Cachiporrini, a remarkable new tribe of Lamprosomatinae (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) from South America
2011
A New Tribe and Genus of Beetles from South America
Sample size: 12
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Author Information
Author(s): Maria Lourdes Chamorro, Alexander S. Konstantinov
Primary Institution: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Hypothesis
What is the taxonomic position of the newly discovered genus Cachiporra within the Lamprosomatinae subfamily?
Conclusion
The study describes a new genus and species, Cachiporra extremaglobosa, and proposes a new tribe, Cachiporrini, based on phylogenetic analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- A new genus and species, Cachiporra extremaglobosa, is described from Brazil.
- A new tribe, Cachiporrini, is proposed to accommodate this new genus.
- The first phylogenetic analysis of Lamprosomatinae is conducted based on adult morphological characters.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of beetle in Brazil and created a new group for it because it has unique features.
Methodology
The study involved a phylogenetic analysis based on adult morphological characters of 12 lamprosomatine genera.
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