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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 30/09/2026

🔬 Six specimens of the deep-sea organism Nephasoma constricticervix have been collected from the Guinea Basin at depths exceeding 5,000 metres, confirming this species' presence in the region. Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.210468 @leibnizlib.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 28/09/2026

🦟 The chironomid genus Heleniella has been recorded from India for the first time, with specimens from the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot identified as Heleniella nebulosa: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.208449

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 28/09/2026

📖 This study of museum collections has stabilised taxonomic nomenclature for the Richardiidae family and established a foundation for future research into the diversity and classification of these fascinating flies: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.206592 @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 28/09/2026

🪲 A revision of the Neotropical rove beetle genus Lypeticus has led to three new species being described: L. nori, L. paraguayensis and L. plaumanni. The genus has also been expanded through a newly synonymised species: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.206974

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · 03/09/2026

📍 We recently attended the 4th BioSyst.EU meeting in Uppsala, Sweden, held in the very city where taxonomy was born! ➡️ Read the full recap on our blog: blog.pensoft.net/2026/09/03/p... #BioSyst2026

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Pensoft at the 4th BioSyst.EU Meeting 2026 | Blog

The 4th BioSyst.EU meeting took place in Uppsala, Sweden, from 17 to 19 August 2026, organised by the Swedish Systematics Association, in collaboration with Uppsala University.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 20/08/2026

🤝It was fantastic catching up with Prof. Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa at #BioSyst2026! 📝He's a Former Editor-in-Chief of @evolsyst.pensoft.net and current subject editor at @zse.pensoft.net. Check out some of his research below: 👉 doi.org/10.3897/evol... 👉 doi.org/10.3897/zse....

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 14/08/2026

🔬 Two new species of tiny freshwater crustacean, Hyalella portaesolis and Hyalella rodriguezi, have been discovered in the high-altitude peatlands of north-western Argentina: evolsyst.pensoft.net/article/2044...

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 05/08/2026

🌏 The 5th International Congress on Southeast Asian Gateway Evolution - #SAGE2026 - is now underway in Phuket, Thailand! 🔬 Bringing together global researchers to showcase the latest breakthroughs in systematics, ecology, and evolutionary biodiversity science: evolsyst.pensoft.net/news/1392

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Pensoft Sponsors Student Awards at 5th International SAGE Congress in Phuket

The 5th International Congress on Southeast Asian Gateway Evolution (SAGE 2026) is currently under way in Phuket, Thailand, running from 3 to 7 August 2026 at the Phuket Royal City Hotel. Organised un...

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 04/08/2026

🐌 Three new species of tiny land snail - Habeastrum striolatum, H. tayos and H. decussatum - have been discovered on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Ecuador: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.199967 @uni-hamburg.de @leibnizlib.bsky.social @naturalis.bsky.social @hetnatuurhistrdam.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 29/07/2026

🪲 Two new beetle species - Plagiogramma unicum and Tavakilianidia flava - have been discovered in a single Brazilian cave, marking the first time either of their genera has been recorded in a subterranean habitat: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.204098

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 29/07/2026

🦂 A previously unknown population of the giant centipede Scolopendra cingulata has been discovered surviving in a tiny refuge in Austria, at the very northern edge of its Mediterranean range. 👉 Full study: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.205134

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 03/07/2026

🕷️ Five new species of tarantula have been discovered in Ecuador, including a new genus named Yunka, and the previously unknown female of Romopelma barrigae has been described for the first time: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.196576 @leibnizlib.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 10/06/2026

Four new species from China and Vietnam belonging to the genera Tetraserica have recently been discovered. The keys of the respective genera are updated, diagnostic characters of the new species illustrated, and new records of already known species are presented: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.189744

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 09/06/2026

🔬 The first annotated catalogue of Cumacea crustacean type material held at the Museum of Nature Hamburg has been presented, detailing 10,493 specimens across 139 species. 🌐 Find out more: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.187593 @leibnizlib.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 08/06/2026

🪰 Several Asian species of Acanthocnema flies have been revised, with two new species described. 🔍 A related insect group has also been reclassified under an updated genus name, alongside the provision of new identification keys and distribution maps: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.195813

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 04/06/2026

🪰 A new species of #fly has been discovered in Portugal - Paraiteaphila petrella - marking the first time this insect family has been recorded on the Iberian Peninsula. Learn more in our #openaccess study: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.197944 #newspecies

3 images of 1. Male of Paraiteaphila petrella sp. nov. on flowers of Sedum; 2. Female of P. petrella sp. nov. on flowers of Sedum; 3. Pitões das Júnias, Portugal, type locality.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 03/06/2026

🪰 A new species of prehistoric jumping plant louse has been described from a Miocene fossil imprint in Germany. 🔬 It was categorised by its distinct wing shapes, marking the first time this insect subfamily has been recorded from the European Miocene: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.190431

