@article{2-s2.0-85141726423,

title = {Psyttala horrida (Stål, 1865) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Reduviinae)—A Morphological Study of Eggs and Nymphs},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Danielczyk and I. Sułkowska and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85141726423&doi=10.3390%2finsects13111014&partnerID=40&md5=36d0d205efac574bb22d26fb966e2a32},

doi = {10.3390/insects13111014},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {11},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {In terms of body size, species of the genus Psyttala Stål, 1859, are the largest known representatives of the subfamily Reduviinae. Among the species belonging to this genus, Psyttala horrida (Stål; 1865) is the most popular, mainly because it is a laboratory breeding species. Individuals of this species were bred in the laboratory of the Zoology Team at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. A description of the morphology of the nymphs and eggs is presented. In addition to descriptions, photos of the successive immature stages are provided and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images are included to show morphological details and compare the developmental changes in subsequent stages. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85127523380,

title = {A microscopy investigation of the complex problem of infertility of insect hybrids. Studies on the reproductive systems, eggshells, and karyotypes of the representatives of the genus Platymeris (Heteroptera, Reduviidae) and their hybrids},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and Ł. Chajec and A.Z. Urbisz and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85127523380&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2022.103248&partnerID=40&md5=00bc8948a83beadd752635d0af3d7abf},

doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2022.103248},

issn = {09684328},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Micron},

volume = {158},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Hybridisation is still a widely studied phenomenon that allows us to look at some processes differently. However, obtaining fertile hybrids, which we might consider in the long term as precursors of a new species, is still a field that requires research. Much of the research done so far indicates that hybrids are sterile – either sex or both. It is influenced by various mechanisms, both prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive isolation. Thanks to the use of light and transmission electron microscopy, our research has made it possible to understand, at least partially, the causes of infertility in male hybrids resulting from the crossing of two Afrotropical species of the genus Platymeris Laporte, 1833. The analysis of microscopic images showed that one of the possible causes of the infertility of hybrids might be spermatogenesis, during which sperm cells were not formed. In turn, the use of scanning electron microscopy revealed potential abnormalities in the structure of the hybrid eggshell. Moreover, karyotyping analyses suggest possible causes of infertility at the genetic level. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85121653293,

title = {Revision and phylogenetic analysis of the genus phonoctonus stål, 1853 (Heteroptera, reduviidae, harpactorinae)},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85121653293&doi=10.3390%2finsects12121100&partnerID=40&md5=28218776533d4e45cb767810cc9a6d68},

doi = {10.3390/insects12121100},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {12},

number = {12},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {This paper presents a taxonomic revision and phylogenetic analysis of nine known species of the genus Phonoctonus Stål, 1853, distributed exclusively in the Afrotropical region. The revision and phylogenetic analysis were performed using morphological data. A full redescription for all species is provided, taxonomical problems are clarified, and diagnostic characters are presented and illustrated. Based on the analysis, thirteen species are recognised as valid: Phonoctonus bifasciatus stat. nov., P. caesar, P. elegans, P. fairmairei stat. nov., P. fasciatus, P. grandis, P. immitis stat. rev., P. luridus, P. lutescens, P. nigrofasciatus stat. rev., P. picta stat. nov., P. picturatus stat. rev., and P. principalis. New synonymies are proposed: Phonoctonus nigrofasciatus = P. fasciatus var. poultoni syn. nov., P. picturatus = P. fasciatus var. discalis syn. nov., and P. principalis = P. validus syn. nov. An identification key to separate the species, drawings of dorsal habitus, and distribution maps of all valid species are presented. Performed morphological phylogenetic analyses indicate monophyly of the genus Phonoctonus. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85095575752,

title = {Structure of the reproductive system of the sexual generation of the endemic Arctic species Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum and its temperate counterpart Acyrthosiphon pisum (Hemiptera, Aphididae)},

author = { K. Wieczorek and D. Chłond and Ł. Junkiert and P. AswiCrossed D Signtek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85095575752&doi=10.1093%2fbiolre%2fioaa147&partnerID=40&md5=a48e1ae882c751ded633e4b32c303dac},

doi = {10.1093/biolre/ioaa147},

issn = {00063363},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Biology of Reproduction},

