Spongia ventilabrum Linnaeus, 1767 (currently Phakellia ventilabrum; Porifera): specific name conserved

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the specific name of the type species of the axinellid sponge Phakellia ventilabra Linnaeus, 1767 [recte ventilabrum Article 33.2.2] is conserved. The name was threatened by use of the senior objective synonym Spongia strigosa Pallas, 1766 which is suppressed.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Porifera; AXINELLIDAE; Phakellia; Phakellia ventilabrum; sponges.

 

OPINION 2092 (Case 3223)

Unio ochraceus Say, 1817 (currently Ligumia ochracea; Mollusca, Bivalvia): specific name given precedence over that of Mytilus fluviatilis Gmelin, 1791

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the specific name of the American freshwater mussel Unio ochraceus Say, 1817 is given precedence over that of Mytilus fluviatilis Gmelin, 1791 whenever the two are considered to be synonyms.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Mollusca; UNIONIDAE; Ligumia ochracea; Mytilus fluviatilis; tidewater mucket; fresh water mussel; clam; America.

 OPINION 2093 (Case 3249)

Lithasia Haldeman, 1840 (Mollusca, Gastropoda): conserved

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the name Lithasia Haldeman, 1840 is conserved for a genus of freshwater prosobranch gastropods (family PLEUROCERIDAE) from the eastern United States by the suppression of the senior subjective synonym Ellipstoma Rafinesque, 1818.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Gastropoda; PLEUROCERIDAE; freshwater prosobranch gastropods; Lithasia; Lithasia geniculata; eastern United States

 

OPINION 2094 (Case 3236)

Zeriassa Pocock, 1897 (September) (Arachnida, Solifugae): given precedence over Canentis Pavesi, 1897 (August)

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the name of the sun spider Zeriassa Pocock, 1897 (September) is to be given precedence over that of Canentis Pavesi, 1897 (August) whenever the two are considered to be synonyms.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Arachnida; SOLPUGIDAE; Zeriassa; Canentis; Zeriassa bicolor; Zeriassa ruspolii; sun spiders; Africa.

OPINION 2095 (Case 3238)

Rhagodes Pocock, 1897 (Arachnida, Solifugae): conserved

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the generic name Rhagodes Pocock, 1897 is conserved for a group of solifuges or sun spiders (family RHAGODIDAE) by suppression of the older name Rhax Hermann, 1804.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Arachnida; RHAGODIDAE; Rhagodes; Rhagodes melanus; solifuges; sun spiders; Asia; Africa.

OPINION 2096 (Case 3151)

RHOPALURUSINAE Bücherl, 1971 (Arachnida, Scorpiones, BUTHIDAE): conserved as the correct spelling to remove homonymy with RHOPALURIDAE Stunkard, 1937 (Orthonectida)

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the stem of the nominal genus Rhopalurus Thorell, 1876 (type genus of RHOPALURUSINAE Bücherl, 1971) is emended to Rhopalurus- (Arachnida, Scorpiones, BUTHIDAE), thus removing the homonymy with the family-group name RHOPALURIDAE Stunkard, 1937 (based on Rhopalura Giard, 1877) (Orthonectida). The spelling of the family-group name RHOPALURINAE Bücherl, 1971, a junior homonym of RHOPALURIDAE Stunkard, 1937, is emended to RHOPALURUSINAE.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Orthonectida; Arachnida; Scorpiones; RHOPALURIDAE; RHOPALURUSINAE; Rhopalura; Rhopalurus; Rhopalura ophiocomae; Rhopalurus laticauda.

 

OPINION 2097 (Case 3246)

Scorpio chilensis Molina, 1782 (currently Bothriurus chilensis; Arachnida, Scorpiones): specific name suppressed

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the specific name of a South American scorpion, Scorpio chilensis Molina, 1782, is suppressed for the purposes of the Principle of Priority but not for those of the the Principle of Homonymy.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Arachnida; BOTHRIURIDAE; Bothriurus; Bothriurus chilensis; Bothriurus coriaceus; Bothriurus keyserlingii; Bothriurus vittatus; Chile; South America; Scorpiones.

