Molecular-phylogenetics

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Amphipyrinae
Amphipyrinae is a subfamily of owlet moths (Noctuidae) historically used as a catchall taxon for genera lacking clear morphological synapomorphies for assignment to other subfamilies. Molecular phylogenetic studies have significantly redefined the group, transferring numerous genera to other subfamilies. Following major revisions, the genus Amphipyra is now the only genus definitively retained in Amphipyrinae. The subfamily currently contains over 50 genera and 210 described species, though this classification remains unstable pending further research.
polyphyletic taxonomic-revision molecular-phylogenetics noctuid-moths unstable-classification
Asciodini
Asciodini is a tribe of moths within the subfamily Spilomelinae of the family Crambidae. The tribe was erected in 2019 based on molecular phylogenetic analysis, replacing previous informal groupings. It contains 79 species distributed across 13 genera, including economically significant genera such as Asciodes and Psara. The tribe is characterized by specific morphological and genetic features that distinguish it from other spilomeline tribes.
Neotropical agricultural-pest recently-described molecular-phylogenetics
Brachinus cyanipennis
Cyan-winged Bombardier Beetle
Brachinus cyanipennis is a bombardier beetle species in the family Carabidae, characterized by explosive defensive chemistry typical of the genus. Based on molecular phylogenetic analysis using COI, CAD, and 28S gene regions, this species was moved from Erwin's fumans species group to the newly erected cyanipennis species group within the subgenus Neobrachinus. The species is found in North America.
bombardier-beetle chemical-defense ground-beetle Nearctic molecular-phylogenetics
Chimarra
Little Black Caddisflies
Chimarra is a large genus of caddisflies (Trichoptera: Philopotamidae) containing more than 630 described species. Adults are commonly known as "little black caddisflies" due to their characteristic dark coloration. The genus has undergone extensive radiation, with species distributed across multiple continents including North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Molecular studies have investigated the evolutionary history and biogeographic patterns of diversification within this genus.
Trichoptera Philopotamidae caddisfly freshwater lotic Madagascar-endemism molecular-phylogenetics genus-level-identification
Cynipoidea
Gall Wasps and Allies
Cynipoidea is a superfamily of small wasps comprising approximately 3,000 described species across seven extant families, with many undescribed species estimated. The group exhibits diverse life histories: while the family Cynipidae (gall wasps) are phytophagous and induce plant galls, the majority of species are parasitoids or hyperparasitoids of other insects. The superfamily is taxonomically challenging, with family-level identification historically difficult until the publication of a comprehensive illustrated key in 2020.
parasitoid gall-former hyperparasitoid biological-control oak-forest inquiline alternation-of-generations undescribed-diversity reduced-wing-venation Hymenoptera Apocrita ecosystem-engineer plant-manipulation forest-insect agricultural-pest-control Drosophila-suzukii aphid-hyperparasitoid wood-borer-parasitoid dung-breeding-fly-parasitoid taxonomic-key gall-community nutrient-cycling phenology sexual-dimorphism parthenogenesis koinobiont idiobiont Palaearctic-diversity Nearctic-diversity Mediterranean-hotspot oak-gall rosinweed-gall goldenrod-gall introduced-species adventive-fauna New-Zealand-fauna Turkish-fauna broadleaf-forest prairie-habitat agricultural-system soft-fruit-pest integrated-pest-management biocontrol-agent extension-entomology microhymenoptera morphological-key couplet-identification metasomal-fusion petiole-reduction glossy-integument compressed-body prognathous-head flagellomere-reduction notauli-reduction pterostigma-presence hamuli-presence ovipositor-structure hypopygium-development larval-chamber locularity-formation host-genome-exploitation room-service-nutrition defensive-immune-suppression SWD-biocontrol eucoiline-wasp charipine-hyperparasitoid anacharitine-parasitoid emarginine-parasitoid figitine-parasitoid ibaliine-parasitoid liopterine-parasitoid diplolepidine-gall-former pediaspine-gall-former aulacideine-gall-former aylacine-gall-former ceroptresine-inquiline cynipine-gall-former diastrophine-gall-former eschatocerine-gall-former phanacidine-gall-former qwaqwaiine-gall-former synergine-inquiline Beringian-biogeography Eocene-forest-separation climate-change-habitat-shift phenological-form-association early-oak-phenoform late-oak-phenoform Quercus-robur-gall-community Quercus-cerris-gall-community Quercus-ilex-gall-community Asteraceae-gall-former Eucalyptus-gall-former Rosaceae-gall-former Fagaceae-gall-former Brevicoryne-brassicae-hyperparasitoid Aphidiinae-hyperparasitoid Aphelinus-hyperparasitoid Ophelimus-parasitoid Mikeius-parasitoid Antistrophus-gall-former Neuroterus-gall-former Andricus-gall-former Cynips-gall-former Diplolepis-gall-former Callirhytis-gall-former Saphonecrus-inquiline Synergus-inquiline Lithosaphonecrus-inquiline Cerroneuroterus-gall-former Paraganaspis-parasitoid Triplasta-parasitoid Coneucoela-parasitoid Alloxysta-hyperparasitoid Phaenoglyphis-hyperparasitoid Xyalaspis-adventive Ganaspis-adventive Thoreauella-adventive Anacharis-native Kleidotoma-native Trybliographa-group Kleidotoma-group Gronotoma-group Rhoptromeris-group Ganaspis-group Chrestosema-group Zaeucoila-group Afrotropical-lineage Neotropical-lineage leaf-mining-agromyzid-parasitoid agromyzid-parasitoid cabbage-aphid-hyperparasitoid bovine-dung-dipteran-parasitoid cattle-dung-parasitoid pasture-ecosystem-service forest-biodiversity-indicator collection-based-taxonomy molecular-phylogenetics cladistic-analysis implied-weights-parsimony skeletal-character-coding digital-image-database Internet-accessible-database higher-level-phylogeny generic-classification-revision genus-group-system informal-genus-groups synapomorphy-discussion host-parasitoid-coevolution evolutionary-radiation tropical-parasitoid-diversity biodiversity-documentation scientific-nomenclature etymological-analysis host-based-species-naming geographic-naming morphological-naming dedication-naming taxonomic-communication biodiversity-informatics faunistic-survey new-country-record new-provincial-record new-genus-record new-species-description species-redescription dichotomous-key-construction character-couplet illustrated-identification microscope-photography specimen-imaging student-tested-key expert-consultation proofed-key extension-entomology-application stakeholder-education forest-management farm-management field-management ecosystem-service-valuation future-policy-implementation microhymenopteran-collection diagnostic-indicator-application objective-setting-for-conservation climate-change-monitoring habitat-fragmentation-response oak-stand-composition urban-oak-forest nursery-oak-cultivation geomorphic-topographic-structure-influence species-richness-pattern distribution-mapping host-plant-documentation gall-morphology-documentation seasonal-gall-collection multi-year-field-study province-level-inventory regional-fauna-characterization country-level-checklist global-fauna-overview adventive-species-dominance deliberate-introduction-history biological-control-introduction native-species-rarity endemic-species-presence collection-revision type-specimen-examination reared-specimen-basis diagnosis-illustration distribution-data-compilation host-relation-discussion biology-documentation natural-history-summary taxonomic-overview-provision faunal-knowledge-gap-identification research-accessibility-improvement entry-barrier-reduction cool-thing-discovery-enablement
Dendroleontinae
antlions
Dendroleontinae is a subfamily of antlions (Myrmeleontidae) established by Banks in 1899. The subfamily contains multiple tribes including Acanthoplectrini, Bandidini, Dendroleontini, Nuglerini, Periclystini, and Voltorini, with diverse genera distributed across Asia, Africa, and Madagascar. Recent systematic revisions have clarified complex taxonomic histories, particularly for genera such as Epacanthaclisis and Gatzara, using combined morphological and molecular approaches. Species within this subfamily exhibit specialized morphological characters and have been subjects of biogeographic studies related to Himalayan uplift and island formation in East Asia.
