Taxonomical notes on neotropical Brachiacanthini (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae, Hyperaspinae)

Brachiacantha Chevrolat in Dejean, 1837, Hinda Mulsant, 1850, Cyra Mulsant, 1850 and Tiphysa Mulsant, 1850 were studied, and a key to genera is added. Cleothera loricata Mulsant, 1850 is designated type species of Cyra. The lectotype of Brachiacantha sellata is designated. Three new combinations are...

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Published inIheringia. Série zoologia Vol. 97; no. 4; pp. 418 - 424
Main Authors Milleo, J, de Almeida, LM
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published 30.12.2007
Subjects
Coccinellidae
Coleoptera
Cyra
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Summary:Brachiacantha Chevrolat in Dejean, 1837, Hinda Mulsant, 1850, Cyra Mulsant, 1850 and Tiphysa Mulsant, 1850 were studied, and a key to genera is added. Cleothera loricata Mulsant, 1850 is designated type species of Cyra. The lectotype of Brachiacantha sellata is designated. Three new combinations are proposed: Cyra loricata (Mulsant, 1850), Cyra scapulata (Mulsant, 1853) and Cyra turbata (Mulsant, 1850). Diagnosis and illustrations of characters are provided.
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ISSN:0073-4721
DOI:10.1590/S0073-47212007000400010