Two new combinations and lectotype designations in the genus Leptophloeus Casey, 1916 (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea: Laemophloeidae)
Microlaemus piceicollis (Lea, 1909) and Lathropus strigiceps Lea, 1909 are hereby transferred to the genus Leptophloeus Casey, 1916 (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea: Laemophloeidae), rendering two new combinations. Additionally, the precise placement of these species within Leptophloeus is discussed, and lectotypes are designated for both.
Authors
- Takahiro Yoshida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6589-3597)
- Matheus Bento (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9846-9728)
- José Albertíno Rafael (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0170-0514)
Institutions
- Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (BR)
- Tokyo Metropolitan University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Entomological Communications
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37486/2675-1305.ec06035
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.03
Funders
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas