Genus Hoffeinsensia gen. nov.

Type species: Hoffeinsensia jantarica sp. nov.

Diagnosis. Antennae 12-segmented. In contrast to Sucinorhagonycha Kuśka, 1996 also with 12-segmented antennae, this new genus with antennal segments 3rd to 7th dilated and saucer-shaped. Legs typical to subfamily Cantharinae, elongate and flattened with tarsi 5-segmented and bases of pretarsal claws having small denticles.

Etymology. The generic name is given to honor the owners of amber inclusions collection – Christel and Hans Werner Hoffeins from Hamburg, Germany. Gender: feminine.