A new genus of spider beetle (Coleoptera, Ptinidae) from western Peru
T Keith Philips1, Kyle A Whorrall1, Olivia M Gearner1
1Systematics and Evolution Laboratory, Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576, USA Western Kentucky University Bowling Green United States of America.
Zookeys
|June 9, 2020
Abstract:
A new genus of flightless spider beetle from Peru with two new species is described. It is characterized by unique heart-shaped fused elytra and a broad pronotum with five basal depressions. The characters of this new genus and species are illustrated and discussed and the possible phylogenetic placement of this taxon is also included.
