The millipede family Striariidae Bollman, 1893. VI. Six new genera and thirteen new species from western North America (Diplopoda, Chordeumatida, Striarioidea)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2022
Authors:W. A. Shear, Marek P. E.
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:5205
Issue:6
Pagination:501-531
Date Published:11/11/2022
ISSN:1175-5334, 1175-5326
Keywords:California, millipedes, Oregon, Washington
Abstract:

The following new genera and species of Striariidae are described from the states of California, Oregon and Washington: Nototrisaria ornata n. gen., n. sp., Maraplia napa n. gen., n. sp., Maraplia chico n. gen., n. sp., Maraplia schusteri n. gen., n. sp., Lamparia curryensis n. gen., n. sp., Lamparia bentonensis n. gen., n. sp., Lamparia pratensis n. gen., n. sp., Lamparia millicoma n. gen., n. sp., Rampalia cheathamensis n. gen., n. sp., Plaramia arcata n. gen., n. sp., Plaramia johnsonae n. gen., n. sp., Ralampia complexa n. gen., n. sp., and Ralampia filamentosa n. gen., n. sp.. The new species are all very small millipedes, 5.5 mm or less in length and with two or three ommatidia on each side of the head or blind. The majority have the sixth metazonital crest larger than the other crests and extended horizontally, so that the animals have the general appearance of having paranota. A new key to striariid genera is presented.

URL:https://www.mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5205.6.1
DOI:10.11646/zootaxa.5205.6.1
Citation Key:1765
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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