Anthropogenic climate change is altering species distributions globally.While species distributions are expected to shift to higher latitudes and elevations under global warming,empirical evidence on distribution shif...Anthropogenic climate change is altering species distributions globally.While species distributions are expected to shift to higher latitudes and elevations under global warming,empirical evidence on distribution shifts is mixed,and factors mediating the direction and magnitude of range shifts remain unclear.Using a dataset of 132new provincial records for 96 resident bird species from 2000 to 2023,we measured geographic distance,latitudinal shift,and temperature shift from each new record to the historical range for each species to test for poleward shifts.We assessed taxonomic variation in the magnitude of range shifts and used phylogenetic generalized linear mixed models to quantify relationships between species traits and the extent of range shifts.Our results revealed that new records occurred at a mean geographic distance of 420 km from historical ranges,with mean latitudinal shifts of+1.68°(poleward)and temperature shifts of-1.33℃(toward colder climates).The magnitude of geographic range shifts was strongly constrained by phylogenetic relatedness.Habitat breadth,habitat openness,and centroid latitude of historical ranges emerged as significant predictors of range shifts.Our results suggest that resident bird species'geographic ranges in China are shifting poleward,but the magnitude of these shifts is non-random across lineages.Species with broader habitat preferences and those from warmer climates are more likely to shift farther from their historical ranges and toward higher latitudes.This study emphasizes taxonomic variation in species range shifts and highlights the need for species-and site-specific conservation strategies under global warming.展开更多
This study provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of a new species,Psilota nigritarsa Huo&Zhao,sp.nov.,and a newly recorded species in China,P.nigripilosa Shiraki,1968.It also offers additional measureme...This study provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of a new species,Psilota nigritarsa Huo&Zhao,sp.nov.,and a newly recorded species in China,P.nigripilosa Shiraki,1968.It also offers additional measurements for Psilota bashanensis Huo,Zhao&Liu,2022.The paper proposes a reclassification of the P.innupta-group in the Palaearctic Region into two subgroups based on the morphology of the male genitalia.An updated taxonomic key for the species of the P.innupta-group within the Palaearctic Region is also provided.展开更多
A new species Guizygiella haoyangi Yao&Liu,sp.nov.(♂)is reported from Fujian Province,China,and a new record of G.salta(Yin&Gong,1996)in Jiangxi Province.Detailed morphological descriptions,photographs of the...A new species Guizygiella haoyangi Yao&Liu,sp.nov.(♂)is reported from Fujian Province,China,and a new record of G.salta(Yin&Gong,1996)in Jiangxi Province.Detailed morphological descriptions,photographs of the body and genitalia of these two species are provided.展开更多
One specimen belonging to the family Comatellinae was collected from the Zhenbei Seamount(332.5–478.2 m)in the South China Sea in July 2022.Based on the morphological characters,the specimen was identified as Palaeoc...One specimen belonging to the family Comatellinae was collected from the Zhenbei Seamount(332.5–478.2 m)in the South China Sea in July 2022.Based on the morphological characters,the specimen was identified as Palaeocomatella hiwia McKnight,1977.It is first recorded from China Sea and redescribed in detail.This specimen differs from the original description from New Zealand for never showing syzygy at br4+5 or br5+6 on interior and br1+2 on exterior arms.However,it is much conform to the redescription to specimens from Indonesia,with only differences in position of the second syzygy and distalmost pinnule comb.Specimen is deposited in the Institute of Oceanology,Chinese Academy of Sciences.Phylogenetic analyses based on the mitochondrial c oxidase subunit I(COI)and 16S rRNA genes indicated that P.hiwia was nested within the tribe Phanogeniini and clustered with Aphanocomaster pulcher.Furthermore,P.hiwia showed same morphological features in terms of mouth placement,comb location,and number of comb teeth rows as other genera of Phanogeniini.Therefore,we suggest that the genus Palaeocomatella should be put in the tribe Phanogeniini.展开更多
Three new records from Vietnam,Phlegmariurus guangdongensis Ching,Adiantum longzhouensis A.H.Wang,F.G.Wang&F.W.Xing,and Lepisorus bicolor Ching,are reported.The identification characteristics,information of specim...Three new records from Vietnam,Phlegmariurus guangdongensis Ching,Adiantum longzhouensis A.H.Wang,F.G.Wang&F.W.Xing,and Lepisorus bicolor Ching,are reported.The identification characteristics,information of specimen,and geographical distribution of the species are described.The discovery of new records not only enriches the study of plant diversity in Vietnam,but also provides important information for biodiversity conservation and botanical research in the region.The voucher specimens are kept in the Herbarium of Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences(KUN),Herbarium of Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences(PE)and Herbarium of Guangxi Forestry Research Institute(GXFI).展开更多
Three new species of jumping spiders from the Xizang region,China are described:Evarcha darthvaderi Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♂♀),Orcevia qogyigyacani Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♀),Synagelides yadong Ni,Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(...Three new species of jumping spiders from the Xizang region,China are described:Evarcha darthvaderi Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♂♀),Orcevia qogyigyacani Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♀),Synagelides yadong Ni,Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♀).Two species are newly recorded in China:Phlegra prasanna Caleb&Mathai,2015 and Ptocasius urbanii(Żabka,1981),and the female of P.prasanna is described for the first time.展开更多
A new species of Stictochironomus Kieffer, S. juncaii sp. nov. from China is described and illustrated as male imago. S. multannulatus （Tokunaga） and S. pictulus （Meigen） are recorded in China for the first time. ...A new species of Stictochironomus Kieffer, S. juncaii sp. nov. from China is described and illustrated as male imago. S. multannulatus （Tokunaga） and S. pictulus （Meigen） are recorded in China for the first time. A key to the males of Stictochironomus in China is given. All specimens are deposited in the College of Life Science, Nankai University, China （BDN）.展开更多
Based on 61 specimens reared from leaf-mining larvae on Carmona microphylla in Guangdong, Dialectica geometra （Meyrick, 1916）, which represents the genus Dialectica Walsingham newly recorded from China, is described...Based on 61 specimens reared from leaf-mining larvae on Carmona microphylla in Guangdong, Dialectica geometra （Meyrick, 1916）, which represents the genus Dialectica Walsingham newly recorded from China, is described and illustrated, and its DNA barcode was cloned and registered. The specimens are deposited in Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha and Zhuhai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Zhuhai, China （ZHCIQ）.展开更多
A new Megaselia species： Megaselia angustirostris Fang ＆ Liu, sp. nov., is described and illustrated and two species of the genus, M. nigra （Meigen） and M. albicaudata （Wood）, are reported for the first time fro...A new Megaselia species： Megaselia angustirostris Fang ＆ Liu, sp. nov., is described and illustrated and two species of the genus, M. nigra （Meigen） and M. albicaudata （Wood）, are reported for the first time from China. The type specimens are deposited in College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang University.展开更多
In the present paper, Neoloboptera Princis is reviewed and one new species, Neoloboptera choui Che, sp. nov., and one new record species, N. reesei Roth, are described and illustrated. All type specimens are kept in t...In the present paper, Neoloboptera Princis is reviewed and one new species, Neoloboptera choui Che, sp. nov., and one new record species, N. reesei Roth, are described and illustrated. All type specimens are kept in the Insect Collection of Southwest University （SWU）.展开更多
A new record subspecies Glaphyra shibatai shibatai （Hayashi, 1961） from Chongqing, China is recorded in the paper. Its body shining black, legs shining brownish black with basal halves of mid-and hind femora pale fu...A new record subspecies Glaphyra shibatai shibatai （Hayashi, 1961） from Chongqing, China is recorded in the paper. Its body shining black, legs shining brownish black with basal halves of mid-and hind femora pale fulvous, elytra with a pair of oblique subtransparent pale brownish yellow markings at middle near suture.展开更多
Five new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured:Polyaspinus higginsi Camin,Trichouropoda calcarata Hirschmann et Nicol Z.,Trichouropoda bipilis (Vitzthum),Nenteria stylifera (Berle...Five new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured:Polyaspinus higginsi Camin,Trichouropoda calcarata Hirschmann et Nicol Z.,Trichouropoda bipilis (Vitzthum),Nenteria stylifera (Berlese) and Nenteria breviunguiculata (Willmann).展开更多
Four new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured,they are Dinychus undulatus Sellnick,Dinychus septentrionalis(Trgrdh),Discourella baloghi Hirschmann et Nicol Z.and Discourella mode...Four new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured,they are Dinychus undulatus Sellnick,Dinychus septentrionalis(Trgrdh),Discourella baloghi Hirschmann et Nicol Z.and Discourella modesta(Leonardi).All the specimens were collected from the Changbai Mountain,Jilin Province.All measurements are given in microns(μm).展开更多
The genus Sonronius Dorst and one species S.anderi（Ossiannilsson）are reported for the first timefrom China.A key and a checklist of all known species in the genus are provided.
A new record species Anomophysis ellioti（Waterhouse,1884） from China is recorded in the paper.The examined specimen is collected from Yunnan Province and deposited in the Insect Collection of Yangtze University,Hube...A new record species Anomophysis ellioti（Waterhouse,1884） from China is recorded in the paper.The examined specimen is collected from Yunnan Province and deposited in the Insect Collection of Yangtze University,Hubei,China.展开更多
The hitherto North America grass feeding leafhopper genus and species Graminella nigrinota DeLong ＆ Molar comb. revived, are newly recorded from China. Details and figures of the species morphology are given and its ...The hitherto North America grass feeding leafhopper genus and species Graminella nigrinota DeLong ＆ Molar comb. revived, are newly recorded from China. Details and figures of the species morphology are given and its generic placement briefly discussed.展开更多
Seven species of family Cleridae are reported from Heilongjiang Province in the present paper, including one species, Orthrius striatulus （Motschlsky）, which is firstly recorded from China. Distributional data and a...Seven species of family Cleridae are reported from Heilongjiang Province in the present paper, including one species, Orthrius striatulus （Motschlsky）, which is firstly recorded from China. Distributional data and adult photos for all the species and brief diagnosis for new record species are also provided.展开更多
Nemopoda nitidula （FallEn） and N. mamaevi Ozerov were redescribed and found to be new record species of Sepsidae from China. The specimens were deposited in the Institute of Applied Entomology of Yangzhou University.
This paper reports two noctuid moths, Atrachea japonica （Leech, 1889） and Autographa macrogamma （Eversmann, 1842） that are new to the Chinese fauna. They are distributed in Tahe County in Daxing＇anling forest reg...This paper reports two noctuid moths, Atrachea japonica （Leech, 1889） and Autographa macrogamma （Eversmann, 1842） that are new to the Chinese fauna. They are distributed in Tahe County in Daxing＇anling forest region, China. In addition, a new recourd species, Neustrotia rectilineata Ueda, 1987, which is described from Mt, Sudo-san, Korea and Hotso, Prov. Taiwan, is newly added to continental fauna of the family Noctuidae s.l.. The external characteristics, genitalia photos, and the distributional ranges of those species are provided, and all the materials examined in this study are deposited in the collection of the Entomological Laboratory, Forestry college of Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China.展开更多
A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″...A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″N,85°20′29.70"E at an elevation of 2150 m.A few months later,a male was observed at 28°20′02.49"N,85°20′46.30"E on 8 August at an elevation of 2197 m.The habitat is a mountain temperate coniferous and dry broadleaved mixed forest of the warm temperate zone.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32271733)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2023A1515011045)+1 种基金Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou(Grant No.2023A04J0121)SCNU Training Program of Innovation for Undergraduates,China。
文摘Anthropogenic climate change is altering species distributions globally.While species distributions are expected to shift to higher latitudes and elevations under global warming,empirical evidence on distribution shifts is mixed,and factors mediating the direction and magnitude of range shifts remain unclear.Using a dataset of 132new provincial records for 96 resident bird species from 2000 to 2023,we measured geographic distance,latitudinal shift,and temperature shift from each new record to the historical range for each species to test for poleward shifts.We assessed taxonomic variation in the magnitude of range shifts and used phylogenetic generalized linear mixed models to quantify relationships between species traits and the extent of range shifts.Our results revealed that new records occurred at a mean geographic distance of 420 km from historical ranges,with mean latitudinal shifts of+1.68°(poleward)and temperature shifts of-1.33℃(toward colder climates).The magnitude of geographic range shifts was strongly constrained by phylogenetic relatedness.Habitat breadth,habitat openness,and centroid latitude of historical ranges emerged as significant predictors of range shifts.Our results suggest that resident bird species'geographic ranges in China are shifting poleward,but the magnitude of these shifts is non-random across lineages.Species with broader habitat preferences and those from warmer climates are more likely to shift farther from their historical ranges and toward higher latitudes.This study emphasizes taxonomic variation in species range shifts and highlights the need for species-and site-specific conservation strategies under global warming.
