A new genus of spider beetle (Coleoptera, Ptinidae) from western Peru

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 p...

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Main Authors: T. Keith Philips, Kyle A. Whorrall, Olivia M. Gearner, Jean-Bernard Huchet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2020-05-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/38670/download/pdf/