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Systematics, Morphology and Biogeography • Rev. Bras. entomol. 48 (4) • Dec 2004 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0085-56262004000400003   copy

New species of the South American loxandrine genus Metoncidus Bates (Coleoptera, Carabidae)

Novas espécies do gênero de loxandrínio Sul-Americano, Metoncidus Bates (Coleoptera, Carabidae)

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Two species are added to the previously monotypic genus Metoncidus Bates, 1871 (Carabidae, Loxandrini): M. epiphytus sp. nov. (type locality Peru: Loreto, Cocha Shinguito) and M. gracilus sp. nov. (type locality Peru: Tambopata, Madre de Dios). Information allowing identification of the genus from among other South American carabid genera and a key to adult individuals of Metoncidus species are provided.

Amazonian; Carabidae; Loxandrini; Mentocidus; new species

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