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Annales Zoologici Fennici

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Publishing original, multidisciplinary research on animals since 1964

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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Previously unknown adult stages and internal genital structures of several Apobaetis mayflies documented, revealing potentially valuable taxonomic characters. Reducing the Haeckelian deficit and expanding knowledge of species diversity and morphology: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Apobaetis jacobusi
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
First molecular data for Lacinius insularis and L. erinaceus! Mitochondrial 16S rRNA sequences shed new light on relationships within Lacinius, a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones), and add to our understanding of these fascinating arachnids and their evolution: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Phylogenetic relationships of Lacinius erinaceus, L. insularis and related taxa.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New marsh beetle species from the Brazilian Amazon: Scirtes jefersoni is known from palm bracts and leaves and temporary forest puddles in Amazonas State and is the first Scirtes species described from Brazil in 75 years. Also larval and pupal descriptions provided! doi.org/10.5735/086....
Scirtes jefersoni pupa and adult
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Heavier bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) queens produce larger worker populations and more sexual offspring. Queen condition may shape pollination services under changing climates! doi.org/10.5735/086....
Association between the queen body mass and the number of workers in the colony.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Can tiny wear patterns on teeth reveal what reindeer have eaten? As lichen pastures decline across the Arctic due to climate warming, land use and grazing pressures, dental microwear can help track dietary shifts and understand how reindeer adapt to changing environment: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Dental microwear photosimulations
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
New damselfly species from Brazilian Amazon: Mnesarete bidentata was collected in streams affected by ranching and small‑scale agriculture, hinting at tolerance to moderate disturbance. Another reminder of how much Amazonian diversity is still unknown! doi.org/10.5735/086....
Mnesarete habitat in the Amazon
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A new caddisfly species from southern Spain! Agapetus quinonesi from Sierra Bermeja is a member of the A. incertulus group and adds to the remarkable endemic diversity of the Baetic region: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Targeted field sampling in the Amazon together with the examination of museum collections revealed previously undocumented structures of the Amazonian riffle beetle Hintonelmis sloanei: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Hintonelmis sloanei
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
New stonefly diversity in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most threatened biodiversity hotspots: 15 Gripopterygidae species recorded in REBIO Araras, including the newly described Tupiperla nessimiani, highlighting the importance of this protected area! doi.org/10.5735/086....
Tupiperla nessimiani
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Naked amoebae show clear habitat structuring linked to environmental gradients across river, lake, floodplain and swamp habitats in Ukraine, highlighting the bioindicator potential of these overlooked protists: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Special issue on seals – call for papers: Inspired by the Saimaa ringed seal, this issue focuses on seals & their conservation. We welcome research papers and reviews on all aspects of phocid biology, with special attention to rare pinnipeds. Deadline: 15 Sept 2026! www.annzool.net/sealIssue.php
Saimaa ringed seal. Photo by Anssi Vainikka.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
New thrips species from the Western Ghats: Stenchaetothrips subaequalis described from Karnataka on Cynodon dactylon. Named for its subequal ocellar setae II & III; females brown, males bicoloured. A neat example of focused characters anchoring solid species diagnoses: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Stenchaetothrips subaequalis
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Don’t split too soon: a new study shows that east–west forewing size differences in Meloimorpha japonica don’t indicate hidden species. Molecular phylogenetics + morphology confirm it’s one cricket with a longitudinal cline rather than multiple taxa: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Bee and wasp nesting news: natural materials + varied hole sizes lead to higher occupancy, more species and fewer brood failures in cavity-nesting bees and wasps. Thoughtful nest design can boost pollinators even in the boreal zone: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Artificial nest designed for pollinators.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Annales Zoologici Fennici is launching a new article type: Zoa Essentia — a venue for novel synthesis and perspectives in zoology. We welcome conceptual, ethical, and societal insights based on existing zoological research. Learn more and consider contributing: www.annzool.net.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮: eDNA workflow (0.45 µm CN + PCI) pulled 289k reads from 5 × 1 L samples and resolved 21 fish spp. in Malaysia. Cost‑effective, reproducible and built for resource‑limited monitoring: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Boxplots illustrating the number of operational taxonomic units (OTUs) detected as the number of sequenced samples increased, reaching a plateau after five samples.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝙍𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙨 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: A new revision brings total to 16 species, reshaping our view of this alpine genus. Taxonomy meets mountain biodiversity! doi.org/10.5735/086....
Rhipignophos moths
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮: 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘢 𝘤𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢 is a rare Oriental record of this mostly Holarctic genus. Morphologically distinct and a potential climate indicator. doi.org/10.5735/086....
Diamesa cylindriata male
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
A rare ichneumonid wasp, 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, just got its long-lost holotype redescribed, and the male is described for the first time. Additionally, first record from Sweden and a new identification key. doi.org/10.5735/086....
Male specimen of Helcostizus maculatus.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
A new, cold-tolerant non-biting midge species in the genus 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢 has been described from the high-altitude stream ecosystems of Sichuan Province, China. The discovery adds to the growing diversity of the genus, now comprising 15 valid species worldwide. doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Two drawings of the hypopygium of the new Brillia aspecies.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
From parrots to hornbills, nesting starts with woodpeckers: Tree cavity traits shape nesting niches in Philippine forest birds, and woodpeckers support the nest web. Understanding who nests where — and why — is essential to safeguarding diverse birdlife. For more, see doi.org/10.5735/086.....
Bar graph showing the number of nest trees in dead and alive trees among ten bird species.
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
High moose density may protect sheep from wolf attacks. For more, see doi.org/10.5735/086.....
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Annales Zoologici Fennici @anzf.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
New species of weevils from India: doi.org/10.5735/086.....
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