22. Peridinetus collaris Champion

(Fig. 56, 57)

Peridinetus collaris Champion, 1907: 176 . Seidlitz (1909: 326), Hustache (1938: 8), Blackwelder (1947: 886), O’Brien & Wibmer (1982: 178).

Diagnosis. Peridinetus collaris has a characteristic dark, raised fascia across the elyton (Fig. 54, 55) that does not occur in any other known species. The studied specimens were 7.0–8.0 mm long (standard length 6.7–7.6 mm).

Distribution. This species has been found in southern Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.

Plant association. Unknown.

Type material. 2 syntypes, Mexico, Toxpam (BMNH 1) and Cerro de Plumas (BMNH 1).

Material examined. Mexico. Toxpam [=Tuxpan, Veracruz?] (BMNH 1); Cerro de Plumas (BMNH 1). Guatemala. Baja Verapaz: Purulha (CWOB 1); Honduras. Cortes: Cusuco N.P. (CMNC 1). Total 4 specimens.