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The male genitalia characters of four species, Walker, 1859, Yamanaka, 1998, Walker, 1859 and Singh et Ahmad, 2022, placed in the genus Moore, 1888 before the present study, do not conform to the diagnosis of . A new genus, , is established for these four species, and two new species, and are described based on their external morphology and genitalia characters. is designated as the type species of the new genus.

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Diversity of spiders in Daba Mountain National Nature Reserve, Chongqing, China (I), three new species of Cicurinidae (Araneae).

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November 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

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  • - Three new species of the genus Menge, 1871 were discovered in Daba Mountain National Nature Reserve in Chongqing, China.
  • - The study includes detailed morphological descriptions of each species, as well as photos and illustrations.
  • - Copulatory organs of the new species are also documented to aid in their identification and classification.
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 (Asteraceae), a new species from Xizang (Tibet), China.

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November 2024

The Provincial and Ministerial Co-founded Collaborative Innovation Center for R & D in Xizang Characteristic Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Resources, The Center for Xizang Chinese (Tibetan) Medicine Resources, Joint Laboratory for Tibetan Materia Medica Resources Scientific Protection and Utilization Research of Tibetan Medical Research Center of Xizang, Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Resources Conservation and Utilization of Tibet Autonomous Region, Xizang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, Xizang 860000, China Xizang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University Nyingchi China.

, a new species of Asteraceae from the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region of China, is described and illustrated here. Morphologically, it is most similar to but can be distinguished by the combination of monoecious and dioecious individuals, involucral bracts arranged in 3-5 series (with outer series herbaceous and middle to inner series membranous), fimbriate apices on female florets, rough-edged lobes on male florets, and achenes lacking costae. Phylogenetic analyses further support the separation of this new species from related taxa.

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Description of six new crab-spider species and first description of the male of Liu & Yao, 2023 from Medog, Xizang, China (Araneae, Thomisidae).

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November 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Seven species of the crab-spider family Thomisidae from Medog, Xizang, China are described here, including six new species: Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀), and Wang, Lu & Zhang, (♂♀). The male of Liu & Yao, 2023 is described here for the first time. Descriptions and photographs of all the species are provided.

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Pic, 1918 is redescribed. Four species, Holzschuh, 1992, Holzschuh, 2016, Holzschuh, 1991 and Holzschuh, 1992 are newly reported from China. A new synonymy, (Chevrolat, 1863) = Pic, 1949, .

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Two new species of ( Han, Che & Wang, and Han, Che & Wang, ) and six new species of ( Han, Che & Wang, , Han, Che & Wang, , Han, Che & Wang, , Han, Che & Wang, , Han, Che & Wang, , and Han, Che & Wang, ) are described and illustrated. The female external genitalia and spermathecae of these two genera are reported and the role of these characters in species delimitation is discussed.

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 gen. nov., a new genus of Cicurinidae (Arachnida, Araneae) from Xizang, China, with description of two new species.

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August 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Wang & Zhang, , a new genus belonging to Cicurinidae, is established, and two new species are described, Wang & Zhang, (♂♀, type species) and Wang & Zhang, (♂♀), from Xizang, China. Detailed descriptions of somatic features and genital characteristics, photos of the habitus, photos and drawings of the copulatory organs, and a distribution map are provided.

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Seven new species of the subgenus Malloch (Diptera, Lauxaniidae, ) from Jiangjin District, southwestern Chongqing, China.

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July 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Seven new species of the subgenus Homoneura are described, Homoneura (Homoneura) biconica Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) dilatata Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) jiangjinensis Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) microtricha Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) multiseta Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) serrulata Chen & Li, , Homoneura (Homoneura) simianshana Chen & Li, , which were collected from Jiangjin District, southwestern Chongqing, China and are assigned to the group. A key to all of the 53 species of this species group in China is presented.

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First record of the spider family Trechaleidae Simon, 1890 (Araneae) from China.

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May 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

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  • - The Trechaleidae family, previously unreported in China, is now recognized, introducing a new species described in detail.
  • - The text includes morphological descriptions, accompanied by photos and illustrations of the newly identified species.
  • - A brief discussion on the taxonomic characteristics of related species and comparative photographs of a female specimen from a previous study are also included.
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Ant-eating spiders from Xizang, China (Araneae, Zodariidae).

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May 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Six species of the ant-eating spider of the family Zodariidae are described from Xizang, China, including five new species: (♀), (♂♀), (♂), (♂♀), and (♂♀). The female of (Hu, 2001) is described here for the first time. Descriptions and photographs of all the species are provided.

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A new genus and three new species of Hahniidae (Araneae) from China.

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April 2024

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

A new genus of comb-tailed spider (Hahniidae), , is described based on three new species from the high-altitude areas of China: (♂♀, Chongqing and Hubei), (♂♀, Guizhou), and (♀, Chongqing). Digital images, illustrations, and a distribution map are provided.