基金The research is supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(31900345)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722020)+2 种基金the Key Project of Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Department(2024JCYBMS-152)the Key Project of Scientific Research Program of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(23JY020)Key Projects of Shaanxi University of Technology(SLGKYXM2302,X20240134)。
文摘This study provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of a new species,Psilota nigritarsa Huo&Zhao,sp.nov.,and a newly recorded species in China,P.nigripilosa Shiraki,1968.It also offers additional measurements for Psilota bashanensis Huo,Zhao&Liu,2022.The paper proposes a reclassification of the P.innupta-group in the Palaearctic Region into two subgroups based on the morphology of the male genitalia.An updated taxonomic key for the species of the P.innupta-group within the Palaearctic Region is also provided.
基金supported by the Key Laboratoryy of Jiangxi Province for Biological Invasion and Biosecurity(2023SSY02111)。
文摘A new species Guizygiella haoyangi Yao&Liu,sp.nov.(♂)is reported from Fujian Province,China,and a new record of G.salta(Yin&Gong,1996)in Jiangxi Province.Detailed morphological descriptions,photographs of the body and genitalia of these two species are provided.
基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB42000000)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41930533)+1 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences Pioneer Hundred Talents Program(to Nansheng CHEN)the Taishan Scholar Project Special Fund(to Nansheng CHEN)。
文摘One specimen belonging to the family Comatellinae was collected from the Zhenbei Seamount(332.5–478.2 m)in the South China Sea in July 2022.Based on the morphological characters,the specimen was identified as Palaeocomatella hiwia McKnight,1977.It is first recorded from China Sea and redescribed in detail.This specimen differs from the original description from New Zealand for never showing syzygy at br4+5 or br5+6 on interior and br1+2 on exterior arms.However,it is much conform to the redescription to specimens from Indonesia,with only differences in position of the second syzygy and distalmost pinnule comb.Specimen is deposited in the Institute of Oceanology,Chinese Academy of Sciences.Phylogenetic analyses based on the mitochondrial c oxidase subunit I(COI)and 16S rRNA genes indicated that P.hiwia was nested within the tribe Phanogeniini and clustered with Aphanocomaster pulcher.Furthermore,P.hiwia showed same morphological features in terms of mouth placement,comb location,and number of comb teeth rows as other genera of Phanogeniini.Therefore,we suggest that the genus Palaeocomatella should be put in the tribe Phanogeniini.
文摘Three new records from Vietnam,Phlegmariurus guangdongensis Ching,Adiantum longzhouensis A.H.Wang,F.G.Wang&F.W.Xing,and Lepisorus bicolor Ching,are reported.The identification characteristics,information of specimen,and geographical distribution of the species are described.The discovery of new records not only enriches the study of plant diversity in Vietnam,but also provides important information for biodiversity conservation and botanical research in the region.The voucher specimens are kept in the Herbarium of Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences(KUN),Herbarium of Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences(PE)and Herbarium of Guangxi Forestry Research Institute(GXFI).
基金funded by Survey of Wildlife Resources in Key Areas of Tibet(ZL202203601).
文摘Three new species of jumping spiders from the Xizang region,China are described:Evarcha darthvaderi Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♂♀),Orcevia qogyigyacani Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♀),Synagelides yadong Ni,Yu&Zhang,sp.nov.(♀).Two species are newly recorded in China:Phlegra prasanna Caleb&Mathai,2015 and Ptocasius urbanii(Żabka,1981),and the female of P.prasanna is described for the first time.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30570207, J0630963)Fauna of China (FY120100)
文摘A new species of Stictochironomus Kieffer, S. juncaii sp. nov. from China is described and illustrated as male imago. S. multannulatus （Tokunaga） and S. pictulus （Meigen） are recorded in China for the first time. A key to the males of Stictochironomus in China is given. All specimens are deposited in the College of Life Science, Nankai University, China （BDN）.
