• dr Artur Taszakowski
Stanowisko: Adiunkt
Jednostka: Wydział Nauk Przyrodniczych
Adres: 40-007 Katowice, ul. Bankowa 9
Piętro: I
Numer pokoju: 104
Telefon: (32) 359 1147
E-mail: artur.taszakowski@us.edu.pl
Spis publikacji: Spis wg CINiBA
Spis publikacji: Spis wg OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 56208925400
Publikacje z bazy Scopus
2024
Unrecognized, X.; Taszakowski, A.
Notes of the trichobothrial patterns in damsel bugs (Insecta: Hemiptera: Nabidae) Journal Article
In: Micron, vol. 183, 2024, (0).
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abstract = {A trichobothrium is a complex sensory organ, which usually consists of a long, slender mechanoreceptive seta (trich), which is situated in a cuplike depression in the cuticle (bothrium). Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), also called damsel bugs, are a relatively small family within which two subfamilies, Nabinae and Prostemmatinae, are distinguished. Trichobothria are present in the number of one to seven pairs located laterally on the scutellum of adult representatives of Prostemmatinae. This feature is commonly used to distinguish this subfamily from Nabinae. Trichobothria are also found on the abdominal tergites of Prostemmatinae nymphs. Similar sensilla have been observed in adult representatives of Nabinae, but their homology has not yet been confirmed. During morphological studies on Nabidae, conducted using scanning electron microscopy, we noticed sensilla resembling trichobothria on the heads of these insects. This discovery prompted us to examine the presence of these structures in damsel bugs more carefully. Imagines of fifteen species of both subfamilies were analysed using a scanning electron microscope. The results present data on the distribution and micromorphology of the trichobothria in damsel bugs. A pair of dorsal and ventral cephalic trichobothria were observed in all of the examined species of subfamily Nabinae. These sensilla were not found on the heads of Prostemmatinae. The results of studies on scutellar trichobothria confirmed the previously known data regarding their occurrence in Prostemmatinae. Moreover, our research showed the presence of these sensory structures in all of the examined Nabinae species: one pair of trichobothria in Arachnocorini, Carthasini, Gorpini and Nabini, and two pairs in Stenonabini. The presence of abdominal trichobothria was shown in Nabini and Stenonabini. In the remaining studied tribes of Nabinae and in the subfamily Prostemmatinae, the presence of structures that could undoubtedly be considered abdominal trichobothria was not found. © 2024 The Authors},
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A trichobothrium is a complex sensory organ, which usually consists of a long, slender mechanoreceptive seta (trich), which is situated in a cuplike depression in the cuticle (bothrium). Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), also called damsel bugs, are a relatively small family within which two subfamilies, Nabinae and Prostemmatinae, are distinguished. Trichobothria are present in the number of one to seven pairs located laterally on the scutellum of adult representatives of Prostemmatinae. This feature is commonly used to distinguish this subfamily from Nabinae. Trichobothria are also found on the abdominal tergites of Prostemmatinae nymphs. Similar sensilla have been observed in adult representatives of Nabinae, but their homology has not yet been confirmed. During morphological studies on Nabidae, conducted using scanning electron microscopy, we noticed sensilla resembling trichobothria on the heads of these insects. This discovery prompted us to examine the presence of these structures in damsel bugs more carefully. Imagines of fifteen species of both subfamilies were analysed using a scanning electron microscope. The results present data on the distribution and micromorphology of the trichobothria in damsel bugs. A pair of dorsal and ventral cephalic trichobothria were observed in all of the examined species of subfamily Nabinae. These sensilla were not found on the heads of Prostemmatinae. The results of studies on scutellar trichobothria confirmed the previously known data regarding their occurrence in Prostemmatinae. Moreover, our research showed the presence of these sensory structures in all of the examined Nabinae species: one pair of trichobothria in Arachnocorini, Carthasini, Gorpini and Nabini, and two pairs in Stenonabini. The presence of abdominal trichobothria was shown in Nabini and Stenonabini. In the remaining studied tribes of Nabinae and in the subfamily Prostemmatinae, the presence of structures that could undoubtedly be considered abdominal trichobothria was not found. © 2024 The Authors
Gierlasiński, G.; Dobosz, R.; Taszakowski, A.
Two new species of Torunotum Hosseini & Cassis 2019 (Hemiptera: Miridae: Deraeocorinae: Hyaliodini) from New Caledonia Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5512, no. 4, pp. 567-578, 2024, (0).
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abstract = {Two new species of the Torunotum Hosseini & Cassis, 2019—T. hirsutum sp. nov. and T. flavomaculatum sp. nov.—are diagnosed and described. Photographic images of habitus and male genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of the selected structures of these species, are provided. Additionally, the paper also presents a new locality of Torunotum badius Hosseini & Cassis, 2019, along with photographs of the habitus and the male genitalia. © 2024 Magnolia Press.},
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Two new species of the Torunotum Hosseini & Cassis, 2019—T. hirsutum sp. nov. and T. flavomaculatum sp. nov.—are diagnosed and described. Photographic images of habitus and male genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of the selected structures of these species, are provided. Additionally, the paper also presents a new locality of Torunotum badius Hosseini & Cassis, 2019, along with photographs of the habitus and the male genitalia. © 2024 Magnolia Press.
Gierlasiński, G.; Taszakowski, A.
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5458, no. 2, pp. 229-246, 2024, (0).
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title = {Contribution to the hyaliodine fauna (Miridae: Deraeocorinae: Hyaliodini) of New Caledonia with a description of two new species and a checklist of New Caledonian plant bugs},
author = { G. Gierlasiński and A. Taszakowski},
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abstract = {Two new species of the Montagneria Akingbohungbe, 1978—M. barbarae sp. nov. and M. nataliae sp. nov.—are diagnosed and described. Photographic images of habitus and genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of the selected structures of both species are provided. The gland openings located on the thorax are figured and discussed. New records of three hyaliodine species, Femurocoris spinosus Carvalho, 1977, Montagneria cuneatus (Distant; 1920), and M. nigroscutellatum (Distant; 1920) in New Caledonia are also presented. Moreover, a checklist of the Miridae species of New Caledonia is given. Copyright © 2024 Magnolia Press.},
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Two new species of the Montagneria Akingbohungbe, 1978—M. barbarae sp. nov. and M. nataliae sp. nov.—are diagnosed and described. Photographic images of habitus and genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of the selected structures of both species are provided. The gland openings located on the thorax are figured and discussed. New records of three hyaliodine species, Femurocoris spinosus Carvalho, 1977, Montagneria cuneatus (Distant; 1920), and M. nigroscutellatum (Distant; 1920) in New Caledonia are also presented. Moreover, a checklist of the Miridae species of New Caledonia is given. Copyright © 2024 Magnolia Press.
Ramirez, J.; Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.; Taszakowski, A.; Weirauch, C.
New species and reclassification of the fossil assassin bug Koenigsbergia (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Phimophorinae) Journal Article
In: Arthropod Systematics and Phylogeny, vol. 82, pp. 369-384, 2024, (0).
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author = { J. Ramirez and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Taszakowski and C. Weirauch},
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abstract = {The assassin bug genus Koenigsbergia Popov, 2003 is currently monotypic and represented by a female holotype from Baltic Amber (~33.9–55.8 MYA). The genus was originally described within Phymatinae (Phymatine Complex or phymatine clade). However, our literature review reveals that the amber fossil likely belongs to the subfamily Phimophorinae, which is distantly related to the phymatine clade. The recent acquisition of one male and one nymph of Koenigsbergia provides the opportunity to reevaluate the systematic placement of this genus. We here examine the new fossils, concluding that the adult male represents an undescribed species, and describe it as Koenigsbergia explicativa, new species. Our morphological comparison between Phimophorinae, Phymatinae, and Koenigsbergia (macro imagining; scanning electron microscopy) shows that the fossil genus shares notable similarities with Phimophorus Bergroth, 1886 and Mendanocoris Miller, 1956. We therefore formally transfer the fossil genus to Phimophorinae. Copyright Jamie Ramirez et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.},
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The assassin bug genus Koenigsbergia Popov, 2003 is currently monotypic and represented by a female holotype from Baltic Amber (~33.9–55.8 MYA). The genus was originally described within Phymatinae (Phymatine Complex or phymatine clade). However, our literature review reveals that the amber fossil likely belongs to the subfamily Phimophorinae, which is distantly related to the phymatine clade. The recent acquisition of one male and one nymph of Koenigsbergia provides the opportunity to reevaluate the systematic placement of this genus. We here examine the new fossils, concluding that the adult male represents an undescribed species, and describe it as Koenigsbergia explicativa, new species. Our morphological comparison between Phimophorinae, Phymatinae, and Koenigsbergia (macro imagining; scanning electron microscopy) shows that the fossil genus shares notable similarities with Phimophorus Bergroth, 1886 and Mendanocoris Miller, 1956. We therefore formally transfer the fossil genus to Phimophorinae. Copyright Jamie Ramirez et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
2023
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.
