Aphelocerus thomasi, a new species of checkered beetle (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae) from Mexico
Jacques Rifkind
Research Associate, California State Collection of Arthropods, 3294 Meadowview Road Sacramento, CA 95832 U.S.A.
- Keywords
- Clerid fauna, taxonomy, endemism
Abstract
Aphelocerus thomasi Rifkind, new species (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae), is described from the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This beetle is named for the late Michael C. Thomas, in recognition of his lifetime of contributions to the study of Coleoptera.
References (1)
- Opitz W. 2005. Classification, natural history and evolution of the genus Aphelocerus Kirsch (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae). Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 293: 1-128.