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Katamyurus albopaniculus Opitz 2008, new species
No full textKatamyurus albopaniculus, new species Figures 41, 48, 49, 54, 55; map 2 Holotype: ♀. MEX. Sinaloa 14 km NE La Cap. De Taxte, 30 Sept. 1990, J. E. Wappes (FSCA) (Specimen point mounted, gender symbol affixed to paper point; support card; locality label; acronymic repository label; holotype label.). Paratypes: Fourteen specimens: México: Durango: 18.5 km SW El Salto, 3-VIII-1964, H. F. Howden (CNCI, 4; WOPC, 6): Sinaloa: 10 km W El Palmito, 7-VIII-1964, 1616 m, H. F. Howden (CNCI, 2; WOPC, 1). México: " Colonia " (ZMHB, 1) Diagnosis: The members of this species can easily be distinguished from congeners by their significantly more slender forebody. Also, K. albopaniculus specimens are black except for the white tufts of setae on the elytral disc. Description: Length 6.7 mm; width 1.4 mm. Form: Very slender, particularly forebody (fig. 41). Integument: Black, except six small tufts of white setae on the elytral disc. Head: Eyes large and moderately convex; vertex between eyes narrow Thorax: Side margins subparallel, coarsely punctate; anterior transverse depression absent; elytra, punctations arranged into 10 rows, with six small tufts of white setae. Abdomen: Aedeagus (figs. 54, 55) tubular; phallic plates broad, apex modified into spring-like projections. Variation: Length 5.0–9.0 mm; width 1.0–2.0 mm. Natural history: Specimens were collected by beating branches of oak (Quercus), in August, at 1616 m. Distribution (map 2): Known only from western México in the states of Durango and Sinaloa. Etymology: The name is a Latin compound name that stems from paniculus (= tuft) and albus (= whitish). I refer to the tufts of white setae on the elytral disc.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2008, Classification, natural history, and evolution of Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part VII. The genera Hapsidopteris Opitz, Iontoclerus Opitz, Katamyurus Opitz, Megatrachys Opitz, Opitzia Nemésio, Pennasolis Opitz, new genus, Pericales Opitz, new genus, Pteroferus Opitz, new genus, and Turbophloeus Opitz, new genus, pp. 1-40 in Zootaxa 1754 on page 1
Megatrachys paniculus Opitz
No full text<i>Megatrachys paniculus</i> Opitz <p>Figures 56–63, 67, 68, 70, 133; map 2.</p> <p> <i>Megatrachys paniculus</i> Opitz, 1997: 61. <b>Holotype:</b> ♂. MEX., 5 mi. W. San Cristóbal, Chis., V-19-1969, J. M. Campbell (CNCI). (Specimen pin mounted, gender symbol affixed to support card; locality label; CNCI acronymic label; holotype label; plastic vial with abdomen and aedeagus.). <b>Paratypes</b>: Seven specimens. <b>México: Chiapas:</b> 8.4 km W San Cristóbal de las Casas, 19-V-1969, J. M Campbell (WOPC, 1); <i>idem</i>, 23-V-1969, 2287 m, J. M. Campbell (CNCI, 1); <i>idem</i>, 3-V-1969, H. F. Howden (WOPC, 1); Tinijapa, 13.4 NE San Cristóbal de las Casas, 26-V-1969, J. M. Campbell (CNCI, 1); 18.5 km E San Cristóbal de las Casas, 5-V-1969, H. F. Howden (WOPC, 1); near San Cristóbal de las Casas, 2-5- VII-1986, J. E. Wappes (WFBC, 1); junction of highways 199 & 190, 22-VI-1990, J. Huether (JNRC, 1).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis:</b> Readily distinguishable from the superficially similar specimens of <i>M</i>. <i>truncatia</i> by large aggregate of decumbent white setae on the sides of the pronotum, the three brown setal tufts on the cranium, and the gradually rounded deflexion of the elytral preapex.</p> <p> <b>Description:</b> Length 7. 0 mm; width 1.8 mm. <i>Form</i>: Long oblong rectangulate. <i>Integument</i>: Dark brown, except pronotal side with mat of white setae; legs yellow and with brown infuscations, cranium with three small brown setal tufts, elytra with ten small brown setal tufts, elytral setae gray, brown, or yellow. <i>Head</i>: Cranium coarsely punctate, eyes large, very convex; vertex between eyes broad. <i>Thorax</i>: Pronotal side margins with well-developed tubercle, anterior transverse depression prominent, anterior not projected, disc with shallow and elevated sculpturing and with coarse punctations; elytral side margins parallel to posterior four-fifths, then acutely angled to apex; disc subcorrugated and coarsely punctuate. <i>Abdomen</i>: Aedeagus as in figure 68.</p> <p> <b>Variation:</b> Length 6.8–9.0 mm; width 2.0– 2.5 mm.</p> <p> <b>Natural history:</b> Specimens were collected from southern México from May through July, at elevations ranging from 2287 to 2439 m.</p> <p> <b>Distribution (Map 2):</b> In addition to the type specimens I examined five specimens from <b>México: Chiapas</b>: San Cristóbal de las Casas, vicinity El Chivero, 3-5-VII-1986, 2439 m, E. Giesbert: Junction highway 199 & 190, 22-VI-1990, J. Huether. Specimens are deposited in CNCI, FSCA, JNRC, JPHC, WFBC, and WOPC.</p>Published as part of <i>Opitz, Weston, 2008, Classification, natural history, and evolution of Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part VII. The genera Hapsidopteris Opitz, Iontoclerus Opitz, Katamyurus Opitz, Megatrachys Opitz, Opitzia Nemésio, Pennasolis Opitz, new genus, Pericales Opitz, new genus, Pteroferus Opitz, new genus, and Turbophloeus Opitz, new genus, pp. 1-40 in Zootaxa 1754</i> on page 2
Silvanoclerus dilatus Opitz 2017
No full textSilvanoclerus dilatusOPITZ,2017a (Figs 17, 43, 54, 71, 96) Silvanoclerus dilatus OPITZ 2017a: 85. H o l o t y p e: ♀. Brazil: Minas Gerais, XI-1972, M. Alvarenga (FSCA). D i a g n o s i s: The crescentiform shape of the infuscation on the basal 1/2 of the elytral disc will distinguish this species from S. beechi. D e s c r i p t i o n: This species was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017a). Additional characteristics involve: Antenna as in Fig. 17, pronotum as in Fig. 43, eyes small, elytral asetiferous punctures striate, epipleural margin serrulate along posterior 1/4 th of epipleural margin, and habitus as in Fig. 96. D i s t r i b u t i o n (Fig.71): This species is known only from Brazil.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, ClassiIication, Natural History, and Evolution oI the SubIamily Peloniinae OPITZ (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae). Part XIII. The New World genera oI checkered beetles of the Labasiella complex, pp. 127-170 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (1) on page 158, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Inconnexus lunarus Opitz 2017
No full textInconnexus lunarusOPITZ,2017a (Figs 3, 30, 53, 70, 74) Inconnexus lunarus OPITZ 2017a: 59. H o l o t y p e:♂.(Brazil), BRÉSIL (Minas), Sertâo de Diamantina, FAZ. DAS MELANCIAS, E. GOUNELLE, 10 11 1902 (MNHN). P a r a t y p e s: Thirteen. Brazil: Estado do Minas Gerais, Sertâo de Diamantina, Faz. Das Malancias, E. Gounelle, 10-11-1902 (MNHN, 5; WOPC, 3); Sierra de Diamantina (MNHN, 2); Estado do Pernambuco, Serra de Communati, E. Gounelle, 12-3-1893 (WOPC, 1); Estado do Minas Gerais, Matusinhos, E. Gounelle, 3-4-1885 (MNHN, 1); Mineiro Goyaz (MNHN, 1). D i a g n o s i s: The larger eyes and more prominent posterior curvature (OPITZ, 2006: 32) will conveniently separate the members of this species from the superficially similar specimens of Silvanoclerus dilatus. D e s c r i p t i o n: This species was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017a) Additional characteristics involve: Antenna as in Fig. 3, pronotum as in Fig. 30, eyes large, elytral asetiferous punctures striate, epipleural margin serrulate along posterior 1/4 th of epipleural margin and habitus as in Fig. 74, and aedeagus as in Fig. 98. V a r i a t i o n: Size: Length 4.0-6.0 mm; width 1.8-2.0 mm. D i s t r i b u t i o n (Fig.70): This species is known only from Brazil.