Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift (DEZ)
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Open-access, peer-reviewed journal of systematic entomology.
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The leafhopper genus 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 is redescribed, and a new species, 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑠, described and illustrated from Yunnan Province, China.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The leafhopper genus 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 is redescribed, and a new species, 𝑆𝑐𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑠, described and illustrated from Yunnan Province, China.
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𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑎 is reported for the first time from Tunisia alongside a redescription of the species and DNA barcoding.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑎 is reported for the first time from Tunisia alongside a redescription of the species and DNA barcoding.
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Two new species are described from Vietnam as part of a taxonomic revision of the 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑜𝑛𝑖 species group of subterranean ants.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Two new species are described from Vietnam as part of a taxonomic revision of the 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑜𝑛𝑖 species group of subterranean ants.
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Two newly discovered fruit fly species are described from India, with an updated key to all 𝐸𝑢𝑝ℎ𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎 species known to occur in the country.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Two newly discovered fruit fly species are described from India, with an updated key to all 𝐸𝑢𝑝ℎ𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎 species known to occur in the country.
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It has been a pleasure meeting Pensoft authors at #EntSoc25 in Portland, like Kevin who recently published his research in
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With two more days to go, make sure you stop by booth 715 to say hello!
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November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It has been a pleasure meeting Pensoft authors at #EntSoc25 in Portland, like Kevin who recently published his research in
@bdj.pensoft.net.
With two more days to go, make sure you stop by booth 715 to say hello!
@bdj.pensoft.net.
With two more days to go, make sure you stop by booth 715 to say hello!
The first ever discovery of 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑎 springtails in China has revealed four new species.
Read about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/07/f...
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First ever discovery of Lepidosira springtails in China reveals four new species
The tiny arthropods were found in Yintiaoling National Nature Reserve, a biodiversity hotspot.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The first ever discovery of 𝐿𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑎 springtails in China has revealed four new species.
Read about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/07/f...
Read about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/07/f...
Going to the 2nd Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference? Look out for DEZ's materials!
The best Best Early Career Researcher Presentation will receive a special award provided by @pensoft.net!
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The best Best Early Career Researcher Presentation will receive a special award provided by @pensoft.net!
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The II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference set to convene at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
The II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, 2025 in the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.The conference itinera...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Going to the 2nd Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference? Look out for DEZ's materials!
The best Best Early Career Researcher Presentation will receive a special award provided by @pensoft.net!
dez.pensoft.net/news/1016
The best Best Early Career Researcher Presentation will receive a special award provided by @pensoft.net!
dez.pensoft.net/news/1016
Two new species of cave-adapted two-pronged bristletails are described from the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula alongside range extensions for several species.
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Cave-adapted Plusiocampinae (Diplura, Campodeidae) from the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula
The fauna of the subfamily Plusiocampinae (Campodeidae) in the caves of the eastern Balkan Peninsula was studied based on specimens collected over the past 40 years by scientists from the National Mus...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Two new species of cave-adapted two-pronged bristletails are described from the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula alongside range extensions for several species.
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This study reveals that 𝐴𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑒𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑎 is the sister group to all other 𝐴𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑠 silkmoths, highlighting its key role in the evolutionary history of wild silk species and advocating for its increased attention in sericulture research.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This study reveals that 𝐴𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑒𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑎 is the sister group to all other 𝐴𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑠 silkmoths, highlighting its key role in the evolutionary history of wild silk species and advocating for its increased attention in sericulture research.
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Researchers contribute to knowledge of the genus 𝑇ℎ𝑦𝑟𝑒𝑢𝑠 in the West and Central Palaearctic, presenting two new species, taxonomic updates, host relationships, and a key to European species.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Researchers contribute to knowledge of the genus 𝑇ℎ𝑦𝑟𝑒𝑢𝑠 in the West and Central Palaearctic, presenting two new species, taxonomic updates, host relationships, and a key to European species.
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Researchers describe a new genus and two new species in the tribe Empoascini from China.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Researchers describe a new genus and two new species in the tribe Empoascini from China.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The first record of 𝐻𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑠 from the Korean Peninsula is presented, with characterisation of its complete mitochondrial genome.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The first record of 𝐻𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑠 from the Korean Peninsula is presented, with characterisation of its complete mitochondrial genome.
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A new species is described as the jacobsoniid beetle genus 𝐷𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑢𝑠 is recorded from China for the first time.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
A new species is described as the jacobsoniid beetle genus 𝐷𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑢𝑠 is recorded from China for the first time.
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Researchers review the Chinese species of the beetle genus 𝐼𝑐ℎ𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑢𝑟𝑢𝑠, describing four new species, expanding mainland records, and providing updated identification keys and detailed illustrations.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Researchers review the Chinese species of the beetle genus 𝐼𝑐ℎ𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑢𝑟𝑢𝑠, describing four new species, expanding mainland records, and providing updated identification keys and detailed illustrations.
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Researchers report eight new species of the pleasing lacewing genus 𝐷𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟 from China.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Researchers report eight new species of the pleasing lacewing genus 𝐷𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟 from China.
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We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement."
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Bugs in drawers: entomological outreach collections and their role in community engagement
A completed topical collection in the journal Natural History Collections and Museomics explores insect outreach drawers, their uses and best practices.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement."
Read all about it here!
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Read all about it here!
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It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
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September 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
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The presence of the rare alpine insect 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑖 was confirmed in Switzerland with preserved museum specimens in Basel and London, as well as live specimens.
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September 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The presence of the rare alpine insect 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑖 was confirmed in Switzerland with preserved museum specimens in Basel and London, as well as live specimens.
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Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer.
“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.
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“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.
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Til moth do us part: new species marks 42 years of marriage
“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer.
“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.
blog.pensoft.net/2025/08/12/n...
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“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.
blog.pensoft.net/2025/08/12/n...
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Two new species are described and illustrated as part of this review of Chinese species belonging to the spider wasp genus 𝐸𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑜𝑛.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Two new species are described and illustrated as part of this review of Chinese species belonging to the spider wasp genus 𝐸𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑜𝑛.
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Researchers describe a unique, 'weird' Mesozoic cricket based on a well-preserved specimen from mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber in northern Myanmar.
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Researchers describe a unique, 'weird' Mesozoic cricket based on a well-preserved specimen from mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber in northern Myanmar.
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Three new species are described in this study listing 13 Atherigona species from Angola.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Three new species are described in this study listing 13 Atherigona species from Angola.
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We're excited about the congress of the Society for European Lepidopterology in the Czech Republic next month!
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24th European Congress of Lepidopterology
The 24th European Congress of Lepidopterology will take place on August 18-23 2025 in Svatý Jan pod Skalou, Czech Republic. It is organized by the Society for European Lepidopterology (SEL).The...
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July 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We're excited about the congress of the Society for European Lepidopterology in the Czech Republic next month!
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