Publications by authors named "Valentin E Pilipenko"
The species group in the subgenus Lunatipula is redefined and now consists of five species native to the Caucasus. () is described as new to science, and variations in the male terminalia in two populations are noted. Two subspecies ( and ) are elevated to species rank.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Limoniidae, a diverse family of crane flies in Europe, includes 661 species, yet their overall knowledge remains limited despite historical studies dating back to Carolus Linnaeus.
- From 2010 to 2020, this study summarizes new taxonomic findings and records of Limoniidae species across various European countries, revealing first-time species identifications in countries like Albania, Norway, and Russia.
- The research documents occurrence data for 244 Limoniidae species, including both new country records and confirmatory records, enhancing the understanding of the diversity and distribution of these crane flies in Europe.
Tipula (Pterelachisus) recondita Pilipenko & Salmela, sp. n. is described.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF