dwelling freshwater biota Environmental change threatens freshwater biodiversity through altered temperature and precipitation patterns. Available data is frequently insufficient to determine impacts at the species level leadi...

Drusinae caddisflies serve as a model in detailed studies revealing how spring-dwelling freshwater species are vulnerable to climate change.

See the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...
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Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera Since 1974 caddisfly researchers have met every three years to share developments on all aspects of Trichoptera research from faunistics, taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology and biomo...

This study is part of our special issue featuring 22 studies on Trichoptera, published in the Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera: zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/4938/ (2/2)

A new species of Oecetis McLachlan, 1877 (Trichoptera, Leptoceridae) and new distributional records of Trichoptera in the eastern Amazon The Amazon is one of the most diverse biomes on Earth, and most of its area is in the territory of Brazil. Even though it harbors most of Earth’s diversity, species remain to be described. Therefore, ...

A recent study describes a caddisfly species, Oecetis amplicauda, from the Amazon - one of Earth’s biodiversity hotspots - and expands the known distributions of eight additional caddisfly species. See how they've done it here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

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Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera Since 1974 caddisfly researchers have met every three years to share developments on all aspects of Trichoptera research from faunistics, taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology and biomo...

ZooKeys' latest special issue just came out and it's full of Trichoptera research!

zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/4938/

Fauna, distribution, and DNA barcoding data of caddisflies (Insecta, Trichoptera) in Croatia This study presents a thorough overview of the diversity of the Trichoptera fauna in Croatia, encompassing several key aspects. First, it offers a historical overview of Trichoptera research conducted...

A detailed overview study of the distribution and DNA barcoding data for caddisflies (Trichoptera) in Croatia - a total of 228 species belonging to 18 families and 74 genera have been identified.

See how they've done it: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

#trichoptera #caddisfly #aquatics #insects

Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera Since 1974 caddisfly researchers have met every three years to share developments on all aspects of Trichoptera research from faunistics, taxonomy, systematics, evolutionary biology, ecology and biomo...

You can find more caddisfly research in our new special issue, Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Trichoptera: zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/4938/ (2/2)

An analytical synopsis of caddisfly (Insecta, Trichoptera) taxonomic history and progress in Canada and the United States A total of 1,510 caddisfly species representing 28 families and 155 genera are reported from the 63 states and provinces of Canada and the United States of America (USA). These species have been descr...

An analytical synopsis reports 1,510 caddisfly species, representing 28 families and 155 genera, from the 63 states and provinces of Canada and the USA, based on records spanning 270 years.

➡ See more here: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

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