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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
Hapsidopteris Opitz 1997
No full text<i>Hapsidopteris</i> Opitz <p> <b>Type species:</b> <i>Hapsidopteris diastenus</i> Opitz, 1997: 63. By original designation.</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis:</b> Specimens of this monotypic genus have an antennal club that appears to be comprised of four antennomeres (fig. 2).</p> <p> <b>Description:</b> <i>Size</i>: Length 5.0 mm; width 2.0 mm. <i>Form</i>: Oblong rectangulate; elytra about three times longer than wide, posterolateral margin gradually curved towards elytral apex. <i>Vestiture</i>: Body profusely vested with short setae, elytral primary (1º) setae short, secondary (2º) setae reclinate, usually pale and very densely distributed. <i>Head</i>: Cranium coarsely punctate; eyes small, moderately bulgy, finely faceted, ocular notch more angular than rounded; antenna (fig. 2) inserted at lower angle of eye incision, comprised of 10 antennomeres, loosely clubbed, scape short and robust, funicular antennomeres variously developed, 3 rd large triangular, 4 th transverse rectangulate, 5 th small transverse, 6 th very large quadrate, 7 th very small transverse, 8 th subrectangulate, 9 th triangular, and 10 th oval; labrum deeply incised; mandible robust, dentes well developed; maxillary and labial terminal palpomeres digitiform; frons wide; gular sutures strongly converging; gular pads small. <i>Thorax</i>: Pronotum (fig. 3) quadrate, lateral tubercle small, disc coarsely punctate, pronotal arch not evident, anterior margin slightly convex, posterior margin transverse, anterior transverse depression not evident, discal trichobothria set in depressions; lateral carina not extended to anterior margin of pronotum and posteriorly confluent with pronotal bead; procoxal cavities open; interprocoxal process linear, not laterally expanded distally; metendosternite without furcal lamina; elytra oblong rectangulate, side margins strongly deflexed, epipleuron extended to elytral apex, punctations small, grouped into distinct rows; metathoracic wing as in figure 4; mesoscutellum quadrate; tibial spur formula 0-1-1, tarsal pulvilli formula 3-3-1, anterior margin of tibia spinous; tarsal claws with large basal denticle. <i>Abdomen</i>: Narrows to posterior, six visible sterna; pygidium transverse, sixth visible sternum incised distally in males. <i>Male Genitalia</i>: Aedeagus tubular; phallobasic rod present, linear, phallic plates broad.</p> <p> <b>Distribution:</b> This monotypic genus is known from southern México.</p> <p> <b>Evolutionary relationships:</b> It is postulated that <i>Hapsidopteris</i> Opitz has a sister group relationship with <i>Opitzia</i> Nemésio. The synapotypies that bind these genera are: eyes reduced in size, anterior third of elytral sides strongly deflected, and hind pronotal angles acute.</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 pages 5-
Pericales albogilvus Opitz 2008, new species
No full text<i>Pericales albogilvus</i>, new species <p>Figures 95–107; map 4.</p> <p> <b>Holotype:</b> ♂. HAITI: Dept. Sud-Oueste, Massif de La Selle, Morne d’ Enfer, 1850 m, 15-V-1984 (FSCA). (Specimen point mounted, antenna and gender symbol affixed to paper point; support card, metathoracic wing affixed to mount card; locality label; FSCA acronymic label; holotype label; plastic vial with abdomen and genitalia.). <b>Paratypes:</b> None</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis:</b> This large epiphloeine beetle may be easily distinguished from any other epiphloeine from Hispaniola by the completely yellow pronotum and the completely dark brown coloration of the elytra. Also, the shallow whorls of ridges on the pronotal disc are diagnostic for the members of this species.</p> <p> <b>Description:</b> Length 6.0 mm; width 2.0 mm. Cranium dark brown in front, epicranium behind eyes yellow, antenna dark brown; pronotum yellow, setae yellow; elytra oblong long rectangulate; anterior margin of protibia with 4 spines; antenna as in figure 100. <i>Abdomen</i>: Aedeagus as in figure 104.</p> <p> <b>Variation:</b> Length 5.0–6.0 mm; width 1.5–2.0 mm.</p> <p> <b>Natural history:</b> Specimens have been collected in May and August, at altitudes ranging from 1250– 1850 m.</p> <p> <b>Distribution (map 4):</b> In addition to the holotype I examined another specimen from: <b>Dominican Republic: Pedernales:</b> 35 km N Cabo Rojo, El Aceitillar, Las Abejas, 23-VIII-1988, 125- 1430 m, M. Ivie, Philips & Johnson.</p> <p> <b>Etymology:</b> The specific epithet is a Latin compound name that stems from the adjective <i>gilvus</i> (= pale yellow) and the adjective <i>albus</i> (= white). I refer to the light coloration of the pronotum and the profusely distributed pale setae on the pronotal disc.</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 3
