There are several guidelines for gene nomenclature, but they are not always applied to the names of newly identified genes. The lack of standardization in naming genes generates inconsistent databases with errors such as genes with the same function and different names, genes with different functions and the same name, and use of an abbreviated name. This paper presents a methodology for predic...

The Afrotropical ponerine ant genus Asphinctopone is revised. Two species are recognised, of which one (differens) is described as new, and two names are established as new junior synonyms of the type-species silvestrii (lucidus and lamottei). A new diagnosis of the genus is presented, based on the female castes (male remains unknown) and critical morphological characters are discussed.

The six Miridiba Reitter, 1902 species, including Miridiba taoi Li & Wang, new species, Miridiba huesiotoi Li & Yang, new species, and Miridiba taipei Wang & Li, new species from Taiwan are reviewed. A key for the identification of adults is provided. The following information is provided for each species: literature review, synonyms, diagnoses, data of material used, description or redescripti...

Atrichadenotecnum multispinosus sp. n. is described from southwestern China. Psocomesites and Clematostigma from China are discussed, with five species transferred to Atrichadenotecnum and four species placed as new synonyms. Keys to adult males and females of Atrichadenotecnum species are presented.