A World enchanted in amber. Festschrift for Aleksander Herczeks 70th birthday (Table of contents) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 3-4, 2023, ISSN: 11755334.
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[No abstract available]
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.
A World enchanted in amber. Festschrift for Aleksander Herczeks 70th birthday (Title page) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 1-2, 2023, ISSN: 11755334.
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[No abstract available]
Taszakowski, A.; Unrecognized, X.; Daane, K. M.; Brożek, J.
Closer view of antennal sensory organs of two Leptoglossus species (Insecta, Hemiptera, Coreidae) Journal Article
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 13, no. 1, 2023, ISSN: 20452322, (1).
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title = {Closer view of antennal sensory organs of two Leptoglossus species (Insecta, Hemiptera, Coreidae)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and K.M. Daane and J. Brożek},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146195375&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-023-27837-4&partnerID=40&md5=487169c7f42689968dcd24134d2a4323},
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abstract = {Detailed description of antennal sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) and a comparison with L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) are presented. A novel approach that combines the advantages of field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to detail micromorphological structures. A simplified classification system for sensilla that eliminates the subjective aspects of morphology, such as their shape, is proposed. Fourteen sensory organs have been classified into three main groups: (a) aporous sensilla with a flexible socket, (b) porous sensilla with a flexible socket and (c) porous sensilla with an inflexible socket. A large variety of sensory organs (nine types) with olfactory functions are described. The antennal sensory organs have been recognized as one of the factors responsible for the evolutionary success of Leptoglossus spp. and their status as important pests and invasive species. © 2023, The Author(s).},
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Detailed description of antennal sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) and a comparison with L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) are presented. A novel approach that combines the advantages of field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to detail micromorphological structures. A simplified classification system for sensilla that eliminates the subjective aspects of morphology, such as their shape, is proposed. Fourteen sensory organs have been classified into three main groups: (a) aporous sensilla with a flexible socket, (b) porous sensilla with a flexible socket and (c) porous sensilla with an inflexible socket. A large variety of sensory organs (nine types) with olfactory functions are described. The antennal sensory organs have been recognized as one of the factors responsible for the evolutionary success of Leptoglossus spp. and their status as important pests and invasive species. © 2023, The Author(s).
Wolski, A.; Unrecognized, X.; Taszakowski, A.
In: Insects, vol. 14, no. 9, 2023, ISSN: 20754450.
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title = {Revisiting the Taxonomy of Cylapocoris Carvalho, 1954 (Hemiptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) with Descriptions of Five New Species and Morphology-Based Phylogenetic Analysis of the Genus †},
author = { A. Wolski and X. Unrecognized and A. Taszakowski},
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This paper provides descriptions of five new species of the Neotropical genus Cylapocoris Carvalho, 1954 (C. bimaculatus n. sp.; C. brooksi n. sp.; C. carvalhoi n. sp.; C. scutellatus n. sp.; and C. simplexoides n. sp.). Cylapocoris and Cylapocoroides Carvalho, 1989 are redescribed and rediagnosed. Illustrations of male genitalia, scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of certain taxa, and an identification key to species are provided. Female genitalia are described and illustrated for the first time for Cylapocoris in nine out of 19 known species. A cladistic analysis of the genus, based on 62 morphological characters, is presented as a contribution to the understanding of relationships within Cylapocoris and its relationships with other groups of Cylapinae. The analysis comprises 16 ingroup species and 15 outgroup taxa. Both equal and implied weighting parsimony analyses were used in the phylogenetic reconstruction. We confirm the monophyly of Cylapocoris and its sister-group relationship with Cylapocoroides. Additionally, we identify subgroupings within Cylapocoris. Intertribal relationships within Cylapinae are briefly discussed. © 2023 by the authors.
Walczak, M.; Gębicki, C.; Taszakowski, A.; Junkiert, Ł.; Kalandyk-Kołodziejczyk, M.
A new genus and species, Brixiola perinetana gen. et sp. nov., of planthoppers (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) from Madagascar Journal Article
In: Bonn Zoological Bulletin, vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 151-161, 2023, ISSN: 21907307, (1).
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author = { M. Walczak and C. Gębicki and A. Taszakowski and Ł. Junkiert and M. Kalandyk-Kołodziejczyk},
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A new genus from Madagascar, Brixiola Walczak, Gebicki & Taszakowski gen. nov., with its type species Brixiola perinetana Walczak, Gebicki & Taszakowski sp. nov. are described and placed in the tribe Brixiini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae). In its external structure, the new taxon is most similar to species of the genus Brixia Stål. Photographs of the adult, illustrations of male genitalia and SEM micrographs of the morphological characters of new species are also provided. © 2023 Walczak M. et al.
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Bonino, E.; Tettamanzi, L.; Jung, S.
Electroderaeous crassicornis, a new genus and species of Deraeocorinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) in Miocene Dominican amber Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5284, no. 3, pp. 593-600, 2023, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and E. Bonino and L. Tettamanzi and S. Jung},
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abstract = {The third fossil record of a deraeocorine species, preserved as an inclusion in late Lower Miocene, Burdigalian amber from Hispaniola (Dominican Republic) is presented with a description of Electroderaeous crassicornis gen. and sp. nov. based on a well-preserved specimen. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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The third fossil record of a deraeocorine species, preserved as an inclusion in late Lower Miocene, Burdigalian amber from Hispaniola (Dominican Republic) is presented with a description of Electroderaeous crassicornis gen. and sp. nov. based on a well-preserved specimen. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Junggon, K. I. M.; Taszakowski, A.; Jung, S.
A new genus and two new species of fossil deraeocorine plant bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) from Eocene Baltic amber Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 170-178, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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author = { K.I.M. Junggon and A. Taszakowski and S. Jung},
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abstract = {A new fossil genus, Balticranocapsus gen. nov. and two new fossil species, Balticranocapsus aleksanderi sp. nov. and Deraeocoris gorczycai sp. nov. are described from Eocene Baltic amber. Morphological information, including the description and the diagnosis for the genus and species, is provided with photographs. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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A new fossil genus, Balticranocapsus gen. nov. and two new fossil species, Balticranocapsus aleksanderi sp. nov. and Deraeocoris gorczycai sp. nov. are described from Eocene Baltic amber. Morphological information, including the description and the diagnosis for the genus and species, is provided with photographs. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Walczak, M.; Gębicki, C.; Junkiert, Ł.; Taszakowski, A.
New species of genus Brixia Stål, 1856 (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) from Madagascar Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 126-138, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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author = { M. Walczak and C. Gębicki and Ł. Junkiert and A. Taszakowski},
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A new species of the genus Brixia Stål, 1856 (Hemiptera; Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) from Madagascar is described: B. herczeki walczak, Gębicki et Junkiert sp. nov. A detailed description of the body morphology (including a description of female genitalia) is provided. Illustrations of genital structures, as well as SEM micrographs, are presented. Additionally, short descriptions of other Brixia species from Madagascar are presented with notes on their biology and ecology. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.; Junggon, K. I. M.; Taszakowski, A.
A World enchanted in amber. Foreword from the Editors Book
Magnolia Press, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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Yasunaga, T.; Wolski, A.; Taszakowski, A.
