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Discovery of the male Cryptolestes obesus Thomas, 2002 (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) highlights key taxonomic traits and strong sexual dimorphism

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cryptolestes obesus Thomas, 2002 (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) was described based on a single female specimen collected in Rondônia state, Brazil. As previously hypothesized, the robust body shape and the presence of complete secondary sublateral lines on the pronotum are diagnostic for C. obesus and fundamental traits for male association. Here we associate and describe the conspecific male, with a new record of this species for Santa Catarina state, Brazil. The habitus, antennal scape, and genitalia of the male are illustrated.

Source: EntomoBrasilis

DOI: 10.12741/ebrasilis.v18.e1107

Authors: Leandro Zeballos, Matheus Bento

Institution: Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia

Language: English

Topic: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $57

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas