Nomenclatural changes in Caryedes Hummel (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) are proposed within the context of a full taxonomic revision and phylogenetic study. Three new synonymies are proposed: Bruchus godmaniSharp, 1885 = Caryedes cristatus (Fåhaeus, 1839); Bruchus gounelleiPic, 1923 = Caryedes juno (Sharp, 1885); Bruchus diversipesPic, 1927=Caryedes longifrons (Sharp, 1885). Two synonymies are confirmed: Pseudopachymerus multinotatus paulonotatusPic, 1930 = Caryedes clitoriae (Gyllenhal, 1839); Pseudopachymerus cristatus velutinotatusPic, 1936 = Caryedes cristatus (Fåhaeus, 1839). Lectotypes for six species are designated: Bruchus cristatus Fåhraeus, 1839; Bruchus (Pachymeri) clitoriaeGyllenhal, 1839; Pseudopachymerus multinotatus paulonotatusPic, 1930; Pseudopachymerus cristatus velutinotatusPic, 1930; Pseudopachymerus (Falsobruchus) gounelleiPic, 1923; Bruchus diversipesPic 1927. Caryedes is now represented by 40 valid species.
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21 June 2019
New Synonymies and Lectotype Designations for the Neotropical Seed Beetle Genus Caryedes Hummel, 1827 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)
Isaac Reis Jorge,
Cibele Stramare Ribeiro-Costa
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The Coleopterists Bulletin
Vol. 73 • No. 2
June 2019
Vol. 73 • No. 2
June 2019
Acanthoscelidina
Bruchus
New World
nomenclatural changes
taxonomy