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 28/05/2026

🦂 A new genus and species of prehistoric pseudoscorpion, †Burmachernes cenomanium, has been described from Upper Cretaceous Burmese amber. ⏳ The fossil record of the Chernetidae family has thus been extended by at least 20 million years! ➡️ Access the full study: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.190572

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 22/05/2026

🎉 We are delighted to announce that research recently published in our open-access journal on the Himalayan Happy-Face Spider has caught the attention of global media! BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar... @people.com: people.com/himalayan-ha... (1/3)

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Theridion himalayana: Smiley faced spider discovered in India

A new species of spider has been discovered - the Himalayan happy-face spider. And, as it name suggests, it is recognisable by its cheery looking patterns.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 21/05/2026

🪰 A fly family has been documented in Albania for the very first time after a striking new species was successfully discovered: Chamaepsila gropensis. 📖 See the full paper to also find out how a second rare species was tracked to its westernmost European boundary: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.188012

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 19/05/2026

🕷️ A new species of Happy-face spider has been discovered in the mountains of Uttarakhand, India, featuring colourful patterns on its back that resemble smiling faces. ➡️ Check out our latest blog post to find out more: blog.pensoft.net/2026/05/19/n... #happyfacespider

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New “Happy-Face” Spider Species Discovered in the Indian Himalayas | Blog

For over a century, this cheerful-looking creature was thought to be a unique resident of the Hawaiian Islands.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 28/04/2026

A new species of snake within the genus Plagiopholis was discovered in China, increasing the total number of recognised species in this group to eight. This specimen was identified through a genetic divergence of up to 16.6% from its closest known relatives: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.188735

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 11/03/2026

New study of over 400 specimens uncovered 17 fruit fly species, marking the first time these populations are documented in Lagodekhi and Vashlovani. With four species being completely new to the region, our total known count in Transcaucasia has jumped to 35: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.183485

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 10/03/2026

A new species of hoverfly has recently been described from Ecuador, and is provided with its own identification key. This study additionally presents DNA barcodes, which constitute the first molecular data for its genus (Ubristes): doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.185722

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 13/02/2026

New species of mygalomorph spiders described from the Pampean mountain ranges of Argentina. Additionally, this paper provides an updated identification key for the Argentine species of 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.172168

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 11/02/2026

Three kukri snakes - 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, 𝘖. 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, and 𝘖. 𝘣𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 - have been recognised as distinct species. This study confirms their distinct evolutionary units, despite their recent divergence and similar DNA: doi.org/10.3897/zse.102.183157 @umich.edu

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 11/02/2026

The Black Pennant considered native to the Iranoeremian region has exhibited rapid expansion across Europe since the turn of the century. This study examines the species' presence in Hungary, using traditional field observations and citizen science data: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.178055

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Biodiversity Data Journal @bdj.pensoft.net · 06/02/2026

🥁 Drum roll...🥁 Meet 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘪 🎉 Named by the community after 1,000s of suggestions, the "chiton of the people" is officially described in the latest article published in BDJ! 🌊 Shout out to everyone who participated, @zefrank.bsky.social, @oceanspecies.bsky.social & @sgn.one!

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Ocean Species Discoveries 28–30 — new species of chitons (Mollusca, Polyplacophora) and a public naming competition

Three new chitons are reported from distinct and underexplored marine habitats: Ferreiraella populi sp. nov. from deep-sea sunken wood off Japan in the western Pacific, Notoplax madagascariensis sp. n...

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 03/02/2026

Two specimens of the genus Tubiluchus are reported from Cabo Verde, serving as the southernmost record in the Eastern Atlantic for this genus. Read more about these priapulid worms, specifically 𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘪 and 𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘢: doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.10.181089

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Biodiversity Data Journal @bdj.pensoft.net · 31/01/2026

Want to be a person who named a #newspecies? ⏳We have 2 days left to find the perfect name for this c#hiton before it’s officially published in the Biodiversity Data Journal on February 6. 🔬Don’t miss out on this #scientific immortality! Submit your idea now: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Hk...

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True Facts: New Species Naming Competition

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ZooKeys @zookeys.pensoft.net · 29/01/2026

🔎Want to name a new #deep-sea #chiton? 📣Join the global name search with @zefrank.bsky.social , @oceanspecies.bsky.social and @sgn.one . 📑 The winning name will be officially published in the Biodiversity Data Journal ( @bdj.pensoft.net ) on Feb 6! Share your name idea + reasoning below! 👇

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Help name a new deep-sea chiton species

Researchers have recently identified a new species of chiton. Now, in an effort to bridge the gap between deep-sea exploration and public engagement, the team from the Senckenberg Ocean Species Allian...