antlion Myrmeleontidae Neuroptera Dendroleontini Epacanthaclisis Gatzara Cymothales Afrotropical East-Asian molecular-phylogenetics COI-barcoding
Eudiagogini
Eudiagogini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) comprising approximately 98 extant species in 10 genera, with highest diversity in the Neotropics. The tribe is characterized by distinctive morphological synapomorphies including a cavernous prementum and a metaventrite bearing a spine-like swelling anterior to each metacoxa. Phylogenetic analyses based on morphology and molecular data (COI and ribosomal markers) confirm the monophyly of Eudiagogini, though the genus Chileudius has been excluded and placed as incertae sedis within Entiminae. The tribe has a fossil record in Eocene European amber, indicating a broader historical distribution.
Curculionidae Entiminae weevil Neotropical Eocene-fossil Brazilian-Atlantic-Forest phylogeny broad-nosed-weevil morphology molecular-phylogenetics
Exapion ulicis
Gorse Seed Weevil
Exapion ulicis is a small seed-feeding weevil specialized on gorse (Ulex europaeus). Adults are light gray with a prominent snout roughly half the body length. The species is native to western Europe and has been introduced to New Zealand, California, Hawaii, and other regions as a biological control agent targeting invasive gorse populations. Larval feeding destroys seeds within pods, reducing plant spread, while adult feeding on stems and spines causes minor damage.
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Hesperiidae
Skippers
Hesperiidae, commonly known as skippers, is a large family of diurnal butterflies in the order Lepidoptera. The family contains over 3,500 recognized species distributed worldwide, with greatest diversity in tropical regions. Skippers are named for their rapid, darting flight patterns. A distinctive morphological feature is the antenna tip, which is modified into a narrow hook-like projection rather than the rounded club found in most other butterfly families. The family was formerly placed in its own superfamily Hesperioidea but is now classified within Papilionoidea based on recent molecular studies.
butterflies Lepidoptera diurnal pollinators grassland-insects herbivores agricultural-pests-(minor)conservation-priority-species molecular-phylogenetics host-plant-specialists
Hirtodrosophila duncani
A North American fruit fly in the genus Hirtodrosophila, distinguished by unusual male genitalia that complicated its taxonomic placement for decades. Molecular evidence now places it near the New World Sophophora clade. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with fungal substrates.
fungus-breeding male-genitalia molecular-phylogenetics taxonomic-revision North-America
Hypoborini
Hypoborini is a tribe of small bark beetles (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) established by Nüsslin in 1912. Recent molecular and morphological revision of the Afrotropical fauna revealed substantial undescribed diversity, including three new genera and seven new species. The tribe comprises two subtribes in the Afrotropical region: Xerasiborina (Xerasiborus, Nisiborus, tentatively Glochiphorus) and Hypoborina (Dacryostactus, Styracoptinus, Afrotrypetus, Corditarsus). Related Palearctic genera Hypoborus and Liparthrum occur in Mediterranean and Macaronesian regions. Phylogenetic analyses indicate an early Palaeocene origin with ancestral area split between Asia/Africa and Madagascar, followed by single colonization of Madagascar and subsequent recolonization of the African mainland.
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Ladona
Corporals
Ladona is a genus of dragonflies in the family Libellulidae, commonly known as corporals. Molecular phylogenetic evidence supports its status as a monophyletic lineage distinct from the closely related genera Libellula and Plathemis. The genus contains three recognized species distributed in the Nearctic region. Historical taxonomic debate has centered on whether Ladona should be treated as a separate genus, subgenus, or synonym of Libellula.
