A new species of Lilophaea Bechyné (Luperina) from Southern Brazil, Lilophaea sulina sp. nov. is described and illustrated. The complexity behind the taxonomic history for Lilophaea in relation to two similar genera (Luperodes and Monolepta), is approached herein. After the description of L. sulina sp. nov., 19 species of this genus are currently known, all Neotropical. An updated list of species of Lilophaea with their respective geographical distribution is provided.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4168.1.12 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
species lilophaea
12
lilophaea bechyné
8
sulina nov
8
species
4
bechyné coleoptera
4
coleoptera chrysomelidae
4
chrysomelidae galerucinae
4
galerucinae historical
4
historical background
4
background checklist
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!