The aim of this study was to elucidate the expression and regulation of the c.kit protein in spermatogenesis of locusts. Immunohistochemistry and biological statistics were used to investigate the expression of the c-...The aim of this study was to elucidate the expression and regulation of the c.kit protein in spermatogenesis of locusts. Immunohistochemistry and biological statistics were used to investigate the expression of the c-kit protein in four representative phases of spermatogenesis of three dominant species of locusts of Arcypteridae （Orthoptera： Acridoidea）, namely, Omocestus viridulus （Linnaeus）, Euchorthippus unicolor （Ikonn.）, and Euchorthippus vittatus Zheng, and so on, in Siping area of Jilin Province, China. The results revealed the following： （1） There was weak positive expression of the c-kit protein in spermatogonia and the positive granules were thinner; （2） there was a strong positive expression of the c-kit protein in primary spermatocyte and the positive granules became the largest than in all developmental stages; （3） the c-kit protein positive expression became stronger in secondary spermatocyte, while the positive granules became thinner; （4） there was strong positive expression of the c-kit protein and the positive granules were thinner in mature sperm, which were distributed on its head and tail; （5） there were strong positive protein granules massing at the end of spermary; （6） the positive intensity of the c-kit protein in spermatogenesis was significantly different among different species of locusts. The data suggested that the c-kit protein may play a crucial role in spermatogenesis as well as maintain the physiological action of sperms and fertilization, regulate the developmental speed of spermatogenesis, and/or maintain species isolation, etc.展开更多
Based on the census and analysis on locust occurrence in Binzhou from 1991 to 2010, the locust species that ever occurred in Binzhou were identified. A total of 18 locust species were found. They belong to six familie...Based on the census and analysis on locust occurrence in Binzhou from 1991 to 2010, the locust species that ever occurred in Binzhou were identified. A total of 18 locust species were found. They belong to six families and 15 genera. The identified locust species were distributed in farmland, wasteland, swamp and special environment, four different ecological environments in Binzhou. The dominant species, common species and rare species, as well as floristic characters of different locust species were determined in different ecological environments at different periods. In this paper, the life histories and habits of seven dominant and two rare locust species were described in detail.展开更多
Infant malnutrition is a significant issue in Côte d’Ivoire, and this study aims to address it by formulating infant flours using local ingredients. Fermentation, germination, and malting methods were used to en...Infant malnutrition is a significant issue in Côte d’Ivoire, and this study aims to address it by formulating infant flours using local ingredients. Fermentation, germination, and malting methods were used to enhance the quality of six formulated flours, all based on Fonio and supplemented with Bambara groundnut, African locust bean fruit pulp, and cashew kernels. Results showed that Fonio had the highest carbohydrate content, while Bambara groundnut and Cashew kernels were rich in protein and lipid content. African locust bean fruit pulp was rich in fiber and Vitamin C, with a high β-carotene value. The cashew kernel had the highest energy value. Regarding mineral composition, African locust bean fruit pulp had the highest potassium content, while Bambara groundnut and African locust bean fruit pulp were rich in sodium. Cashew kernel and Fonio had higher iron and calcium content. Bambara groundnut had a higher zinc content, while cashew kernel had a higher magnesium content. The formulated flours made from fermented Fonio grains and enriched with Bambara groundnut, African locust bean fruit pulp, and cashew kernel had varying protein, fiber, carbohydrate, ash, and fat contents. The flour formulated with sprouted Fonio and enriched with the same ingredients had higher protein content and energy value than the other fermented seed-based flours. The mixed flours produced with fermented seeds and the flour produced from sprouted seeds met international standards. Overall, these findings offer valuable insights into the nutritional composition of the formulated flours and their potential to combat infant malnutrition in Côte d’Ivoire.展开更多
Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)plantations have contributed significantly to soil and water conservation and ecological reconstruction on China’s Loess Plateau.Understanding the impact of stand and environment ...Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)plantations have contributed significantly to soil and water conservation and ecological reconstruction on China’s Loess Plateau.Understanding the impact of stand and environment on species composition of understory woody plants will improve the stability of existing black locust plantations.Ten stands were selected in second-generation black locust plantations in tableland and gully areas of the Loess Plateau.The number of understory tree species in the tablelands was significantly lower than in the gully stands.Regenerated black locust(19.76%)and Rubus corchorifolius L.f.(64.85%)were the most abundant understory tree and shrub species,respectively,in the tableland stands;Broussonetia papyrifera(L.)L’Hér.ex Vent.(6.77%)and Acanthopanax senticosus(Rupr.Maxim.)Harms.(37.22%)were most abundant in the gully stands.Species richness(S),Shannon diversity(H),and evenness index(J)of the understory plants were significantly lower in the tableland stands than in the gully stands.More diverse understory species and community structures occurred in the gully stands.Differences in species diversity among landform positions may be attributed to differences in soil moisture.In addition,77.57%of the variation in understory species composition was explained,among which shrub and herb coverage,stand age,leaf area index,slope and total soil phosphorus in the 10-20 cm layer were the main factors.Soil organic carbon and total potassium significantly impacted S,H and J.Considering the environmental conditions and the biological characteristics of the plants investigated,R.corchorifolius should be given priority in the development of tableland stands,while B.papyrifera and Celtis sinensis Pers.should form mixed forests with black locust in gully stands.This management could promote biodiversity and stability of the existing black locust plantations but also optimize regional landscape patterns.展开更多
How can we regulate an invasive alien species of high commercial value?Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)has a unique capacity for seed dispersal and high germination.Field surveys indicate that black locust increa...How can we regulate an invasive alien species of high commercial value?Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)has a unique capacity for seed dispersal and high germination.Field surveys indicate that black locust increases its growing area with sprouting roots and the elongation of horizontal roots at a soil depth of 10 cm.Therefore,a method to regulate the development of horizontal roots could be eff ective in slowing the invasiveness of black locust.In this study,root barrier panels were tested to inhibit the growth of horizontal roots.Since it is labor intensive to observe the growth of roots in the fi eld,it was investigated in a nursery setting.The decrease in secondary fl ush,an increase in yellowed leafl ets,and the height in the seedlings were measured.Installing root barrier panels to a depth of 30 cm eff ectively inhibit the growth of horizontal roots of young black locust.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary straw content on the growth and development of oriental migratory locusts(Locusta migratoria),as well as the effects of temperature and substr...[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary straw content on the growth and development of oriental migratory locusts(Locusta migratoria),as well as the effects of temperature and substrate on their egg hatching.[Methods]The eggs of oriental migratory locusts were hatched at 15,20,25,30,35,and 40℃in sawdust,soil and sawdust+soil conditions,respectively,to determine suitable environmental conditions for artificial hatching of oriental migratory locusts.Rice straw was added at 0%,20%,40%,60%,80%and 100%to the basic diet,and the obtained diets was feed to oriental migratory locusts at the 4^(th)instar,to investigate the effects on their growth and development.[Results]The eggs of oriental migratory locusts had a good hatching rate at 25-30℃,and sawdust was the best choice for their hatching substrate.Adding 40%of rice straw to the diet could ensure the normal growth and development of oriental migratory locusts while consuming as much rice straw as possible.[Conclusions]This study explored a technical solution for efficiently producing insect protein from discarded crop straw(treating waste with insects,and turning waste into treasure),providing support for breeding of oriental migratory locusts and locust disaster prevention.展开更多
To know the annual water consumption of forest, it is necessary to acquire the annual transpiration value of stands. This paper is based on the data measured in the typical weather of the growth season, from 1998 to 2...To know the annual water consumption of forest, it is necessary to acquire the annual transpiration value of stands. This paper is based on the data measured in the typical weather of the growth season, from 1998 to 2000, with the LI 1600 Steady Porometer and the general weather information. The daily variation of transpiration in black locust forest ( Robinia pesudoacacia L.) is modeled by Penman Monteith equation. As a result of the model, a continuous daily transpiration in the growth season was calculated. The net radiation, intercepted by black locust forest canopy, was acquired from a semi empirical equation of measuring net radiation R n with the extinction coefficient k and leaf area index LAI . The canopy integral stomatic resistance is a mimesis with an empirical equation of measuring data. Compared with measuring data, the relative error of the modeled ones is less than 12% averagely. At last, the total transpiration of black locust forest during the period of 1998 and 2000 in the growth season of May to October, as an average transpiration of the different density stands, were 192 46, 187 07 and 195 59?mm respectively.展开更多