Odonata Libellulidae dragonflies Nearctic molecular-phylogenetics taxonomic-debate
Lampyrini
glowing fireflies, continuous-light fireflies
Lampyrini is a tribe of fireflies (subfamily Lampyrinae) containing the typical 'glowing' or 'continuous-light' fireflies of the Holarctic region. The tribe includes the type genus Lampyris and formerly recognized Pleotomini, which molecular evidence indicates is a specialized offshoot nested within Lampyrini. Some derived genera, including Paraphausis and Pyrocoelia, have secondarily lost bioluminescent organs and communicate using pheromones instead. The tribe occurs across the Holarctic and includes Andean-endemic lineages such as Pseudolychnuris and Alychnus.
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Lasiopogon anaphlecter
Lasiopogon anaphlecter is a species of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) described by McKnight in 2020. It belongs to the bivittatus section of the genus Lasiopogon, a group of Nearctic asilid flies. The species was established based on integrated molecular phylogenetic analysis (COI, AATS, PEPCK, Wg loci) and morphological examination.
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Malacodea pulchraria
A Nearctic geometrid moth transferred from the genus Epirrita to Malacodea based on molecular phylogenetic evidence. It forms a sister-taxon relationship with the Palearctic Malacodea regelaria, with both species sharing conifer-feeding larvae that distinguish them from other Operophterini. Male genital morphology supports this close phylogenetic relationship. The species was originally described by Taylor in 1907.
geometridae larentiinae operophterini conifer-feeding nearctic transferred-species molecular-phylogenetics
Mycetomoellerius
fungus-farming ants
Mycetomoellerius is a genus of higher attine fungus-growing ants comprising 31 recognized species distributed throughout Central and South America. The genus was erected in 2019 based on molecular phylogenetic analysis, having previously been classified under Trachymyrmex. Mycetomoellerius occupies a phylogenetic position intermediate between lower attines and leaf-cutting ants, and species have been extensively studied for their agricultural symbioses, reproductive biology, and social organization.
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Neduba propsti
Santa Catalina Island Shieldback, Catalina shield-back cricket, Propst's shieldback
Neduba propsti is a shield-backed katydid endemic to Santa Catalina Island, California. The species was described in 1981 and is one of nine previously described species in the relict genus Neduba, which underwent comprehensive taxonomic revision using molecular phylogenetics, morphology, calling song analysis, and karyotypes. Like other Neduba species, it represents part of a diversification pattern shaped by cycles of allopatric isolation and secondary contact in western North America.
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Noctuoidea
Owlet Moths and Allies
Noctuoidea is the largest superfamily of Lepidoptera, comprising more than 70,000 described species. Members are commonly known as owlet or noctuid moths. The superfamily is characterized by the presence of a metathoracic tympanal organ (hearing structure). Classification remains unstable due to extensive molecular phylogenetic revisions, with major families including Noctuidae, Erebidae, Nolidae, Euteliidae, Notodontidae, Oenosandridae, and Scranciidae. The group is divided into two major lineages based on forewing venation: trifid (Oenosandridae, Notodontidae) and quadrifid (all other families).
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Odontophotopsis unicornis
Odontophotopsis unicornis is a species of velvet ant (family Mutillidae) described by Schuster in 1958. It belongs to the O. unicornis species-group, which contains two recognized species: O. unicornis and its sister species O. erebus. Molecular and morphological analyses support the validity of both species as distinct taxa. The female of O. unicornis was previously unknown and was first associated with the male using molecular data.
Mutillidae velvet-ant desert-adapted Pleistocene-diversification North-America molecular-phylogenetics
Omolicna fulva
Omolicna fulva is a planthopper species in the family Derbidae, order Hemiptera. Recent taxonomic revision based on multi-locus molecular analysis (COI, 18S rRNA, and 28S rRNA D9-D10 sequences) has transferred this species to the genus Agoo as A. fulvus comb. nov. The species was originally described by Van Duzee in 1909. No ecological, behavioral, or host-specific information has been documented for this species.
planthopper Derbidae Hemiptera taxonomic-revision molecular-phylogenetics Costa-Rica-fauna
Oulimnius
Oulimnius is a genus of riffle beetles in the family Elmidae, containing approximately 15 described species. These beetles are aquatic and inhabit running water environments. The genus has been the subject of molecular phylogenetic studies, particularly for the O. tuberculatus species group, which revealed cryptic diversity and supported the re-validation of O. perezi as a distinct species.
riffle-beetle aquatic-beetle lotic Palaearctic molecular-phylogenetics
Pachycheles
porcelain crabs
Pachycheles is a genus of porcelain crabs (family Porcellanidae) comprising more than 40 described species. These anomuran decapods are distributed across tropical and temperate marine regions, with origins in the Indo-Pacific and subsequent spread to the Americas. The genus is characterized by fragmented lateral carapace walls and exhibits considerable morphological diversity. Several species are subject to parasitism by rhizocephalan barnacles and bopyrid isopods, which can significantly affect host growth and reproduction.
porcelain-crab Anomura marine parasitism monogamy cryptic-species molecular-phylogenetics fisheries food-safety
Pugettia
kelp crabs
Pugettia is a genus of marine kelp crabs in the family Epialtidae, distributed across the North Pacific from North America to East Asia. Species inhabit shallow subtidal zones, primarily associated with macroalgal habitats including kelp beds, Sargassum stands, and red algal turfs. Many species exhibit ontogenetic habitat shifts, with juveniles and smaller individuals occupying deeper algal turfs while larger adults migrate to shallower macroalgal beds. The genus includes approximately 25 extant species plus one fossil species, with several species serving as important subjects for studies of crab growth, reproduction, and habitat ecology.
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Satyrini
Alpines, Arctics, Nymphs, Satyrs, Graylings, Ringlets
Satyrini is the largest tribe in the subfamily Satyrinae, containing approximately 2,200 species of butterflies. The group includes well-known butterflies such as graylings, ringlets, and satyrs. Recent molecular phylogenetic studies have substantially revised the tribe's taxonomy, incorporating many genera formerly placed in the tribe Elymniini. The tribe's evolutionary history is closely tied to the diversification of grasses.
butterflies Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Satyrinae grass-feeding bamboo-feeding molecular-phylogenetics taxonomy-revision Andean-endemism paramo-adaptation brachyptery flightlessness convergent-evolution host-plant-evolution
Symmocinae
Symmocinae is a subfamily of small moths within the family Autostichidae (superfamily Gelechioidea). The group has undergone repeated taxonomic reclassification, having been treated historically as a tribe within Blastobasidae, as a separate family Symmocidae, or united with Holcopogonidae. Modern molecular and morphological evidence supports its current placement within Autostichidae, though some authorities recognize it as a distinct family pending further phylogenetic study. The subfamily is primarily distributed across the Palearctic region and Africa.
taxonomic-revision molecular-phylogenetics Gelechioidea Palearctic-fauna Afrotropical-fauna
Synergini
inquiline gall wasps
Synergini is a tribe of inquiline gall wasps in the family Cynipidae. Members have lost the ability to induce their own galls and instead inhabit galls created by other cynipid wasps, primarily those in tribe Cynipini. The tribe includes genera such as Synergus, Saphonecrus, Lithosaphonecrus, and Ufo. Most species are associated with oaks (Quercus) and related Fagaceae. A 2015 taxonomic revision transferred three former Synergini genera to other tribes: Ceroptres to its own tribe Ceroptresini, and Periclistus and Synophromorpha to Diastrophini.
inquiline gall-wasp Cynipidae oak Fagaceae evolutionary-reversal speciation molecular-phylogenetics Eastern-Palearctic New-World seasonality host-shift arrhenotoky locularities
Tetracha
metallic tiger beetles
Tetracha is a genus of metallic tiger beetles in the subtribe Megacephalina, closely related to Megacephala. The genus was resurrected by Huber (1994) after nearly a century of being treated as a subgenus of Megacephala, and subsequently elevated to full generic status by Naviaux (2007). Species occur primarily in the Western Hemisphere from southern Mexico through Central America, northern South America, and the West Indies. Members are characterized by crepuscular and nocturnal activity patterns, metallic coloration, and relatively large eyes adapted for low-light vision.
