Aporrhipis flexilisPascoe, 1887 is the sole species of a monospecific genus of beetles from Brazil, originally described in the family Ripiphoridae. Despite the fact that this genus was moved to Lycidae, its correct tribal placement remains uncertain. In this study, A. flexilis is redescribed, its tribal placement is discussed, and it is tentatively placed within the Calopterini, Acroleptina. The problems of distinguishing the Acroleptina from the Leptolycini are highlighted by this case, and a plea is made for additional specimens to help resolve this conundrum.
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20 June 2018
Redescription of Aporrhipis Pascoe, 1887 (Coleoptera: Lycidae), with a Discussion of its Tribal Placement
Vinicius S. Ferreira,
Maxwell V. L. Barclay,
Michael A. Ivie
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The Coleopterists Bulletin
Vol. 72 • No. 2
June 2018
Vol. 72 • No. 2
June 2018
Calopterini
Elateroidea
Leptolycini
Lycinae
Neotropical Region