Schaeferiana (Gaboniella subgen. n.) incompleta sp. n. from Gabon, with notes on its relationships and new records from the Central African Republic (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pyrrhocoridae)
2011
New Subgenus and Species of Schaeferiana from Gabon
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jaroslav L. Stehlík, Zdeněk Jindra
Primary Institution: Department of Entomology, Moravian Museum, Czech Republic
Hypothesis
A new subgenus and species of the genus Schaeferiana is proposed based on morphological and phylogenetic characteristics.
Conclusion
The study describes a new subgenus, Gaboniella, and its type species, Schaeferiana (Gaboniella) incompleta, from Gabon, along with new records from the Central African Republic.
Supporting Evidence
- A new subgenus, Gaboniella, was established to accommodate the new species.
- The new species was found to have unique morphological characteristics.
- New records of two species were documented from the Central African Republic.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of bug in Gabon and named it Gaboniella. They also discovered that two other types of bugs were living in a new place.
Methodology
The study involved morphological descriptions and taxonomic classification based on specific terminology for body parts.
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