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Silvanoclerus Opitz 2017
No full textGenus SilvanoclerusOPITZ,2017a T y p e s p e c i e s: Silvanoclerus dilatus OPITZ 2017a: 85. By original designation. D i a g n o s i s: Specimens of this genus resemble superficially those of Inconnexus OPITZ, but Silvanoclerus specimens differ by having much smaller eyes (compare Figs 53, 54). D e s c r i p t i o n: This genus was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017a). Additional characteristics are: Pronotal sides reticulated, epipleural angle faintly developed, elytral 2° setae prominent, and elytral posterior slope gradual.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 157, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Oncochelyna Opitz 2017
No full textGenus OncochelynaOPITZ,2017a T y p e s p e c i e s: Exochonotus barrigai SOLERVICENS 2004: 32. By original designation. D i a g n o s i s:Specimensof Oncochelyna superficially resemble those of Macilentus OPITZ, from which they differ by having securiform maxillary and labial terminal palpi; Macilentus terminal palpi are subsecuriform. D e s c r i p t i o n: This genus was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017: 72). Additional characteristics are: Pronotal sides reticulated, epipleuron with angle (OPITZ 2017: 89), epipleural margin serrulate, and elytral posterior slope acute.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 154, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Inconnexus Opitz 2017
No full textGenus InconnexusOPITZ,2017a T y p e s p e c i e s: Inconnexus lunarus OPITZ 2017a: 58. By original designation. D i a g n o s i s: Specimens of this genus resemble superficially those of Silvanoclerus OPITZ, but Inconnexus specimens differ by having much larger eyes (compare Figs 53, 54). D e s c r i p t i o n: This genus was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017a). Additional characteristics are: Pronotal sides with reticular sculpturing, epipleural angle reduced, elytral 2° setae prominent, and elytral posterior slope acute.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 138, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Macilentus Opitz 2017
No full textGenus MacilentusOPITZ,2017a T y p e s p e c i e s: Macilentus micidus OPITZ 2017a: 67. By original designation. D i a g n o s i s: Among the genera that have the epipleural angle, Oncochelina and Macilentus, specimens of Macilentus are distinguished by the subsecuriform terminal maxillary and labial palpomeres. D e s c r i p t i o n: This genus was adequately described and illustrated by OPITZ (2017a: 66). Additional characteristics are: Pronotal sides reticulated, epipleural angle present, epipleural margin serrulate, elytral 2° setae prominent, and elytral posterior slope acute.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 153, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
Amphelissus Opitz 2017
No full textGenus AmphelissusOPITZ2017a T y p e s p e c i e s: Pelonium meieri SCHENKLING 1900: 408. By original designation. D i a g n o s i s: Within the Labasiella complex, only members of Amphelissus have the antenna comprised of 10 antennomeres. D e s c r i p t i o n: This genus was adequately described in OPITZ (2017a). Additional characteristics are: Pronotal sides with reticulated sculpturing, epipleural angle present, epipleural margin serrulate, elytral 2° setae prominent, and elytral posterior slope acute (Fig. 65).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 136, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.376239
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
Ampleris itaituba OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textAmpleris itaitubaOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 197, 235, 318) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Itaituba (Brazil, Para), Amazonas, Hahnel (MNHN). 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. The available Ampleris itaituba specimen keys out to A. orosi OPITZ, from which the A. itaituba holotype differs by showing a more obtuse pronotal tubercle and broader capitular antennomeres. D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 6.0 mm; width 1.7 mm. Form: As in Fig. 318. Color: Clypeus and cranial venter testaceous, remainder of cranium black; antenna black; prothorax bicolored, prothoracic venter testaceous, pronotum mostly black, with narrow testaceous line at middle; pterothorax and abdomen brown; elytra piceous; legs bicolorous, mostly brown, testaceous at base. Head: Antenna capitate, funicular antennomeres transverse, capitular antennomeres narrow-oblong; eyes small, coarsely facetted, eye narrower than frons (EW/FW 20/25). Thorax: Pronotum (Fig. 197) quadrate, disc coarsely punctate (PW/PL 65/65); lateral tubercle well developed; elytral asetiferous punctures profusely distributed (EL/EW 255/55). Abdomen: Pygidium quadrate / scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 235. 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, itaituba, is a noun in apposition and refers to the type locality.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 998, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Ampleris jatai OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full textAmpleris jataiOPITZnov.sp. (Figs 83, 188, 236, 319) Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Jatahy (= Jatai), Prov. Goyas, Brezil (Goias, Brazil) (MNHN). 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). That work included a key to species. The available Ampleris jatai specimen keys out to A. orosis OPITZ, from which the A. jatai holotype differs by showing shorter and wider capitular antennomeres. D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 3.5 mm; width 1.0 mm. Form: As in Fig. 319. Color: Clypeus and lower frons testaceous, upper frons and epicranium brown, except epicranium with narrow testaceous streak at middle; gena testaceous; antenna brown; prothorax bicolored, venter testaceous; pronotum bicolored, disc broadly brown at sides, narrowly testaceous at middle, testaceous region laden with yellow setae; pterothorax, elytra, legs, and abdomen piceous. Head: Cranium coarsely punctate; antenna (Fig. 83) capitate, funicular antennomeres transverse, very setose, capitular antennomeres oblong; eyes small, coarsely facetted, eye narrower than frons (EW/FW 10/17). Thorax: Pronotal disc (Fig. 188) coarsely punctate, slightly oblong (PW/PL 40/43); lateral tubercle well developed; elytral asetiferous punctures substriate (EL/EW 165/35). Abdomen: Pygidium subquadrate/scutiform; aedeagus as in Fig. 236. 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, jatai, is a noun in apposition and refers to the type locality.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 998, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.374674
Ampleris amazon OPITZ, nov.sp.
No full text<i>Ampleris amazon</i> OPITZ nov.sp. (Figs 95, 125, 316) <p>Holotype: ♂. Type locality: Amazonia (Brazil), Bates (BMNH).</p> <p> D i a g n o s i s: The genus <i>Ampleris</i> OPITZ and its 7 previously described species were made available in 2016 (OPITZ 2016). That work included a key to species. The available <i>Ampleris amazon</i> specimen keys out to <i>A. orosis</i> OPITZ, from which the <i>A. amazon</i> holotype differs by showing a more rounded pronotal tubercle.</p> <p>D e s c r i p t i o n: Size: Length 5.5 mm; width 1.7 mm. Form: As in Fig. 216. Color: Clypeus and lower frons testaceous, upper frons and epicranium brown, except epicranium with narrow testaceous streak at middle; gena testaceous; antenna brown; prothorax bicolored, venter testaceous; pronotum bicolored, disc broadly black at sides, with broad testaceous line at middle, testaceous region laden with yellow setae; pterothorax, elytra, legs, and abdomen piceous. Head: Cranium coarsely punctate; antenna (Fig. 95) capitate, funicular antennomeres transverse, very setose, capitular antennomeres narrow oblong; eyes small, coarsely facetted, eye as wide as frons (EW/FW 23/23). Thorax: Pronotal disc (Fig. 125) coarsely punctate, slightly oblong (PW/PL 70/75); lateral tubercle well developed; elytral asetiferous punctures substriate (EL/EW 240/55). Abdomen: Pygidium subquadrate/scutiform.</p> <p>D i s t r i b u t i o n: ThisspeciesisknownfromBrazil.</p> <p> E t y m o l o g y: The trivial name, <i>amazon</i>, is a noun in apposition and refers to the type locality.</p>Published as part of <i>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)</i> on page 997, DOI: <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/3746744">10.5281/zenodo.3746744</a>
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