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, ClassiIication, Natural History, and Evolution oI the SubIamily Peloniinae OPITZ (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae). Part XIII. The New World genera oI checkered beetles of the Labasiella complex, pp. 127-170 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (1) on pages 138-139, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Sirpa latiflava OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textSirpa latiflavaOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 58, 157, 258, 354) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: PERU, Madre de Dios, Rio Tambopata Res., 30 km (air) sw Pto. Maldonado, 290 m, 12°50'S 069°20'W. A second label reads: Smithsonian Institution, Canopy Fogging Project, T. L. Erwin et al colls. 10Sep84, 02/02/04. A third label reads: 0053682 (USNM). Paratype: 1 specimen. Peru: Region Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Rio Tambopata Res., 30 km (air) SW Puerto Maldonado, 12°50'S 069°20'W, 8-IX- 1984, 290 m, T. L. Erwin (USNM). D i a g n o s i s: In 2016, OPITZ published a key to the species of Sirpa OPITZ (OPITZ 2016: 262). Sirpa latiflava specimens key out to S. parva OPITZ from which S. latiflava specimens differ by showing a more transverse pronotum that is also more convex and a much broader aedeagus. D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 5.2 mm; width 1.8 mm. Form: As in Fig. 354. Color: Cranium mostly testaceous, with broad black marking that covers upper frons and epicranium; prothorax mostly testaceous, pronotum broadly black at middle; pterothorax, legs, and abdomen dark brown; elytra mostly testaceous, black at base of sutural margin and in elytral apical region. Head: Eye coarsely facetted, as wide as frons (EW/FW 24/24); antenna capitate (Fig. 58), funicular antennomeres subfiliform, gradually shorter and wider to capitulum, capitulum sex dimorphic, slightly longer in male, capitular antennomeres 9 and 10 triangular, antennomere 11 subrectangulate. Thorax: Pronotum (Fig. 157) transverse, lateral tubercles slightly defined (PW/PL 80/60), disc coarsely punctate; asetiferous punctures profusely distributed on elytral disc, epipleural margin prominent, narrows to elytral apex (EL/EW 235/65). Abdomen: Pygidium transverse / scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 258. N a t u r a l H i s t o r y: The available specimens were collected in September, at 290 m. D i s t r i b u t i o n: ThisspeciesisknownfromPeru. E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, latiflava, is a Latin compound name that stems from latus (= side) and flavis (= yellow); with reference to the color of the sides of the elytra.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, Descriptions of new genera and new species of Western Hemisphere checkered beetles (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae), pp. 959-1076 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (2) on page 1021, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Katacompsus jubatus OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textKatacompsus jubatusOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 245, 330) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Brazil: Santa Catarina, I. de Sta. Catarina, 10 m, Vargem, Pequena. A second label reads: DEC. 31, 1992, beating, Mata atlantica, E. Barchet, coll. (CSCA). Paratypes: 3 specimens. Brazil: Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Nova Friburgo, 2-3-4-1903, E. Gounelle (MNHN, 1); Estado do Minas Gerais, Sertão de Diamantina, Facenda das Melancias, 10-11-1902, E. Gounelle (WOPC, 1); Estado do São Paulo, Est. Biol. Boracea Salesopolis, 17-26-XII-1969, J. M. & B. a. Campbell (WOPC, 1). D i a g n o s i s: This is the second known species of Katacompsus OPITZ. K. jubatus specimens differ from those of K. carinatus (SCHENKLING) by showing an oblong prothorax. The prothorax is quadrate in specimens of K. carinatus. The genus Katacompsus OPITZ was introduced by OPITZ (2017). D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 5.0 mm; width 2.0 mm. Form: As in Fig. 330. Color: Cranium mostly castaneous, with black line across frons; epicranium with black Yshaped mark; antenna brown; prothoracic sternum brown; pronotum castaneous, with black network-like mark; metepimeron and mesepisternum testaceous, mesosternum and metasternum piceous; elytra variegated with hues of light and dark brown; legs bicolorous; prothoracic femur mostly yellow, infuscated; prothoracic tibiae and tarsi brown; mesothoracic and metathoracic femora and tibiae mostly yellow, infuscated; tarsi brown; abdomen brown. Head: Eyes coarsely facetted, as wide as frons (EW/FW 25/25); antenna capitate, funicular antennomeres subfiliform, gradually shorter to capitulum, capitular antennomeres 9 and 10 triangular, antennomere 11 ovoid. Thorax: Pronotum oblong, lateral tubercle well developed (PW/PL 75/80), disc corrugated; elytral asetife- rous punctures not striate, disc subcarinate and slightly expanded in posterior 1/2 (EL/EW 185/65). Abdomen: Pygidium transverse / scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 245. Variation: The available specimens are quite homogeneous. N a t u r a l H i s t o r y: The available specimens were collected in December, February, and April; the holotype at 10 m. D i s t r i b u t i o n: ThisspeciesisknownfromBrazil. E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, jubatus, is a Latin name with the meaning of "crested"; with reference to the corrugations on the dorsum.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, Descriptions of new genera and new species of Western Hemisphere checkered beetles (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae), pp. 959-1076 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (2) on pages 1005-1006, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Sirpa acara OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textSirpa acaraOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 79, 128, 257, 353) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Brazil; Espirito Santo, Linhares, IX-1973, Moacir Alvarenga (FSCA). Paratype: 1 specimen. Brazil: Estado do Espirito Santo, Linhares, IX-1973, Moacir Alvarenga (WOPC). D i a g n o s i s: The small size of these beetles (3.0 mm) will distinguish them from congeners. The genus Sirpa OPITZ was introduced by OPITZ (2016). D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 3.0 mm; width 1. 0 mm. Form: As in Fig. 353. Color: Forebody red, remainder piceous. Head: Eye coarsely facetted, narrower than frons (EW/FW 13/20); antenna capitate (Fig. 79), funicular antennomeres subfiliform, gradually shorter to capitulum, capitular antennomeres 9 and 10 triangular, antennomere 11 ovoid. Thorax: Pronotum (Fig. 128) slightly oblong, pronotal tubercles well defined (PW/PL 47/52), disc coarsely punctate; asetiferous punctures substriate, profusely distributed throughout elytral disc, epipleural margin prominent, narrows to elytral apex (EL/EW 235/65). Abdomen: Pygidium scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 257. N a t u r a l H i s t o r y: The available specimens were collected from the type locality during September. D i s t r i b u t i o n: ThisspeciesisknownfromBrazil. E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, acara, is a Greek name with a meaning of "tiny"; with reference to the small size of these beetles.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, Descriptions of new genera and new species of Western Hemisphere checkered beetles (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae), pp. 959-1076 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (2) on pages 1020-1021, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Aphelocerus Opitz, 2019, nov.sp.