volume = {103},

number = {5},

pages = {1043-1053},

publisher = {Oxford University Press},

abstract = {The Arctic aphids live briefly and must breed quickly to survive. Shortened life cycle, with only two generations: the stem mother and sexuales - oviparous females and males is an adaptation for optimal use of the short breeding period, which lasts from late July to the end of August. Using Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum, an endemic High Arctic aphid species, we describe the structure of the reproductive system of sexual morphs and compare with its temperate counterparts, in particular the model organism the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum. Generally, the histological composition and ultrastructure of reproductive system of sexuales of A. svalbardicum is broadly similar to the reproductive systems described already in other species of aphids. The unique characters include in both oviparous females and males an enormous layer of the fat body, adhering to the structures of the internal reproductive system. The greatly enlarged accessory glands of males accumulate a heterogenous secretion composed of irregularly organized bunches of spicule-like structures of high electron density embedded in fine and coarse granular material. This material, unknown among temperate counterparts of A. svalbardicum, during mating is transported from the accessory glands of the male to its ejaculatory duct, where it is mixed with the ejaculate, and then is transferred to the spermatheca of the oviparous female. © 2020 The Author(s) 2020. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Society for the Study of Reproduction. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85079730826,

title = {Prediction of hybridisation zones of selected species of the genus Platymeris (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) supported by laboratory crossbreeding},

author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and N. Sawka-Gądek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85079730826&doi=10.1111%2faen.12452&partnerID=40&md5=4c344313abce814acc4083dcc859e657},

doi = {10.1111/aen.12452},

issn = {2052174X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Austral Entomology},

volume = {59},

number = {2},

pages = {323-336},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing},

abstract = {Genus Platymeris Laporte, 1833 is a medium-sized genus belonging to the subfamily Reduviinae, and all known species of these assassin bugs are large-sized insects, distributed exclusively in Africa. Among them, two species, Platymeris biguttatus and Platymeris rhadamanthus, are particularly well known for being bred in commercial cultures. Representatives of both species were bred and crossed in laboratory conditions resulting in interspecific hybrids. The offspring of both species were genetically tested to confirm their hybridisation by nuclear analysis of the wingless gene, which differs in sequence between the parental species. In addition, previous research on the distribution of these species has shown that their ranges partly overlap. This area began to be considered as a potential hybridisation zone. The occurrence of both species was modelled to determine the zone of overlap and estimate the potential hybridisation zone by using the ecological niche modelling technique and Maxent software. In addition, we tested various model settings and program capabilities. As a result, two large areas were identified as potential hybridisation zones. Both are mostly within the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ecoregion, as well as tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas and shrublands ecoregion. In addition, new occurrences of P. rhadamanthus in Namibia have been presented. © 2020 Australian Entomological Society},

note = {3},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85068940029,

title = {The composition of the aphid fauna (Insecta, Hemiptera) of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew},

author = { K. Wieczorek and T.K. Fulcher and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85068940029&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-019-46441-z&partnerID=40&md5=41eed3296e1da22c2955298d82df6f2b},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-019-46441-z},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {9},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Publishing Group},

abstract = {At least a dozen species of aphids (Insecta; Hemiptera) of non-native origin have expanded their range in Europe, however the importance of botanic gardens in this phenomenon has not been studied previously in detail. As a case study, investigations on the species composition and host range of Aphidomorpha in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, United Kingdom, were conducted over a period of twelve days, in June 2017. The inventory study was carried out in the collection of living plants, both in the gardens and the glasshouses and nurseries. In total, 94 taxa of Aphidomorpha are identified (one phylloxerid; one adelgid and 92 species of aphids). 20 species are regarded as alien to the European aphid fauna and among them nine are believed to be the first published records for Kew. 20 species are regarded as serious pests, capable of virus transmission. The list of host plants includes 155 taxa from 89 genera and 49 families. Ericolophium holsti (Takahashi), species of Asiatic origin associated with Rhododendron spp., was found for the first time in the field in the UK. Changes in the species composition of the aphid fauna in reference to the Eastop’s studies in 1960s were discussed. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {3},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85071939417,

title = {The first detection of the alien species: green-peach aphid Myzus (Nectarosiphon) persicae (Insecta, Hemiptera, Aphididae) in the Svalbard archipelago},

author = { K. Wieczorek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85071939417&doi=10.1007%2fs00300-019-02562-9&partnerID=40&md5=d594a7ca1135f1a6ac9068da8a851791},

doi = {10.1007/s00300-019-02562-9},

issn = {07224060},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Polar Biology},

volume = {42},

number = {10},

pages = {1947-1951},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Although the high Arctic archipelago Svalbard is among the best-studied Arctic regions in terms of biodiversity, its aphid fauna is extremely limited. Two endemic species have been described to date, and no species of a foreign origin has been registered. Our observation is the first record of the non-native and potentially invasive green-peach aphid species Myzus (Nectarosiphon) persicae (Insecta; Hemiptera; Aphididae), which was collected on the largest island of the archipelago—Spitsbergen. The green-peach aphid was found on three different ornamental plants: Viola tricolor (Violaceae), Dianthus caryophyllus (Pink Kisses) (Caryophyllaceae) and Petunia × hybrida (surfinia) (Solanaceae). The plants were displayed in front of one of the shops in the main street of Longyearbyen, the largest populated settlement of Svalbard. The infected plants came from the only supermarket on the archipelago, which had brought them from the mainland of Norway. Although the aphids (winged and wingless viviparous females and immature ones) were clearly visible on all of the plants (the distinct colonies from few to numerous individuals), the owners were not aware that the plants were infected. Similarly, the supermarket staff who are responsible for the live green plants did not register the presence of aphids on the imported plants. In this context, our results also suggest that a stricter approach to regional biosecurity needs to be considered in order to avoid the risks of further unintentional introductions. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {1},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85037346937,

