Macrotrichurus granzottorum, a new species of termitophilous rove beetle from Brazil (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Termitonannini)

Autor(es)

Da Silva, Ruan Felipe ; Caron, Edilson ; Moreno, Carlos

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Zootaxa; v. 5590, n. 1, p. 16-pg., 2025-02-20.

Resumo

The genus Macrotrichurus Silvestri(Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Termitonannini) is composed of two species that are associated with termite nests of the genera Anoplotermes M & uuml;ller, Cornitermes Wasmann and Orthognathotermes Holmgren, from southeastern Brazil. In this paper, we describe Macrotrichurus granzottorum Da-Silva, Caron & Moreno sp. nov., from southwestern Brazil from nests of Patawatermes turricula (Silvestri), representing a novel host record for the genus. Additionally, we provide an updated taxonomic key for Macrotrichurus species, a revised diagnosis for the genus, notes on behavior, and discussion about hosts. This research extends the known distribution of the genus to the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 23/14925-8 - Cofilogenia e filogeografia dos membros da subtribo termitófila Termitogastrina Bernhauer & Scheerpeltz, 1926 (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini) e dos cupins hospedeiros (Blattodea: Isoptera)
• Beneficiário: Carlos Moreno Pires Silva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado