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.....

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.....

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.....

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.

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.....

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....

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....

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....

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.....

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.....

High moose density may protect sheep from wolf attacks. For more, see doi.org/10.5735/086.....

New species of weevils from India: doi.org/10.5735/086.....