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Diversity, Distribution and Zoogeography of Coleoptera

A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 7604

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Massimo Meregalli

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Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Torino, Via Accademia Albertina 13, 10123 Torino, Italy
Interests: Coleoptera; Curculionoidea; taxonomy; phylogeny; zoogeography; forest litter weevils
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Dr. Pier Mauro Giachino

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World Biodiversity Association Onlus, I-10010 San Martino Canavese, Italy
Interests: Coleoptera: Carabidae; Leiodidae; taxonomy; systematic; phylogeny; zoogeography; subterranean environment
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you of the preparation of a Special Issue of the journal Diversity titled “Diversity, Distribution and Zoogeography of Coleoptera”.

A good taxonomic knowledge is the starting point for any study by conservationists, ecologists, biodiversity scientists, and many others, who rely heavily on taxonomic information to manage, conserve, use, and share our biodiversity. Unfortunately, even though roughly 400,000 taxa of Coleoptera—the largest of all orders—have been described, a much higher number of species remain unknown, particularly from coenoses that have the highest ecological importance and are highly threatened, such as tropical forests. The worldwide shortage of this essential taxonomic information, the gaps in our taxonomic knowledge, and the paucity of trained taxonomists has come to be known as the taxonomic impediment. Any effort that helps to increase the knowledge of Coleoptera is therefore highly welcome.

A very important field of investigation is biogeography, the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time. Modern biogeographic research combines information and ideas from many fields, from the physiological and ecological constraints on organismal dispersal to geological and climatological phenomena operating at global spatial scales and evolutionary time frames, and its results are even more important now because they can help in understanding the capability of organisms to respond to global warming.

It is evident that the biogeographical analysis of any animal or plant group is inescapable from a proper systematic baseline, with particular regard to a reliable knowledge of phylogenetic relationships. The development of the cladistic approach to phylogenetic problems, whether based on a traditional morphological approach or in combination with molecular techniques, has made it possible to eliminate many of the uncertainties associated with the personal conception of the specialist. In this, we have been aided by the increasing development of computer systems for cladistic analysis and their availability online. There are currently computer programs that can be easily implemented to analyze the distribution of various taxa.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a space to accommodate important contributions to the knowledge of Coleoptera biodiversity, and to provide information on the current state of zoogeographical information about the order of insects with the largest number of species in the world.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Taxonomy.

Prof. Dr. Massimo Meregalli
Dr. Pier Mauro Giachino
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Diversity is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • taxonomy
  • systematics
  • phylogeny
  • zoogeography
  • paleogeography
  • cladistic approach
  • molecular approach
  • morphological approach
  • distribution pattern

