Blepharidina, Iannella & Biondi, 2019
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/zootaxa.4545.1.2 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5935532 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03C087BA-FF90-9944-FF24-FE9805848690 |
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Plazi |
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Blepharidina |
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s. str. |
Key to Blepharidina s. str. species
1. Anterior margin of pronotum at least three times wider medially than laterally ( Fig. 20 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Elytral margin homogenous in thickness, at most weakly enlarged in central third ( Fig. 35 View FIGURES 34–37 )........................................................ 2
- Anterior margin of pronotum medially never more twice wider than laterally ( Figs 21–25 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Elytral margin not homogenous in thickness, thinner in basal fifth of elytra ( Figs 34, 36 View FIGURES 34–37 ), or very thin from base to basal fifth, and distinctly enlarged between basal fifth and half-length of elytra ( Fig. 37 View FIGURES 34–37 )................................................................ 7
2. Elytral punctation almost confused ( Fig. 19 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Dorsal integument reddish-brown, with large, roundish yellow patches ( Fig. 19 View FIGURES 11–19 ).................................................................................................... 3
- Elytral punctation arranged in regular rows ( Figs 2, 4, 6 View FIGURES 1–10 , 16 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Dorsal integument different in color ( Figs 2, 4, 6 View FIGURES 1–10 , 16 View FIGURES 11–19 )....... 4
3. Nine large yellow patches on each elytron, as well as a small one on the shoulder ( Fig. 19 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Elytra deeply and coarsely punctate. Pronotum with large yellow patches and elongate longitudinal furrows. Spermatheca as in Fig. 67 View FIGURES 55–67 . Male unknown........................................................................... Blepharidina rudeli (Weise) ( Fig. 19 View FIGURES 11–19 )
- Eight large yellow patches on each elytron, as well as a small one on the shoulder. Elytra finely punctate. Pronotum sparsely stained with shorter longitudinal furrows. Diagnostic characters based on the original description ( Weise 1912).................................................................................. Blepharidina sedecimguttata (Weise)
4. Elytra with fine black striae on mostly yellowish surface; interstriae distinctly carinate ( Figs 4 View FIGURES 1–10 , 35 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, evenly rounded laterally from basal part to apex ( Fig. 41 View FIGURES 38–43 ). Spermatheca with distinctly elongate, hook-shaped distal part and moderately globose basal part ( Fig. 56 View FIGURES 55–67 ).............................................. B. carinata (Bryant) ( Fig. 4 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Elytra with yellow patches on black or reddish-brown surface ( Figs 2, 6 View FIGURES 1–10 , 16 View FIGURES 11–19 ); interstriae flat or very weakly carinate. Aedeagus, in ventral view, not evenly rounded laterally for the whole length ( Figs 39, 42 View FIGURES 38–43 , 52 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Basal part of spermatheca more globose and/or distal part shorter ( Figs 58, 63–64 View FIGURES 55–67 ).............................................................. 5
5. Third and ninth elytral interstriae entirely yellow ( Fig. 16 View FIGURES 11–19 ); outermost interstria more distinctly carinate than others. Distal six or seven antennomeres blackened ( Fig. 16 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, weakly but regularly rounded laterally, with subtriangular apical part ( Fig. 52 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermatheca in Figs 63–64.................................. B View FIGURES 55–67 . partita (Jacoby) ( Fig. 16 View FIGURES 11–19 )
- Third and ninth elytral interstriae with yellow patches ( Figs 2, 6 View FIGURES 1–10 ); outermost interstria about as carinate as others. Distal six or seven antennomeres not blackened ( Figs 2, 6 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, subrectangular in apical part ( Fig. 39 View FIGURES 38–43 ) or distinctly narrower in apical fifth ( Fig. 42 View FIGURES 38–43 ).......................................................................... 6
6. Smaller size: LE+LP = 6.2 mm (in the only known specimen, male holotype). Upper interocular space wider than twice transversal width of eye. Aedeagus, in ventral view, with subrectangular apical part ( Fig. 39 View FIGURES 38–43 ). Female unknown.......................................................................................... B. bimbiensis (Bechyné) ( Fig. 2 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Larger size: LE+LP ± 7.8 mm. Upper interocular space narrower than twice transversal width of eye. Aedeagus, in ventral view, with subtriangular apex ( Fig. 42 View FIGURES 38–43 ). Spermatheca in Fig. 58............................ B View FIGURES 55–67 . guttulata (Baly) ( Fig. 6 View FIGURES 1–10 )
7. Anterior angles of pronotum distinctly bevelled ( Fig. 32 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Elytral margin very thin from base to basal fifth, and distinctly enlarged between basal fifth and half-length of elytra ( Fig. 37 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Aedeagus with closed and shortly divided basally ventral sulcus, slightly longer than half length of aedeagus ( Figs 44, 48 View FIGURES 44–49 , 53 View FIGURES 50–54 )................................................ 8
- Anterior angles of pronotum anteriorly or laterally prominent, more or less pointed ( Figs 26–31, 33 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Elytral margin thinner in basal fifth of elytra ( Fig. 34, 36 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Aedeagus with ventral sulcus, if present, basally reaching basal part ( Figs 38, 40, 43 View FIGURES 38–43 , 45–47, 49–51, 54 View FIGURES 44–49 View FIGURES 50–54 ).......................................................................................... 10
8. Elytra with brown or black striae on mostly yellow surface, generally with very sparse irregular brown patches ( Fig. 8 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more slender, clearly narrower in apical third ( Fig. 44 View FIGURES 44–49 ). Spermatheca in Fig. 59................................................................................................ B View FIGURES 55–67 . intermedia (Jacoby) ( Fig. 8 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Elytra with large and generally roundish yellow patches on dark brown surface ( Figs 12, 17 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more thickset, not or very weakly narrower in apical third ( Figs 48 View FIGURES 44–49 , 53 View FIGURES 50–54 )............................................... 9
9. Smaller size: LE+LP = 6.6 mm (in the only known specimen, male holotype). Elytral interstriae slightly but distinctly carinate ( Fig. 12 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Elytra with less regularly rounded yellow patches; punctures brownish ( Fig. 12 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Clypeus and labrum reddish. Aedeagus, in lateral view, straight, with shorter and straight basal part ( Fig. 48 View FIGURES 44–49 )............... .. B. laesa (Kolbe) ( Fig. 12 View FIGURES 11–19 )
- Larger size: LE+LP ± 8.3 mm. Elytral interstriae flat ( Figs 17 View FIGURES 11–19 , 37 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Elytra with more regularly rounded yellow patches; punctures colored as adjacent area ( Figs 17 View FIGURES 11–19 , 37 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Clypeus and labrum yellow. Aedeagus, in lateral view, slightly sinuate, with longer basal part ventrally oriented ( Fig. 53 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermatheca with piriform and very sclerotized basal part; ductus thick, with proximal part ventrally oriented ( Fig. 65 View FIGURES 55–67 )...................................................... B. picta (Kolbe) ( Fig. 17 View FIGURES 11–19 )
10. Anterior margin of pronotum medially distinctly thicker than laterally; anterior angles of pronotum clearly pointed ( Figs 23, 25 View FIGURES 20–25 , 31 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Aedeagus with densely longitudinally carinate dorsal surface ( Figs 49 View FIGURES 44–49 , 51 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermathecal ductus thin, with short distal part ( Figs 60, 62 View FIGURES 55–67 ).....................................................................................11
- Anterior margin of pronotum laterally about as thick as medially; anterior angles of pronotum more rounded ( Figs 21, 22, 24 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Aedeagus with not carinate dorsal surface, at most with some sparse carinae on dorsal ligula ( Figs 38, 40, 43 View FIGURES 38–43 , 45–47 View FIGURES 44–49 , 50, 54 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermathecal ductus thicker and/or with longer distal part ( Figs 55, 57, 61, 66 View FIGURES 55–67 ).................................... 12
11. Anterior margin of pronotum medially about twice wider than laterally ( Fig. 25 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more thickset; in lateral view, apical third strongly bent dorsally ( Fig. 51 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermatheca ( Fig. 62 View FIGURES 55–67 ) with piriform, elongate basal part.................................................................................... B. ornaticollis (Jacoby) ( Fig. 15 View FIGURES 11–19 ) - Anterior margin of pronotum medially less than twice wider than laterally ( Fig. 23 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more slender; in lateral view, apical fourth distinctly bent dorsally ( Fig. 49 View FIGURES 44–49 ). Spermatheca ( Fig. 60 View FIGURES 55–67 ) with thick, subcylindrical basal part.............................................................................. B. macarthuri (Bryant) ( Fig. 13 View FIGURES 11–19 )
12. Elytra with narrow, rounded or elongate yellow patches on interstriae; elytral surface mostly blackish ( Figs 7 View FIGURES 1–10 , 14 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, slender, narrower in apical fourth, with laterally distinctly rounded apical part ( Figs 43 View FIGURES 38–43 , 50 View FIGURES 50–54 )............. 13
- Elytra differently colored ( Figs 1, 3, 5, 9–11, 18 View FIGURES 1–10 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more thickset ( Figs 38, 40 View FIGURES 38–43 , 45 View FIGURES 44–49 , 54 View FIGURES 50–54 ), or not distinctly rounded in apical part ( Figs 46–47 View FIGURES 44–49 )................................................................. 14