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 152-169, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {First record of the plant bug genus Punctifulvius Schmitz from the Oriental Region, with descriptions of three new species (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Cylapinae)},
author = { T. Yasunaga and A. Wolski and A. Taszakowski},
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abstract = {Three new species of the fungal-inhabiting plant bug genus Punctifulvius Schmitz, 1978 (Cylapinae: Fulviini) are described, namely P. aleksanderi n. sp. from Selangor, Malaysia, P. parvus n. sp. from East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and P. sakaerat n. sp. from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The present discovery represents the first record of the genus from the Oriental Region. Punctifulvius members are now confirmed to be widespread from the cold temperate climatic zones in the eastern Palearctic regions, across the tropics of the Oriental Region, to the temperate rainforest of Australia. Punctifulvius kerzhneri Schmitz, 1978 is recorded from Taiwan for the first time. The systematic position of Teratofulvioides Carvalho & Lorenzato, 1978 is discussed, and its single species Teratofulvioides punctatus Carvalho & Lorenzato, 1978 is redescribed. Color adult habitus images of Punctifulvius aleksanderi, P. kerzhneri, P. parvus, P. sakaerat, and Teratofulvius punctatus, images of male (P. parvus and P. sakaerat) and female (P. aleksanderi) genitalic structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of P. aleksanderi, P. kerzhneri, P. parvus, P. sakaerat, and T. punctatus are provided. Key to the species of Punctifulvius is given. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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Three new species of the fungal-inhabiting plant bug genus Punctifulvius Schmitz, 1978 (Cylapinae: Fulviini) are described, namely P. aleksanderi n. sp. from Selangor, Malaysia, P. parvus n. sp. from East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and P. sakaerat n. sp. from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The present discovery represents the first record of the genus from the Oriental Region. Punctifulvius members are now confirmed to be widespread from the cold temperate climatic zones in the eastern Palearctic regions, across the tropics of the Oriental Region, to the temperate rainforest of Australia. Punctifulvius kerzhneri Schmitz, 1978 is recorded from Taiwan for the first time. The systematic position of Teratofulvioides Carvalho & Lorenzato, 1978 is discussed, and its single species Teratofulvioides punctatus Carvalho & Lorenzato, 1978 is redescribed. Color adult habitus images of Punctifulvius aleksanderi, P. kerzhneri, P. parvus, P. sakaerat, and Teratofulvius punctatus, images of male (P. parvus and P. sakaerat) and female (P. aleksanderi) genitalic structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of P. aleksanderi, P. kerzhneri, P. parvus, P. sakaerat, and T. punctatus are provided. Key to the species of Punctifulvius is given. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.; Jung, S.
Thirty years of progress in research on jumping tree bugs and the World checklist of Isometopinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5382, no. 1, pp. 179-196, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {Thirty years of progress in research on jumping tree bugs and the World checklist of Isometopinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and S. Jung},
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A comprehensive synopsis of isometopine plant bugs, highlighting the thirty-year progress made with information on morphology, biology and zoogeography of extant and extinct taxa, is introduced. In addition, the feeding habit of isometopines is suggested to be at least partially spent as a lichen feeder. A total of 289 Isometopinae species are presented in the world checklist with the zoogeographical information. The direction of further studies on isometopine taxa is also suggested. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Unrecognized, X.; Baňař, P.; Carapezza, A.; Chérot, F.; Jindra, Z.; Taszakowski, A.; Wolski, A.
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5330, no. 1, pp. 73-92, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {Notes on plant bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae) from Madagascar with a description of new species of the cylapine tribe Fulviini and checklist of Madagascan mirids},
author = { X. Unrecognized and P. Baňař and A. Carapezza and F. Chérot and Z. Jindra and A. Taszakowski and A. Wolski},
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abstract = {A new species of Fulvius Stål—F. attenboroughi sp. nov.—is diagnosed and described. Schmitzofulvius bigibber Gorczyca, 1998 is redescribed. Photographic images of habitus and genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of both species, are provided. Fulvius kerzhneri Gorczyca, 2000 is diagnosed. New records of a few plant bugs species (Collaria elsae Matocq; 2021; C. cf improvisa Reuter; 1893; F. kerzhneri; Linnavuoricoris madagascariensis Chérot; 2013; Malagasycoelum dracula Kim & Jung; 2020 and S. bigibber) from Madagascar and the checklist of Madagascan Miridae are also presented. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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A new species of Fulvius Stål—F. attenboroughi sp. nov.—is diagnosed and described. Schmitzofulvius bigibber Gorczyca, 1998 is redescribed. Photographic images of habitus and genital structures, as well as scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of both species, are provided. Fulvius kerzhneri Gorczyca, 2000 is diagnosed. New records of a few plant bugs species (Collaria elsae Matocq; 2021; C. cf improvisa Reuter; 1893; F. kerzhneri; Linnavuoricoris madagascariensis Chérot; 2013; Malagasycoelum dracula Kim & Jung; 2020 and S. bigibber) from Madagascar and the checklist of Madagascan Miridae are also presented. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Kim, J.; Taszakowski, A.; Herczek, A.; Zmarzły, M.; Jung, S.
New species of mirid insects and their importance for the higher classification of plant bugs Journal Article
In: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica, vol. 68, no. 1, pp. 75-83, 2023, ISSN: 05677920, (2).
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title = {New species of mirid insects and their importance for the higher classification of plant bugs},
author = { J. Kim and A. Taszakowski and A. Herczek and M. Zmarzły and S. Jung},
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abstract = {The detailed morphological study based on the findings of well-preserved fossil specimens in Eocene Baltic amber revealed two new species, Metoisops michalskii Kim, Taszakowski, and Herczek sp. nov. and Metoisops popovi Kim, Taszakowski, and Jung sp. nov. The morphological information of the extinct genus Metoisops including diagnoses, descriptions of new species, and a species key are provided. The divided fourth antennal segment is depicted. The tribal transfer of Metoisops from Electromyiommini to Gigantometopini is proposed based on major morphological characters, five-six femoral trichobothria, presence of a deep incision between calli, and the structure of parameres. The need for a phylogenetic revision of the internal classification within Isometopinae is also discussed. © 2023 Instytut Paleobiologii PAN. All rights reserved.},
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The detailed morphological study based on the findings of well-preserved fossil specimens in Eocene Baltic amber revealed two new species, Metoisops michalskii Kim, Taszakowski, and Herczek sp. nov. and Metoisops popovi Kim, Taszakowski, and Jung sp. nov. The morphological information of the extinct genus Metoisops including diagnoses, descriptions of new species, and a species key are provided. The divided fourth antennal segment is depicted. The tribal transfer of Metoisops from Electromyiommini to Gigantometopini is proposed based on major morphological characters, five-six femoral trichobothria, presence of a deep incision between calli, and the structure of parameres. The need for a phylogenetic revision of the internal classification within Isometopinae is also discussed. © 2023 Instytut Paleobiologii PAN. All rights reserved.
Taszakowski, A.; Unrecognized, X.; Cassis, G. A.
Chimairacoris flavipes sp. nov., (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Phylinae) from New Caledonia Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5315, no. 6, pp. 567-574, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {Chimairacoris flavipes sp. nov., (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Phylinae) from New Caledonia},
author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and G.A. Cassis},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85165485093&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5315.6.4&partnerID=40&md5=b0450c9ec718097640f3973eaf5f3afc},
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abstract = {A new species, Chimairacoris flavipes Taszakowski & Cassis sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Phylinae), is described from New Caledonia. Habitus and SEM images of the female and necessary morphological structures are presented. The structure of the female genitalia is also shown in detail. An identification key and distributional map of known Chimairacoris species are provided. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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A new species, Chimairacoris flavipes Taszakowski & Cassis sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Phylinae), is described from New Caledonia. Habitus and SEM images of the female and necessary morphological structures are presented. The structure of the female genitalia is also shown in detail. An identification key and distributional map of known Chimairacoris species are provided. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Wolski, A.; Taszakowski, A.
