Sasajiscymnus kurohime ( Miyatake, 1959 )

TONG, JUNBO, CHEN, XIAOSHENG, ZHANG, XIAONING, HUO, LIZHI, WU, GANG, PENG, ZHENGQIANG & WANG, XINGMIN, 2022, A review of the genus Sasajiscymnus Vandenberg, 2004 from China (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae), Zootaxa 5207 (1), pp. 1-104 : 85-87

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Sasajiscymnus kurohime ( Miyatake, 1959)

( Figs 3k, 3o View FIGURE 3 , 58 View FIGURE 58 , 78)

Chinese name: DZḧẋ毛瓢•

Scymnus (Scymnus) kurohime Miyatake, 1959: 136 (type locality: Yogi, Okinawa, Japan).— Kamiya 1961: 297.

Pseudoscymnus kurohime: Chapin 1962: 51 .— Kamiya 1965a: 102; 1965b: 77; 1966: 85; Sasaji 1971: 108; 1988: 38; Yang 1971: 87; Hoàng 1978: 111; 1982: 126; Pang & Mao 1979: 51; Pang & Gordon 1986: 182; Kuznetsov & Ren 1991: 9; Yu et al. 1993: 468; Yu 1995 a: 129; Pang et al. 2004: 87; Kovář 2007: 582.

Sasajiscymnus kurohime: Yu 2011: 126 — Iqbal et al. 2020: 384.

Diagnosis. This species closely resembles S. dapae ( Hoàng, 1978) , but can be distinguished from the later by the penis guide pointed apically ( Figs 58g –h View FIGURE 58 ). In S. dapae , penis guide is blunt apically ( Figs 57h–i View FIGURE 57 ).

Description. TL: 1.67–2.29 mm, TW: 1.26–1.71 mm, TH: 0.69–0.99 mm.

Body oval, moderately convex, surfaces covered with short pubescence ( Figs 58a–c View FIGURE 58 ). Head black with antennae and mouthparts yellowish brown, interocular distance distinctly greater than eye width in frontal view. Pronotum black with anterior margin narrowly yellowish brown. Scutellar shield black. Elytra black with brown apices. Ventral surfaces black. Legs yellowish brown to black. Abdominal postcoxal lines incomplete, recurved toward the base of ventrite ( Fig. 58d View FIGURE 58 ).

Male genitalia: Penis slender, penis capsule with long inner arm but without outer one, apex of penis pointed ( Figs 58e–f View FIGURE 58 ). Penis guide long and slender in lateral view, widest at base, gradually narrowing to pointed apex; parameres about 1/6 as long as penis guide, with a tuft of long setae at apex; penis guide widest at base in ventral view, tapering towards pointed apex ( Figs 58g –h View FIGURE 58 ).

Female genitalia: Coxites shortened; styli absent; spermatheca worm-like, with basal ramus and nodulus ( Figs 3k, 3o View FIGURE 3 ).