 

OPINION 2098 (Case 3239)

Geostiba Thomson, 1858 (Insecta, Coleoptera): conserved

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the generic name Geostiba Thomson, 1858, for a group of Holarctic and Oriental rove beetles, is conserved. The name was threatened by the limited use of the senior objective synonym, Evanystes Gistel, 1856, which is suppressed for the purposes of the Principle of Priority but not for those of the Principle of Homonymy.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; STAPHYLINIDAE; ALEOCHARINAE; Geostiba; Geostiba circellaris; rove beetles; Holarctic; Oriental.

 

OPINION 2099 (Case 3254)

Aphodius niger Illiger, 1798 (Insecta, Coleoptera): specific name conserved

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the specific name of Aphodius niger Illiger, 1798 is conserved for a widely distributed and endangered species of European dung beetle by the suppression of the senior secondary homonym Aphodius niger (Panzer, 1797).

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Coleoptera; SCARABAEIDAE; Aphodius; Aphodius niger; dung beetle; endangered species; British Red Data Book; U.K. Biodiversity Action Plan; Europe.

 

OPINION 2100 (Case 3258)

Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829 and Acmaeoderella Cobos, 1955 (Insecta, Coleoptera): usage conserved by designation of Buprestis cylindrica Fabricius, 1775 as the type species of Acmaeodera

Abstract. The Commisssion has ruled that usage of the widely used buprestid (jewel beetle) generic names Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829 and Acmaeoderella Cobos, 1955 (family BUPRESTIDAE) are conserved by accepting the overlooked designation of Buprestis cylindrica Fabricius, 1775 as the type species of Acmaeodera.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Coleoptera; BUPRESTIDAE; Acmaeodera; Acmaeoderella; Carininota; Acmaeodera cylindrica; Acmaeoderella flavofasciata; jewel beetles.

 

OPINION 2101 (Case 3243)

Lyda latifrons Fallén, 1808 and L. gyllenhali Dahlbom, 1835 (currently Pamphilius latifrons and P. gyllenhali; Insecta, Hymenoptera): usage of the specific names conserved by designation of a neotype for Lyda latifrons

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the existing usage of the names Lyda latifrons Fallén, 1808 and Lyda gyllenhali Dahlbom, 1835 (currently Pamphilius latifrons and P. gyllenhali) is conserved for two species of Palaearctic sawfly (family PAMPHILIIDAE) by the designation of the lectotype of L. maculosa Zaddach, 1866 as the neotype for Lyda latifrons. Stability was threatened by the identification of the holotype of L. latifrons as a specimen of L. gyllenhali.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; PAMPHILIIDAE; Pamphilius latifrons; Pamphilius gyllenhali; Palaearctic; sawflies.

OPINION 2102 (Case 3230)

Colobodus Agassiz, 1844 (Osteichthyes, Perleidiformes): existing usage conserved by the designation of C. bassanii de Alessandri, 1910 as the type species

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that the existing usage of the generic name of the fossil fish genus Colobodus Agassiz, 1844 is conserved by the designation of Colobodus bassanii de Alessandri, 1910 as the type species.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Osteichthyes; Perleidiformes; fossil fish; Colobodus; Colobodus bassanii; Middle Triassic; Besano Formation; Italy; Switzerland.

OPINION 2103 (Case 3219)

Vilcunia periglacialis Cei & Scolaro, 1982 (currently Liolaemus periglacialis; Reptilia, Sauria): not given priority over Liolaemus hatcheri Stejneger, 1909

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that priority should be maintained for the Patagonian tropidurine lizard name Liolaemus hatcheri Stejneger, 1909. A proposal had been made to give precedence to the junior subjective synonym Liolaemus periglacialis Cei & Scolaro, 1982.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Reptilia; TROPIDURIDAE; Liolaemus; Liolaemus periglacialis; Liolaemus hatcheri; South America; tropidurine lizards.

OPINION 2104 (Case 3226)

Lacepède, B.G.É. de la V., 1788, Histoire Naturelle des Quadrupèdes Ovipares: rejected as a non-binominal work

Abstract. The Commission has ruled that Lacepède’s (1788) work Histoire Naturelle des Quadrupèdes Ovipares (and all subsequent editions of this work) are rejected as an unavailable, non-binominal work.

Keywords. Nomenclature; taxonomy; Lacepède; Histoire Naturelle des Quadrupèdes Ovipares.