Gorczyciana sulawesica—a remarkable new plant bug genus and species (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) from Indonesia Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5297, no. 2, pp. 260-270, 2023, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {Gorczyciana sulawesica—a remarkable new plant bug genus and species (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) from Indonesia},
author = { A. Wolski and A. Taszakowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85164518345&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.5297.2.5&partnerID=40&md5=d15e6bb0ddb408dc4eafdcc3cbf6335b},
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pages = {260-270},
publisher = {Magnolia Press},
abstract = {Gorczyciana gen. nov., a new remarkable genus of the subfamily Cylapinae, tribe Fulviini, is described from Indonesia. The new species Gorczyciana sulawesica sp. nov. from Sulawesi is documented with photographic images, SEM micrographs of the selected body parts, and female genitalic structures. Identification key to the cylapine tribes and genera of the tribe Fulviini of the Oriental Region is also given. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.},
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Gorczyciana gen. nov., a new remarkable genus of the subfamily Cylapinae, tribe Fulviini, is described from Indonesia. The new species Gorczyciana sulawesica sp. nov. from Sulawesi is documented with photographic images, SEM micrographs of the selected body parts, and female genitalic structures. Identification key to the cylapine tribes and genera of the tribe Fulviini of the Oriental Region is also given. Copyright © 2023 Magnolia Press.
Taszakowski, A.; Unrecognized, X.; Brożek, J.
Labial Sensory Organs of Two Leptoglossus Species (Hemiptera: Coreidae): Their Morphology and Supposed Function Journal Article
In: Insects, vol. 14, no. 1, 2023, ISSN: 20754450, (1).
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title = {Labial Sensory Organs of Two Leptoglossus Species (Hemiptera: Coreidae): Their Morphology and Supposed Function},
author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and J. Brożek},
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abstract = {A detailed description of the labial sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 and L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) is presented. The detailed morphology, location, and distribution of different sensilla types on mouthparts were investigated and shown in micrographs taken with a scanning electron microscope. Nine types of aporous sensilla, and three uniporous sensilla were found. The possible functions of these sensilla as well as similarities and differences between the mouthparts of Leptoglossus and those of other terrestrial Heteroptera are discussed. The tip of the labium constitutes a functional “touch and taste area”, combining the chemosensitivity of uniporous sensilla P1–P3 and the mechanoreceptivity of A8 and A9 hair-like sensilla. A set of two cone-like chemosensilla types (9 + 2) was found on each lateral lobe of the labial tip. Literature analysis showed that such a set of cone-like sensory organs on the labial tip may be common in terrestrial Heteroptera. This observation confirms that the number and arrangement of sensilla is conservative and can be important in diagnosing taxa at various levels and in phylogenetic studies based on morphology. © 2022 by the authors.},
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A detailed description of the labial sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 and L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) is presented. The detailed morphology, location, and distribution of different sensilla types on mouthparts were investigated and shown in micrographs taken with a scanning electron microscope. Nine types of aporous sensilla, and three uniporous sensilla were found. The possible functions of these sensilla as well as similarities and differences between the mouthparts of Leptoglossus and those of other terrestrial Heteroptera are discussed. The tip of the labium constitutes a functional “touch and taste area”, combining the chemosensitivity of uniporous sensilla P1–P3 and the mechanoreceptivity of A8 and A9 hair-like sensilla. A set of two cone-like chemosensilla types (9 + 2) was found on each lateral lobe of the labial tip. Literature analysis showed that such a set of cone-like sensory organs on the labial tip may be common in terrestrial Heteroptera. This observation confirms that the number and arrangement of sensilla is conservative and can be important in diagnosing taxa at various levels and in phylogenetic studies based on morphology. © 2022 by the authors.
2022
Taszakowski, A.; Unrecognized, X.; Wolski, A.; Gorczyca, J.
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5209, no. 1, pp. 93-110, 2022, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {Two new genera and species of the Fulviini (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Cylapinae) from Madagascar, with a checklist of Madagascan cylapines},
author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and A. Wolski and J. Gorczyca},
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abstract = {Two new genera, each represented by a single new species, Cassisotropis aciformis Taszakowski et al. gen. et sp. nov. and Infernotropis madagascariensis Taszakowski et al. gen. et sp. nov. are described from Madagascar. Photographs and SEM micrographs of the male and female habitus, genital structures and selected morphological structures are presented. The first record of Fulvius anthocoroides (Reuter; 1875) in Madagascar and the checklist of Madagascan cylapines are also provided. Copyright © 2022 Magnolia Press.},
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Two new genera, each represented by a single new species, Cassisotropis aciformis Taszakowski et al. gen. et sp. nov. and Infernotropis madagascariensis Taszakowski et al. gen. et sp. nov. are described from Madagascar. Photographs and SEM micrographs of the male and female habitus, genital structures and selected morphological structures are presented. The first record of Fulvius anthocoroides (Reuter; 1875) in Madagascar and the checklist of Madagascan cylapines are also provided. Copyright © 2022 Magnolia Press.
Gorczyca, J.; Taszakowski, A.; Wolski, A.; Chérot, F.
In: Bonn Zoological Bulletin, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 69-76, 2022, ISSN: 21907307.
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title = {The genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) is no longer monotypic: T. costaricaensis sp. nov. from Guanacaste, north-western Costa Rica},
author = { J. Gorczyca and A. Taszakowski and A. Wolski and F. Chérot},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85161929195&doi=10.20363%2fBZB-2022.71.1.069&partnerID=40&md5=6659dc8a9ac0017e3e9f565299a5bad7},
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abstract = {A revised diagnosis of the genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 is presented and a new species, Trynocoris costaricaensis sp. nov., is described based on specimens collected in Costa Rica. Colour photographs of the adult and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided for the new species. Scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of the new species are also given. © 2022 Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig. All rights reserved.},
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A revised diagnosis of the genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 is presented and a new species, Trynocoris costaricaensis sp. nov., is described based on specimens collected in Costa Rica. Colour photographs of the adult and illustrations of the male genitalia are provided for the new species. Scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of the new species are also given. © 2022 Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig. All rights reserved.
Malipatil, M.; Unrecognized, X.; Dobosz, R.; Taszakowski, A.
Meschia brevirostris sp. nov., from New Caledonia (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Meschiidae) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5154, no. 3, pp. 333-344, 2022, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {Meschia brevirostris sp. nov., from New Caledonia (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Meschiidae)},
author = { M. Malipatil and X. Unrecognized and R. Dobosz and A. Taszakowski},
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publisher = {Magnolia Press},
abstract = {A new species, Meschia brevirostris sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Meschiidae), is described from New Caledonia. Photographs and SEM micrographs of the male and female habitus, genital structures and selected morphological structures are presented. Copyright © 2022 Magnolia Press.},
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A new species, Meschia brevirostris sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Meschiidae), is described from New Caledonia. Photographs and SEM micrographs of the male and female habitus, genital structures and selected morphological structures are presented. Copyright © 2022 Magnolia Press.
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Unrecognized, X.; Herczek, A.; Jung, S.
Kohnometopus yasunagai sp. nov., (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Isometopinae) from Peninsular Malaysia Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 5141, no. 2, pp. 183-191, 2022, ISSN: 11755326, (3).
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author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and X. Unrecognized and A. Herczek and S. Jung},
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abstract = {A new species, Kohnometopus yasunagai sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Isometopinae; Gigantometopini), is described from Peninsular Malaysia. Habitus and SEM images of the holotype female and necessary morphological structures are presented. The structure of the female abdomen including the genitalia are also shown in detail. A key to all known Kohnometopus species is provided. © 2022 Magnolia Press.},
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A new species, Kohnometopus yasunagai sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Isometopinae; Gigantometopini), is described from Peninsular Malaysia. Habitus and SEM images of the holotype female and necessary morphological structures are presented. The structure of the female abdomen including the genitalia are also shown in detail. A key to all known Kohnometopus species is provided. © 2022 Magnolia Press.
2021
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Herczek, A.; Jung, S.
Sophianus palawanensis sp. nov., the first Isometopine (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae) from the Philippines Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4996, no. 2, pp. 392-400, 2021, ISSN: 11755334.