Romanaeclerus dimidius Opitz 2017, new species
No full text<p> <b> <i>Romanaeclerus dimidius</i> Opitz, new species</b> (Figs. 6, 27, 33, 37)</p> <p> <b>Type Material.</b> <b>Holotype:</b> ♀. ZAMBIA NW, 15 km E of Solwezi, 17.10.2018, Lgt. Snižek (RGCM).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> The members of this species are very similar to those of <i>Romanaeclerus caligoapiculus</i> Opitz, but specimens of <i>R. dimidius</i> do not have a black macula on the elytral humerus.</p> <p> <b>Description. Size:</b> Length 3.0 mm; width 1.0 mm. <b>Form:</b> As in Fig. 33. <b>Color:</b> Cranium and mandible castaneous, remainder of mouthparts and antennae yellow; prothorax castaneous; mesoscutellum testaceous; elytra bicolored, flavotestaceous in slightly than basal half, castaneous in apical half; legs flavotestaceous; abdomen testaceous. <b>Head:</b> Antennal capitulum well-developed (Fig. 6), capitular antennomeres 9 and 10 transverse, antennomere 11 subquadrate; maxillary and labial terminal palpomeres digitiform; eyes much narrower than frons (EW/FW = 10/20). <b>Thorax:</b> Pronotum (Fig. 27) transverse (PW/PL = 52/40), lateral margins evenly arcuate; asetiferous elytral punctation small and extending to subapex, punctation subseriate, interstitial spaces smooth and shiny; epipleural margin narrowing to elytral apex. <b>Abdomen:</b> Pygidium scutiform.</p> <p> <b>Natural History.</b> The type specimen was collected in October.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> This species is known from Zambia (Fig. 37).</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific epithet <i>dimidius</i> (= half) is a Latin adjective. I refer to the bipartite color pattern on the elytral disc.</p>Published as part of <i>Opitz, Weston, 2017, Classification, Natural History, and Evolution of the Orthopleurinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part VI. The New Genera Coadnatus Opitz, Furcadia Opitz, and Latupusillus Opitz, One New Species of Funicula Opitz, and Four New Species of Romanaeclerus Winkler, pp. 421-433 in The Coleopterists Bulletin 71 (3)</i> on pages 430-431, DOI: 10.1649/0010-065X-71.3.421, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/5376554">http://zenodo.org/record/5376554</a>
Pteroferus zolnerowichi Opitz 2008, new species
No full text<i>Pteroferus zolnerowichi</i>, new species <p>Figures 108–119; map 3.</p> <p> <b>Holotype:</b> ♀. BRAZIL: Santa Catarina: Nova Teutonia, XI-1973, Fritz Plaumann (FSCA) (Specimen point mounted, gender symbol affixed to paper point; support card; locality label; FSCA repository label; holotype label.). <b>Paratypes:</b> Twelve specimens: <b>Brazil: Santa Catarina:</b> Nova Teutonia: collection day not noted-XI-1973, F. Plaumann (FSCA, 7; WOPC, 1); <i>idem</i>, 27º11'S 52º23'W, collection day not noted-X-1973, 300– 500 m, F. Plaumann (FSCA, 1); <i>idem</i>, 27º11'S 52º23'W, collection day not noted-XI-1966, 300– 500 m, F. Plaumann (FSCA, 1; WOPC, 1); <i>idem</i>, 27º11'S 52º23'W, collection day not noted-XI-1973, 300– 500 m, F. Plaumann (FSCA, 1).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis:</b> The short triangular shape of the body in combination with the corrugated elytral disc will easily distinguish the members of this species from other epiphloeines.</p> <p> <b>Description:</b> Length 5.0 mm; width 1.8 mm. Cranium red-brown, antenna brown; pronotum periphery light brown, disc black; elytra variegated, brown with yellow streaks, setae intermixture of yellow and brown setae, surface corrugated, some regions shallowly concave and with slightly raised ridges margin; legs yellow, femora and tibiae infuscated; anterior margin of protibia with 4 spines; antenna as in figure 118. <i>Abdomen</i>: Aedeagus tubular; phallic apex rounded knob.</p> <p> <b>Variation:</b> Length 4.0–5.0 mm; width 1.5–1.8 mm. Also, there is some variation in the corrugated sculpturing of the elytral disc.</p> <p> <b>Natural history:</b> Specimens were collected in southern Brazil during October, November, and February, at an altitude of 300–500 m.</p> <p> <b>Distribution (map 3):</b> This species is known only from southern Brazil.</p> <p> <b>Etymology:</b> It gives me great pleasure to name this species after my very helpful colleague Gregory Zolnerowich, of Kansas State University.</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 pages 34-3