The mutant efficiency and hatching ratio are two key factors that significantly affect the construction of genome-modified mutant insects.In the construction of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated dsLmRNase2^(–/–)mutant locusts,we...The mutant efficiency and hatching ratio are two key factors that significantly affect the construction of genome-modified mutant insects.In the construction of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated dsLmRNase2^(–/–)mutant locusts,we found that the tanned eggs which experienced a 20-min contact with the oocyst exhibited a higher success rate compared to fresh newly-laid eggs that were less tanned.However,the heritable efficiency of the dsLmRNase2 deletion to the next generation G_(1 )progeny was similar between adults derived from the tanned or less tanned engineered eggs.Further,the similar effective mutant ratios in the normally developed eggs and G_(0) adults of tanned and less tanned eggs also indicated that tanning did not reduce the absolute mutation efficiency induced by CRISPR/Cas9.Moreover,we found that the syncytial division period,which was longer than the time for tanning,conferred a window period for microinjection treatment with efficient mutation in both tanned and less tanned eggs.We further found that tanned eggs exhibited a higher hatching rate due to a reduced infection rate following microinjection.Both the anti-pressure and ultrastructure analyses indicated that the tanned eggs contained compressed eggshells to withstand increased external pressure.In summary,tanned eggs possess stronger defense responses and higher efficiency of genome editing,providing an improved model for developing Cas9-mediated gene editing procedures in locusts.展开更多
One new species in the genus Austrohancockia Giinther, Austrohancockia yuexiensis Zha, Deng ＆ Zheng sp. nov., is described and photographed from Yuexi, Anhui, China. The type specimens are deposited in the Specimen R...One new species in the genus Austrohancockia Giinther, Austrohancockia yuexiensis Zha, Deng ＆ Zheng sp. nov., is described and photographed from Yuexi, Anhui, China. The type specimens are deposited in the Specimen Room of the School of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, China.展开更多
The female of Tetrix grossifemura Zheng ＆ Jiang, 1997 is discovered and described, voucher specimens are in the School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University.
The male of Macromotettix convexa Deng, Zheng ＆ Zhan, 2010 is discovered and described. Voucher specimens are in the School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University.
Males ofAlulatettix anhuiensis Zheng, 2001 and A. tianzhushanensis Zhang, Deng ＆ Zha, 2014 are reported for the first time. Voucher specimens are deposited in the Specimen Room of the School of Life Sciences, Huaibei...Males ofAlulatettix anhuiensis Zheng, 2001 and A. tianzhushanensis Zhang, Deng ＆ Zha, 2014 are reported for the first time. Voucher specimens are deposited in the Specimen Room of the School of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, China.展开更多
During the investigation of species diversity at the Lengshuihe Nature Preserve in Jinsha, Guizhou,China in Aug. 2015, a new species of the genus Bolivaritettix, B. jinshaensis Zha Wen sp. nov. was found.Herein we int...During the investigation of species diversity at the Lengshuihe Nature Preserve in Jinsha, Guizhou,China in Aug. 2015, a new species of the genus Bolivaritettix, B. jinshaensis Zha Wen sp. nov. was found.Herein we introduce it with description and illustration. It is similar to but differs from B. yuanbaoshanensis Zheng Jiang by： 1） vertex 1.8（♂） or 2.0（♀） times as wide as one eye; 2） in profile, vertex together with frontal ridge protruding and distinctly visible before eyes; 3） midkeel of pronotum interrupted or obscure between lateral keels of prozona; 4） pronotum and hind femur distinctly longer than those of the latter; 5）upper valvulae of ovipositor only 3.8 times as long as wide.展开更多
One new species of Epitettix Hancock in the family Cladonotidae is described, i.e. Epitettix torulosinota sp. nov. This new species is allied to Epitettix tamilus Günther, 1939, but differs in： 1） anterior marg...One new species of Epitettix Hancock in the family Cladonotidae is described, i.e. Epitettix torulosinota sp. nov. This new species is allied to Epitettix tamilus Günther, 1939, but differs in： 1） anterior margin of pronotum straight; 2） lateral carinae of prozona long, obviously shrunk to posterior; 3） posterior process reaching 3/4 of hind femur; 4） disc of pronotum rough, with dense protuberances; 5） lower margin of lateral lobe of pronotum in postzona straight, space between lateral carina and lower margin of lateral lobe narrow.展开更多
A new species, Coptotettix nigrifemurus Deng ＆ Jiang sp. nov. （Tetrigidae： Tetriginae）, is described and photographed. The species was collected from the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loci Province, Thailand. ...A new species, Coptotettix nigrifemurus Deng ＆ Jiang sp. nov. （Tetrigidae： Tetriginae）, is described and photographed. The species was collected from the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loci Province, Thailand. The genus Coptotettix in Thailand is reviewed and a key to the genus in Thailand is provided.展开更多
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province, China （2004C115）.
文摘The aim of this study was to elucidate the expression and regulation of the c.kit protein in spermatogenesis of locusts. Immunohistochemistry and biological statistics were used to investigate the expression of the c-kit protein in four representative phases of spermatogenesis of three dominant species of locusts of Arcypteridae （Orthoptera： Acridoidea）, namely, Omocestus viridulus （Linnaeus）, Euchorthippus unicolor （Ikonn.）, and Euchorthippus vittatus Zheng, and so on, in Siping area of Jilin Province, China. The results revealed the following： （1） There was weak positive expression of the c-kit protein in spermatogonia and the positive granules were thinner; （2） there was a strong positive expression of the c-kit protein in primary spermatocyte and the positive granules became the largest than in all developmental stages; （3） the c-kit protein positive expression became stronger in secondary spermatocyte, while the positive granules became thinner; （4） there was strong positive expression of the c-kit protein and the positive granules were thinner in mature sperm, which were distributed on its head and tail; （5） there were strong positive protein granules massing at the end of spermary; （6） the positive intensity of the c-kit protein in spermatogenesis was significantly different among different species of locusts. The data suggested that the c-kit protein may play a crucial role in spermatogenesis as well as maintain the physiological action of sperms and fertilization, regulate the developmental speed of spermatogenesis, and/or maintain species isolation, etc.
文摘Based on the census and analysis on locust occurrence in Binzhou from 1991 to 2010, the locust species that ever occurred in Binzhou were identified. A total of 18 locust species were found. They belong to six families and 15 genera. The identified locust species were distributed in farmland, wasteland, swamp and special environment, four different ecological environments in Binzhou. The dominant species, common species and rare species, as well as floristic characters of different locust species were determined in different ecological environments at different periods. In this paper, the life histories and habits of seven dominant and two rare locust species were described in detail.
文摘Infant malnutrition is a significant issue in Côte d’Ivoire, and this study aims to address it by formulating infant flours using local ingredients. Fermentation, germination, and malting methods were used to enhance the quality of six formulated flours, all based on Fonio and supplemented with Bambara groundnut, African locust bean fruit pulp, and cashew kernels. Results showed that Fonio had the highest carbohydrate content, while Bambara groundnut and Cashew kernels were rich in protein and lipid content. African locust bean fruit pulp was rich in fiber and Vitamin C, with a high β-carotene value. The cashew kernel had the highest energy value. Regarding mineral composition, African locust bean fruit pulp had the highest potassium content, while Bambara groundnut and African locust bean fruit pulp were rich in sodium. Cashew kernel and Fonio had higher iron and calcium content. Bambara groundnut had a higher zinc content, while cashew kernel had a higher magnesium content. The formulated flours made from fermented Fonio grains and enriched with Bambara groundnut, African locust bean fruit pulp, and cashew kernel had varying protein, fiber, carbohydrate, ash, and fat contents. The flour formulated with sprouted Fonio and enriched with the same ingredients had higher protein content and energy value than the other fermented seed-based flours. The mixed flours produced with fermented seeds and the flour produced from sprouted seeds met international standards. Overall, these findings offer valuable insights into the nutritional composition of the formulated flours and their potential to combat infant malnutrition in Côte d’Ivoire.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[32101511]the Chinese Universities Scientific Fund[2452020137]and[2452021073]the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi[2021JQ-155]。
文摘Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)plantations have contributed significantly to soil and water conservation and ecological reconstruction on China’s Loess Plateau.Understanding the impact of stand and environment on species composition of understory woody plants will improve the stability of existing black locust plantations.Ten stands were selected in second-generation black locust plantations in tableland and gully areas of the Loess Plateau.The number of understory tree species in the tablelands was significantly lower than in the gully stands.Regenerated black locust(19.76%)and Rubus corchorifolius L.f.(64.85%)were the most abundant understory tree and shrub species,respectively,in the tableland stands;Broussonetia papyrifera(L.)L’Hér.ex Vent.(6.77%)and Acanthopanax senticosus(Rupr.Maxim.)Harms.(37.22%)were most abundant in the gully stands.Species richness(S),Shannon diversity(H),and evenness index(J)of the understory plants were significantly lower in the tableland stands than in the gully stands.More diverse understory species and community structures occurred in the gully stands.Differences in species diversity among landform positions may be attributed to differences in soil moisture.In addition,77.57%of the variation in understory species composition was explained,among which shrub and herb coverage,stand age,leaf area index,slope and total soil phosphorus in the 10-20 cm layer were the main factors.Soil organic carbon and total potassium significantly impacted S,H and J.Considering the environmental conditions and the biological characteristics of the plants investigated,R.corchorifolius should be given priority in the development of tableland stands,while B.papyrifera and Celtis sinensis Pers.should form mixed forests with black locust in gully stands.This management could promote biodiversity and stability of the existing black locust plantations but also optimize regional landscape patterns.