No full textAphelocerus nodusOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 1, 181, 204, 265) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Stann Creek Dist. Belize, Middlesex Village, 186 m, TREES Field Station, 37 km W of Dangriga. A second label reads: 19 May-6 June 2016, L. G. Bezark, collector, malaise trap, N17.05218 W088.56543 (FSCA). D i a g n o s i s: The genus Aphelocerus KIRSCH was revised in 2005 (OPITZ 2005). This work included a key to species. Aphelocerus nodus specimens key out to A. formicoides OPITZ from which A. nodus specimens differ by showing a more oblong pronotum and broader phallobasic lobes. D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 4.5 mm; width 2.3 mm. Form: As in Fig. 265. Color: Black; row of white setae on metepisternum. Head: Genae and epicranium extended; gena wrinkled behind eyes; interocular depression and frontal umbo shallow; antenna (Fig. 1) capitate, funicular antennomeres filiform, progressively shorter and wider towards capitulum, capitulum not compact; eyes finely facetted, eye narrower than frons (EW/FW 18/40). Thorax: Pronotum (Fig. 181) sub-globose, very finely punctate; (PW/PL 75/95); elytra short and boldly convex, with shallow longitudinal carina behind basal tumescence, disc with striae of very small setiferous punctures (EL/EW 165/70). Abdomen: Pygidium transverse / scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 204. N a t u r a l H i s t o r y: The available specimen was collected during a period between May and June, at 186 m. D i s t r i b u t i o n: ThisspeciesisknownfromBelize. E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, nodus, is a Latin adjective meaning "swelling"; with reference to the tumescence at the base of the elytra.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, Descriptions of new genera and new species of Western Hemisphere checkered beetles (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae), pp. 959-1076 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (2) on page 964, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Ampleris cacuminis OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textAmpleris cacuminisOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 56, 105, 234, 317) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: BOLIVIA: Santa Cruz, El Refugio Los Volcanes, Elev. 3363', 18- 24/X/2014, Morris & Wappes (FSCA). Paratype: 1 specimen. Bolivia: Departamento de Santa Cruz, El Refugio Los Volcanes, 18-24-X- 2014, 1025 m, Morris & Wappes (RFMC). D i a g n o s i s: The genus Ampleris OPITZ and its 7 previously described species were made available in 2016 (OPITZ 2016). This work included a key to species. Ampleris cacuminis specimens key out to A. cava OPITZ, from which A. cacuminis specimens differ in characteristics of the male genitalia. In A. cacuminis, the phallic plates are longer and the phallic apex is more acuminate. D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 4.5 mm; width 1.3 mm. Form: As in Fig. 317. Color: Cranium bicolored, upper frons and postgena black, testaceous in remainder; antenna black; prothorax bicolored, mostly testaceous, disc with broad 2 slightly oblique black lines; pterothorax, legs, and abdomen black; elytra bicolorous, sutural margins narrowly black in basal 1/2, disc black in distal 1/3 rd. Head: Antenna (Fig. 56) capitate, funicular antennomeres transverse, capitular antennomeres narrow oblong; eyes small, coarsely facetted, eye narrower than frons (EW/FW 15/22). Thorax: Pronotum (Fig. 105) quadrate, disc coarsely punctate (PW/PL 50/50); lateral tubercle well developed; elytral asetiferous punctures profusely distributed (EL/EW 210/45). Abdomen: Pygidium scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 234. N a t u r a l H i s t o r y: The available specimens were collected in October, at 1025 m. D i s t r i b u t i o n: This species is known from Bolivia. E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, cacuminis, is a Latin name that stems from cacumen (= extreme point); with reference to the acuminate phallic apex.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2019, Descriptions of new genera and new species of Western Hemisphere checkered beetles (Coleoptera, Cleroidea, Cleridae), pp. 959-1076 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 51 (2) on pages 997-998, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Aspitonis chiapas OPITZ 2015, nov.sp.
No full textAspitonis chiapas Opitz, nov.sp. (Figs. 119, 120, 151, 173) Holotype: ♂. 16 mi. E. Teopisca, Chis. Mex. V.14, 1969, H. Howden (CMNC). Diagnosis: The elytral disc is completely black. This characteristic will distinguish the members of this species from congeners. Description: Size: Length 5.5 mm; width 1.8 mm. Form: As in Fig. 151. Color: Cranium black, lower frons and clypeus yellow; pronotum mostly black, upper sides reddish; mesoscutellum black; elytra black. Head: Antennal capitulum not available; antennal carina very prominent; EW/FW 10/13. Thorax: Pronotal anterior margin not projected at middle, side margin without tubercle; form elongate; PW/PL 30/35; elytral disc strongly deflexed at sides, elytral carina absent; EL/EW 140/30. Abdomen: Male pygidium not incised distally; aedeagus (Figs. 119, 120) slightly sclerotized; tegminal lobes acuminate and fimbriate. Natural history: The holotype was collected in May. Distribution (Fig. 173): Known only from the type locality. Etymology: The specific epithet chiapas is a noun in apposition and refers to the type locality.Published as part of Opitz, Weston, 2015, Systematics of the checkered beetle subfamily Platynopterinae SPINOLA (Coleoptera Cleridae), pp. 1513-1572 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 47 (2) on page 1530, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.528250
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