13. Pronotum with three lateral groups of punctures and a longitudinal short area of punctures medially ( Fig. 24 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, fusiform from base to subapical part; in lateral view, apical third clearly curved dorsally ( Fig. 50 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermatheca in Fig. 61................................................................ B View FIGURES 55–67 . matabelelandensis sp. nov. ( Fig. 14 View FIGURES 11–19 )
- Pronotum with two lateral groups of punctures and a longitudinal elongate area of punctures medially ( Fig. 21 View FIGURES 20–25 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more slender, tapered from base to subapical part; in lateral view, apical third slightly curved dorsally ( Fig. 4 3 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Female unknown.................................................................. B. himba sp. nov. ( Fig. 7 View FIGURES 1–10 )
14. Larger size: LE+LP ± 6.9 mm. Elytral points smaller and/or sparser ( Fig. 34 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Interocular space wide at least twice transversal width of each eye.................................................................................... 15
- Smaller size: LE+LP <6.9 mm. Elytral points generally larger and/or closer each other ( Fig. 36 View FIGURES 34–37 ). Interocular space narrower than twice transversal width of each eye................................................................... 16
15. Lateral margin of pronotum almost straight, entirely visible in dorsal view. Pronotal surface with a complete medial, longitudinal stria of punctures touching both posterior and anterior margins ( Fig. 5 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Elytral surface with slightly larger points and more carinate lateral interstriae. Spermatheca with thinner and more elongate ductus, and very short distal part ( Fig. 57 View FIGURES 55–67 ). Male unknown..................................................................... B. delineata (Bryant) ( Fig. 5 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Lateral margin of pronotum weakly but distinctly sinuate ( Fig. 27 View FIGURES 26–33 ), not visible anteriorly in dorsal view. Pronotal surface with an incomplete medial, longitudinal stria of punctures touching both posterior and anterior margins ( Fig. 27 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Elytral surface with smaller points and almost flat lateral interstriae ( Fig. 3 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Spermatheca with slightly thicker and shorter ductus, and more elongate distal part ( Fig. 55 View FIGURES 55–67 ). Aedeagus in Fig. 40......................................... B View FIGURES 38–43 . burtli (Bryant) ( Fig. 3 View FIGURES 1–10 )
16. Margin of pronotum strongly sinuate in lateral view ( Figs 26, 28, 30 View FIGURES 26–33 )........................................... 17
- Margin of pronotum weakly sinuate in lateral view ( Figs 29, 33 View FIGURES 26–33 )............................................... 19
17. Smaller size: LE+LP = 4.8 mm (in the only known specimen, male holotype). Antero-lateral part of pronotum weakly oriented downward ( Fig. 26 View FIGURES 26–33 ), with visible anterior angles in dorsal view. Aedeagus, in lateral view, with apical third clearly bent dorsally ( Fig. 38 View FIGURES 38–43 )............................................................... .. B. aliquantula sp. nov. ( Fig. 1 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Larger size: LE+LP ± 5.9 mm. Antero-lateral part of pronotum distinctly oriented downward, with hardly visible anterior angles in dorsal view ( Figs 28, 30 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Aedeagus, in lateral view, slightly curved dorsally ( Figs 45, 47 View FIGURES 44–49 )................... 18
18. Antennomeres slender ( Fig. 11 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more slender, clearly narrower in apical third; ventral sulcus more deeply impressed, about as wide as each lateral edge; dorsal ligula elongate and slightly carinate on surface ( Fig. 47 View FIGURES 44–49 ). Female unknown...................................................................... B. knighti (Bryant) ( Fig. 11 View FIGURES 11–19 )
- Antennomeres thicker ( Fig. 9 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more thickset, very weakly narrower in apical third; ventral sulcus less deeply impressed, wider than each of lateral edge; dorsal ligula short, not carinate on surface ( Fig. 45 View FIGURES 44–49 ). Female unknown........................................................................... B. kasigauensis sp. nov. ( Fig. 9 View FIGURES 1–10 )
19. Antennomeres slender ( Fig. 10 View FIGURES 1–10 ). Elytral interstriae carinate ( Fig. 29 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, slender, distinctly narrower in apical third; in lateral view, straight but finely ventrally curved apex ( Fig. 46 View FIGURES 44–49 ). Female unknown...................................................................................................... B. kenyana sp. nov. ( Fig. 10 View FIGURES 1–10 )
- Antennomeres thicker ( Fig. 18 View FIGURES 11–19 ). Elytral interstriae flat ( Fig. 33 View FIGURES 26–33 ). Aedeagus, in ventral view, more thickset, slightly narrower in apical third; in lateral view, aedeagus distinctly sinuate in distal half ( Fig. 54 View FIGURES 50–54 ). Spermatheca in Fig. 66................................................................................................. B View FIGURES 55–67 . regalini sp. nov. ( Fig. 18 View FIGURES 11–19 )
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