基金supported in part by the Research Faculty of Agriculture of Hokkaido University.
文摘How can we regulate an invasive alien species of high commercial value?Black locust(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)has a unique capacity for seed dispersal and high germination.Field surveys indicate that black locust increases its growing area with sprouting roots and the elongation of horizontal roots at a soil depth of 10 cm.Therefore,a method to regulate the development of horizontal roots could be eff ective in slowing the invasiveness of black locust.In this study,root barrier panels were tested to inhibit the growth of horizontal roots.Since it is labor intensive to observe the growth of roots in the fi eld,it was investigated in a nursery setting.The decrease in secondary fl ush,an increase in yellowed leafl ets,and the height in the seedlings were measured.Installing root barrier panels to a depth of 30 cm eff ectively inhibit the growth of horizontal roots of young black locust.
基金Supported by National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for College Students(201910223022)Daqing"Jiebangguashuai"Science and Technology Key Project in the New Energy Field(2021BD05)。
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary straw content on the growth and development of oriental migratory locusts(Locusta migratoria),as well as the effects of temperature and substrate on their egg hatching.[Methods]The eggs of oriental migratory locusts were hatched at 15,20,25,30,35,and 40℃in sawdust,soil and sawdust+soil conditions,respectively,to determine suitable environmental conditions for artificial hatching of oriental migratory locusts.Rice straw was added at 0%,20%,40%,60%,80%and 100%to the basic diet,and the obtained diets was feed to oriental migratory locusts at the 4^(th)instar,to investigate the effects on their growth and development.[Results]The eggs of oriental migratory locusts had a good hatching rate at 25-30℃,and sawdust was the best choice for their hatching substrate.Adding 40%of rice straw to the diet could ensure the normal growth and development of oriental migratory locusts while consuming as much rice straw as possible.[Conclusions]This study explored a technical solution for efficiently producing insect protein from discarded crop straw(treating waste with insects,and turning waste into treasure),providing support for breeding of oriental migratory locusts and locust disaster prevention.
基金SupportedbytheNationalNaturalScienceFoundationofChina(39970 6 2 2 )andtheTeachingandResearchAwardProgramforYongCadremanTeachersinHigherEducationInstitutionsofMOE P .R .China
文摘To know the annual water consumption of forest, it is necessary to acquire the annual transpiration value of stands. This paper is based on the data measured in the typical weather of the growth season, from 1998 to 2000, with the LI 1600 Steady Porometer and the general weather information. The daily variation of transpiration in black locust forest ( Robinia pesudoacacia L.) is modeled by Penman Monteith equation. As a result of the model, a continuous daily transpiration in the growth season was calculated. The net radiation, intercepted by black locust forest canopy, was acquired from a semi empirical equation of measuring net radiation R n with the extinction coefficient k and leaf area index LAI . The canopy integral stomatic resistance is a mimesis with an empirical equation of measuring data. Compared with measuring data, the relative error of the modeled ones is less than 12% averagely. At last, the total transpiration of black locust forest during the period of 1998 and 2000 in the growth season of May to October, as an average transpiration of the different density stands, were 192 46, 187 07 and 195 59?mm respectively.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070502,31730074,32072419 and 31501905).
