Callyntra inconsiderata sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), una nueva especie para la costa de Chile Central

Callyntra Solier, 1836, an endemic genus of Chile and Argentina, contains 21 valid species. Through field sampling and review of material from the coast of the Regions V and VI, we find specimens assigned to C. laticollis morphologically differentiated from the assigned species. Also, their morphology differ from all other nominal species of the genus. Therefore, in this article we describe C. inconsiderata sp. nov. and discuss regarding the relationship with other species of Callyntra, morphological variability, sexual dimorphism and conservation.Callyntra Solier, 1836, es un género endémico de Chile y Argentina que contiene 21 especies descritas hasta la fecha. Mediante recolecciones y revisión de material proveniente de la costa de las Regiones V y VI, se encontró con especímenes asignados a C. laticollis, pero que morfológicamente diferían de la especie asignada y del resto de las especies del género. Por lo tanto, en este artículo se describe C. inconsiderata sp. nov y se discute sobre su relación con otras especies de Callyntra, su variabilidad morfológica, dimorfismo sexual y conservación

A new species of Austrocodrus Ogloblin (Hymenoptera, Proctotrupidae, Austroserphinae), a Gondwanic relict from southernmost South America

Austrocodrus gladiogeminus sp. n. is described from southernmost South America. It is a member of the primitive subfamily Austroserphinae (Hymenoptera, Proctotrupidae), which is distributed in Oceania and South America, and is characterized from other Austrocodrus species by its relatively larger body size, the presence of long and sword-shaped ovipositor sheaths, M arising very close and distal to 1cu-a, and Cu and m-cu joining at a distance equivalent to the length of 2cu-a. We consider this species to be a Gondwanan relict. It has southernmost distribution of any proctotrupid

Creación de una residencia universitaria en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro para contribuir a la excelencia académica y el desarrollo socio- económico de la colectividad y la región.

La Universidad Estatal de Milagro, surgió como una extensión de la Universidad Estatal de Guayaquil, pero con las necesidad que se dieron día a día se vio la necesidad y se creó la UNEMI en la ciudad de Milagro, todo esto se dio como un proceso de renovación y se creó la UNEMI en la ciudad de Milagro, todo esto se dio con un proceso de renovación social y cultural, en la actualidad se piensan en brindarles un espacio físico, con un confort agradable y seguro, de allí surge la idea de la creación de una Residencia Universitaria, a esta idea de alojamiento se le adicionaran servicios complementarios, el método utilizado en este proyecto es histórico- lógico y las técnicas que se utiliza para el estudio de este diseño fueron: las encuestas entrevistas realizada sobre el dicho tema. Los beneficios que se obtendrán son muchas pero en forma general los mayores favorecidos serán, la universidad y los estudiantes, de esta manera la institución podrá alcanzar la Excelencia Académico además podrá realizar Convenios e Intercambios Interinstitucionales, Diseñar Programas de Educación Continua y Post- Grado a nivel Nacional e Internacional, porque los tendrían un hospedaje seguro dentro del campus académico

Vergence control system for stereo depth recovery

This paper describes a vergence control algorithm for a 3D stereo recovery system. This work has been developed within framework of the project ROBTET. This project has the purpose of designing a Teleoperated Robotic System for live power lines maintenance. The tasks involved suppose the automatic calculation of path for standard tasks, collision detection to avoid electrical shocks, force feedback and accurate visual data, and the generation of collision free real paths. To accomplish these tasks the system needs an exact model of the environment that is acquired through an active stereoscopic head. A cooperative algorithm using vergence and stereo correlation is shown. The proposed system is carried out through an algorithm based on the phase correlation, trying to keep the vergence on the interest object. The sharp vergence changes produced by the variation of the interest objects are controlled through an estimation of the depth distance generated by a stereo correspondence system. In some elements of the scene, those aligned with the epipolar plane, large errors in the depth estimation as well as in the phase correlation, are produced. To minimize these errors a laser lighting system is used to help fixation, assuring an adequate vergence and depth extraction .The work presented in this paper has been supported by electric utility IBERDROLA, S.A. under project PIE No. 132.198

Job-shop scheduling applied to computer vision

This paper presents a method for minimizing the total elapsed time spent by n tasks running on m differents processors working in parallel. The developed algorithm not only minimizes the total elapsed time but also reduces the idle time and waiting time of in-process tasks. This condition is very important in some applications of computer vision in which the time to finish the total process is particularly critical -quality control in industrial inspection, real-time computer vision, guided robots, .... The scheduling algorithm is based on the use of two matrices, obtained from the precedence relationships between tasks, and the data obtained from the two matrixes. The developed scheduling algorithm has been tested in one application of quality control using computer vision. The results obtained have been satisfactory in the application of different image processing algorithms

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Aspectos ecológicos de Chaetostoma sp. (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) en el alto río Magdalena, Colombia

We determined food and reproductive habits of Chaetostoma sp. in the Upper Magdalena basin, Colombia. The samplings were monthly between August 2001 and July 2012. We collected 1853 individuals in 11 size classes, between 34 â 114 mm SL, with an average length of 43.5 mm SL. The frequent recruitment was observed throughout the year, however the greater contribution of young individuals occurred between January and March 2012. Overall, Chaetostoma sp. was categorized as an hervibore with preference for diatoms. Navicula was the main food item, while Synedra, Gomphonema, Cymbella, Oscillatoria and Fragilaria were secondary food items. The sex ratio was 1:1. The average fecundity was 124 oocytes and average diameter of 1.54 mm, possibly related to a reproductive strategy K.Se determinaron los hábitos alimenticios y reproductivos de Chaetostoma sp. en el alto río Magdalena, Colombia. Los muestreos fueron mensuales entre agosto de 2011 y julio de 2012. Se colectaron 1853 individuos, distribuidos en 11 clases de tallas entre 34 â 114 mm LE, con una longitud media de 43,5 mm LE. Se observó un reclutamiento frecuente durante todo el año del muestreo, sin embargo el mayor aporte de individuos juveniles se presentó entre enero y marzo 2012. Chaetostoma sp. se categorizó como un herbívoro con preferencia por las diatomeas, donde Navicula fue el ítem principal, mientras que Synedra, Gomphonema, Cymbella, Oscillatoria y Fragilaria fueron ítems secundarios. La proporción sexual fue de 1:1, su fecundidad promedio fue de 124 oocitos y el diámetro de 1,54 mm, relacionado con estrategia reproductiva k. Proyecto financiado por Emgesa S. A. E.S.P

Predators and parasitoids of the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis, in its native range and invaded areas

The harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) has rapidly spread in several continents over the past 30 years and is considered an invasive alien species. The success of H. axyridis as an invader is often attributed to weak control by natural enemies. In this paper, we provide an overview of current knowledge on predators and parasitoids of H. axyridis. The common feature of predators and parasitoids is that they directly kill exploited organisms. Currently available data show that H. axyridis, displaying a variety of chemical, mechanical, and microbiological anti-predator defenses, is usually avoided by predators. However, some birds and invertebrates can eat this ladybird without harmful consequences. The primary defenses of H. axyridis against parasitoids include immune response and physiological and nutritional unsuitability for parasitoid development. These defenses are probably relatively efficient against most ladybird parasitoids, but not against flies of the genus Phalacrotophora. The latter are idiobiont parasitoids and hence can evade the host’s immune response. Indeed, rates of parasitism of H. axyridis by Phalacrotophora in the Palaearctic region (both in the native range in Asia and in Europe) are relatively high. While strong evidence for enemy release on the invasive populations of H. axyridis is lacking, several cases of parasitoid acquisition have been recorded in Europe, North America, and South America. We conclude that enemy release cannot be excluded as a possible mechanism contributing to the spread and increase of H. axyridis in the early stages of invasion, but adaptation of parasitoids may lead to novel associations which might offset previous effects of enemy release. However, further work is required to elucidate the population-level effects of such interactions

Historia de vida del bagre Imparfinis usmai (Heptapteridae: Siluriformes) en el área de influencia del proyecto hidroeléctrico El Quimbo, alto río Magdalena, Colombia

In Colombia a dam, Betania Reservoir, has been constructed on the main cannel of the Magdalena River, and another, the El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project which is located upstream of the first, is under construction. The dams not only generate fragmentation processes in the aquatic ecosystems, but also create artificial hybrid systems that impact the populations of different species of fish that inhabit them. This study aims to determine the life history of Imparfinis usmai and establish its trophodynamics in the area of influence of the El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project. Monthly samples were made from August 2011 to July 2012 in Garzón, Rioloro, Guandinosa and Yaguilga streams, and Páez, Suaza and Magdalena rivers. A total of 278 specimens, distributed in nine size classes were collected. In general, the population has a positive allometric growth, although variations occur throughout the year. The species was categorized as an Invertivore - Insectivore, and preferably consumed Simuliidae. The sex ratio was 1: 1.8, with predominance of females. Average fecundity was 2846 oocytes, with an extensive reproductive period. Project funded by Emgesa S. A. E.S.P.En Colombia se ha construido el embalse de Betania en el cauce principal del río Magdalena y el proyecto hidroeléctrico El Quimbo, localizado aguas arriba de este, se encuentra bajo construcción. Los embalses no solo generan procesos de fragmentación en los ecosistemas acuáticos, sino también crean sistemas artificiales híbridos que impactan las poblaciones de diferentes especies de peces que los habitan. El presente estudio tiene como meta conocer la historia de vida de Imparfinis usmai, así como establecer su patrón alimenticio, en el área de influencia del proyecto hidroeléctrico El Quimbo, embalse en fase de construcción en el cauce del río Magdalena. Para esto se efectuaron muestreos mensuales entre agosto de 2011 y julio de 2012, en las quebradas Garzón, Rioloro, Yaguilga y Guandinosa, y los ríos Páez, Suaza y Magdalena. Se colectaron 278 ejemplares, los cuales se distribuyeron en nueve clases de tallas. En general, la población presentó un crecimiento alométrico positivo, aunque con variaciones a lo largo del año. La especie se catalogó como invertívora - insectívora, con preferencia de Simuliidae. La proporción sexual fue de 1:1,8, con predominio de las hembras. Su fecundidad promedio fue de 2846 oocitos, con un periodo reproductivo extenso. Proyecto financiado por Emgesa S. A. E.S.P

Historia de vida del bagre <em>Imparfinis usmai<em> (Heptapteridae: Siluriformes) en el área de influencia del proyecto hidroeléctrico El Quimbo, alto río Magdalena, Colombia

In Colombia a dam, Betania Reservoir, has been constructed on the main cannel of the Magdalena River, and another, the El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project which is located upstream of the first, is under construction. The dams not only generate fragmentation processes in the aquatic ecosystems, but also create artificial hybrid systems that impact the populations of different species of fish that inhabit them. This study aims to determine the life history of Imparfinis usmai and establish its trophodynamics in the area of influence of the El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project. Monthly samples were made from August 2011 to July 2012 in Garzón, Rioloro, Guandinosa and Yaguilga streams, and Páez, Suaza and Magdalena rivers. A total of 278 specimens, distributed in nine size classes were collected. In general, the population has a positive allometric growth, although variations occur throughout the year. The species was categorized as an Invertivore - Insectivore, and preferably consumed Simuliidae. The sex ratio was 1: 1.8, with predominance of females. Average fecundity was 2846 oocytes, with an extensive reproductive period. Project funded by Emgesa S. A. E.S.P