Work

On the identity of Serica elongata Nonfried from Honduras (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Sericinae)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The previously doubtful taxon Serica elongata Nonfried, 1892, originally described from Honduras, is here redescribed and recognized as a senior synonym of Serica delicata Dawson, 1922, syn. nov., which was originally described from Florida (U.S.A.). Honduras, the type locality of S. elongata, is assumed to be erroneous. The synonymy of Serica elongata with Serica uniformis Nonfried, 1892 is confirmed. Lectotype specimens of both Nonfried’s taxa, housed at the National Museum of the Czech Republic, Prague, are designated. The specimens, including their labels, are illustrated and the status of the species is discussed.

Source: Acta entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae

DOI: 10.37520/aemnp.2025.010

Authors: Thaynara L. Pacheco, Paul Lago, Dirk Ahrens

Institutions: Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change, University of Mississippi

Language: English

Topic: Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography

Subfield: Paleontology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413233549

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: 10