Ichnea gregata Opitz, new species
No full text<i>Ichnea gregata</i> Opitz, new species <p>(Figs. 52, 3, 168, 186; Map 4)</p> <p> <b>Holotype.</b> Male. Utcuyacu, Tarma Junín, Peru, III-15-1948. A second label-F. Woytkowski, Coll. - Donor Wm. Procter (AMNH). (Specimen point mounted, antenna and gender label affixed to paper point; mount card; locality label; collector label; AMNH acronymic label; holotype label; plastic vial with aedeagus.)</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> The transverse configuration of the eighth antennomere (Fig. 168) will distinguish the members of this species from congeners.</p> <p> <b>Description. Size</b>: Length 6.8 mm; width 2.0 mm. <b>Form</b>: Narrowly triangular. <b>Integumental color</b> (Fig. 52): Cranium light brown at front, epicranium black; pronotum lower sides and middle of disc black, remainder yellow; elytra mostly yellow, with dark markings at sutural margin where dark marking unites with broad, black, oblique fascia, latter narrowly conjoined with narrow dark epipleural line that ends just behind humeral angle. <b>Head</b>: HW/PW 1.0; frons indented; EW/ VW 2.1; antenna as in Fig. 168, funicle compressed. <b>Thorax</b>: PL/PW 1.3; elytra strongly flared to posterior two-thirds, EL/PL 5.5; EL/EW 2.8; anterior margin of protibia with 9 spines. <b>Male genitalia</b>: Aedeagus as in Fig. 186.</p> <p> <b>Natural History.</b> The holotype was collected in March.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Known only from the type locality (Map 4).</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific epithet stems from the Latin <i>grego</i> (= assemble) that refers to the compressed nature of the funicle.</p>Published as part of <i>Opitz, Weston, 2010, Classification, Natural History, and Evolution of the Epiphloeinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part VIII. The Genera Acanthocollum Opitz, Stegnoclava Opitz, and Ichnea Laporte, pp. 1-65 in The Coleopterists Bulletin (mo 9) (mo 9) 64</i> on pages 36-37, DOI: 10.1649/0010-065X-64.mo4.1, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/4908605">http://zenodo.org/record/4908605</a>
Romanaeclerus quadratus Opitz 2017, new species
No full text<p> <b> <i>Romanaeclerus quadratus</i> Opitz, new species</b> (Figs. 4, 22, 35, 38)</p> <p> <b>Type Material.</b> <b>Holotype:</b> Ƌ. LIBERIA, Nimba Co., Gbei Vongwea, 23 November 1986, leg. D. G. Furth (PMNH).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> The members of this species are very similar to those of <i>Romanaeclerus vitellinus</i> Opitz, new species, but in specimens of <i>R. quadratus</i>, the ninth and 10 th funicular antennomeres are more subquadrate that trigonal. Also, in <i>R. quadratus</i> the frons is proportionally broader compared to the width of the eye (EW/FW = 20:28 (0.71) in specimens of <i>R. quadratus</i>, 10:25 (0.40) in those of <i>R. vitellinus</i>).</p> <p> <b>Description. Size:</b> Length 4.2 mm; width 2.0 mm. <b>Form:</b> As in Fig. 35. <b>Color:</b> Forebody, antennae, legs, and abdomen testaceous, elytra redbrown. <b>Head:</b> Antennal capitulum well-developed (Fig. 4), capitular antennomeres 9 and 10 subquadrate, antennomere 11 suboval, funicular antennomeres progressively more serrate; maxillary and labial terminal palpomeres acuminate; eyes narrower than frons (EW/FW = 20/28). <b>Thorax:</b> Pronotum (Fig. 22) transverse (PW/PL = 90/70), lateral margins evenly arcuate; asetiferous elytral punctation small and extending to elytral subapex, punctation subseriate, interstitial spaces smooth and shiny; sutural margin narrows to elytral apex. <b>Abdomen:</b> Pygidium scutiform; aedeagus with phallobasic lobes minute; phallic plates slender, long.</p> <p> <b>Natural History.</b> The holotype was collected in November.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> This species is known from Liberia (Fig. 38).</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific epithet <i>quadratus</i> (= 4-sided) refers to the subquadrate shape of the ninth and 10 th capitular antennomeres.</p>Published as part of <i>Opitz, Weston, 2017, Classification, Natural History, and Evolution of the Orthopleurinae (Coleoptera: Cleridae). Part VI. The New Genera Coadnatus Opitz, Furcadia Opitz, and Latupusillus Opitz, One New Species of Funicula Opitz, and Four New Species of Romanaeclerus Winkler, pp. 421-433 in The Coleopterists Bulletin 71 (3)</i> on page 431, DOI: 10.1649/0010-065X-71.3.421, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/5376554">http://zenodo.org/record/5376554</a>
