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Specimens examined . The holotype and 16 specimens, 



representing 13 collection records, were studied (see 

 Appendix C for specific data) . 



Distribution . Honduras, Guatemala, and southern Mexico 

 (Fig. Ill) . 



Etymology . pictus: Latin = painted, colored. 

 Undoubtedly named for the distinctive color pattern. 



Taxonomic notes . The variation mentioned above may 

 represent a west Mexican variety or a distinct taxon. No 

 conclusions can be made based on the single specimen 

 studied. 



Remarks . Ischyrus pictus is most similar to I. 

 episcaphulinus and I. collatinus in color pattern. The 

 circular free pronotal spots will separate I. pictus from 

 these species which have transverse, rectangular, free 

 pronotal spots. 



References . Blackwelder 1945:465/ Kuhnt 1909:63; 



1911:43; Pallister 1955b:7. 



Ischyrus proximus Lacordaire 



Ischyrus proximus Lacordaire 1842:113. 



Ischyrus sexpunctatus Chevrolat, in Lacordaire 1842:113 

 [nomen nudum] . 



Diagnosis . Recognized by the pronotum having 2 

 anterior, 2 free, and 2 basal spots, 2 free pronotal spots 

 set closer together than head width (including eyes) , hind 

 pronotal angles without spots, legs entirely black, 

 subhumeral spot connected to scutellar spot, and orange 

 elytral epipleural fold. 



