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Lin, J.-Z. (2022): A new species of the genus Nigidius MacLeay (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) from the Green Island, Eastern Taiwan. Far Eastern Entomologist 451: 19-28, DOI: 10.25221/fee.451.4, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.25221/fee.451.4

Key to the species of the Nigidius distinctus species group from East Asia 1. Canthus with outer margin entirely outside of the eye laterally. Pronotum without a minute central process at posterior carina. Myanmar, China: Yunnan. (Fig. 22)................................................................................................................................................ N. distinctus – Bottom of the emargination of the canthus inside of the outer limit of the eye. Pronotum have a minute central process at posterior carina.............................................................. 2 2. Canthus posterior angles more horizontal, with the processes at anterior and posterior angles more subequal in length. Corner lobe of the pronotum is placed more anteriorly than laterally; pronotum distinctly serrate in front. Female genitalia with stylus noticeably stouter and situated at a little prior to the gently rounded distal end. China: Hong Kong, Guangdong, Hainan. (Fig. 23)............................................................................ N. sinicus – Canthus with the process at posterior angle much longer than that at anterior angle. Corner lobe of the pronotum is placed more laterally than anteriorly, with a straight, convex or waved inner border on the pronotum. Stylus of female genitalia placed at the inner apex of the hemisternite............................................................................................................. 3 3. Canthus less developed, with posterior margin more weakly produced. Pronotum with lateral margin distinctly to sinuous in middle. Body relatively shorter and wider. Female genitalia with clearly slender and very sharp stylus. Japan. (Figs 10–12, 16–18, 25, 28, 32)......................................................................................................................... N. lewisi – Canthus well developed. Pronotum with lateral weak sinuous in middle............................ 4 4. Pronotum surface variable with almost impunctate and coarsely punctate areas. Elytra shorter. Female genitalia with strongly hooked and short stylus. Taiwan: main island. (Figs 6–9, 19–21, 26, 29, 33).................................................................................. N. lohi – Pronotum surface more uniformly punctate. Elytra distinctly longer and slender. Female genitalia with stylus distinctly longer and situated at triangular distal end. – Canthus with posterior margin very strongly produced outward as a fairly sharply pointed projection. Taiwan: Green Island. (Fig. 34)............................................................. N. wushuae sp. n., Published as part of Lin, J. - Z., 2022, A new species of the genus Nigidius MacLeay (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) from the Green Island, Eastern Taiwan, pp. 19-28 in Far Eastern Entomologist 451 on page 26, DOI: 10.25221/fee.451.4, http://zenodo.org/record/7166599

International audience; We provided a new diagnosis of the genus Stigmaeopsis. Then we described two new species that are very closely related to Stigmaeopsis miscanthi (Saito) from Miscanthus spp. in Japan and China. The Japanese species, named Stigmaeopsis sabelisi Saito and Sato n. sp., was previously referred to as Stigmaeopsis miscanthi low aggressiveness form , and is characterized by its low male-to-male aggression behavior. The other species, Stigmaeopsis continentalis Saito and Lin n. sp., was found in China (Fujian district). Thus four species could be discriminated from the species inhabiting Miscanthus and reed grasses. However, the two new species and S. miscanthi resemble each other very closely, thus they are considered to be sibling species. To identify them several naive characters, geographic distribution and genetic data are needed. An updated key to all known species of Stigmaeopsis is also proposed.

Genus Stigmaeopsis Banks Diagnosis — Palp tarsus with six phaneres (projections): conical spinneret, two eupathidia, one solenidion and two tactile setae (n.b. seta b absent). Propodosoma well demarcated from hysterosoma; opisthonotum with 12 pairs of setae (c 1-3, d 1-2, e 1-2, f 1-2, h 1-3; n.b. setae h 1 are present, h 3 placed ventrally); setae c 1 widely spaced, in sublateral position close to setae c 2 and c 3; dorsal body setae slender with fine splits, length variable; opisthonotum with distinctive region of dorsocentral longitudinal striae between setae c 1- c 1 and d 1- d 1; two pairs of genital setae (g 1-2); two pairs of pseudanal setae (ps 1-2); tarsus I with two pairs of distal, adjacent duplex setae; tarsus II with one pair of duplex setae; empodium split into two claws, male tarsus I with empodium same as female empodium; male aedeagus weakly sigmoid, bending dorsally, without head. Leg setation typically reduced (e.g., genua 5-4-3-2). Remarks — Stigmaeopsis is similar to some species of Schizotetranychus but is distinguished by its distinctive region of mid-dorsal longitudinal striae (though S. meghalayensis shows transverse striae), the loss of the palpal tactile seta b, and conical shape of spinneret., Published as part of Saito, Y., Sato, Y., Chittenden, A. R., Lin, J. - Z. & Zhang, Y. - X., 2018, Description of two new species of Stigmaeopsis, Banks 1917 (Acari, Tetranychidae) inhabiting Miscanthus grasses (Poaceae), pp. 414-429 in Acarologia 1917 (2) on page 415, DOI: 10.24349/acarologia/20184250, http://zenodo.org/record/5391824

There have been few recent studies demonstrating a definitive association between the transmission of airborne infections and the ventilation of buildings. The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003 and current concerns about the risk of an avian influenza (H5N1) pandemic, have made a review of this area timely. We searched the major literature databases between 1960 and 2005, and then screened titles and abstracts, and finally selected 40 original studies based on a set of criteria. We established a review panel comprising medical and engineering experts in the fields of microbiology, medicine, epidemiology, indoor air quality, building ventilation, etc. Most panel members had experience with research into the 2003 SARS epidemic. The panel systematically assessed 40 original studies through both individual assessment and a 2-day face-to-face consensus meeting. Ten of 40 studies reviewed were considered to be conclusive with regard to the association between building ventilation and the transmission of airborne infection. There is strong and sufficient evidence to demonstrate the association between ventilation, air movements in buildings and the transmission/spread of infectious diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox, influenza, smallpox and SARS. There is insufficient data to specify and quantify the minimum ventilation requirements in hospitals, schools, offices, homes and isolation rooms in relation to spread of infectious diseases via the airborne route. There have been few recent studies demonstrating a definitive association between the transmission of airborne infections and the ventilation of buildings. The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003 and current concerns about the risk of an avian influenza (H5N1) pandemic, have made a review of this area timely. We searched the major literature databases between 1960 and 2005, and then screened titles and abstracts, and finally selected 40 original studies based on a set of criteria. We established a review panel comprising medical and engineering experts in the fields of microbiology, medicine, epidemiology, indoor air quality, building ventilation, etc. Most panel members had experience with research into the 2003 SARS epidemic. The panel systematically assessed 40 original studies through both individual assessment and a 2-day face-to-face consensus meeting. Ten of 40 studies reviewed were considered to be conclusive with regard to the association between building ventilation and the transmission of airborne infection. There is strong and sufficient evidence to demonstrate the association between ventilation, air movements in buildings and the transmission/spread of infectious diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox, influenza, smallpox and SARS. There is insufficient data to specify and quantify the minimum ventilation requirements in hospitals, schools, offices, homes and isolation rooms in relation to spread of infectious diseases via the airborne route.