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author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and A. Herczek and S. Jung},
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abstract = {A new species, Sophianus palawanensis sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Sophianini) is described from the Palawan Island in the Philippines. Photographs of the male habitus and genital structures, as well as detailed SEM micrographs of selected morphological structures, are presented. Trichobothrial patterns of Sophianini and their importance for the hypothesizing relationships within Isometopinae are discussed.},
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A new species, Sophianus palawanensis sp. nov. (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Sophianini) is described from the Palawan Island in the Philippines. Photographs of the male habitus and genital structures, as well as detailed SEM micrographs of selected morphological structures, are presented. Trichobothrial patterns of Sophianini and their importance for the hypothesizing relationships within Isometopinae are discussed.
Kim, J.; Taszakowski, A.; Herczek, A.; Jung, S.
Gigantometopus coronobtectus sp. nov., the first Isometopinae (Hemiptera: Cimicomorpha: Miridae) from Vietnam Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4990, no. 1, pp. 104-116, 2021, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {Gigantometopus coronobtectus sp. nov., the first Isometopinae (Hemiptera: Cimicomorpha: Miridae) from Vietnam},
author = { J. Kim and A. Taszakowski and A. Herczek and S. Jung},
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abstract = {The new isometopine Gigantometopus coronobtectus sp. nov. from Vietnam is described and illustrated. A revised diagnosis of Gigantometopus and detailed information on nymphal morphology based on the last-instar nymph and description of the female genitalia are presented. A key to the species of the genus is provided and the position of G. schuhi is discussed based on the morphology of pronotum and scutellum. © 2021 Magnolia Press.},
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The new isometopine Gigantometopus coronobtectus sp. nov. from Vietnam is described and illustrated. A revised diagnosis of Gigantometopus and detailed information on nymphal morphology based on the last-instar nymph and description of the female genitalia are presented. A key to the species of the genus is provided and the position of G. schuhi is discussed based on the morphology of pronotum and scutellum. © 2021 Magnolia Press.
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Damken, C.; Wahab, R. A.; Herczek, A.; Jung, S.
A remarkable new genus and two new species of the Gigantometopini (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Isometopinae) from Brunei Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4970, no. 1, pp. 171-181, 2021, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {A remarkable new genus and two new species of the Gigantometopini (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Isometopinae) from Brunei},
author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and C. Damken and R.A. Wahab and A. Herczek and S. Jung},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85105856744&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4970.1.9&partnerID=40&md5=4f869a7bb5bf046c52bb58d1a3f826b6},
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abstract = {The new genus Megalofaciatus gen. nov. represented by two new species M. foliotibialis Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek sp. nov. (the type species) and M. gibbosus sp. nov. Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Isometopinae; Gigantometopini), is described from Brunei. Photographs of the adult males and genital structures, as well as detailed SEM micrographs, are presented. The first finding of the largely modified leg in Gigantometopini is also reported. Copyright © 2021 Magnolia Press.},
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The new genus Megalofaciatus gen. nov. represented by two new species M. foliotibialis Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek sp. nov. (the type species) and M. gibbosus sp. nov. Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek (Hemiptera; Heteroptera; Miridae; Isometopinae; Gigantometopini), is described from Brunei. Photographs of the adult males and genital structures, as well as detailed SEM micrographs, are presented. The first finding of the largely modified leg in Gigantometopini is also reported. Copyright © 2021 Magnolia Press.
Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.; Taszakowski, A.; Gierlasiński, G.
In: Zoological Studies, vol. 60, 2021, ISSN: 10215506.
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title = {From asia to europe? Where could the geographical place of origin of polymerus (pachycentrum) carpathicus (horváth, 1882) (hemiptera: Miridae) be?},
author = { A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and A. Taszakowski and G. Gierlasiński},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85116252445&doi=10.6620%2fZS.2021.60-42&partnerID=40&md5=eed1db7e72f30d1ff13486a672d31d3b},
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abstract = {This paper presents the first record of a rare species of Miridae, Polymerus (Pachycentrum) carpathicus (Horváth; 1882), in Poland. A broad analysis of its occurrence was conducted, which was based on modelling its potential ecological niche using past and future models, which enabled new and valuable information about the potentially suitable habitats and its possible range of distribution as well as its climatic preferences to be identified. The results of the research indicate that P. (P.) carpathicus prefers habitats in highlands and mountains. This species probably came to Europe from Asia via a postglacial migration and the disjunctive range that characterises P. (P.) carpathicus may be due to a lack of data. Additionally, the key to identifying the Polish species from the subgenera Pachycentrum and Polymerus and maps of their distribution in Poland are also presented. © 2021, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica. All rights reserved.},
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This paper presents the first record of a rare species of Miridae, Polymerus (Pachycentrum) carpathicus (Horváth; 1882), in Poland. A broad analysis of its occurrence was conducted, which was based on modelling its potential ecological niche using past and future models, which enabled new and valuable information about the potentially suitable habitats and its possible range of distribution as well as its climatic preferences to be identified. The results of the research indicate that P. (P.) carpathicus prefers habitats in highlands and mountains. This species probably came to Europe from Asia via a postglacial migration and the disjunctive range that characterises P. (P.) carpathicus may be due to a lack of data. Additionally, the key to identifying the Polish species from the subgenera Pachycentrum and Polymerus and maps of their distribution in Poland are also presented. © 2021, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica. All rights reserved.
2020
Depa, Ł.; Kaszyca-Taszakowska, N.; Taszakowski, A.; Kanturski, M.
Ant-induced evolutionary patterns in aphids Journal Article
In: Biological Reviews, vol. 95, no. 6, pp. 1574-1589, 2020, ISSN: 14647931, (14).
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title = {Ant-induced evolutionary patterns in aphids},
author = { Ł. Depa and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and A. Taszakowski and M. Kanturski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087744984&doi=10.1111%2fbrv.12629&partnerID=40&md5=fdf0734d8bbec418d19845dcbea6ea19},
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abstract = {This review investigates ant–aphid mutualism (trophobiosis), in particular focusing on evolutionary processes in aphids resulting from this interaction. This broad literature review allows us to revise existing views on certain aspects of this mutualism and provide the first timeline of its possible development over a geological timescale. We propose a new classification of ant–aphid mutualism with respect to its ecological characteristics and present new explanations of the development of certain morphological structures of aphids as resulting from adaptation to a trophobiotic relationship with ants. In light of these findings, the presence of the so-called ‘trophobiotic organ’ in all myrmecophilous aphids is questioned. We review various communication modes between aphids and mutualistic ants and the possible influence of this symbiosis on modifications of aphid life cycles. Recent evidence on the suspected role of endosymbiotic bacteria in the development of mutualism is discussed. Finally, we propose a first timeline of ant–aphid interactions leading to the development of particular adaptations of aphids to mutualism, from general interactions between diverging Aphidomorpha and ants in the late Mesozoic to more specific coevolution between the aphid tribe Fordini and the ant genus Lasius. © 2020 Cambridge Philosophical Society},
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This review investigates ant–aphid mutualism (trophobiosis), in particular focusing on evolutionary processes in aphids resulting from this interaction. This broad literature review allows us to revise existing views on certain aspects of this mutualism and provide the first timeline of its possible development over a geological timescale. We propose a new classification of ant–aphid mutualism with respect to its ecological characteristics and present new explanations of the development of certain morphological structures of aphids as resulting from adaptation to a trophobiotic relationship with ants. In light of these findings, the presence of the so-called ‘trophobiotic organ’ in all myrmecophilous aphids is questioned. We review various communication modes between aphids and mutualistic ants and the possible influence of this symbiosis on modifications of aphid life cycles. Recent evidence on the suspected role of endosymbiotic bacteria in the development of mutualism is discussed. Finally, we propose a first timeline of ant–aphid interactions leading to the development of particular adaptations of aphids to mutualism, from general interactions between diverging Aphidomorpha and ants in the late Mesozoic to more specific coevolution between the aphid tribe Fordini and the ant genus Lasius. © 2020 Cambridge Philosophical Society
Taszakowski, A.; Kaszyca-Taszakowska, N.
