After 157 years, a second specimen and species of the phylogenetically enigmatic and previously monobasic genus Nototylus Gemminger & Harold, 1868 (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Nototylini)

By

Erwin, Terry Lee 1940-2020
Kavanaugh, David H
Maddison, David

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2020

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

927

Pages

65--74

Subjects

antennal comb , bosque lluvioso , Brasil , Brazil , Brésil , floresta tropical , forêt tropicale , French Guiana , Guiana Francesa , Guyana Francesa , Guyane , peine antenal , pente antenal , rainforest , structure de toilette antennaire

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.927.49584

 

Abstract

The enigmatic beetle tribe Nototylini (Carabidae) is revised and a key to species is provided. Two species from South America are included in the genus. One species,Nototylus fryi(Schaum), is reviewed and a second,Nototylus balliErwin & Kavanaugh,sp. nov., is described as new. Each species is known from a single specimen, neither of which is in good condition. The possible function of what appears to be a unique antennal grooming structure on the front femur is discussed.