文摘The mutant efficiency and hatching ratio are two key factors that significantly affect the construction of genome-modified mutant insects.In the construction of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated dsLmRNase2^(–/–)mutant locusts,we found that the tanned eggs which experienced a 20-min contact with the oocyst exhibited a higher success rate compared to fresh newly-laid eggs that were less tanned.However,the heritable efficiency of the dsLmRNase2 deletion to the next generation G_(1 )progeny was similar between adults derived from the tanned or less tanned engineered eggs.Further,the similar effective mutant ratios in the normally developed eggs and G_(0) adults of tanned and less tanned eggs also indicated that tanning did not reduce the absolute mutation efficiency induced by CRISPR/Cas9.Moreover,we found that the syncytial division period,which was longer than the time for tanning,conferred a window period for microinjection treatment with efficient mutation in both tanned and less tanned eggs.We further found that tanned eggs exhibited a higher hatching rate due to a reduced infection rate following microinjection.Both the anti-pressure and ultrastructure analyses indicated that the tanned eggs contained compressed eggshells to withstand increased external pressure.In summary,tanned eggs possess stronger defense responses and higher efficiency of genome editing,providing an improved model for developing Cas9-mediated gene editing procedures in locusts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31160433)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(0991266)
文摘A new species in the genus Hedotettix Bolivar, Hedotettix circinihumerus Deng ＆ Zheng sp. nov., is described from the Luodian Area of Guizhou, China.
基金supported by the Outstanding Young Foundation Project of Anhui Province(2012SQRL225)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(KJ2013A233)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30970245)
文摘One new species in the genus Austrohancockia Giinther, Austrohancockia yuexiensis Zha, Deng ＆ Zheng sp. nov., is described and photographed from Yuexi, Anhui, China. The type specimens are deposited in the Specimen Room of the School of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, China.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31160433)the Guangxi Science Foundation (2012GXNSFBA053056)the Hechi University Talent Introduction Project (2010QS-N005)
文摘The female of Tetrix grossifemura Zheng ＆ Jiang, 1997 is discovered and described, voucher specimens are in the School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31160433)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation (2012GXNSFBA053056)the Scientific Research Fund of Guangxi Higher Schools (201203YB167)
文摘The male of Macromotettix convexa Deng, Zheng ＆ Zhan, 2010 is discovered and described. Voucher specimens are in the School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University.
基金supported by the Foundations of Natural Science of Anhui Province (KJ2012B168,2012SQRL225)the Key Laboratory of Resource and Plant Biology of Anhui Province (KLPRB200907,KLPRB200911)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970245)
文摘Males ofAlulatettix anhuiensis Zheng, 2001 and A. tianzhushanensis Zhang, Deng ＆ Zha, 2014 are reported for the first time. Voucher specimens are deposited in the Specimen Room of the School of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, China.
基金supported by the Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Program of Guizhou Province ([2012] 5008)the Agricultural Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province ([2011] 3054)+1 种基金the Innovation Team Construction for Science and Technology of Guizhou Province ([2012] 4007)the Science Research Foundation for Talents of Guizhou University (201309)
文摘During the investigation of species diversity at the Lengshuihe Nature Preserve in Jinsha, Guizhou,China in Aug. 2015, a new species of the genus Bolivaritettix, B. jinshaensis Zha Wen sp. nov. was found.Herein we introduce it with description and illustration. It is similar to but differs from B. yuanbaoshanensis Zheng Jiang by： 1） vertex 1.8（♂） or 2.0（♀） times as wide as one eye; 2） in profile, vertex together with frontal ridge protruding and distinctly visible before eyes; 3） midkeel of pronotum interrupted or obscure between lateral keels of prozona; 4） pronotum and hind femur distinctly longer than those of the latter; 5）upper valvulae of ovipositor only 3.8 times as long as wide.
文摘One new species of Epitettix Hancock in the family Cladonotidae is described, i.e. Epitettix torulosinota sp. nov. This new species is allied to Epitettix tamilus Günther, 1939, but differs in： 1） anterior margin of pronotum straight; 2） lateral carinae of prozona long, obviously shrunk to posterior; 3） posterior process reaching 3/4 of hind femur; 4） disc of pronotum rough, with dense protuberances; 5） lower margin of lateral lobe of pronotum in postzona straight, space between lateral carina and lower margin of lateral lobe narrow.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31560604, 31160433)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation under Grant No. 2015GXNSFAA139071
文摘A new species, Coptotettix nigrifemurus Deng ＆ Jiang sp. nov. （Tetrigidae： Tetriginae）, is described and photographed. The species was collected from the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loci Province, Thailand. The genus Coptotettix in Thailand is reviewed and a key to the genus in Thailand is provided.