基金supported by General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (2009IK277)
文摘Based on 61 specimens reared from leaf-mining larvae on Carmona microphylla in Guangdong, Dialectica geometra （Meyrick, 1916）, which represents the genus Dialectica Walsingham newly recorded from China, is described and illustrated, and its DNA barcode was cloned and registered. The specimens are deposited in Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha and Zhuhai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Zhuhai, China （ZHCIQ）.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30270187)
文摘A new Megaselia species： Megaselia angustirostris Fang ＆ Liu, sp. nov., is described and illustrated and two species of the genus, M. nigra （Meigen） and M. albicaudata （Wood）, are reported for the first time from China. The type specimens are deposited in College of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang University.
基金supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (20070420723)Southwest University Foundation for Doctor(SWUB2006040)
文摘In the present paper, Neoloboptera Princis is reviewed and one new species, Neoloboptera choui Che, sp. nov., and one new record species, N. reesei Roth, are described and illustrated. All type specimens are kept in the Insect Collection of Southwest University （SWU）.
基金supported by the Basic work of a special National Science and Technology(2006 FY120100)
文摘A new record subspecies Glaphyra shibatai shibatai （Hayashi, 1961） from Chongqing, China is recorded in the paper. Its body shining black, legs shining brownish black with basal halves of mid-and hind femora pale fulvous, elytra with a pair of oblique subtransparent pale brownish yellow markings at middle near suture.
文摘Five new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured:Polyaspinus higginsi Camin,Trichouropoda calcarata Hirschmann et Nicol Z.,Trichouropoda bipilis (Vitzthum),Nenteria stylifera (Berlese) and Nenteria breviunguiculata (Willmann).
文摘Four new record species of the cohort Uropodina from China are described and figured,they are Dinychus undulatus Sellnick,Dinychus septentrionalis(Trgrdh),Discourella baloghi Hirschmann et Nicol Z.and Discourella modesta(Leonardi).All the specimens were collected from the Changbai Mountain,Jilin Province.All measurements are given in microns(μm).
基金the National Science Foundation of China(30499341,30771742)
文摘The genus Sonronius Dorst and one species S.anderi（Ossiannilsson）are reported for the first timefrom China.A key and a checklist of all known species in the genus are provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30670258)
文摘A new record species Anomophysis ellioti（Waterhouse,1884） from China is recorded in the paper.The examined specimen is collected from Yunnan Province and deposited in the Insect Collection of Yangtze University,Hubei,China.
基金supported by the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation (090413087)Pilot Project of Standardized Curation, Data Integration and Resource Sharing of Zoological Collections (2005DKA21402)
文摘The hitherto North America grass feeding leafhopper genus and species Graminella nigrinota DeLong ＆ Molar comb. revived, are newly recorded from China. Details and figures of the species morphology are given and its generic placement briefly discussed.
基金The research was supported by the Key Project of Heilongjiang Province (No.GC02B202).
文摘Seven species of family Cleridae are reported from Heilongjiang Province in the present paper, including one species, Orthrius striatulus （Motschlsky）, which is firstly recorded from China. Distributional data and adult photos for all the species and brief diagnosis for new record species are also provided.
文摘Nemopoda nitidula （FallEn） and N. mamaevi Ozerov were redescribed and found to be new record species of Sepsidae from China. The specimens were deposited in the Institute of Applied Entomology of Yangzhou University.
文摘This paper reports two noctuid moths, Atrachea japonica （Leech, 1889） and Autographa macrogamma （Eversmann, 1842） that are new to the Chinese fauna. They are distributed in Tahe County in Daxing＇anling forest region, China. In addition, a new recourd species, Neustrotia rectilineata Ueda, 1987, which is described from Mt, Sudo-san, Korea and Hotso, Prov. Taiwan, is newly added to continental fauna of the family Noctuidae s.l.. The external characteristics, genitalia photos, and the distributional ranges of those species are provided, and all the materials examined in this study are deposited in the collection of the Entomological Laboratory, Forestry college of Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China.
文摘A female Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) was first observed and photographed in the Jilong Valley of the Mount Qomolangma Region,China,on 21 May 2012.The coordinates of the site are 28°19′25.03″N,85°20′29.70"E at an elevation of 2150 m.A few months later,a male was observed at 28°20′02.49"N,85°20′46.30"E on 8 August at an elevation of 2197 m.The habitat is a mountain temperate coniferous and dry broadleaved mixed forest of the warm temperate zone.
