Revision of the genus Endochilus Weise (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Chilocorini).
The members of the endemic African genus Endochilus Weise, 1898 (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Chilocorini) are redescribed, diagnosed, and illustrated. Lectotypes are designated for Endochilus compater Weise, Endochilus minor Weise, Endochilus plagiatus Sicard, Endochilus rubicundus Weise, and Endochilus styx Sicard. One new species is described: Endochilus abdominalis sp nov. Notes on the genus and nomenclatural history for each species are provided. A key for identification of all species is presented. Adult characters concerning similarities of Endochilus to other genera of African Chilocorini are discussed.
Ziemiańska 35, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.
Piotr
P
Łączyński
Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences; Wilcza 64, 00-679 Warszawa, Poland wiolkat@miiz.waw.pl.
Wioletta
W
Tomaszewska
D000818:Animals; D001517:Coleoptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male
Africa; Cucujoidea; lady beetles; taxonomy