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
Turbophloeus Opitz 2008, new genus
No full text<i>Turbophloeus</i>, new genus <p> <b>Type species:</b> <i>Epiphlaeus simplex</i> Schenkling, 1900: 397. By present designation.</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis:</b> The corrugated-like appearance of the elytral disc, which also exhibits blotches of yellow setae, along with the oblong rectangulate body form will conveniently distinguish the members of this genus from members of other epiphloeine genera. The presence of a furcal lamina on the metendosternite is unique within Epiphloeinae.</p> <p> <b>Description:</b> <i>Size</i>: Length 3.7–6.8.mm; width 1.0–2.0 mm. <i>Form</i>: Oblong rectangulate; elytra a little more than three times longer than wide, posterolateral margin gradually curved towards elytral apex. <i>Vestiture</i>: Cranium vested profusely with stout yellow setae; pronotum loosely matted with stout yellow setae; elytral disc vested with primary (1º) setae and secondary (2º) setae, 1º setae stout, erect, and dark, particularly conspicuous along epipleural and sutural margins, 2º setae short, decumbent, and yellow, latter may be matted into ridge-like aggregates; elytral trichobothria prominent near epipleuron. <i>Head</i> (figs. 120–122): Cranium rugosely punctate; eyes very bulgy, finely faceted, ocular notch angle acute at innermost point; antenna inserted at lower angle of eye incision, antenna (fig. 127) comprised of 11 antennomeres, loosely clubbed, scape as long as combined length of pedicel and antennomeres 3–5, scape curvate, funicular antennomeres 3– 5 subfiliform, 6–8 slightly increasing in width, 9 th and 10 th antennomeres narrow triangular, 10 th antennomere oval; labrum (fig. 128) deeply incised; tormal processes horizontal and not welded; mandible (fig. 126) robust, dentes well developed, mandibular penicillus very small; maxillary (fig. 125) and labial (fig. 129) terminal palpomeres digitiform, laterolacinia present; frons not very wide; gular sutures strongly converging (fig. 121); gular pads very small. <i>Thorax</i> (figs 123–124): Pronotum transverse, lateral tubercle prominent, disc finely punctate, pronotal arch roughly punctate, anterior margin curvate, posterior margin transverse, anterior transverse depression well developed, disc of pronotal proper with elevations and depressions, paralateral tumescences usually prominent, depressed obliquely at sides where discal trichobothria are prominent; pronotal projection (fig. 123) slightly extended to middle; lateral carina not extended to anterior margin of pronotum and posteriorly confluent with pronotal bead; procoxal cavities open; interprocoxal process linear (fig. 123), not laterally expanded distally; metendosternite (fig. 131) with furcal lamina; elytra oblong rectangulate, epipleural margins subparallel then gradually becoming more rounded, then gradually converging towards sutural margin, epipleuron extended to elytral distal four-fifth, punctations small, oval, and profusely distributed on elytral disc, become progressively smaller to distal limit of disc, elytral trichobothria present near epipleural margin; metathoracic wing as in figures; mesoscutellum triangular; tibial spur formula 0-1-1, tarsal pulvilli formula 3-3-2, anterior margin of tibia spinous; tarsal claws with large basal denticle. <i>Abdomen</i>: Narrows to posterior, six visible sterna; pygidium transverse, fringed with large setae, sixth visible sternum incised distally in males, not incised in females. <i>Male Genitalia</i> (fig. 132): Aedeagus long and narrow; phallobasic rod present, linear, phallic plates very narrow; spicular fork as in figure 130.</p> <p> <b>Distribution:</b> The known distribution of this genus is Colombia to Bolivia.</p> <p> <b>Etymology:</b> The generic epithet is a compound name that stems from the Latin <i>turba</i> (= disorder) and the Greek <i>phloios</i> (= bark). I refer to the taxonomic enigma that this monotypic genus has presented. This is the only epiphloeine species known to me that has fully developed furcal laminae (fig. 131).</p> <p> <b>Evolutionary considerations:</b> <i>Turbophloeus</i> is most closely allied to those epiphloeine genera with 11 antennomeres that lack the basal portion of the MP1 vein. It is not possible to predict the sister taxon at this time.</p> <p> <b>MAP 4.</b> Distribution of <i>Pericales albogilvus</i>.</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 pages 35-3
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