A new integrative study reassesses the taxonomy of European Setina #moths, combining morphology and #DNA analysis to untangle three major species complexes across the continent. Learn more about them here: doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

A new study combining literature reviews, specimen collections, and citizen science data from #iNaturalist and @gbif.org documents 3 native and 3 non-native #species of Zygentoma ( #silverfish and allies) in Switzerland. Check out the full study and how and where these #species are thriving:

The official record of Swiss beetles has been updated, confirming 183 species across several families after reviewing over 53,000 specimens and records. This extensive study even identified 14 species never before recorded in Switzerland: doi.org/10.3897/alpento.10.182286

🐝 Three new species of Darwin wasps have been discovered from the Swiss Alps, thus increasing the number of Diadegma species described from the region to 13. Find out all about them: doi.org/10.3897/alpento.10.184715 #wasps #newspecies

🐝 Check out the newest multidisciplinary #journal on #pollinator #research & #science by @pensoft.net ⤵️

New diving #beetle species 𝘙𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘭 described from 2,000 m above sea level at Mount Pompangeo, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 👉 Find out more here: doi.org/10.3897/alpe... #newspecies #waterbeetle

New review of the #parasitoid #wasp genus 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘳 in Switzerland examined 1,046 specimens, identifying 53 species, 46 recorded for the first time, including the newly described 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪: doi.org/10.3897/alpe... @unibe.ch @nhm-london.bsky.social #newspecies #biodiversity

𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑎 is revised to contain 10 species, confirming previous morphology-based species concepts, as researchers highlight the limitations of mitochondrial DNA barcoding of a few specimens for species delimitation in this genus. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

Five new species are described as researchers explore the endemism and hidden diversity of 𝐻𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑖𝑎 in Algeria’s northeastern mountains. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

First comprehensive survey of mosquitoes in the Grande Caricaie nature reserves at Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, reveals high species diversity but no invasive species. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

Researchers examined bycatch collected in a project to promote biodiversity in the forests of the Swiss Pre-Alps, uncovering informative and rare ecological insights. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

A hoverfly survey in the Swiss Alps uncovered 173 species, including new regional records and endangered taxa, and sets a practical baseline for future alpine insect monitoring. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

With the Grassland Butterfly Index for Germany, @ufz.de scientists provide important input for the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. 🦋 🔗 Read more on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/24/g... @kuehneli.bsky.social

Based on morphological and molecular evidence, 𝑉𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎 𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑖 is recorded for the first time in Switzerland alongside 𝑉. 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑠, updating the distribution of aquatic Alpine-Apennine bugs and expanding Swiss insect fauna records. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe... @mhngeneve.bsky.social

We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement." Read all about it here! blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/12/b...

It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝 @royentsoc.bsky.social

The presence of the rare alpine insect 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑖 was confirmed in Switzerland with preserved museum specimens in Basel and London, as well as live specimens. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer. “It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife. blog.pensoft.net/2025/08/12/n... @pensoft.net

Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer. “It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife. blog.pensoft.net/2025/08/12/n... @pensoft.net

Two new species are described and illustrated as part of this review of Chinese species belonging to the spider wasp genus 𝐸𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑜𝑛. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/dez....

We have two Topical Collections still open for submission!

Researchers present an updated checklist of mayflies - featuring ten species new to science - from northeastern Algeria alongside biogeographical and ecological insights. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

Three new species are described in this study listing 13 Atherigona species from Angola. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/afri...

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