A revision of the genus Neoquintius nov. status, with the description of four new species and analysis of the Quintius complex (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae: Nematopodini)

Authors

  • Harry Brailovsky
  • Ernesto Barrera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2009.002.624

Keywords:

Insecta, Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Coreidae, Nematopodini, Neoquintius, key, Bolivia, Panama, Peru

Abstract

The subgenus Neoquintius Brailovsky and Barrera (Coreidae: Nematopodini) is elevated to generic level, and 4 new species from Bolivia, Panama, and Peru are described. Diagnostic taxonomic characters of pronotum and male genital capsule (pygophore) are illustrated. An identification key to the genera closely related to Quintius Stål, as well as a key to the known species of Neoquintius are included.

Author Biography

Harry Brailovsky

  El  subgénero  Neoquintius  Brailovsky  y  Barrera  (Coreidae:  Nematopodini)  es  elevado  a  categoría  genérica describiéndose 4 especies nuevas recolectadas en Bolivia, Panamá y Perú. Se ilustran caracteres diagnósticos del pronoto y de la cápsula genital del macho (pigóforo). Se incluye una clave para la identicación de los géneros anes a Quintius Stål y otra para las especies conocidas de Neoquintius.

Published

2009-08-01

Issue

Section

TAXONOMÍA Y SISTEMÁTICA