Three new synonyms of Mecynippus ciliatus (Gahan, 1888) (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Monochamini)
Journal Title: Journal of Insect Biodiversity - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Three new synonyms of Monohammus ciliatus Gahan, 1888 are proposed based on type material examination: Mecynippus ciliatus (Gahan, 1888) = Mimothestus delkeskampi Breuning, 1961 syn. nov. = Monochamus rondoni Breuning, 1965 syn. nov. = Mimothestus luteicornis Xie, Shi & Wang, 2012 syn. nov. Diagnonis, distribution data, taxonomic discussion and figure plates are presented.
Authors and Affiliations
Mei-Ying Lin, Wen-Xuan Bi, Eric Jiroux
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