Teratological cases of the antennae in the family Aradidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) Journal Article
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 1, 2020, ISSN: 20452322, (1).
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title = {Teratological cases of the antennae in the family Aradidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85078085765&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-020-57891-1&partnerID=40&md5=9f067c150e1f177c472ffbf5838aca87},
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number = {1},
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abstract = {Teratological cases of the antennae in the family Aradidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) are widely described for the first time. Four hundred seventy-six specimens of flat bugs were studied, and antennal malformations were found in 14 of them (2.94%) (belonging to eight species and three subfamilies: Aradinae; Aneurinae and Mezirinae). All of the teratologies were observed using optical microscopy; moreover, in order to determine any compensatory regeneration, selected cases were also studied using a scanning electron microscope. In almost all of the specimens, the successful regeneration of the sensory organs to various degrees was observed. Additional results were the discovery of a previously unrecognized type of sensillum in flat bugs – a campaniform sensillum as well as significant differences in the distribution of the sensilla depending on the systematic affiliation. © 2020, The Author(s).},
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Teratological cases of the antennae in the family Aradidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) are widely described for the first time. Four hundred seventy-six specimens of flat bugs were studied, and antennal malformations were found in 14 of them (2.94%) (belonging to eight species and three subfamilies: Aradinae; Aneurinae and Mezirinae). All of the teratologies were observed using optical microscopy; moreover, in order to determine any compensatory regeneration, selected cases were also studied using a scanning electron microscope. In almost all of the specimens, the successful regeneration of the sensory organs to various degrees was observed. Additional results were the discovery of a previously unrecognized type of sensillum in flat bugs – a campaniform sensillum as well as significant differences in the distribution of the sensilla depending on the systematic affiliation. © 2020, The Author(s).
Taszakowski, A.; Gorczyca, J.; Herczek, A.
Comparative study of the cephalic trichobothria in plant bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) Journal Article
In: Micron, vol. 137, 2020, ISSN: 09684328.
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title = {Comparative study of the cephalic trichobothria in plant bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Gorczyca and A. Herczek},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85089402101&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2020.102918&partnerID=40&md5=e96bb052d48057554987ca212d815ca9},
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abstract = {A pair of ventral cephalic trichobothria was observed for the first time and so far the only one in a representative of single species of Miridae (Fulvius carayoni) in 2013. The purpose of our research was to verify the hypothesis that this is not an exception, but a characteristic feature of all plant bugs. Twenty-three representatives of all seven subfamilies of Miridae were examined using a scanning electron microscope. The results presents detailed data on the distribution and ultramorphology of the cephalic trichobothria in plant bugs. A pair of ventral cephalic trichobothria was observed in all of the examined species. Each trichobothrium of this pair is located laterally to the first article of the rostrum, on the gula (between the buccula and the antennal tubercle). Moreover, a pair of dorsal cephalic trichobothria was observed for the first time. They were found in nine species, located above the antennal tubercle, towards the center of the frons. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd},
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A pair of ventral cephalic trichobothria was observed for the first time and so far the only one in a representative of single species of Miridae (Fulvius carayoni) in 2013. The purpose of our research was to verify the hypothesis that this is not an exception, but a characteristic feature of all plant bugs. Twenty-three representatives of all seven subfamilies of Miridae were examined using a scanning electron microscope. The results presents detailed data on the distribution and ultramorphology of the cephalic trichobothria in plant bugs. A pair of ventral cephalic trichobothria was observed in all of the examined species. Each trichobothrium of this pair is located laterally to the first article of the rostrum, on the gula (between the buccula and the antennal tubercle). Moreover, a pair of dorsal cephalic trichobothria was observed for the first time. They were found in nine species, located above the antennal tubercle, towards the center of the frons. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd
Kim, J.; Taszakowski, A.; Herczek, A.; Kim, K. H.; Jung, S.
A guest from the past: A new genus and a new species of Deraeocorinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) in Miocene Dominican amber Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4819, no. 3, pp. 589-594, 2020, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {A guest from the past: A new genus and a new species of Deraeocorinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) in Miocene Dominican amber},
author = { J. Kim and A. Taszakowski and A. Herczek and K.H. Kim and S. Jung},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85090852521&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4819.3.10&partnerID=40&md5=d28c9ab5d1de40541b66a574fdcfe2fd},
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abstract = {The second fossil record of deraeocorine species from Miocene Dominican amber is presented with description of a new taxon, Amberderaeous gigophthalmus gen. and sp. nov. based on a well-preserved specimen. The need for revision of related group Eustictus and a comprehensive study of its tribal placement within Deraeocorinae are discussed. Copyright © 2020 Magnolia Press.},
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The second fossil record of deraeocorine species from Miocene Dominican amber is presented with description of a new taxon, Amberderaeous gigophthalmus gen. and sp. nov. based on a well-preserved specimen. The need for revision of related group Eustictus and a comprehensive study of its tribal placement within Deraeocorinae are discussed. Copyright © 2020 Magnolia Press.
Taszakowski, A.; Klejdysz, T.; Gierlasiński, G.
First record of a highly melanic morph of Cyphostethus tristriatus (Fabricius, 1787) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Acanthosomatidae) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4816, no. 3, pp. 389-391, 2020, ISSN: 11755326.
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title = {First record of a highly melanic morph of Cyphostethus tristriatus (Fabricius, 1787) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Acanthosomatidae)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and T. Klejdysz and G. Gierlasiński},
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[No abstract available]
Gorczyca, J.; Wolski, A.; Taszakowski, A.
The first record of the genus Fulvius Stål, 1862 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) from continental China with description of a new species Journal Article
In: Bonn Zoological Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 1, pp. 123-130, 2020, ISSN: 21907307.
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title = {The first record of the genus Fulvius Stål, 1862 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae) from continental China with description of a new species},
author = { J. Gorczyca and A. Wolski and A. Taszakowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85091220795&doi=10.20363%2fBZB-2020.69.1.123&partnerID=40&md5=e8e6c41fd668150931ff4569f564e7ea},
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number = {1},
pages = {123-130},
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abstract = {A new species of the genus Fulvius Stål, 1862 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae: Fulviini) is described based on a couple of specimens collected in Yunnan Province in SW China. The genus is also reported from continental China for the first time. Detailed illustrations of the tarsi, the distribution of trichobothria on the metafemur and male genitalia are given, and an image of the dorsal habitus is presented. ©ZFMK},
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A new species of the genus Fulvius Stål, 1862 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae: Fulviini) is described based on a couple of specimens collected in Yunnan Province in SW China. The genus is also reported from continental China for the first time. Detailed illustrations of the tarsi, the distribution of trichobothria on the metafemur and male genitalia are given, and an image of the dorsal habitus is presented. ©ZFMK
Taszakowski, A.; Kaszyca-Taszakowska, N.; Szczepański, W. T.; Karpiński, L.
New data on little-known beetle families and a summary of the project: Coleoptera of the eastern beskid mts (Western Carpathians, Poland) Journal Article
In: Journal of the Entomological Research Society, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 13-40, 2020, ISSN: 13020250.
