Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A new endemic species of Spelobia and new records of Sphaeroceridae (Diptera) from Azores, with notes on their biogeography. |
| Authors: |
Roháček J; Department of Entomology; Silesian Museum; Nádražní okruh 31; 746 01 Opava; Czech Republic. rohacek@szm.cz. |
| Source: |
Zootaxa [Zootaxa] 2026 Jun 15; Vol. 5831 (2), pp. 151-179. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jun 15. |
| Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
| Language: |
English |
| Journal Info: |
Publisher: Magnolia Press Country of Publication: New Zealand NLM ID: 101179386 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1175-5334 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 11755326 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Zootaxa Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): |
Original Publication: Auckland, N.Z. : Magnolia Press, [2001]- |
| MeSH Terms: |
Diptera*/classification , Diptera*/anatomy & histology , Diptera*/growth & development, Animal Structures/anatomy & histology ; Animal Structures/growth & development ; Animals ; Female ; Azores ; Male ; Animal Distribution ; Body Size ; Ecosystem ; Organ Size |
| Abstract: |
A synopsis of Sphaeroceridae (lesser dung flies) of Azores is given, with critical revision of published records and presentation of data based on newly obtained material. A total of 42 species are confirmed to occur in the Azorean archipelago, of which 10 species are recorded for the first time, including a new endemic species of Limosininae from Terceira I.: Spelobia rhomboidea sp. nov. is described and illustrated in detail and its relationship to the S. pseudosetaria group is discussed. General information on biology and distribution of all species is provided. The biogeography of sphaerocerid species known from Azores is discussed; they are classified according to presupposed region of origin, with remarks on probable introduction routes. A vast majority of species are widespread, often symbovilous or synanthropic taxa introduced recently to Azores by means of human-assisted dispersal. Others include two species of Nearctic, 2 of Afrotropical, 1 of Mediterranean, 1 of Macaronesian but none of Neotropical origin. Most importantly, three species are endemic to Azores: the paludicolous Rachispoda atrolimosa (Frey, 1945) obviously evolved from an early introduction from N. America; the apterous Pteremis apterina Roháček, 2024; and the brachypterous Spelobia rhomboideasp. nov., both the latter being terricolous inhabitants of leaf-litter stratum of laurel forests. The diversity and qualitative composition of faunas of Sphaeroceridae in the Canary Is., Madeira and Azores are compared and discussed. |
| Entry Date(s): |
Date Created: 20260706 Date Completed: 20260707 Latest Revision: 20260706 |
| Update Code: |
20260708 |
| DOI: |
10.11646/zootaxa.5831.2.1 |
| PMID: |
42408030 |
| Database: |
MEDLINE |