title = {Are we witnessing speciation? A case study of the species Sirthenea flavipes (Stål, 1855) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and N. Sawka-Gądek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85037346937&doi=10.1111%2faen.12320&partnerID=40&md5=c525b8a144b431c5878e03618a16cd83},

doi = {10.1111/aen.12320},

issn = {2052174X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Austral Entomology},

volume = {58},

number = {1},

pages = {96-110},

publisher = {Blackwell Publishing},

abstract = {During our previous morphological and molecular studies, as well as modelling the environmental niche preferences of the genus Sirthenea Spinola, (Peiratinae), the distribution of the species S. flavipes (Stål;) became one of the most interesting issues. This species has a very broad distribution range covering the southern part of western, central and eastern Asia. We observed two distinct types of colouration, each also exhibiting a certain degree of variability. Although both colour forms of the studied species show similar variability, the differences between them are so clear that they allow distinction of two populations that are separated by a geographical barrier. Morphology and colour variability are described for representatives of both populations. Genetic studies support the use of the distributional model for individuals in both populations, as well as a characteristic distribution of colour forms. Models which identified potentially suitable habitats based solely on climatic variables are prepared for both populations, as well as for the entire species, and predicted for the Last Glacial Maximum period. An analysis of ecoregions shows that both populations prefer areas with tree vegetation, such as tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest biomes. Our studies show morphological divergence of these two discrete populations, reflecting an incipient stage of speciation. © 2017 Australian Entomological Society},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85074769166,

title = {Description of the previously unknown sexual morphs of Eucarazzia elegans from Iran and Pakistan and the northernmost record of viviparous generation from Europe},

author = { K. Wieczorek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074769166&partnerID=40&md5=18ee75df170ecd2cb8c1c9b934d86224},

issn = {17218861},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Bulletin of Insectology},

volume = {72},

number = {2},

pages = {177-186},

publisher = {Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences},

abstract = {The previously unknown morphs of the Eucarazzia elegans (Ferrari) (Hemiptera; Aphididae; Aphidinae; Macrosiphini) - the oviparous females, the apterous and alate males are described and illustrated, based on specimens collected in Iran and Pakistan. The first record of viviparous generation of E. elegans, collected in south Poland, which is the northernmost European record of the species, is also provided. Because E. elegans is a significant species associated with numerous aromatic herbs of economic importance, its distributional data is updated and ways that it is spread are discussed. © 2019, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences. All rights reserved.},

note = {1},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85074493072,

title = {Genetic data of museum specimens allow for inferring evolutionary history of the cosmopolitan genus Sirthenea (Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { D. Chłond and N. Sawka-Gądek and D. Żyła},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074493072&doi=10.7717%2fpeerj.6640&partnerID=40&md5=0d6bbe9b589ba8d652f354230ace253c},

doi = {10.7717/peerj.6640},

issn = {21678359},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {PeerJ},

volume = {2019},

number = {4},

publisher = {PeerJ Inc.},

abstract = {Among the 30 known genera within subfamily Peiratinae, only the genus Sirthenea has a cosmopolitan distribution. The results of our studies are the first comprehensive analysis concerning one of the representatives of mentioned subfamily based on joint phylogenetic analyses ofmolecular andmorphological data as well asmolecular dating. A total of 32 species were included into the dataset with all known species of the genus Sirthenea. Material of over 400 dry specimens was examined for the morphological part of this study. The cosmopolitan distribution of Sirthenea and the inaccessibility of specimens preserved in alcohol required the extraction of DNA from the dried skeletal muscles of specimens deposited in 24 entomological collections. The oldest specimens used for the successful extraction and sequencing were collected more than 120 years ago in India. We performed Bayesian Inference analyses of molecular and morphological data separately, as well as combined analysis. The molecular and morphological data obtained during our research verify the correlation of the divergence dates of all known Sirthenea species. Results of the relaxed molecular clock analysis of the molecular data show that, the genus Sirthenea started diverging in the Late Cretaceous into two clades, which subsequently began to branch off in the Paleocene. Our results of phylogenetic analyses suggest that the fossula spongiosa and its development could be one of the most important morphological characters in the evolution of the genus, most likely associated with the ecological niche inhabited by Sirthenea representatives. Confirmation of the results obtained in our studies is the reconciliation of the evolutionary history of Sirthenea with the biogeographical processes that have shaped current global distribution of the genus. © 2019 PeerJ Inc.. All rights reserved.},

