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Hamer MT, Lee JHC, Tse CYL, Silva TSR, Guénard B. The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. Zookeys 2024; 1202:169-211. [PMID: 38800559 PMCID: PMC11128037 DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Leptogenys is the most diverse genus of the ant subfamily Ponerinae and is widely distributed across the world's tropical and subtropical regions. More than 40 species are known from the Oriental realm displaying a wide range of ecologies, although their life history traits remain poorly understood, and new species are frequently discovered. Here, a faunal review of the genus from Hong Kong SAR, southern China is provided. A total of nine species are recorded, with one new species, Leptogenysgrohli Hamer, Lee & Guénard, sp. nov. described. Ecological and biogeographic information, including new information on reproductive modes for two species are provided with the ergatoids of L.binghamii Forel, 1900 and L.rufidaZhou et al., 2012 described. Additional records for five of these species within the neighbouring province of Guangdong are also provided. Finally, an illustrated key to species known from Hong Kong is presented, as well as notes on each species' distribution, ecology, and behaviour. An updated provincial distributional checklist of the Leptogenys species of Mainland China and Taiwan is also supplied.
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- Matthew T. Hamer
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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Jaitrong W, Yamane S, Samung Y, Noon-Anant N. The ant subgenus Campomyrma of the genus Polyrhachis Smith, 1857 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Formicinae) in Thailand and Laos, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2023; 5271:294-312. [PMID: 37518127 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5271.2.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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The subgenus Campomyrma Wheeler, 1911 of the genus Polyrhachis Smith, 1758 in Thailand and Laos is reviewed. Four species are recognized, of which two are described and illustrated as new to science based on the worker and dealate queen under the names Polyrhachis quadrispinosa Jaitrong & Noon-anant, sp. nov. (found in a dead twig on a rubber tree) and P. lao Jaitrong & Yamane, sp. nov. (collected in dead wood). Polyrhachis sukarmani Kohout, 2007 is recorded for the first time from Thailand. A key to the Thai and Lao species of the subgenus based on the worker caste is given.
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- Weeyawat Jaitrong
- Office of Natural Science Research; National Science Museum; Technopolis; Khlong 5; Khlong Luang; Pathum Thani; 12120 Thailand; Biology Divisions; Faculty of Science and Technology; Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi; Pathum Thani; 12120; Thailand.
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- Haruyama-chô 1054-1; Kagoshima-shi; 899-2704 Japan.
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- Department of Medical Entomology; Faculty of Tropical Medicine; Mahidol University; Bangkok 10400; Thailand.
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- Division of Biological Science; Faculty of Science; Prince of Songkla University; Hat Yai; Songkhla; 90110; Thailand.
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Jaitrong W, Xu Z, Khachonpisitsak S. A new species of the ant Platythyreaclypeata species group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Ponerinae) from continental Asia. Zookeys 2022; 1115:151-168. [PMID: 36761072 PMCID: PMC9848671 DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1115.86477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The Platythyreaclypeata species group is reviewed and three species, including one new species, P.homasawini sp. nov., are recognized. This species group is distinguished from the P.parallela species group by the reddish-brown body, the elliptical shape of the propodeal spiracle, the elongate antennal scape, and the distinctly narrowed posteriad space between frontal carinae. Platythyreahomasawini sp. nov., from Thailand and China, is described based on the worker caste. The type series of the new species was collected on the forest floor from dead wood in an advanced stage of decomposition. A key to the Oriental species of the genus Platythyrea based on the worker caste is provided.
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- Weeyawat Jaitrong
- Office of Natural Science Research, National Science Museum, 39 Moo 3, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, ThailandNational Science MuseumPathum ThaniThailand,Biology Divisions, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, 12120 ThailandRajamangala University of Technology ThanyaburiPathum ThaniThailand
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- Key Laboratory of Forest Disaster Warning and Control in Yunnan Province, College of Biodiversity Conservation, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650224, ChinaSouthwest Forestry UniversityKunmingChina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Burapha University, 169 Long-Hard Bangsaen Road, Sanesuk, Mueang, Chon Buri, 20131 ThailandBurapha UniversityChon BuriThailand
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Samung Y, Chaiphongpachara T, Ruangsittichai J, Sriwichai P, Phayakkaphon A, Jaitrong W, Dujardin JP, Sumruayphol S. Species Discrimination of Three Odontomachus (Formicidae: Ponerinae) Species in Thailand Using Outline Morphometrics. INSECTS 2022; 13:insects13030287. [PMID: 35323585 PMCID: PMC8955869 DOI: 10.3390/insects13030287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Simple Summary Determination of species in the ant genus Odontomachus, which is a venomous group of ants, may require the use of highly trained entomologists. In Thailand, three species are very similar and difficult to distinguish: O. monticola, O. rixosus, and O. simillimus. In such a situation, a complementary technique not requiring highly specialized entomological knowledge is welcome. The geometric morphometric approach has proven to be this sort of tool, especially powerful for morphologically close or even cryptic species. In its most recent development, the geometric method uses the relative position of some anatomical landmarks. However, in worker ants these landmarks are few in number and can be difficult to assess without dissection. Here, therefore, we use the outline-based approach, an alternative geometric technique that has not yet been tested in ants. We show that the simple outline of the head contains a strong taxonomic signal, much stronger than the one obtained from the pronotum shape. The outline technique therefore represents a promising approach to aid in the determination of ant species. Abstract All members of the ant genus Odontomachus Latreille, 1804 are venomous ants. Four species in this genus have been identified from Thailand: Odontomachus latidens Mayr, 1867; O. monticola Emery, 1892; O. rixosus Smith, 1757; and O. simillimus Smith, 1758. The three latter species are available and have been used for an outline morphometric study. They display similar morphology, which makes their distinction very difficult except for highly qualified individuals. A total of 80 worker specimens were studied, exploring the contour shapes of their head and pronotum as possible taxonomic characters. The size of each body part was estimated determining the contour perimeter, the values for which were largely overlapping between O. rixosus and O. simillimus; most O. monticola specimens exhibited a significantly larger size. In contrast to the size, each contour shape of the head or pronotum established O. rixosus as the most distinct species. An exploratory data analysis disclosed the higher taxonomic signal of the head contour relative to the pronotum one. The scores obtained for validated reclassification were much better for the head (99%) than for the pronotum (82%). This study supports outline morphometrics of the head as a promising approach to contribute to the morphological identification of ant species, at least for monomorphic workers.
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- Yudthana Samung
- Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (Y.S.); (J.R.); (P.S.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Public Health and Health Promotion, College of Allied Health Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand;
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- Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (Y.S.); (J.R.); (P.S.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (Y.S.); (J.R.); (P.S.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (Y.S.); (J.R.); (P.S.); (A.P.)
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- Office of Natural Science Research, National Science Museum, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), UMR INTERTRYP IRD-CIRAD, University of Montpellier, F-34398 Montpellier, France
- Correspondence: (J.-P.D.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (Y.S.); (J.R.); (P.S.); (A.P.)
- Correspondence: (J.-P.D.); (S.S.)
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Guadie HA, Kalayou MH, Endehabtu BF, Nurhussien F, Yilma TM, Tilahun B. eConsultation perception among health professionals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in University of Gondar referral hospital, Ethiopia. COGENT MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/2331205x.2021.1939838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Habtamu Alganeh Guadie
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Computer Science Department, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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