Revision of the genus Endochilus Weise (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Chilocorini)
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Piotr Łączyński1, Wioletta Tomaszewska2
1Ziemiańska 35, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.
Abstract:
The members of the endemic African genus Endochilus Weise, 1898 (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Chilocorini) are redescribed, diagnosed, and illustrated. Lectotypes are designated for Endochilus compater Weise, Endochilus minor Weise, Endochilus plagiatus Sicard, Endochilus rubicundus Weise, and Endochilus styx Sicard. One new species is described: Endochilus abdominalis sp nov. Notes on the genus and nomenclatural history for each species are provided. A key for identification of all species is presented. Adult characters concerning similarities of Endochilus to other genera of African Chilocorini are discussed.
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