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Redescriptions and lectotype designations for two neotropical Elminae (Coleoptera: Elmidae)
Cinzia Monte1, Alessandro Mascagni1
1Museo di Storia Naturale, Sezione di Zoologia "La Specola", Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via Romana 17, I - 50125 Firenze, Italy.;
Zootaxa
|November 5, 2016
Summary
Two Elminae beetle species, Macrelmis germaini and Cylloepus reitteri, were reviewed from Grouvelle
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Taxonomy
- Coleoptera
Background:
- Grouvelle's Collection at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris contains significant type specimens.
- The Elminae subfamily of aquatic beetles requires taxonomic clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review two Elminae species described by Grouvelle.
- To designate lectotypes for Macrelmis germaini and Cylloepus reitteri.
- To provide detailed morphological documentation for these species.
Main Methods:
- Examination of type specimens from Grouvelle's Collection.
- Designation of lectotypes.
- Morphological analysis including habitus photography and aedeagal illustrations.
Main Results:
- Lectotypes were successfully designated for Macrelmis germaini and Cylloepus reitteri.
- Detailed habitus photographs and aedeagal illustrations were generated for both species.
- The taxonomic status of these Elminae species is clarified.
Conclusions:
- The lectotype designations stabilize the taxonomy of Macrelmis germaini and Cylloepus reitteri.
- The provided illustrations will aid in future identification and taxonomic research of Elminae beetles.
