Latest Articles from Check List Latest 13 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:57:02 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ First record of Soybean Stem Fly Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner, 1901) (Diptera, Agromyzidae) in Uruguay confirmed by DNA barcoding https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/112929/ Check List 20(1): 138-143

DOI: 10.15560/20.1.138

Authors: Ximena Cibils-Stewart, Silvina Stewart, Virginia Olivieri, Mario Giambiasi

Abstract: Colloquially known as Soybean Stem Fly, Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner, 1901) (Diptera, Agromyzidae) is an oligophagous pest of plants in the family Fabaceae, including Uruguay’s biggest commodity crop, Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). To our knowledge, this is the first scientific record of M. sojae in Uruguay, and we confirm its identity through using DNA barcoding. Characteristic damage to host plants and immature stages of M. sojae were confirmed in Dolores and Colonia, Uruguay.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:29:00 +0200
First record of Gypogyna forceps Simon, 1900 (Araneae, Salticidae, Scopocirini) in Uruguay, with notes on its taxonomy and natural history https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/71787/ Check List 17(5): 1313-1322

DOI: 10.15560/17.5.1313

Authors: Damián Hagopián, Ary Mailhos

Abstract: We present the first record of Gypogyna forceps Simon, 1900 from Uruguay. This also constitutes the first record of tribe Scopocirini from the country, as well as being the southernmost record for the tribe and species. We provide new data and comments on its taxonomy, including the first description and images of internal female genitalia, as well as an updated distribution and notes on its natural history. Photographs of living and preserved specimens are also included.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:13:00 +0300
First report of Atherigona reversura Villeneuve, 1936 (Diptera, Muscidae) in Uruguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/61604/ Check List 17(2): 719-722

DOI: 10.15560/17.2.719

Authors: Mónica Remedios-De León, Luciano Damián Patitucci, Enrique Morelli

Abstract: We present the first record of Atherigona reversura Villeneuve, 1936 in Uruguay, from Pando, Canelones department a rural area used for livestock. Atherigona reversura, this muscid, commonly known as shoot-fly, is a significant pest of cereal crops throughout the Old World tropics and subtropics and its main host is Bermudagrass, Cynodon dactylon L.Pers., an exotic species which is widely distributed in South America and in Uruguay and has economic value as forage for livestock and is damaged by the feeding of A. reversura larvae.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:55:00 +0300
Novel host report for Catadiscus uruguayensis Freitas & Lent, 1939 (Trematoda, Diplodiscidae) infecting Austrolebias Costa, 1998 species from Uruguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/55613/ Check List 16(5): 1277-1282

DOI: 10.15560/16.5.1277

Authors: Renzo I. Vettorazzi, Walter A. Norbis, Sergio R. Martorelli

Abstract: The genus Catadiscus Cohn, 1904 has a total of 16 known species that infect the intestinal tract of reptiles, amphibians, and mollusks. However, Catadiscus has never been found in teleosts. The annual fish Austrolebias prognathus (Amato, 1986) and A. cheradophilus (Vaz-Ferreira, Sierra de Soriano & Scaglia de Paulete, 1965) were collected from temporary ponds in the southeast of Uruguay. The specimens found in the intestinal tract of these hosts were morphologically identified as Catadiscus uruguayensis Freitas & Lent, 1939, which until now were only known to infect amphibians. This work represents the first report of the genus Catadiscus infecting and developing in a fish host.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:00:01 +0300
First report of Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) (Diptera, Muscidae) in Uruguay, confirmed by DNA barcode sequences https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/50127/ Check List 16(3): 749-752

DOI: 10.15560/16.3.749

Authors: Mario Giambiasi, Abel Rodríguez, Ana Arruabarrena, José Buenahora

Abstract: Coenosia attenuata (Stein, 1903) is a predatory fly which feeds on other insects and can be used as a possible biological control agent. We report this insect in Uruguay for the first time. The flies were found in greenhouses on tomatoes and sweet peppers and identified using both DNA barcoding and morphological characteristics.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0300
The curvicauda species group of Anastrepha Schiner, 1868 (Diptera, Tephritidae, Trypetinae) in Uruguay: new records of species and host plant https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/35390/ Check List 15(6): 1167-1172

DOI: 10.15560/15.6.1167

Authors: María Victoria Calvo, Soledad Delgado, Felicia Duarte, Andrés González, Iris Scatoni, Flavio M. García

Abstract: We report for the first time the occurrence in Uruguay of three species of Anastrepha, which belong to the curvicauda species group. Specimens of Anastrepha australis (Blanchard, 1959), Anastrepha littoralis (Blanchard, 1959), and Anastrepha nigra (Blanchard, 1959) were collected with McPhail traps baited with PBX® yeast/borax placed in fruit orchards. These records represent the most southern distribution known for A. littoralis and A. nigra, in addition to the first host plant records for A. nigra, which were reared from larvae on fruits of Araujia hortorum E. Fourn. (Apocynaceae).

