Three new species and distributional records for Paramaronius Wittmer (Coleoptera, Cantharidae, Chauliognathinae)

Author(s)

Biffi, Gabriel

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ZOOKEYS; v. N/A, n. 516, p. 21-pg., 2015-01-01.

Abstract

Three new species of Paramaronius Wittmer from southeastern Brazil are described and illustrated: P. serranus sp. n., P. brancuccii sp. n. and P. cavipennis sp. n. Paramaronius impressipennis (Pic) is redescribed, with supplementary description of the female. This species is recorded from Northeastern Brazil for the first time and its distribution pattern is discussed. A distribution map of Paramaronius in South America is provided. An identification key to all known species of the genus as well as photographs are given. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/08966-1 - Cladistic analysis of Chauliognathini sensu Miskimen (1961) and revision of Microdaiphron PIC, 1926 (Coleoptera, Cantharidae)
• Grantee: Gabriel Biffi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate