Solenoptera michelii (Chemsak, 1979)
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publication ID |
https://doi.org/ 10.11646/zootaxa.1161.1.3 |
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publication LSID |
lsid:zoobank.org:pub:2F46F759-5C8B-4E15-B4E7-744CFDF37FA1 |
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persistent identifier |
https://treatment.plazi.org/id/DF146272-2310-0459-216F-EE37FB00FC59 |
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treatment provided by |
Felipe |
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scientific name |
Solenoptera michelii |
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Reinstatement of Solenoptera michelii View in CoL
Solenopterini present sexual dimorphism. In the Puerto Rican species of Solenoptera , this is most notable in the pronota of males, which present good characters for differentiating species. Pronota of females may be more difficult to differentiate.
Within the species of Puerto Rican Solenoptera , we have observed variation in size, color, punctation and density (or lack) of pubescence. However, there are some characters which remain constant and appear significant for differentiating S. thomae from S. michelii . These are the shape of the elytra, shape of pronotum and shape of metatibiae*. A list showing the differences between the two species follows:
(A) Elytra depressedconvex ( Fig. 2b View FIGURE 2 ), with a moderate carina along margin of lateral
declivity ( Fig. 2a View FIGURE 2 ) (males and females).
(B) Pronotum of males with apicolateral area deeply concave along an oblique line; disk with a deep wedgeshape depression frontally, gibbose on each side posteriorly ( Fig. 2d View FIGURE 2 ).
(C) Pronotal disk of females with a deep wedgeshape depression frontally; gibbose on each side posteriorly ( Fig. 2e View FIGURE 2 ).
(D) Metatibiae sinuate and expanded apically* ( Fig. 2c View FIGURE 2 ).
Solenoptera michelii (Chemsak) , restored status
(A) Elytra convex ( Fig. 2g View FIGURE 2 ), without carina along margin of lateral declivity ( Fig. 2f View FIGURE 2 ),
(males and females).
(B) Pronotum of males with apicolateral area feebly, evenly concave; disk with a
shallow wedgeshape depression frontally, even posteriorly ( Fig. 2h View FIGURE 2 ).
(C) Pronotal disk of females with a shallow wedgeshape depression frontally;
posteriorly surface even, feebly elevated ( Fig. 2i View FIGURE 2 ).
(D) Metatibiae almost straight, feebly or not expanded apically* ( Fig. 2j View FIGURE 2 ).
* Note: Metatibiae of females and those of unusually small specimens (either sex), show poor development in curvature and apical expansion, and so are less reliable for differentiation.
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