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Biodiversity Data Journal @bdj.pensoft.net · 27/01/2026

😮 Help name a new species! Found 5,506m deep in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, this #deep-sea #chiton needs a #scientific name. 🙌We’re teaming up with @zefrank.bsky.social and @oceanspecies.bsky.social (SOSA) to let YOU decide! 👉Comment your name idea + 1 sentence explaining why. @sgn.one

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Help name a new deep-sea chiton species

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 22/01/2026

Descriptions of two new species of spiny frog from Ranomafana National Park, in south-east Madagascar: doi.org/10.3897/evol... #Amphibia #Anura #newspecies @tu-braunschweig.de

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Plazi @plazi-species.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

#NewSpecies New spiny frog from #madagascar just snuck in: Spinomantis lakolosy Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/D9754505-... Publication: doi.org/10.3897/evol... #EvolutionarySystematics #SpinomantisLakolosy #FAIRdata #OA #biology #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #animals #herps #amphibia #frogs

In-situ photographs of Spinomantis lakolosy, female paratype perched on a small branch alongside a rock ledge.

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · 09/01/2026

A cool species described only a couple of months ago @evolsyst.pensoft.net is the beautiful Lycodon irwini named after Australian conservationist Steve Irwin. blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/18/n...

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New snake species named in honor of Steve Irwin | Blog

The species is glossy black, reaches up to a meter in length, and is non-venomous. It is believed to be endemic to the island.

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LIB @leibnizlib.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Type specimens may sit quietly in collections, but they’re central to naming, comparing and protecting biodiversity. This update highlights how dynamic and valuable museum collections really are.

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ZooKeys @zookeys.pensoft.net · 30/12/2025

A new skink species of the genus Scincella Mittleman is described from China's Guizhou Province. See more here: doi.org/10.3897/zook... #phylogeny #taxonomy #newspecies

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 30/12/2025

Descriptions of two new species of spiny frog from Ranomafana National Park, in south-east Madagascar: doi.org/10.3897/evol... #Amphibia #Anura #newspecies @tu-braunschweig.de

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 30/12/2025

A second addition to the herpetological type catalogue of the Zoological Museum of Hamburg at @leibnizlib.bsky.social, with 53 additional newly discovered or newly described type specimens: doi.org/10.3897/evol...

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 29/12/2025

A frog species we published this year made it into this highly interesting review of (arbitrarily) the best scientific discoveries of 2025! www.frogheart.ca?p=60751 "These frogs are powerful reminders of how much we still don’t know about the Andes," says our author Germán Chávez.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 08/12/2025

An interesting story we recently published, with a new species of snake described! Read the paper in Evolutionary Systematics: doi.org/10.3897/evol... blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/18/n...

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New snake species named in honor of Steve Irwin | Blog

The species is glossy black, reaches up to a meter in length, and is non-venomous. It is believed to be endemic to the island.

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · 04/12/2025

🐍 Honouring late #SteveIrwin: the famous Australian #conservationist & #wildlife educator, this wolf #snake was described as a #newspecies in the #openaccess peer-reviewed journal @evolsyst.pensoft.net. 🗺️ The #reptile is thought to occur only on one island in the Indian Ocean. 🗞️ Via BBC Wildlife:

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Black wolf snake discovered on remote Indian island. It's over a metre long and eats other reptiles | Discover Wildlife

A newly described species has been named after the famous conservationist and wildlife educator Steve Irwin.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 21/11/2025

We're excited to see one of our latest articles, on the discovery of the Irwin’s wolf snake, covered by BBC's Wildlife Magazine! You can read the study here: doi.org/10.3897/evol... blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/18/n...

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New snake species named in honor of Steve Irwin | Blog

The species is glossy black, reaches up to a meter in length, and is non-venomous. It is believed to be endemic to the island.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 20/11/2025

This article explores one of our latest discoveries, the Irwin’s wolf snake! Read our study here: doi.org/10.3897/evol... www.iflscience.com/newly-discov...

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Newly Discovered Wolf Snake Species Is Slender, Shiny Black, And It’s Named After Steve Irwin

Welcome to the world Lycodon irwini.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 18/11/2025

Australian zookeeper, conservationist, and TV personality Steve Irwin just got a beautiful new snake species named after him! Lycodon irwini is glossy black, reaches up to a meter, and is believed to be endemic to India's Great Nicobar Islands. See more here: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/18/n...

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Plazi @plazi-species.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

#NewSpecies! New wolf snake from #india just crept in: Lycodon irwini Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/D8A2AD07-... Publication: doi.org/10.3897/evol... #EvolutionarySystematics #LycodonIrwini #FAIRdata #OA #ecology #nature #wildlife #conservation #animals #herpetology #herps #reptilia #snakes

Lycodon irwini, dorsolateral view of an adult female in life.

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Evolutionary Systematics @evolsyst.pensoft.net · 14/11/2025

The first phylogeny of Sri Lankan goblin spiders investigates the relationships of these short-range endemic species on the island: doi.org/10.3897/evol... #Araneae #biogeography #phylogenetics

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