note = {3},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85057562450,

title = {A taxonomic revision of the genus Sirthenea (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) of the Old World},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85057562450&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4520.1.1&partnerID=40&md5=a850c8f2199bb62a88b4664eedd7862e},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4520.1.1},

issn = {11755334},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {4520},

number = {1},

pages = {1-85},

publisher = {NLM (Medline)},

abstract = {This paper presents a taxonomic revision of 28 described species of the genus Sirthenea Spinola, 1837 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Peiratinae) distributed in the Afrotropical, Oriental, Palearctic, Oceanian and Australian zoogeographical regions. The following new synonymies are proposed: Sirthenea africana Distant},

note = {11},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85047830648,

title = {A remarkable new species of cavernicolous Collartidini from Madagascar (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { D. Chłond and E. Guilbert and A. Faille and P. Baňař and L.R. Davranoglou},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85047830648&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4425.2.11&partnerID=40&md5=f76b756f6aa7916268cd71a58a01836d},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4425.2.11},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {4425},

number = {2},

pages = {372-384},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Mangabea troglodytes sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) is described based on four specimens collected in a cave of the Namoroka Karstic System, Madagascar, and deposited in the Collection of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. The dorsal habitus as well as diagnostic characters of male and female genitalia are extensively illustrated and imaged. A key to species of the genus Mangabea Villiers, 1970 is provided and the degree of cave special-ization of the new species is discussed. Copyright © 2018 Magnolia Press.},

note = {5},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84971623076,

title = {A new species of the Madagascan genus Physoderoides (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Physoderinae)},

author = { D. Chłond and D. Rédei and P. Baňař},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84971623076&doi=10.1664%2f15-RA-052&partnerID=40&md5=a5f40070f343fb62d3e25b20dbd0a8ed},

doi = {10.1664/15-RA-052},

issn = {19475136},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Americana},

volume = {122},

number = {1},

pages = {245-250},

publisher = {New York Entomological Society},

abstract = {Physoderoides linnavuorii sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Physoderinae) is described based on one male specimen from Madagascar deposited in the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. The dorsal habitus, morphological characters of legs as well as the male genitalia are illustrated. In addition, a key for the identification of species of Physoderoides Miller, 1955 is provided. © New York Entomological Society.},

note = {7},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84971613063,

title = {A taxonomic revision of the Madagascan genus Noualhierella (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Stenopodainae)},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84971613063&doi=10.1664%2f15-RA-047&partnerID=40&md5=9157091b6b1785c1a56a85b6ef33269f},

doi = {10.1664/15-RA-047},

issn = {19475136},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Americana},

volume = {122},

number = {1},

pages = {251-261},

publisher = {New York Entomological Society},

abstract = {Noualhierella Villiers, 1951 (Reduviidae: Stenopodainae), a small genus endemic to Eastern Madagascar, is revised based on an examination of the type specimens. A redescription of the genus is given, including the following synonymy: Noualhierella longiceps Villiers},

note = {3},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84971596872,

title = {A New species of Henicocephaloides from Eastern Madagascar (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { P. Baňař and L.R. Davranoglou and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84971596872&doi=10.1664%2f15-RA-050&partnerID=40&md5=44f736b3822015378d72e1d4a2afcc94},

doi = {10.1664/15-RA-050},

issn = {19475136},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Americana},

volume = {122},

number = {1},

pages = {238-244},

publisher = {New York Entomological Society},

abstract = {Henicocephaloides raunoi sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Physoderinae) is described based on a single male specimen from Eastern Madagascar, which is deposited in the collection of the Moravian Museum, Brno. The newly described species is illustrated and compared to Henicocephaloides fulvescens Villiers, 1962. A revised generic diagnosis is also provided. © New York Entomological Society.},

note = {6},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84964883722,

title = {Taxonomic Monograph of the Endemic Millipede Assassin Bug Fauna of Madagascar (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Ectrichodiinae)},

author = { M. Forthman and D. Chłond and C. Weirauch},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84964883722&doi=10.1206%2famnb-928-00-01.1&partnerID=40&md5=15ab921cdced68dc55a18e5e494349cb},