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Classification of the Genus Harpalus (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the World Based on Imaginal Morphology
by Boris M. Kataev
Diversity 2023, 15(9), 971; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15090971 - 28 Aug 2023
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The genus Harpalus, Latreille, 1802, is the largest ground beetle genus of the tribe Harpalini and one of the most diverse genera of Carabidae (more than 400 described species). The definition and taxonomic boundaries of the genus, as well as previously proposed [...] Read more.
The genus Harpalus, Latreille, 1802, is the largest ground beetle genus of the tribe Harpalini and one of the most diverse genera of Carabidae (more than 400 described species). The definition and taxonomic boundaries of the genus, as well as previously proposed classifications, all based on regional faunas, are briefly reviewed in this paper from a historical perspective. The classification of the genus Harpalus proposed herein is based, for the first time, on a comparative morphological study of the world fauna and covers all the described species. The genus is divided into seventy subgenera combined into nineteen subgroups and ten groups; thirty-six subgenera are newly described: Afroharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus fulvicornis Thunberg, 1806), Hyloharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus laevipes Zetterstedt, 1828), Sinoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus puetzi Kataev et Wrase, 1997), Macroharpalus subg. n. (type species Erpeinus major Motschulsky, 1850), Meroharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus fulvilabris Mannerheim, 1853), Ameroharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus spadiceus Dejean, 1829), Drymoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus atratus Latreille, 1804), Caucasoharpalussubg. n. (type species Omaseus aeneipennis Faldermann, 1836), Calathoderussubg. n. (type species Harpalus potanini Tschitschérine, 1906), Isoharpalussubg. n. (type species Carabus serripes Quensel, 1806), Psammoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus kozlovi Kataev), 1993, Platyharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus ventralis LeConte, 1848), Asioharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus nigrans Morawitz, 1862), Anamblystus subg. n. (type species Carabus latus Linnaeus, 1758), Homaloharpalussubg. n. (type species Carabus tardus Panzer, 1796), Bactroharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus cautus Dejean, 1829), Diaharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus vittatus Gebler, 1833), Mesoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus gisellae Csiki, 1932), Eremoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus remboides Solsky, 1874) Oreoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus famelicus Tschitschérine, 1898), Hypsoharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus arnoldii Kataev, 1988), Anophonus subg. n. (type species Ophonus cyanopterus Tschitschérine, 1897), Haloharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus salinulus Reitter, 1900), Megaharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus stoetznerianus Schauberger, 1932), Aristoharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus ingenuus Tschitschérine, 1898), Cycloharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus pulvinatus Ménétries, 1848), Euryharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus cisteloides Motschulsky, 1844), Brachyharpalussubg. n. (type species Carabus autumnalis Duftschmid, 1812), Hemipangussubg. n. (type species Harpalus klapperichi Jedlička, 1955), Mauriharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus cardoni Antoine, 1922), Caloharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus cupreus Dejean, 1829), Baryharpalussubg. n. (type species Carabus dimidiatus Rossi, 1790), Heteroharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus metallinus Ménétries, 1839), Idioharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus numidicus Bedel, 1893), Pachyharpalussubg. n. (type species Harpalus crates Bates, 1883) and Paraharpalus subg. n. (type species Harpalus oblitus Dejean, 1829). A detailed morphological description of the genus, diagnoses, composition and distribution of all supraspecific taxa with brief biotopic notes are given. Full article
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The Genus Nama, with the Description of 14 New Species (Curculionidae, Entiminae, Namaini)
by Massimo Meregalli and Roman Borovec
Diversity 2023, 15(8), 944; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080944 - 20 Aug 2023
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The authors complete the study of the genus Nama Borovec & Meregalli, 2013, one of the seven genera of the tribe Namaini Meregalli & Borovec, 2021, with the description of 14 new species: Nama chaslavskae (type locality: North of Aggeneys, 29°12′ S 18°50′ [...] Read more.
The authors complete the study of the genus Nama Borovec & Meregalli, 2013, one of the seven genera of the tribe Namaini Meregalli & Borovec, 2021, with the description of 14 new species: Nama chaslavskae (type locality: North of Aggeneys, 29°12′ S 18°50′ E); N. startorum (type locality: Danielskuil, 28°11′ S 23°33′ E); N. ginobartalii (type locality: Messelpad Pass, 29°54′ S, 17°44′ E); N. yusrae (type locality: Wildepaarde Hoek, 29°57′ S 17°33′ E); N. goegapensis (type locality: Goegap Park, Kraaifontein, 29°37′ S, 18°02′ E); N. semilunata (type locality: Gemsbok Vlakte frm., 30°30′ S 17°29′ E); N. martiana (type locality: Aggeneys, Gamsberg, 1116 m, 29°15′S, 18°57′ E); Nama smithi (type locality: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Pass South, 27°19′ S, 22°31′ E); N. kostali (type locality: near Danielskuil, 28°15′ S, 23°34′ E); Nama seriehispida (type locality: NE Bitterfontein, 30°53′ S, 18°19′ E); N. khalidae (type locality: SW Kliprand, 30°40′ S, 18°41′ E); N. switzerae (type locality: W Gamoep, 29°58′ S, 18°22′ E); N. peternormani (type locality: Anenous Pass, 29°14′ S, 17°35′ E); N. wallacei (type locality: Pofadder, 29°07′ S, 19°25′ E). Short biogeographical remarks are added. Full article
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Lost Collections: Preserving Historical Biodiversity Memory—The Case of Peiroleri’s Manuscript Catalogue
by Fulvio Giachino
Diversity 2023, 15(5), 654; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15050654 - 11 May 2023
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The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of historical research on entomological collections in museums and to suggest some techniques to investigate them. Through documentary research and analysis, it is possible to obtain data on poorly known entomologists and collections; [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of historical research on entomological collections in museums and to suggest some techniques to investigate them. Through documentary research and analysis, it is possible to obtain data on poorly known entomologists and collections; this may be extremely important for the study of past and present-day biodiversity. The finding and study of Peiroleri’s catalogue proves that, through meticulous historical research, it is possible to locate type specimens even if the original collection is supposedly or virtually lost. Full article
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Combination of Morphometric and Morphological Analyses: An Effective Approach for the Study of Platynus from the Italian W Alps (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Platynini)
by Angela Roggero, Pier Mauro Giachino, Achille Casale, Gianni Allegro, Alessandro Fiorito and Claudia Palestrini
Diversity 2023, 15(4), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15040493 - 28 Mar 2023
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In the W Italian Alps, an area characterized by considerable environmental complexity, the widespread Platynus were studied by focusing on their species composition. The ecological niche realized by the genus in this area encompasses a preference for humid and cold environments, sometimes associated [...] Read more.
In the W Italian Alps, an area characterized by considerable environmental complexity, the widespread Platynus were studied by focusing on their species composition. The ecological niche realized by the genus in this area encompasses a preference for humid and cold environments, sometimes associated with altitude. Several specimens from private and public collections were investigated by geometric morphometrics, a powerful technique capable of detecting even minor morphological variation. The quantitative analysis was paired to a qualitative survey of anatomical traits. To classify and discriminate species, external traits (head, pronotum, right elytron) and internal structures (male and female genitalia, mouthparts) were evaluated by direct examination and dissection. The results supported the presence of the five species already known from the study area and also helped to identify four new cryptic taxa to which the specific rank was assigned. They are herein described as Platynus maritimus n. sp., Platynus occitanus n. sp., Platynus simonisi n. sp., and Platynus vignai n. sp. Full article
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