A new species of the genus Sphaeronemoura (Plecoptera: Nemouridae: Amphinemurinae), S. separata sp. n. is described from the male, female, and larvae collected in Henan Province of China. The internal genitalia of the female adult is described for the first time for the genus, and additional generic characters for the larva are also given. The known distributions of all Sphaeronemoura species i...

Male and female adults of Culex (Culex) articularis Philippi are redescribed, and the 4th-instar larva and pupa are described and illustrated for the first time. Culex articularis is compared with other species of the subgenus Culex. Illustrations of diagnostic characters of the female, male genitalia, 4th-instar larva, and pupa are also provided.

Traumatic mating (or copulatory wounding) is an extreme form of sexual conflict whereby male genitalia physically harm females during mating. In such species females are expected to evolve counter-adaptations to reduce male-induced harm. Importantly, female counter-adaptations may include both genital and non-genital traits. In this study, we examine evolutionary associations between harmful ma...

OBJECTIVE Anogenital distances are considered to be a sensitive indicator of external genitalia exposure to factors such as anti-androgens, and/or endocrine distruptors during the prenatal period. Exposure to such factors can lead to changes in the anogenital measurements (AGM) of newborn infants. These measurements can be used to predict masculinization of the external genitalia in healthy new...

A new species of Phrixosoma from Tanzania is described and illustrated. This is a unique species for the genus in having a strongly concave female frons. Several characters are described for the first time for this genus, including male and female genitalia, mouthparts, thoracic sutures, and several overlooked features of the mesoand metatibiae and sternal processes.

BACKGROUND Public and policy attention to female genital mutilation (FGM) in diaspora communities has increased in Europe, but research remains limited and misinformation abounds. As a first step to addressing these issues, this study explored FGM prevention and response interventions in Europe, using a scoping literature review and key informant interviews. METHODS A scoping study design was...

The second specimen of a rare and little known Procridinae species, Striartona clathrata (Poujade, 1886), was captured in Ningshan County, Shaanxi Province, Central China is reported hereinafter. adults female genitalia this the holotype are compared illustrated.

Gymnnocnemia editaerevayae nov. sp. is described from the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco and compared to Gymnocneinia variegata Schneider, 1845. Descriptions of male genitalia and male and female terminalia of G. variegata are provided. Both species are illustrated.