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title = {New data on little-known beetle families and a summary of the project: Coleoptera of the eastern beskid mts (Western Carpathians, Poland)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and N. Kaszyca-Taszakowska and W.T. Szczepański and L. Karpiński},
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abstract = {New data on the distribution of the beetles from the Eastern Beskid Mountains are given. A list of 100 species from 37 families is presented. New localities of some species rare in Poland such as Elodes johni Klausnitzer, 1980, Lyctus pubescens Panzer, 1792, Malachius scutellaris Erichson, 1840, Osphya bipunctata (Fabricius; 1775), Peltis grossa (Linnaeus; 1758), Pyrochroa serraticornis (Scopoli; 1763) and Soronia punctatissima (Illiger; 1794) are also given. Eight taxa were recorded in the Eastern Beskid Mts for the first time: Agabus congener (Thunberg; 1794), Amphotis marginata (Fabricius; 1781), Dolichosoma lineare (Rossi; 1794), Dytiscus dimidiatus Bergsträsser, 1778, Glischrochilus quadrisignatus (Say; 1835), Ips cembrae (Heer; 1836), Orthoperus nigrescens Stephens, 1829 and Stephostethus alternans (Mannerheim; 1844). A comprehensive summary of our entire research, which was conducted in the Eastern Beskid Mts between 1999 and 2017, is provided with an emphasis on species protected by Polish law or included in various lists of endangered species. © 2020 Gazi Entomological Research Society. All rights reserved.},
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New data on the distribution of the beetles from the Eastern Beskid Mountains are given. A list of 100 species from 37 families is presented. New localities of some species rare in Poland such as Elodes johni Klausnitzer, 1980, Lyctus pubescens Panzer, 1792, Malachius scutellaris Erichson, 1840, Osphya bipunctata (Fabricius; 1775), Peltis grossa (Linnaeus; 1758), Pyrochroa serraticornis (Scopoli; 1763) and Soronia punctatissima (Illiger; 1794) are also given. Eight taxa were recorded in the Eastern Beskid Mts for the first time: Agabus congener (Thunberg; 1794), Amphotis marginata (Fabricius; 1781), Dolichosoma lineare (Rossi; 1794), Dytiscus dimidiatus Bergsträsser, 1778, Glischrochilus quadrisignatus (Say; 1835), Ips cembrae (Heer; 1836), Orthoperus nigrescens Stephens, 1829 and Stephostethus alternans (Mannerheim; 1844). A comprehensive summary of our entire research, which was conducted in the Eastern Beskid Mts between 1999 and 2017, is provided with an emphasis on species protected by Polish law or included in various lists of endangered species. © 2020 Gazi Entomological Research Society. All rights reserved.
Byk, A.; Matusiak, A.; Taszakowski, A.; Szczepański, W. T.; Walczak, M.; Bunalski, M.; Karpiński, L.
New and interesting findings of scarab beetles (Coleoptera, scarabaeoidea) from Tajikistan Journal Article
In: ZooKeys, vol. 2020, no. 1003, pp. 57-82, 2020, ISSN: 13132989, (1).
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We report on new findings of nearly 50 species that represent four families of the superfamily Scarabae-oidea, which were collected during an expedition to western Tajikistan that was carried out in June and July 2014. Rhyssemodes transcaspicus Rakovič, 1982 is recorded from the country for the first time. Moreo-ver, we describe and illustrate the differences in the external morphology between Euonthophagus gibbosus (Scriba; 1790) and E. koshantschikoffi (Reitter; 1891), the latter of which has a doubtful systematic posi-tion. In the collected material of approximately 1,000 specimens, more than 90% of the species and 95% of the individuals belong to the family Scarabaeidae. The other species represent the families Geotrupidae, Glaphyridae, and Hybosoridae. © Adam Byk et al.
Taszakowski, A.; Kim, J.; Damken, C.; Wahab, R. A.; Herczek, A.; Jung, S.
In: ZooKeys, vol. 2020, no. 941, pp. 71-89, 2020, ISSN: 13132989, (4).
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title = {Two new genera and species of the gigantometopini (Hemiptera, heteroptera, miridae, isometopinae) from borneo with remarks on the distribution of the tribe},
author = { A. Taszakowski and J. Kim and C. Damken and R.A. Wahab and A. Herczek and S. Jung},
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Two new genera, each represented by a single new species, Planicapitus luteus Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek, gen. et sp. nov. and Bruneimetopus simulans Taszakowski, Kim & Herczek, gen. et sp. nov., are described from Borneo. Detailed photographs of male habitus and genital structures are presented. The checklist with distributional records for all known taxa of Gigantometopini is also provided. Copyright Artur Taszakowski et al.
2019
Taszakowski, A.; Nowińska, A.; Brożek, J.
Morphological study of the labial sensilla in Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha) Journal Article
In: Zoomorphology, vol. 138, no. 4, pp. 483-492, 2019, ISSN: 0720213X, (5).
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title = {Morphological study of the labial sensilla in Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha)},
author = { A. Taszakowski and A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85069701682&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-019-00455-3&partnerID=40&md5=84ec3da5915d7dadd49af36fe7d7f911},
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year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
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number = {4},
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abstract = {The study presents new data on the morphology and distribution of the labial tip sensilla of six species of two nabid subfamilies—Protosteminae and Nabinae (Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), which were obtained using a scanning electron microscope. In both taxa, there are five morphologically distinct types of sensilla on the tip of the labium: peg sensilla with a terminal pore, nonporous peg sensilla, elongated placoid sensilla with wall pores (multiporous), and trichoid sensilla. In addition, oval plate sensilla with a terminal pore (Tp-opls) were observed in the genus Himacerus. Campaniform sensilla and nonporous chaetic sensilla were observed on the surface of the last segment of the labium in all of the studied species. Over a dozen trichoid sensilla were scattered on the last segment of the labium only in the genus Prostemma. Based on their external structure, it is likely that these sensilla are chemosensitive and mechanosensitive. The oval plate sensilla with a Tp-opls (gustatory) in Himacerus (Nabinae) represent a morphological novelty that probably evolved independently of other nabids. © 2019, The Author(s).},
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The study presents new data on the morphology and distribution of the labial tip sensilla of six species of two nabid subfamilies—Protosteminae and Nabinae (Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), which were obtained using a scanning electron microscope. In both taxa, there are five morphologically distinct types of sensilla on the tip of the labium: peg sensilla with a terminal pore, nonporous peg sensilla, elongated placoid sensilla with wall pores (multiporous), and trichoid sensilla. In addition, oval plate sensilla with a terminal pore (Tp-opls) were observed in the genus Himacerus. Campaniform sensilla and nonporous chaetic sensilla were observed on the surface of the last segment of the labium in all of the studied species. Over a dozen trichoid sensilla were scattered on the last segment of the labium only in the genus Prostemma. Based on their external structure, it is likely that these sensilla are chemosensitive and mechanosensitive. The oval plate sensilla with a Tp-opls (gustatory) in Himacerus (Nabinae) represent a morphological novelty that probably evolved independently of other nabids. © 2019, The Author(s).
Gorczyca, J.; Wolski, A.; Taszakowski, A.
Redescription and new records of the monotypic genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae: Fulviini) Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4623, no. 1, pp. 51-60, 2019, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {Redescription and new records of the monotypic genus Trynocoris Herring, 1976 (Heteroptera: Miridae: Cylapinae: Fulviini)},
author = { J. Gorczyca and A. Wolski and A. Taszakowski},
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abstract = {Trynocoris lawrencei Herring, the only representative of the genus Trynocoris and only known from Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, Panama, is recorded for the first time from Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama: Chinqui and Ecuador. Redescription of the genus and species are given along with color photographs of the adults, scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of T. lawrencei. Illustrations of the tarsi and male genitalia are presented for the first time. Copyright © 2019 Magnolia Press.},
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Trynocoris lawrencei Herring, the only representative of the genus Trynocoris and only known from Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, Panama, is recorded for the first time from Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama: Chinqui and Ecuador. Redescription of the genus and species are given along with color photographs of the adults, scanning electron micrographs of selected structures of T. lawrencei. Illustrations of the tarsi and male genitalia are presented for the first time. Copyright © 2019 Magnolia Press.
2018
Herczek, A.; Gorczyca, J.; Taszakowski, A.
Sulawesimetopus henryi, a new genus and species of Isometopinae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae) from Sulawesi Journal Article
In: ZooKeys, vol. 2018, no. 796, pp. 147-161, 2018, ISSN: 13132989, (4).
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title = {Sulawesimetopus henryi, a new genus and species of Isometopinae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae) from Sulawesi},
author = { A. Herczek and J. Gorczyca and A. Taszakowski},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85063639167&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.796.21273&partnerID=40&md5=eddd21b5a8cbef85fc359223b202f1cb},
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abstract = {A new genus and species, Sulawesimetopus henryi Herczek, Gorczyca & Taszakowski, sp. n., are described from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photographs of the male and female habitus and male genitalia are presented and a short comparison with morphologically similar genera is drawn. © Aleksander Herczek et al.},
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A new genus and species, Sulawesimetopus henryi Herczek, Gorczyca & Taszakowski, sp. n., are described from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photographs of the male and female habitus and male genitalia are presented and a short comparison with morphologically similar genera is drawn. © Aleksander Herczek et al.
2017
Depa, Ł.; Kanturski, M.; Taszakowski, A.; Walczak, M.; Bugaj-Nawrocka, A.; Wieczorek, K.
Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi sp. Nov.-a new aphid species (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Tajikistan Journal Article
In: Zootaxa, vol. 4286, no. 4, pp. 573-585, 2017, ISSN: 11755326, (1).
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title = {Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi sp. Nov.-a new aphid species (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Tajikistan},
author = { Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski and A. Taszakowski and M. Walczak and A. Bugaj-Nawrocka and K. Wieczorek},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021794475&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.4286.4.10&partnerID=40&md5=0ffe3b4e7cc038b7198ff80984041336},
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abstract = {Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi Depa & Kanturski sp. nov., a new aphid species associated with an endemic plant species Anacantha darwasica (C. Winkl.) Soják (Asteraceae) is described and figured from specimens collected in Tajikistan. Taxonomic comments on the morphological resemblance of the new species to closely related Dysaphis (D.) pseudomolli Narzikulov is provided. In view of the finding that the new species shares identical COI sequence with that reported for the morphologically distinct Dysaphis (Dysaphis) lappae lappae (Koch), the reliability of barcoding and molecular data is discussed. © Copyright 2017 Magnolia Press.},
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Dysaphis (Dysaphis) kadyrovi Depa & Kanturski sp. nov., a new aphid species associated with an endemic plant species Anacantha darwasica (C. Winkl.) Soják (Asteraceae) is described and figured from specimens collected in Tajikistan. Taxonomic comments on the morphological resemblance of the new species to closely related Dysaphis (D.) pseudomolli Narzikulov is provided. In view of the finding that the new species shares identical COI sequence with that reported for the morphologically distinct Dysaphis (Dysaphis) lappae lappae (Koch), the reliability of barcoding and molecular data is discussed. © Copyright 2017 Magnolia Press.
2016
Kadyrov, A. K.; Karpiński, L.; Szczepański, W. T.; Taszakowski, A.; Walczak, M.
New data on distribution, biology, and ecology of longhorn beetles from the area of west Tajikistan (Coleoptera, cerambycidae) Journal Article
In: ZooKeys, vol. 2016, no. 606, pp. 41-64, 2016, ISSN: 13132989, (11).
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title = {New data on distribution, biology, and ecology of longhorn beetles from the area of west Tajikistan (Coleoptera, cerambycidae)},
author = { A.K. Kadyrov and L. Karpiński and W.T. Szczepański and A. Taszakowski and M. Walczak},
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abstract = {New data on distribution, biology, and ecology of some little-known cerambycid species, collected in the western part of Tajikistan, are presented. Arhopalus rusticus (Linnaeus; 1758) is recorded in Tajikistan for the first time. New localities of species considered pests or invasive species such as Aeolesthes sarta (Solsky; 1871) and Xylotrechus stebbingi Gahan, 1906 are also given. The list of the taxa collected by the first author during many years of field research in Tajikistan as well as photographs of poorly known species from his collection, including some endemics, are additionally provided. Furthermore, high quality photographs of some extremely rare species that were collected during our expedition, i.e., Turkaromia gromenkoi Danilevsky, 2000 and Ropalopus nadari Pic, 1894, with images of their habitats or feeding grounds are also presented for the first time. © Abdysalom Kh. Kadyrov et al.},
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New data on distribution, biology, and ecology of some little-known cerambycid species, collected in the western part of Tajikistan, are presented. Arhopalus rusticus (Linnaeus; 1758) is recorded in Tajikistan for the first time. New localities of species considered pests or invasive species such as Aeolesthes sarta (Solsky; 1871) and Xylotrechus stebbingi Gahan, 1906 are also given. The list of the taxa collected by the first author during many years of field research in Tajikistan as well as photographs of poorly known species from his collection, including some endemics, are additionally provided. Furthermore, high quality photographs of some extremely rare species that were collected during our expedition, i.e., Turkaromia gromenkoi Danilevsky, 2000 and Ropalopus nadari Pic, 1894, with images of their habitats or feeding grounds are also presented for the first time. © Abdysalom Kh. Kadyrov et al.
2015
Depa, Ł.; Taszakowski, A.; Kanturski, M.
Impact of warm weather events on prolongation of the life cycle of stomaphis walker (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Lachninae) Journal Article
In: Turkish Journal of Zoology, vol. 39, no. 4, pp. 669-671, 2015, ISSN: 13000179, (7).
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title = {Impact of warm weather events on prolongation of the life cycle of stomaphis walker (Hemiptera, Aphididae, Lachninae)},
author = { Ł. Depa and A. Taszakowski and M. Kanturski},
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abstract = {Termination of the life cycle of sexually reproducing aphids usually takes place in autumn, during October and November, in the climatic conditions of Central Europe. However, episodes of warm weather are suspected to trigger prolongation of the life cycle. Observations of Stomaphis spp. in early winter of 2013/2014 in southern Poland support this thesis. Surprisingly, adult females of two species were collected as late as early January and early March. High daily temperatures during this period were the probable cause of aphid survival, despite frosty nights. The possibility of the influence of warm weather episodes (higher temperature) on prolongation of the life cycle in aphids, or such episodes causing permanent parthenogenesis, is discussed. © TÜBİTAK.},
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Termination of the life cycle of sexually reproducing aphids usually takes place in autumn, during October and November, in the climatic conditions of Central Europe. However, episodes of warm weather are suspected to trigger prolongation of the life cycle. Observations of Stomaphis spp. in early winter of 2013/2014 in southern Poland support this thesis. Surprisingly, adult females of two species were collected as late as early January and early March. High daily temperatures during this period were the probable cause of aphid survival, despite frosty nights. The possibility of the influence of warm weather episodes (higher temperature) on prolongation of the life cycle in aphids, or such episodes causing permanent parthenogenesis, is discussed. © TÜBİTAK.
2014
Depa, Ł.; Kanturski, M.; Taszakowski, A.; Wieczorek, K.
Atypical, ventro-ventral copulation position in aphids of the genus Stomaphis Walker, 1870 (Insecta, Hemiptera) Journal Article
In: Contributions to Zoology, vol. 83, no. 3, pp. 177-183, 2014, ISSN: 13834517, (6).
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author = { Ł. Depa and M. Kanturski and A. Taszakowski and K. Wieczorek},
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Firm matching of genitals during copulation is of critical importance to effective insemination and thus, gene flow. During the evolution of insects, an effective position during copulation promoted higher fecundity through control over the act of mating or elimination of competitors. Usually during insect copulation, either twisting or flexing of the male abdomen occurs, and genitals remain symmetrically or asymmetrically disposed following changes in the mating position. However, it is always the dorsal side of the male genitalia that makes contact with the ventral side of female abdomen. Here we present the unusual case of a 'belly-to-belly' copulation, with symmetrically positioned male genitals and no twisting of the abdomen. During the mating of two species in the Stomaphis genus of large, tree dwelling aphids, the dwarfish male is attached to the underside of the female, with the ventral part of its genitals contacting the ventral part of female abdomen, and the aedeagus effectively inserted into the female genital organs. Interestingly, congeneric species do not exhibit this sort of mating, but differences in the genital plates of females, between species, may play an important role. These observations raise many questions concerning the possible dominant role of the female during mating and later, during mate guarding by male, which can lead to monandry in this generally polyandrous group of insects. It is possible that this sort of mating is either an adaptation to the competitive behaviour of other males or a consequence of the obligatory mutualistic relationship with ants, and the adaptation to specialised ecological niches enforced by this relationship. If ants do influence the mating habits of Stomaphis then it is possible that speciation in this group of insects, and phytophagous insects generally, is partially driven by their relationship with ants.