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Background: During the identification and sorting of German Sciaridae as part of the GBOL III "Dark Taxa" project, it was noted that specimens identified as Bradysia polonica (Lengersdorf, 1929) displayed such morphological variation that they could potentially be split into at least two morphospecies. An integrative taxonomic approach, utilising molecular and morphological data, confirmed the presence of two species, with one species being identifiable as Bradysia spinidensa Hondru, 1968, a species previously synonymised under B. polonica.

New information: Using an integrative taxonomic approach combining molecular and morphological data, the observed morphological variation of Bradysia polonica (Lengersdorf, 1929) was investigated. The molecular data combined with the morphology of the gonostyli confirmed the presence of two species, with Bradysia spinidensa Hondru, 1968 being reinstated as a valid species.

Background: Maintaining sustained vigilance over the introduction and spread of non-native species is of critical importance.

New information: Cassida piperata, a leaf beetle native to the East Palaearctic and Indomalayan Regions, has been repeatedly recorded in northern Italy since 2021, where it appears to be established as a non-native species new to Europe. Its local occurrence is discussed, based on records obtained by the authors and from citizen-science web platforms and its potential for further spread in Europe is evaluated through bioclimatic modelling.

Background: The alpine periglacial wetland, situated near the alpine snow belt, represents one of the most extreme wetland ecosystems. The National Wetland Park in the Jimunai alpine periglacial zone, Xinjiang, China, is located within the the Mus Island glacier region and harbours rich plant diversity shaped by its unique geography and environment. In this study, we present an updated checklist of vascular plant of the Park based on a comprehensive literature review, including specimen analysis, database retrieval and field surveys. The revised checklist includes 372 species, 179 genera and 46 families, reflecting a significant increase of 158 species, 45 genera and two families compared to previous records. Notably, the updated list identifies 20 rare and endangered species, four endemic plants of Xinjiang and 23 species newly recorded for the local area. These findings enhance the floristic knowledge of the Jimunai alpine periglacial zone and highlight previously overlooked plant diversity in this extreme habitat. This updated inventory will serve as an essential foundation for further biodiversity research and will be instrumental in guiding effective conservation efforts for this distinct alpine periglacial wetland.

New information: The revised checklist includes 372 species, 179 genera and 46 families, reflecting a significant increase of 158 species, 45 genera and two families compared to previous records. Notably, the updated list identifies 20 rare and endangered species, five endemic plants of Xinjiang and 23 species newly recorded for the local area. These findings enhance the floristic knowledge of the Jimunai alpine periglacial zone and highlight previously overlooked plant diversity in this extreme habitat.

Background: This study presents the first faunistic records of blister beetles (Coleoptera, Meloidae) from north-western Saudi Arabia, specifically Hejaz mountains and north Tihama, expanding the known distribution range of the species within the country. Field surveys were conducted between 2022 and 2024, aiming to cover different seasons. These observations contribute to the knowledge of the diversity of meloid fauna of the country and underscoring the importance of continued faunistic exploration in north-western Saudi Arabia, a region that remains relatively under-surveyed in terms of meloid diversity.

New information: Three species (Hycleus borchmannianus, Hycleus trizonatus, Mylabris filicornis) and one genus (Sitaris) are recorded for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Besides that, this work also provides the first description of the male morphology and genitalia of Mylabris desertica Bologna, 2007.

Background: The nymphs of Cymbalcloeon sartorii Suttinun et al., 2020 present several unusual characters such as having only three pairs of ventral gills. The imaginal stage of this recently described genus remains unknown.

New information: In Spring 2025, tens of nymphs as well as morphologically and molecularly associated adults of this species were collected in southwestern China. This represents the first recorded occurrence of the genus in China, and indeed, the first report outside Thailand. The male imagos have tiny bodies, clear median longitudinal ridge on mesonotum, one pair of wings without any marginal intercalary veins, relatively long apical segment of styliger, and distinct penis cover. The morphology of this species shows it is close to Baetopus Keffermüller, 1960 in the subfamily Cloeoninae. However, it lost some key structures, like marginal intercalaries, hindwings and most gills.

Background: The genus Orientoglypta Kuslitzky, 1973 (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonide, Banchinae) is a small taxon of ichneumonid wasps, comprising only three described species worldwide. Currently, there are no documented host records for any species. Prior to this study, Orientoglypta was poorly documented in China, with only a single species, O. lota, previously reported from Taiwan.