doi = {10.1206/amnb-928-00-01.1},

issn = {00030090},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History},

volume = {2016-January},

number = {400},

pages = {1-152},

publisher = {American Museum of Natural History Library},

abstract = {Madagascar is one of the world's most recognized biodiversity hotspots and has a diverse assassin bug (Reduviidae) fauna that is still incompletely known, especially for the Ectrichodiinae, or millipede assassin bugs. Ectrichodiinae are a speciose (673 described species; 118 genera), worldwide group of assassin bugs that is most diverse in the Old and New World tropics, but so far only six genera and 10 species have been described from Madagascar. Based on examination of 1981 ectrichodiine specimens mostly from the California Academy of Sciences, as well as a few other collections, dramatic undescribed species-level diversity is revealed. The island's Ectrichodiinae fauna is taxonomically revised with the description of three new genera (Marojejycoris; Tanindrazanus; and Toliarus) and 63 new species: Gibbosella andasibe, Gibbosella betampona, Gibbosella brunalvus, Gibbosella conisimilis, Gibbosella fulva, Gibbosella mantella, Gibbosella megafrons, Gibbosella nitida, Gibbosella notoconica, Gibbosella pallidacorium, Gibbosella pallidalata, Gibbosella planiscutum, Gibbosella quadocris, Gibbosella vangocris, Glymmatophora (Glymmatophora) carolae, Marojejycoris auranticorium, Marojejycoris brevifrons, Marojejycoris francais, Marojejycoris notadichroa, Marojejycoris ranomafana, Tanindrazanus amboasaricus, Tanindrazanus andohahela, Tanindrazanus anjozorobeus, Tanindrazanus antananarivo, Tanindrazanus bemaraha, Tanindrazanus brunneus, Tanindrazanus hannajagodae, Tanindrazanus harinhali, Tanindrazanus irwini, Tanindrazanus joffrevillus, Tanindrazanus kathrynae, Tanindrazanus mahafaly, Tanindrazanus marginatus, Tanindrazanus marojejy, Tanindrazanus nigripes, Tanindrazanus notatus, Tanindrazanus simulans, Tanindrazanus tenebricus, Tanindrazanus varicolor, Tanindrazanus vohiparara, Toliarus karinae, Toliarus trichrous, Toxopus ambohitantely, Toxopus ampitavananima, Toxopus antsiranana, Toxopus basalis, Toxopus brucei, Toxopus farafangana, Toxopus fisheri, Toxopus griswoldi, Toxopus insignis, Toxopus italaviana, Toxopus melobrunneus, Toxopus miandritsara, Toxopus namoroka, Toxopus pallidus, Toxopus parkeri, Toxopus simulans, Toxopus steineri, Toxopus tibialis, Toxopus toamasina, Toxopus toliara, and Toxopus vazimba. Toxopus Bergroth, 1905, is redescribed, with the first description of males in the genus, and Cleptria signoretii Reuter, 1887, is transferred to Toxopus. Gibbosella Chłond, 2010, is also redescribed and includes description of males for the first time. Gibbosella elongata Chłond, 2010, Glymmatophora crassipes Horváth, 1914, and Maraenaspis bidens (Reuter), 1887, are redescribed, with the first description of males for each species. Habitus images, documentation of male and female genitalic features, identification keys, and distribution maps are provided. Males and females are associated based on morphology, geographic information, and, when available, molecular data. The newly discovered species diversity constitutes a sixfold increase over the previously documented millipede assassin bug fauna in Madagascar. © 2016 American Museum of Natural History, Library-Scientific.},

note = {21},

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@article{2-s2.0-84946771813,

title = {The first fossil record of the Emesinae genus Emesopsis Uhler (Hemiptera: Heteroptera, Reduviidae) from Eocene Baltic amber},

author = { Y.A. Popov and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84946771813&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4039.4.6&partnerID=40&md5=084628a739d5f4a574c6d9e87b3e3dd7},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4039.4.6},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {4039},

number = {4},

pages = {566-574},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Two new fossil representatives of the assassin bug family Reduviidae are described as new from Baltic amber (Upper Eocene), belonging to the genus Emesopsis of the tribe Ploiariolini (Emesinae): Emesopsis putshkovi sp. nov. and E. similis sp. nov. These representatives of the Emesinae are the oldest fossil bugs of the genus Emesopsis known so far, and reported for the first time. This genus is also briefly diagnosed. © 2015 Magnolia Press.},

