A5063958895- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant and animal studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Iron oxide chemistry and applications
Universidade de São Paulo
2015-2024
São Paulo Museum of Art
2012-2023
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
2023
Universidade Cidade de São Paulo
2009
Universidade Brasil
2007
Biodiversity continues to decline in the face of increasing anthropogenic pressures such as habitat destruction, exploitation, pollution and introduction alien species. Existing global databases species' threat status or population time series are dominated by charismatic The collation datasets with broad taxonomic biogeographic extents, that support computation a range biodiversity indicators, is necessary enable better understanding historical declines project - avert future declines. We...
Stagmatoptera Burmeister, 1838 includes medium to large-sized (49.8–98.7mm) praying mantises distributed in the Neotropical region. They are characterized for having a central, circular spot on each forewing, and 2–4 carinae head’s frontal shield. This study is an updated revision of genus basis type non-type material deposited various scientific collections from Europe Americas. The following nomenclatural procedures were conducted: nova new junior synonym pia, ignota as femoralis,...
A new genus, Tonsuritermes Cancello & Constantini gen. nov., is described from South America. The main morphological features of the genus are a remarkable frontal gland and protibia with two rows spine-like bristles. Two species described: T. tucki sp. nov. mathewsi Comparisons, measurements, map, histology gland, illustration all fundamental aspects provided.
The higher classification of termites requires substantial revision as the Neoisoptera, most diverse termite lineage, comprise many paraphyletic and polyphyletic taxa. Here, we produce an updated using genomic-scale analyses. We reconstruct phylogenies under substitution models with ultraconserved elements analyzed concatenated matrices or within multi-species coalescence framework. Our is further supported by analyses controlling for rogue loci taxa, topological tests. show that Neoisoptera...
In this contribution we present updates on the taxonomy and morphology of South American species Amitermes. Two new are described: Amitermes bandeirai, sp. n., from Brazil, lilloi, Argentina. nordestinus is a junior synonym aporema. The imago A. aporema described for first time. Detailed comparative gut anatomy eight presented geographic distribution in America expanded patterns some discussed.
The question whether taxonomic descriptions naming new animal species without type specimen(s) deposited in collections should be accepted for publication by scientific journals and allowed the Code has already been discussed Zootaxa (Dubois & Nemésio 2007; Donegan 2008, 2009; 2009a-b; Dubois Gentile Snell Minelli Cianferoni Bartolozzi 2016; Amorim et al. 2016). This was again raised a letter supported 35 signatories published journal Nature (Pape 2016) on 15 September 2016. On 25 2016,...
Abstract In this study, we investigated the termites of Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one most threatened biodiversity hotspots in world, regularly spaced sites from 7° S to 27° latitude. To our knowledge, is only report a latitudinal survey at species level performed with standardized sampling protocol. We evaluate termite diversity and abundance, describe patterns composition based on feeding groups along gradient. also relative contribution environmental variables explain patterns. Termite...
We establish herein a new genus of Neotropical termites the subfamily Nasutitermitinae, Sandsitermes gen. nov.. The accommodates previously described species, Nasutitermes robustus (Holmgren), and is diagnosed by worker characters, including mandibles, gut-coiling configuration in situ, pattern cushions spines enteric valve. characterized illustrated imago for first time redescribe soldier castes et comb. nov. from syntypes other samples eastern Peru. support our taxonomic decision,...
Coptotermes Wasmann (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) is one of the most economically important subterranean termite genera and some species are successful invaders. However, despite its pest status, taxonomic validity many named remains unclear. In this study, we reviewed all within genus investigated evidence supporting each species. Species were systematically scrutinized according to region their original description: Southeast Asia, India, China, Africa, Neotropics, Australia. We estimate...
