Lithobius (Ezembius) brachyspinipes sp. n., a new species of centipede from China (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:S. Pei, Lu, Y., Liu, H., Hou, X., Ma, H.
Journal:Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Volume:146
Issue:2
Pagination:341-353
Date Published:25/09/2020
ISSN:2162-3139
Abstract:

Lithobius (Ezembius) brachyspinipes sp. n. (Lithobiomorpha: Lithobiidae), recently discovered in Yiyang County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, is described, is morphologically similar to Lithobius (Ezembius) multispinipes Pei et al, 2016 from Xinjiang Autonomous Region, but is distinguishable by having a different size of the posterior two ocelli, a different morphology of the second article of the female gonopod, and apical claw third article of female gonopods, and legs 14 plectrotaxy. A table of the main morphological characters of Chinese Lithobius (Ezembius) species is presented.

URL:https://bioone.org/journals/transactions-of-the-american-entomological-society/volume-146/issue-2/061.146.0205/Lithobius-Ezembius-Brachyspinipes-sp-n-A-New-Species-of-Centipede/10.3157/061.146.0205.full
DOI:10.3157/061.146.0205
Short Title:Transactions of the American Entomological Society
Citation Key:831
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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