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:00:05 +0200
New records of Passiflora subgenus Decaloba (Passifloraceae) https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/30850/ Check List 15(1): 149-159

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.149

Authors: Michaele Alvim Milward‑de-Azevedo

Abstract: New records of 5 species of Passiflora subgenus Decaloba (Passiflora amalocarpa, P. auriculata, P. longilobis, P. saxicola, and P. transversalis) from various municipalities, Brazilian states, and Latin American countries are documented. Therefore, this survey contributes to the knowledge and geographical distribution of the family Passifloraceae sensu stricto. Records of P. longilobis and P. transversalis, species previously considered endemic to Brazil, were confirmed from Bolivia and Panama, and from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, respectively.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 8 Feb 2019 11:59:02 +0200
First records of Sepedonea lindneri (Hendel, 1932) and Protodictya lilloana Steyskal, 1953 (Diptera, Sciomyzidae) from Uruguay with an overview on their biology https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/30072/ Check List 15(1): 71-77

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.71

Authors: Leticia Bao, Enrique Castiglioni, Sebastián Martínez, Marcoandre Savaris, Luciane Marinoni

Abstract: Sciomyzidae (Diptera) has been recorded in several countries of South America, but few species have been found in Uruguay. We report the first record of Sepedonea lindneri (Hendel, 1932) and Protodictya lilloana Steyskal, 1953 (Diptera, Sciomyzidae) from Uruguay. The specimens were collected in rice crops and in adjacent native vegetation with sweep net and vacuum sampler from December to March (2012–2015) in the Eastern region of the country. Photos of collection areas, habitus of adults and distribution map of the species are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:49:03 +0200
First record of Plantago heterophylla Nutt. (Plantaginaceae) for the Brazilian flora https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/29301/ Check List 15(1): 13-16

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.13

Authors: William Matzenauer, Mateus Negrini, Ubiratã S. Jacobi, Sonia M. Hefler

Abstract: We present the first record of Plantago heterophylla Nutt. (Plantaginaceae) to Brazil, based on specimens from Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The species is easily recognized due to its linear leaves, 2 stamens, and pixidium with 10­–30 seeds. Plantago heterophylla is considered native from United States and Mexico, but it is distributed as adventitious in the east of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Images from the species and a distribution map illustrating its occurrence in the American continent are provided.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 4 Jan 2019 10:20:02 +0200
First record of Apocorophium acutum (Chevreux, 1908) (Amphipoda, Corophiidae, Corophiinae) from Uruguay, with notes on the biology and distribution https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/30073/ Check List 14(6): 1169-1173

DOI: 10.15560/14.6.1169

Authors: Álvaro Demicheli, Ana Verdi

Abstract: The amphipod Apocorophium acutum (Chevreux, 1908) has a worldwide distribution due to dispersion by ballast water and the hulls of ships. Here we provide a record of this species from Rocha department, Uruguay, which is the first record in the Atlantic South American coast. This record is 5,400 km from the nearest previously known record in Venezuela. Images and morphological characteristics are provided to distinguish from other species of Corophiidae previously recorded in the country.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:01:56 +0200
New records of Lepidochelys olivacea (Eschscholtz, 1829) (Testudines, Cheloniidae) provide evidence that Uruguayan waters are the southernmost limit of distribution for the species in the western Atlantic Ocean https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/22560/ Check List 13(6): 863-869

DOI: 10.15560/13.6.863

Authors: Daniel González-Paredes, Gabriela Vélez-Rubio, Anelise Torres Hahn, María Noel Caraccio, Andrés Estrades

Abstract: We report 8 new records of Lepidochelys olivacea marine turtle in the Uruguayan waters, indicating this area as the southernmost limit of distribution for this species in the western Atlantic Ocean. In addition, 1 specimen was subjected to genetic analysis, revealing its population origin in the western Atlantic nesting colonies (Surinam, French Guiana, and Brazil). This report represents an update of the distribution of L. olivacea in the southwestern Atlantic and provides insight into the morphological and genetic characterization of the species at temperate waters.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 1 Dec 2017 12:46:20 +0200
The genus Anisancylus Pilsbry, 1924 (Planorboidea, Ancylinae) in South America: species distribution and new records https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/19971/ Check List 13(4): 267-275

DOI: 10.15560/13.4.267

Authors: Ximena M. C. Ovando, Caroline S. Richau, Sonia B. Santos

Abstract: Information on the distribution of Anisancylus Pilsbry, 1924 in South America is provided. For first time, we recorded A. dutrae (Santos 1994) in Minas Gerais state and 2 new localities in northeastern Brazil. Anisancylus obliquus (Broderip & Sowerby, 1832) is widely distributed in Chile, Peru, central and southern Argentina, Uruguay and southernBrazil while A. dutrae is restricted to Brazil. This freshwater genus shows a disjunct distribution in South America that could be explained by tectonics and evolution of the basins. To understand this peculiar distributional pattern, additional studies should be performed combining biogeographic and phylogeographic analyses.

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Distribution Summary Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:35:11 +0300
First documented records of Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus Linnaeus, 1758 (Aves: Tyrannidae), in Uruguay https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/19761/ Check List 13(4): 169-172

DOI: 10.15560/13.4.169

Authors: María José Rodríguez-Cajarville, Eduardo Arballo, Juan Carlos Gambarotta

Abstract: The first documented records of Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus (Aves: Tyrannidae), for Uruguay are reported. The species was recorded 4 times between 1993 and 2016 in southeastern Uruguay. Due to the few records of isolated individuals we propose that the species is a vagrant in Uruguay.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:14:51 +0300