Material examined. China: Anhui: 1♀, Tangkou Town, Huangshan District , Huangshan City, 460 m, 12– 13.IX.2010, Wang XM leg ; 2♂ 1♀, Hengdu Town , Shitai County, 230 m, 20.IX.2010, Wang XM leg. Fujian: 2♂ 2♀, Xiangxi, Huboliao National Nature Reserve , 245 m, 18. VIII.2012, Huo LZ leg; 21♂ 47♀, Sanbailiao, Tianboyan National Nature Reserve , 690 m, 26. VIII.2012, Huo LZ leg; 2♂ 6♀, Fengtian, Tianboyan National Nature Reserve , 800 m, 27. VIII.2012, Huo LZ leg; 3♀, Zonghechang, Longxishan National Nature Reserve , 750 m, 30. VIII.2012, Huo LZ leg; 2♂ 6♀, Fanjia, Junzifeng National Nature Reserve , 460 m, 1.IX.2012, Huo LZ leg ; 1♂ 1♀, Hongshuikeng, Wuyishan National Nature Reserve , 600 m, 18.IX.2012, Huo LZ leg ; 1♂, Chishui, Daiyunshan National Nature Reserve , 850 m, 22.IX.2012, Huo LZ leg. Guangxi: 3♂, Hillside, Mao’ershan National Nature Reserve , 17.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Jiulongtang, Mao’ershan National Nature Reserve , 18.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 2♀, Shili Canyon, Mao’ershan National Nature Reserve , 19.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 1♀, GaoZhai, Mao’ershan National Nature Reserve , 20.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 4♂ 3♀, Pinglong Mountains, Shiwandashan National Nature Reserve , 6–8.XI.2004, Wang XM leg ; 20♂ 13♀, Hongqi Forest Farm, Shiwandashan National Nature Reserve , 9–11.XI.2004, Wang XM leg. Guangdong: 2♂, Nankunshan National Forest Park, XI.1986, Jiang N leg ; 1♂ 3♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 23. III.1989, Yu GY leg; 2♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 24.IV.1989, Yu GY leg ; 1♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 26.IV.1989, Yu GY leg ; 1♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 8. VII.1989, Yu GY leg; 1♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 9. VII.1989, Pang XF leg; 2♀, Shixing County, 10. VII.1989, Pang XF leg; 1♂, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 2.XI.1989, Yu GY leg ; 4♂ 7♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 3.XI.1989, Yu GY leg ; 1♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 4.XI.1989, Yu GY leg ; 1♂, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 19. VI.1990, Yu GY leg; 2♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , VI.1991, Pang XF leg ; 2♂ 1♀, Chebaling National Nature Reserve , 23.IV.1991, Yu GY leg ; 1♂ 1♀, Yangqiu Mountains, Shimentai National Nature Reserve , 6.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 3♀, Nankunshan National Forest Park, 21.X.2004, Wang XM leg ; 1♀, Huangdong, Shimentai National Nature Reserve , 30.X.2004, Wang XM leg. Guizhou: 2♀, Weng’ang, Maolan National Nature Reserve , 800 m, 15. VIII.2006, Wang XM leg; 1♀, Lianhuaping, Leigongshan National Nature Reserve , 8.X.2008, Wang XM leg ; 4♂, Dongtang, Maolan National Nature Reserve , 730 m, 15–18.X.2008, Wang XM leg. Yunnan: 2♂ 3♀, Nansan , Zhenkang County, 28.X.2000, Peng ZQ leg ; 1♀, Funing County, 16. VIII.2005, Wang XM leg; 1♀, Malipo County, 17. VIII.2005, Wang XM leg; 1♂, Menglun Town , Mengla County, 21. VIII.2005, Wang XM leg; 1♂ 1♀, Ruili City, 27. VIII.2005, Wang XM leg; 1♀, Mangbing, Yingjiang City, 29. VIII.2005, Wang XM leg; 1♀, Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve , 19.IX.2006, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Taizhong Town , Jingdong County, 3.X.2006, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 1♀, Longmen Village, Shangyong Town , Mengla County, 8.X.2006, Wang XM leg ; 3♂ 7♀, Dadugang Town , Jinghong City, 950 m, 26.IV.2008, Wang XM leg ; 1♀, Menglun Town , Mengla County, 1160 m, 29.IV.2008, Wang XM leg ; 10♂ 13♀, Sangyong Village –Longmen Village , Mengla County, 1. V.2008, Wang XM leg; 1♂, Lafu Village , Menglian County, 1130 m, 7. V.2008, Wang XM leg; 4♂ 3♀, Gongxin Village , Menglian County, 1500 m, 8. V.2008, Wang XM leg; 2♂, Longtan, Ximeng County, 900 m, 9–10. V.2008, Wang XM leg; 1♂, Lancang County, 1300 m, 11. V.2008, Wang XM leg; 1♂ 2♀, Caiyanghe National Forest Park, 4. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 4♂ 2♀, Dadugang Town , Jinghong City, 1050 m, 5. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 16♂ 22♀, Yaoqv Town , Mengla County, 700 m, 7–8. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 2♀, Longmen Village, Shangyong Town , Mengla County, 1027 m, 9. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 1♂ 3♀, Nanping, Mengman Town , Mengla County, 745 m, 10. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 96♂ 57♀, Meng’a Town , Menghai County, 1170 m, 12. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 1♂ 4♀, Jiangcheng County, 1150 m, 15. V.2009, Wang XM leg; 2♂ 4♀, Heiwadi, Gongshan County, 2020 Bapo Village , Gongshan County, 1400 m, 28. VII.2010, Wang XM leg; 2♂ 9♀, Bapo Village–Maku Village , Gongshan County, 1450 m, 29. VII.2010, Wang XM leg; 1♂ 3♀, Maku Village , Gongshan County, 1600 m, 1. VIII.2010, Wang XM leg; 19♂ 19♀, Qinglandan, Maku Village , Gongshan County, 4–7. VIII.2010, Wang XM leg. Xizang: 1♀, Cibagou National Nature Reserve , 2000 m, 13.X.2007, Wang XM leg ; 1♀, Yihaoqiao , Hanmi , Muotuo County, 14.X.2009, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Muotuo County, 17.X.2009, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Yarang Village , Muotuo County, 768–1030 m, 24.X.2007, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Beibeng Town , Muotuo County, 600–760 m, 25.X.2007, Wang XM leg ; 1♀, Zhamo Highroad 140K, Bomi County, 900 m, 27.X.2007, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Zhamo Highroad 113K, Bomi County, 835 m, 30–31.X.2007, Wang XM leg. Taiwan: 5♂ 11♀, Aowanda, Jenai Town , Nantou County, 1280 m, 21.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 1♀, Alishan Town , 1800 m, 22.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 6♂ 5♀, Dabang Village, Alishan Mountains , Chiayi County, 960–1600 m, 24.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 1♀, Maolin District , Kaohsiung City, 365–515 m, 26.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 2♂ 7♀, Shuangli Village , Pingtung County, 200–400 m, 27.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 3♂ 1♀, Jhihben, Taitung City , 230 m, 28.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 2♂ 5♀, Nanheng, Chihshang Town , Taitung County, 679 m, 29.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 2♂ 3♀, Taroko National Park , Hualien County, 200–912 m, 30.X.2012, Wang XM leg ; 1♂ 2♀, Beiheng Highway, Yilan County, 300–1500 m, 1.XI.2012, Wang XM leg ; 1♂, Nanhua Village, Xinshe District , Taichung City, 800 m, 17. VIII.2018, Zhou WY leg.

Distribution. China (Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang, Taiwan); Japan; Vietnam; Micronesia.

Remarks. Several individuals have complete abdominal postcoxal lines.

Ren et al. (2009) presented photos of S. kurohime , but the penis guide in these photos were blunt apically in both lateral and ventral view. Hence that description is considered as a misidentification of S. dapae .

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Figures

FIGURE 3. Female genitalia of Chinese Sasajiscymnus spp.: a, e S. atypicus Tong & Wang sp. nov., b, f S. bivalvis (Yu, 1997), c, g S. sylvaticus (Lewis, 1896), d, h S. acutus Tong & Wang sp. nov., i, m S. amplus (Yang & Wu, 1972) j, n S. intricatus Tong & Wang sp. nov., k, o S. kurohime (Miyatake, 1959), l, p S. tumidus Tong & Wang sp. nov., a–d, i–l spermatheca, e–h, m–p ovipositor. Scale bars: 0.1 mm

FIGURE 57. S. dapae (Hoàng, 1978): a dorsal view, b lateral view, c frontal view, d abdominal ventrite 7, female, e abdomen, male, f–i male genitalia: f penis, g apex of penis, h tegmen, lateral view, i tegmen, ventral view. Scale bars: a–c: 0.5 mm; d–i: 0.1 mm.