We present new information on the poorly known genus of stick insects, Canuleius Stål, 1875, with redescriptions two Brazilian species, grandis Toledo Piza, 1936 and sanguinolentus (Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1907) comb. nov., latter herein transferred from Bacteria Berthold, 1827. Type material both species was examined, as well additional specimens recently collected deposited at Museu de Zoologia da Universidade São Paulo (MZUSP). The types other in genus, affinis brevipes 1936, were also...
Insects have the highest species richness among animals, but extent of their diversity and timing diversification remain unclear. Insect is difficult to infer due incompleteness fossil record. Phylogenetic trees extant reconstructed from an exhaustive sampling can be useful address major evolutionary questions. Here, we investigated termites, which comprise 2,995 described species, using estimates speciation, extinction, net rates inferred molecular phylogenies including 2,800 samples...
We present a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of Syntermitinae, including representatives all genera the subfamily, along with 12 species assigned formerly to genus Armitermes Wasmann (Termitidae, Syntermitinae), and 4 new described herein. Syntermitinae was recovered as natural group hypothesis that frontal tube indicates convergence between Nasutitermitinae corroborated. Also, several diagnostic characters proposed in original description are discussed. Alongside study, taxonomic...
Abstract Heterotermes Froggatt is a subterranean termite genus consisting of 30 living described species worldwide, with nine occurring in the New World. Herein we provide molecular phylogeny, using both mitochondrial and nuclear markers, all World , including biogeographical analysis, describe new from Paraguay Bolivia, based on morphological evidence. Our analysis recovered as paraphyletic to monophyletic Australian clade. Within this + clade, two major groups were formed c . 28 Ma: aureus...
In the present study, trail pheromone blends are identified for first time in termites.In phylogenetically complex Nasutitermitinae, trail-following pheromones composed of dodecatrienol and neocembrene, proportions which vary according to species, although neocembrene is always more abundant than (by 25-250-fold).Depending on termites were sensitive or but association both components elicited significantly higher following, with a clear synergistic effect most studied species.A third...
The subfamily Syntermitinae comprises a group of Neotropical termites with 18 genera and 101 species described. It has been considered natural group, but relationships among the within remain uncertain, some appear to be non-monophyletic. Here, we provide comprehensive phylogeny including six Termitinae as outgroup, 42 ingroup, 92 morphological characters (from external internal anatomy soldier worker castes) 117 molecular sequences (109 obtained for this study 8 from GenBank) 4 gene regions...
The Neotropical Region is known for its biodiversity and ranks third in number of termite species. However, biogeographic phylogeographic information termites this region limited compared to other world geographic regions. Nasutitermes corniger widely distributed the considerable economic importance. goal study was describe phylogeography N. Region, better understand evolutionary processes.
This is a taxonomic revision of the Neotropical genus Orthognathotermes Holmgren, 1910 (Termitidae, Termitinae), previously with nine species: O. aduncus, brevipilosus, gibberorum, heberi, humilis, insignis, macrocephalus, orthognathus and wheeleri. We redescribe these species describe six new longilamina sp. nov., mirim okeyma pilosus tubesauassu uncimandibularis based on soldiers and, when possible, imago castes along first description imagos wheeleri heberi. present key for soldier...
TERPENES FROM Nasutitermes genus TERMITES (Isoptera, Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae).The chemical composition of the front gland termites has been studied for over 40 years.The Nasutitermes, considered most evolved Termitidae family, a peculiarity that sets it apart from others: caste soldiers carry terpenic mixture used in defense.This secretion is formed by mono, sesqui and diterpenes trinervitane, kempane rippertane skeletons, only found termites.This article sought to review scientific...
The neotropical Apicotermitinae is a common and widespread clade of mostly soil-feeding soldierless termites. With few exceptions, species this group were originally assigned to the genus Anoplotermes Müller, 1873. application internal worker morphology coupled with genetic sequencing has recently shed light on true diversity subfamily. Herein, susanae Scheffrahn, Carrijo & Castro, sp. nov. four new in genera are described: Hirsutitermes kanzakii gen. et , Krecekitermes daironi...