New information: Here, we report for the first time the presence of Orientoglypta in mainland China, reporting four new species and one known species: Orientoglypta lota (Chiu, 1965), O. laevis Gong & Chen, sp. nov., O. absenta Gong & Chen, sp. nov., O. densipunctata Gong & Chen, sp. nov. and O. aureocincta Gong & Chen, sp. nov. Additionally, a key to the world species of Orientoglypta is provided.

Background: Yunnan Province, recognised as a biodiversity hotspot in China, is a rich source of fungal diversity that we are just beginning to explore. During our investigation of bioluminescent mushrooms in this region, we collected four specimens from the family Mycenaceae. We conducted morphological characterisation, multilocus phylogenetic analyses (ITS, LSU, SSU, tef1-α and rpb2) and photographed specimens under completely dark conditions.

New information: In this paper, we report on two bioluminescent mushrooms of Mycenaceae collected in Yunnan Province, China. Morphological and phylogenetic analyses revealed Mycena semivestipes, which was first observed with bioluminescence and Roridomyces pruinosoviscidus, which has not been previously recorded in China. Additionally, we provide descriptions, illustrations, phylogenetic analysis results and photographs that highlight the bioluminescent features of these taxa. This study enhances our understanding of bioluminescent mushroom diversity in the Yunnan Province, raising the total number of bioluminescent mushrooms reported from China to 36.

Background: The hymenopteran family Ichneumonidae (also known as Darwin wasps) represents one of the largest families of parasitoid insects. However, faunistic research is needed to fill the gaps in the knowledge of the biodiversity of this group in the Mediterranean area and Italy.

New information: A faunistic survey on Darwin's wasps of the Nature Reserve of Pantalica (Siracusa, Sicily, Italy) is presented. A total of 81 species of ichneumonids belonging to 19 subfamilies were identified. Of these, 42 species are new records for Sicily and nine species are new records for Italy. The subfamilies Adelognathinae and Oxytorinae are reported for the first time in Sicily.Misetus obscurus Berthoumieu, 1897 stat. rev. (Ichneumoninae, Phaeogenini), originally described as a colour form of M. oculatus Wesmael, 1845, is raised to species level, based on both morphological and molecular data.

Background: A new genus and species of within the tribe Eryciini are described from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) in north-western Costa Rica. Specimens were reared from wild-caught caterpillars collected during an ongoing biodiversity inventory within the ACG. An integrative taxonomic approach was used to characterise the new taxa, incorporating morphological analysis, life history data and DNA barcodes, supported by high-resolution photographs. Furthermore, two new combinations are proposed and the associated species are re-described. A lectotype is designated for Exorista loxostegae (Reinhard, 1922) and an identification key to the species of the new genus is provided.

New information: The description of the new genus Santarosamyia Fleming and Wood, 2024 gen. nov. along with the new species: Santarosamyia woodorum Fleming & Wood sp. nov. are provided.The following new combinations are proposed: Nilea erecta (Coquillett, 1902) as Santarosamyia erecta (Coquillett, 1902) comb. nov.; Nilea uniplilum (Aldrich & Webber, 1924) as Santarosamyia unipilum (Aldrich & Webber, 1924) comb. nov.A lectotype is designated for Exorista loxostegae (Reinhard, 1922).Tachinidae, Diptera, Costa Rica, CO1, Parasitoid, Guanacaste.

Background: Hemiphyllodactylus lungcuensis Luu, Nguyen, Do, Pham, Hoang, Nguyen, Le, Ziegler, Grismer & Grismer was described in 2023, based on seven specimens. Its type locality is Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, in north-eastern Vietnam, near the Sino-Vietnamese border. Currently, the species is known only from the type locality; there are no records of its occurrence in China.

New information: On 10 August 2025, we collected a single Hemiphyllodactylus specimen in Lida Town, Funing County, Yunnan Province, China. In the phylogenetic tree, this individual clusters with the paratypes and holotype of H. lungcuensis with strong support. The specimen from China agrees well with the original morphological description of the species and has a minor mean genetic distance of 1.9% in the ND2 gene with the type specimen of this species. Here, we report the first record of H. lungcuensis for China.