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Six species are established and described: three are cryptic species, namely, Li & Che, , Li & Che, , and Li & Che, They are distinguished from known species , , and by their male genitalia with the aid of molecular species delimitation method (ABGD) using as the molecular marker. The other three new species are Li & Che, , Li & Che, , and Li & Che, Morphological and genitalia photographs of these new species of , as well as a key to the species of from China, are provided.

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We examined new materials from Yunnan and Hainan Province, China, and discovered new species using both morphological and molecular species delimitation (ABGD) methods. Five new species are described: Li & Wang, , Li & Wang, , Li & Wang, , Li & Wang, , and Li & Wang, All five species are placed under the species group. An updated key and checklist of species from China are provided.

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A further study on the spider genus Zhao, Li & Li, 2023, from China (Agelenidae, Coelotinae).

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November 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

is a newly erected genus of Coelotinae spiders comprising five species distributed in southern China and northern Vietnam. Two additional new species, (male and female) and (male and female), are described here. Three new combinations are proposed, namely (Zhang, Zhu & Wang, 2017) , (Wang, Peng & Kim, 1996) and (Wang, Peng & Kim, 1996) Descriptions, photographs, and a distribution map of the known and newly proposed species are provided.

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  • * The new genera can be distinguished from others in Blattinae, particularly by specific morphological traits like the genital sclerite L4C.
  • * The findings suggest that certain male genitalia structures are key for identifying different Blattinae species, with a specific male species showing chiral dimorphism.
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The first record of Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935 (Araneae, Dictynidae) from China, with a new combination and descriptions of seven new species.

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November 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

The genus , found for the first time in China, is surveyed and seven new species, (♂♀, Thibet), (♂♀, Qinghai), (♀, Hebei), (♂♀, Tibet), (♂♀, Xinjiang), (♂♀, Tibet), and (♂♀, Tibet), are described. A new combination is proposed for (Tang, 2011) , ex. Thorell, 1870.

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A new species of Simon, 1887 from Baiyan Cave in Guizhou Province, China (Araneae, Linyphiidae).

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December 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Zhou & Xu, (♂♀) is the first species in the genus to be described from Baiyan Cave in Guizhou Province, China. The new species is similar to Zhu, Chen & Sha, 1987 but differs in structural details of the genital organs, primarily by the presence of a well-developed retrolateral tibial apophysis, a hook-shaped distal end of the radix in the male palp, and the rectangular posterior median plate in the epigyne. The illustration of copulatory organs of (Clerck, 1757) and Zhu, Chen & Sha, 1987 were reproduced here for comparison.

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First record of the genus (Araneae, Lycosidae) from China, with the first description of the male of Thorell, 1890 from Malaysia.

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October 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

The genus is recorded for the first time from China with (♂♀) from Guangxi described here. In addition, the male of Thorell, 1890 is described for the first time based on a specimen from Malaysia and colour photographs of freshly collected material are also presented. Detailed morphological descriptions, photographs, genital illustrations, and a distribution map for the two species are provided.

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Two new oonopid spider species from Yunnan, China (Araneae, Oonopidae).

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October 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

The genera Tong & Li, 2018 and Tong & Li, 2020 are recorded from China for the first time. Two new species, (♂♀) and (♂♀) are described. Descriptions, diagnoses, photographs and keys to and species are provided.

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Three new species of the genus Tong & Li, 2007 (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Yunnan Province, China.

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August 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Three new species of the genus Tong & Li, 2007, Tong, Yang & Zhang, (♂), Tong, Yang & Zhang, (♂), and Tong, Yang & Zhang, (♂♀) are described from Yunnan, China. Descriptions, diagnoses, and photographs are provided.

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Two new species of C.L. Koch, 1837 from China (Araneae, Amaurobiidae).

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July 2023

Key Laboratory of Eco-environments in Three Gorges Reservoir Region (Ministry of Education), School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China Southwest University Chongqing China.

Two new species of the genus are described from China: (♂♀) from Sichuan and (♂♀) from Shaanxi. With the addition of two new species, the number of species endemic to China now reaches four. Morphological descriptions, photos, and illustrations of copulatory organs, as well as a map of distribution records, are provided.

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The genus is revised based on morphological characteristics, and is described as new from China. Additionally, the female genitalia of are described for the first time based on new material. The differences among species of this genus are diagnosed, along with images of adults and their genitalia.

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The blattid cockroach (Bey-Bienko, 1938) has been poorly understood since its original description. In this study, male and female (including nymph) of are paired using DNA barcoding, and their morphological characters (including both external characteristics and genitalia) are described. A detailed comparative morphological study of this species and the closely related (Linnaeus, 1758) and Walker, 1868 was carried out to explore phylogenetically relevant characters.

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is a species-rich genus that differs from most other Spilomelinae genera because of its distinctive wing venation. Most species of this genus are very similar in appearance. In this study, we have studied morphological characteristics of the genus and eight closely related species from China.

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Three new species of Tanasevitch, 1992 from Yunnan province, China, are described: (♀), (♂♀), and (♂♀). The diagnosis of the genus is clarified, and extended detailed descriptions, photographs of somatic features and copulatory organs, and a distribution map are provided.

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