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@article{2-s2.0-84949451998,

title = {Distribution pattern and climate preferences of the representatives of the cosmopolitan genus Sirthenea spinola, 1840 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Peiratinae)},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84949451998&doi=10.1371%2fjournal.pone.0140801&partnerID=40&md5=feda72ae5068faced79c97847d88a9c6},

doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0140801},

issn = {19326203},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {PLoS ONE},

volume = {10},

number = {10},

publisher = {Public Library of Science},

abstract = {The main goal of this study was to predict, through the use of GIS tool as ecological niche modelling, potentially suitable ecological niche and defining the conditions of such niche for the representatives of the cosmopolitan genus Sirthenea. Among all known genera of the subfamily Peiratinae, only Sirthenea occurs on almost all continents and zoogeographical regions. Our research was based on 521 unique occurrence localities and a set of environmental variables covering the whole world. Based on occurrence localities, as well as climatic variables, digital elevation model, terrestrial ecoregions and biomes, information about the ecological preferences is given. Potentially useful ecological niches were modelled using Maxent software, which allowed for the creation of a map of the potential distribution and for determining climatic preferences. An analysis of climatic preferences suggested that the representatives of the genus were linked mainly to the tropical and temperate climates. An analysis of ecoregions also showed that they preferred areas with tree vegetation like tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests biomes as well as temperate broadleaf and mixed forest biomes. Therefore, on the basis of the museum data on the species occurrence and ecological niche modelling method, we provided new and valuable information on the potentially suitable habitat and the possible range of distribution of the genus Sirthenea along with its climatic preferences. © 2015 Chłond, Bugaj-Nawrocka This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},

note = {7},

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@article{2-s2.0-84936845741,

title = {Assassin bugs of the subfamily Diaspidiinae (Heteroptera: Reduviidae): Distribution and potential ecological niches},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84936845741&doi=10.1111%2fens.12137&partnerID=40&md5=32ce0697f5c1fbb3416be2497ec84b4c},

doi = {10.1111/ens.12137},

issn = {13438786},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Entomological Science},

volume = {18},

number = {3},

pages = {389-399},

abstract = {The prediction and definition of the conditions for the potentially suitable ecological niche of the subfamily Diaspidiinae was the main goal of this study. Our research was based on 283 specimens of all known species of assassin bugs belonging to the subfamily Diaspidiinae stored in European museum collections and a set of 21 environmental variables in the form of a 1×1km grid covering Africa and Madagascar. Based on occurrence localities, as well as a digital elevation model and layer of the tree cover-continuous fields, information about the distribution of each species is given. Using Maxent software, potentially useful ecological niches were modeled, which allowed for the creation of a map of the potential distribution of the members of this subfamily and for determining their climatic preferences. A jackknife test showed that annual precipitation, annual temperature range and tree cover-continuous fields were the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of the subfamily Diaspidiinae. An analysis of climatic preferences suggested that the representatives of the subfamily were linked mainly to the tropical climate. An analysis of environmental variables also showed that the subfamily preferred areas with herbaceous vegetation and some trees, and this preference is probably caused by the food preferences of their prey. On the basis of the museum data on the species occurrence, as well as ecological niche modeling methods, we provided new and valuable information on potentially suitable habitat and the possible range of distribution of the subfamily Diaspidiinae along with its climatic preferences. © 2015 The Entomological Society of Japan.},

note = {2},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84922363313,

title = {Current and potential geographical distribution of Platymeris biguttatus (Linnaeus, 1767) with description of nymphs},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84922363313&doi=10.1186%2fs40555-014-0092-5&partnerID=40&md5=735b1362618491509517b17af058fe30},

doi = {10.1186/s40555-014-0092-5},

issn = {10215506},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Studies},

volume = {54},

number = {JAN},

publisher = {Academia Sinica},

abstract = {Background: The description of Platymeris biguttatus (Linnaeus 1767) nymphal instars as well as the prediction of the potentially suitable ecological niche was the main goal of this study. Our research was based on 258 specimens of P. biguttatus species of museum collections. A set of 23 environmental predictor variables covering Africa was used at ecological niche modeling - a method performed using the Maxent software to prepare potential distribution maps for this species. Results: The results suggested the most suitable areas seen as potentially suitable ecological niche for P. biguttatus in Africa. A jackknife test showed that temperature seasonality and percentage of tree cover were among the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of the species. The analysis of climate preferences shows that most of the potentially suitable niches for this species were located in the area of tropical savanna climate, with a small participation of tree vegetation. Conclusions: P. biguttatus was only known to be widely distributed in the tropical part of continental Africa. Thanks to the ecological niche modeling methods and the museum data on the occurrence of the species, we introduced new information about potentially suitable ecological niches and the possible range of distribution. © 2015 Chłond et al.; licensee Springer.},

note = {9},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84898712372,

title = {A review of the taxonomic position of Vesbius seyrigi Villiers, 1970, with a description of two new species of Peyrierocoris Chond & Junkiert, 2010 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae)},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84898712372&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.3785.2.10&partnerID=40&md5=b094be5b6cae651ea00100beedcf4a0f},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.3785.2.10},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {3785},

number = {2},

pages = {288-300},

abstract = {Peyrierocoris seyrigi (Villiers; 1970) is redescribed and its taxonomic position is revised to accommodate Vesbius seyrigi Villiers, 1970, erroneously described under the generic name Vesbius Stål, 1865. Redescription and drawings of the dorsal habitus and characters of the male and female genitalia, as well as a drawing of the ovarian egg of P. seyrigi (Villiers; 1970), are given. Two new species, P. gorczycai sp. nov. and P. herczeki sp. nov., are described and illustrated with 21 figures. Copyright © 2014 Magnolia Press.},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84899822115,

title = {Model of potential distribution of platymeris rhadamanthus gerstaecker, 1873 with redescription of species},

author = { D. Chłond and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84899822115&doi=10.1186%2f1810-522X-53-8&partnerID=40&md5=b6fb51bfe477b8d9e8a83ad84220c061},

doi = {10.1186/1810-522X-53-8},

issn = {10215506},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Studies},

volume = {53},

number = {1},

publisher = {Academia Sinica},

abstract = {Background: The redescription of Platymeris rhadamanthus Gerstaecker, 1873 as well as the designation of lectotype and paralectotype, plus the prediction of the potentially suitable habitat was the main goal of this study. Our research were based on 262 specimens of museum collections of P. rhadamanthus species and a set of 23 environmental predictor variables, all recorded in a 1×1 km grid covering Africa. Ecological niche modelling was performed using the MAXENT analyses to produce predictive potential distribution maps for this species and its colour forms separately. Results: The results suggested the most suitable areas of distribution of P. rhadamanthus, both for species as a whole and also for the colour forms. A jackknife test showed that the precipitation of coldest quarter and herbaceous vegetation were the most important environmental variables affecting the distribution of P. rhadamanthus. After analyzing the climatic preferences, this species seems to be related mainly to the tropical savanna climate, subtropical highland variety of the oceanic climate and humid subtropical climate. An analysis of environmental variables also showed that this species prefers areas with herbaceous vegetation, with a small participation of trees, which is probably caused by food preferences of its victims. Conclusions: P. rhadamanthus so far was only known that it occurs in widely understood tropical Africa. On the base of the museum data on the occurrence of the species and ecological niche modelling methods we provided new and valuable information of the potentially suitable habitat, the possible range of distribution of the species and its climatic preferences. © 2014 2hłond and Bugaj-Nawrocka; licensee Springer.},

note = {6},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84887109335,

title = {Myrmicella, a new genus of Harpactorinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) from Madagascar},

author = { D. Chłond and P. Baňař},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84887109335&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.3718.5.5&partnerID=40&md5=7f7133f1e0ded05e201747ca378b7043},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.3718.5.5},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {3718},

number = {5},

pages = {483-495},

abstract = {Myrmicella verticospinosa gen. et sp. nov., is described, based on four specimens (two males and two females) collected in south-west Madagascar (Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park and Isalo National Park). Three specimens have been col-lected by sifting the leaf litter, one female was collected using yellow pan traps. Genitalia of both sexes are described and illustrated. Copyright © 2013 Magnolia Press.},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84862094736,

title = {Sicardicoris, a new madagascan subgenus of peyrierocoris chłond & junkiert 2010 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae)},

author = { D. Chłond and E. Guilbert},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84862094736&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.3313.1.5&partnerID=40&md5=ed43ed0977f4764873c76cc83a4df934},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.3313.1.5},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {3313},

pages = {44-52},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Sicardicoris, a new subgenus of Peyrierocoris Chłond & Junkiert and one new species Peyrierocoris (Sicardicoris) niger is described on the basis of specimens selected from the collection of the Muséum national D'Histoire naturelle, Paris. Description with drawings of dorsal habitus and characters of male and female genitalia are given. A key to all the species of the genus is also provided. Copyright © 2012 · Magnolia Press.},

note = {5},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84863551326,

title = {Description of two new reduviids from Madagascar (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Stenopodainae)},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84863551326&doi=10.1080%2f00305316.2011.648828&partnerID=40&md5=d876eb6a4dcba04c60e28ca9147ffd58},

doi = {10.1080/00305316.2011.648828},

issn = {00305316},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Oriental Insects},

volume = {45},

number = {4},

pages = {293-303},

abstract = {Two new species of reduviids from Madagascar, namely Hendecacentrus simulans sp. nov. and Antanambeus marmoratus sp. nov., are described based on single male specimens deposited with the Muséum national D'Histoire naturelle, Paris. Key to the species of these two genera is also provided. Voucher material is deposited with the Muséum national D'Histoire naturelle, Paris. Distributional data of the other two species of Antanambeus are also given. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-77954444006,

title = {A new, remarkable genus and two new species of Ectrichodiinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) from Madagascar},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77954444006&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2522.1.3&partnerID=40&md5=48c0997fa5e10e33965978e71d20ff59},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2522.1.3},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2522},

pages = {61-68},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Gibbosella, a new remarkable genus, and two new species G. mirabilis and G. elongata are described based on specimens from Madagascar. The dorsal habitus as well as diagnostic characters of the females' genitalia are illustrated with 13 figures. A key to the species is also provided. © 2010 Magnolia Press.},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-77953976907,

title = {Peyrierocoris a new genus of Harpactorinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) from Madagascar},

author = { D. Chłond and Ł. Junkiert},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77953976907&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2487.1.3&partnerID=40&md5=41ef66c0610093986b27f01f37e9ecbc},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2487.1.3},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2487},

pages = {33-42},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Peyrierocoris, a new genus and two new species from Madagascar, are described from specimens selected from Collection of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, France; Koninklijk Museum voor Midden-Afrika, Tervuren, Belgium; Moravské Zemské Muzeum, Brno, Czech Republic and Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck, Austria. Two new species P. mirabilis and P. guilberti are described. A key to the species is also provided. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.},

note = {9},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-77953966735,

title = {Morphology, arrangement and classification of sensilla on the apical segment of labium in Peiratinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { J. Brożek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77953966735&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2476.1.5&partnerID=40&md5=9b12ca708d140feb17a8de86074a15e9},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2476.1.5},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2476},

pages = {39-52},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {The present paper describes sensory structures on the apical segment of the labium in representatives of the subfamily Peiratinae (Heteroptera: Reduviidae), using the scanning electron microscope. The study is based on dry material representing 19 species and 16 genera. Within Peiratinae thirteen morphologically distinct types of sensilla were identified. Among them were four new types of sensilla (porous placodea sensillum [PPLS]; multilobate sensillum [MS]; dome- elongated sensillum [UDES]; and pit peg sensillum type 2 [NPPS2]) were found. Mechanosensilla are evenly distributed on the surface of the labium and form a characteristic pattern in various species. The main characters of the third visible (apical) segment of the labium are: presence of different sized sensilla of the chaetica type 1, 2, and 3; trichodea sensilla (TS); campaniform sensilla (CS); and various types of nonporous pit peg sensilla (NPPS1; NPPS2; and NPPS3). Distally on the apical segment of the labium dome-elongated sensilla (UDES) there are a characteristic arrangements, described as (3+3) and (1+2). Chemical sensilla are grouped on the tip of the labium. The position, number, and types of chemical sensilla on this area are very similar in all studied species. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.},

note = {27},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-77954002162,

title = {Planeocoris, a new genus of stenopodainae (hemiptera: heteroptera: Reduviidae) from Madagascar},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77954002162&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2400.1.4&partnerID=40&md5=54f2c3b812629f23d4ccda3cbeab2e4a},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2400.1.4},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2400},

pages = {41-48},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {Planeocoris, a new genus and one new species P. redeii, are described based on a single specimen from Madagascar selected from undetermined materials of the Collection of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. The dorsal habitus as well as diagnostic characters of male genitalia are illustrated with 17 figures. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.},

note = {5},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-67849094188,

title = {The Reduviidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) of Ipassa Reserve (Makokou, Gabon)},

author = { E. Guilbert and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-67849094188&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2157.1.2&partnerID=40&md5=a6f8d06bb496225f79debe8eeda0e090},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2157.1.2},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2009},

date = {2009-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2157},

pages = {34-42},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {The frame of global and rapid inventories of biodiversity, a first inventory of the Reduviidae of the Ipassa Reserve in Makokou, Gabon is done, including recent field surveys as well as information from museum collections. A total of 42 species, including 27 newly recorded from Ipassa Reserve and 16 also newly recorded from Gabon, are listed. Their distributions, and a general discussion on the geographical distributions of the species, are discussed. © 2009 Magnolia Press.},

note = {3},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-55949104089,

title = {A new species of Sirthenea Spinola (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Peiratinae) from Laos},

author = { D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-55949104089&doi=10.1080%2f00305316.2008.10417564&partnerID=40&md5=4cd69d573324476dcee2b0891184380c},

doi = {10.1080/00305316.2008.10417564},

issn = {00305316},

year  = {2008},

date = {2008-01-01},

journal = {Oriental Insects},

volume = {42},

number = {1},

pages = {385-389},

abstract = {Sirthenea nitida, a new species of the reduviid subfamily Peiratinae from Laos is described on the basis of two specimens deposited in the Moravian Museum in Brno, Czech Republic. The drawings of the dorsal habitus and male genitalia are given. © 2008 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.},

note = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}