Dicentrus mehli sp. n. (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) implies close trophic association between Opsimini and Calocedrus, dating the Baltic amber back to the Early Oligocene
Journal Title: Baltic Journal of Coleopterology - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
A new fossil cerambycid from Baltic amber, Dicentrus mehli sp. n. (Cerambycinae, Opsimini) is described and compared to extant congeners. This species is characterised by larger eyes, narrower inter-ocular space and shorter pedicle and, possibly, uniform colouring. This discovery allows confirming and pointing out the assumed hypotheses concerning the evolution of the Opsimini. In particular, the assumed association with fossil Calocedrus implies to dating the Baltic amber back to the Early Oligocene
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Francesco Vitali, Anders L. Daamgard
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