Cicindelidae Megacephalina metallic-tiger-beetles nocturnal Neotropical taxonomic-revision Naviaux-2007 Huber-1994 molecular-phylogenetics Gondwana-biogeography
Trisetacus
Trisetacus is a genus of eriophyoid mites (Eriophyoidea: Phytoptidae, historically placed in Nalepellidae) that are obligate parasites of coniferous trees. Species within this genus exhibit strong host specificity, primarily infesting members of Pinaceae and Cupressaceae. The genus includes species with diverse feeding habits: some inhabit needle sheaths, others infest foliage, buds, or seeds. Molecular phylogenetic studies have revealed a deep dichotomy within Trisetacus, with two major lineages distinguished by female genital morphology and host associations—one lineage associated with Pinaceae and another with Cupressaceae. Several species are significant forest pests, causing damage ranging from needle chlorosis and twisting to complete destruction of seed crops. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with 22 species recognized from North America alone.
eriophyoid-mite conifer-parasite forest-pest seed-predator gall-mite Nalepellinae host-specificity sexual-dimorphism molecular-phylogenetics
Zaprionus
Fig Flies
Zaprionus is a genus of fruit flies in the family Drosophilidae, distinguished by conspicuous white longitudinal stripes across the head and thorax. The genus is divided into two subgenera based on stripe number: Zaprionus (even number of stripes) and Anaprionus (odd number of stripes). Species occur primarily in Africa and southern Asia, with several species showing invasive expansion. The genus is taxonomically nested within the paraphyletic genus Drosophila.
Drosophilidae fruit-flies invasive-species zebra-stripes Afrotropical Oriental agricultural-pest fermenting-fruit parasitoid-host kleptoparasitism oviscapt-structure egg-filaments fig-pest grape-pest berry-pest tropical subgenus-Zaprionus subgenus-Anaprionus competitive-displacement secondary-pest monitoring vinegar-trap range-expansion Mediterranean-invasion New-World-invasion Hawaiian-Islands Southeast-Asia West-Africa polyphagous decomposer nutrient-cycling Pachycrepoideus-vindemiae Spalangia-endius Leptopilina-boulardi interspecific-competition developmental-plasticity temperature-effects fungal-interactions Pichia-kudriavzevii Coquillett-1901 taxonomic-revision molecular-phylogenetics foreleg-spines trichome-structures light-polarization cuticular-pigmentation species-groups-armatus-inermis-vittiger-neglectus species-subgroups-armatus-tuberculatus-vrydaghi-montanus-spinosus-inermis-tuberculatus-sepsoides-davidi-indianus-ornatus-proximus-sexvittatus-vittiger species-complexes-armatus-hoplophorus-vrydaghi-sepsoides-tuberculatus-davidi-indianus-ornatus-proximus-sexvittatus-vittiger Z.-africanus Z.-armatus Z.-bogoriensis Z.-burlai Z.-camerounensis Z.-campestris Z.-capensis Z.-cercociliaris Z.-cercus Z.-davidi Z.-enoplomerus Z.-flavofasciatus Z.-fumipennis Z.-gabonicus Z.-ghesquierei Z.-grandis Z.-hoplophorus Z.-inermis Z.-indianus Z.-kolodkinae Z.-koroleu Z.-lachaisei Z.-lineosus Z.-litos Z.-mascariensis Z.-momorticus Z.-montanus Z.-multistriatus Z.-multivittiger Z.-neglectus Z.-niabu Z.-obscuricornis Z.-ornatus Z.-proximus Z.-pyinoolwinensis Z.-santomensis Z.-sepsoides Z.-seguyi Z.-serratus Z.-sexstriatus Z.-sexvittatus Z.-silvistriatus Z.-spinilineosus Z.-spinipes Z.-spinoarmatus Z.-spineus Z.-spinosus Z.-taronus Z.-tsacasi Z.-tuberarmatus Z.-tuberculatus Z.-verruca Z.-vittiger Z.-vrydaghi Z.-aungsani Z.-arduus Z.-badyi Z.-orissaensis