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Latridiidae (Coleoptera) of Atlantic Canada: new records, keys to identification, new synonyms, distribution, and zoogeography

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 April 2012

Christopher G. Majka ,
David Langor  and
Wolfgang H. Rücker
Christopher G. Majka*
Affiliation:
Nova Scotia Museum, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3A6
David Langor
Affiliation:
Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre, 5320–122 Street NW, Edmonton Alberta T6H 3S5, Canada
Wolfgang H. Rücker
Affiliation:
Von-Ebner-Eschenbach-Straβe 12, Neuwied D-56567, Germany
*
1Corresponding author (e-mail: [email protected]).
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Abstract

Thirty-five species of Latridiidae are reported in Atlantic Canada as a whole, 17 in New Brunswick, 14 in Newfoundland, 31 in Nova Scotia, and 14 on Prince Edward Island. Fifty-six new provincial records are reported (11 in New Brunswick, 9 in Newfoundland, 23 in Nova Scotia, 13 in Prince Edward Island). Twenty-two species are newly recorded for Atlantic Canada. Of these, Cartodere (Aridius) bifasciata (Reitter), Enicmus histrio Joy and Tomlin, Latridius consimilis (Mannerheim), Corticaria elongata (Gyllenhal), C. impressa (Olivier), C. saginata Mannerheim, Corticarina longipennis (LeConte), Melanophthalma helvola Motschulsky, and M. inermis Motschulsky are newly recorded in Canada, and C. bifasciata, E. histrio, and C. saginata are newly recorded in North America. Dienerella filiformis (Gyllenhal) is removed from the New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island lists. Corticaria dentigera LeConte is removed from the Labrador and Atlantic Provinces lists. Melanophthalma inculta Motschulsky syn. nov. and M. signata Belon syn. nov. are designated as a junior synonyms of M. inermis Motschulsky and M. picta (LeConte), respectively. Melanophthalma helvola Motschulsky is reinstated as a valid species. Lectotypes and paralectotypes of M. helvola and M. americana (Mannerheim) are designated. Approximately half of the species are adventive (16 Palaearctic, 1 Australian) and half are native (13 Nearctic, 3 Holarctic). Two species are of uncertain zoogeographic status. Although some species are synanthropic, several have colonized native habitats. Nova Scotia has the largest number of adventive species, probably as a result of trans-Atlantic shipping. New Brunswick has the fewest, at least in part because of insufficient collecting there. Early detection dates and introduction processes are discussed. The native faunas on Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, and Newfoundland appear diminished (33%–40%) compared with those of the neighbouring mainland. Although all latridiids are mycetophagous, many in the region show clear habitat preferences; however, the ecological role of those species requires further investigation.

Résumé

Nous signalons la présence de 35 espèces de Latridiidae dans la région atlantique du Canada, 17 au Nouveau-Brunswick, 14 à Terre-Neuve, 31 en Nouvelle-Écosse et 14 à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Cinquante-six de ces relevés représentent de nouvelles mentions provinciales (11 au Nouveau-Brunswick, 9 à Terre-Neuve, 23 en Nouvelle-Écosse, 13 à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard). Vingt-deux espèces sont signalées pour la première fois dans la région atlantique du Canada. Parmi celles-ci, Cartodere (Aridius) bifasciata (Reitter), Enicmus histrio Joy et Tomlin, Latridius consimilis (Mannerheim), Corticaria elongata (Gyllenhal), C. impressa (Olivier), C. saginata Mannerheim, Corticarina longipennis (LeConte), Melanophthalma helvola Motschulsky et M. inermis Motschulsky sont récoltés pour la première fois au Canada et C. bifasciata, E. histrio et C. saginata en Amérique du Nord. Dienerella filiformis (Gyllenhal) est retiré des listes d’espèces du Nouveau-Brunswick et de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Corticaria dentigera LeConte est enlevé des listes du Labrador et des Provinces Atlantiques. Melanophthalma inculta Motschulsky syn. nov. et M. signata Belon syn. nov. deviennent des synonymes plus récents respectivement de M. inermis Motschulsky et de M. picta (LeConte). Melanophthalma helvola Motschulsky redevient une espèce valide. Nous avons désigné des lectotypes et des paralectotypes de M. helvola et de M. americana (Mannerheim). Environ la moitié des espèces sont adventices (16 paléarctiques, 1 australienne) et la moitié indigènes (13 néarctiques, 3 holarctiques). Deux espèces ont une position zoogéographique incertaine. Bien que quelques espèces soient synanthropiques, plusieurs ont colonisé des habitats indigènes. La Nouvelle-Écosse possède le plus grand nombre d’espèces adventices, probablement à cause du transport maritime transatlantique. Le Nouveau-Brunswick en a le moins, à cause, au moins en partie, de l’insuffisance des inventaires. Nous discutons des dates des premières signalisations et des mécanismes d’introduction. Les faunes indigènes de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, du Cap-Breton et de Terre-Neuve semblent appauvries (33 % – 40 %) par comparaison à celles du continent adjacent. Bien que tous les latridiidés soient mycétophages, plusieurs montrent de nettes préférences d’habitat dans la région; cependant, la détermination du rôle écologique de ces espèces nécessitera des recherches supplémentaires.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 141 , Issue 4 , August 2009 , pp. 317 - 370
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