Labasiella transversalis (SOLERVICENS, 2001) (Figs 26, 27, 52, 71, 82, 101)

Exochonotus transversalis SOLERVICENS 2001: 27.

Holotype: ♂. Chile, Prov.LosAndes, Salto del Soldado, 32°55'S y 70°23'W, 2300 msnm, 23 km SE de Los Andes, V Region, J. Solervicens (MNNC). Allotype and 10 paratypes. Allotype and 9 paratypes from the same locality as the holotype. 1 paratype from: Chile, P. N. La Campana, sector Ocoa, V Región, en bosque quemado, 5-XI-1986, C. Vivar. Allotype and 5 paratypes in MNNC. 5 paratypes in UMCE.

Diagnosis: The elytral white transverse fascia, bordered by intensely black markings, will conveniently diagnose the members of this species.

Description: This species was adequately described and illustrated by SOLERVICENS (1998: 82). Additional characteristics involve: Antenna as in Figs 26, 27, pronotum as in Fig. 52, elytral asetiferous punctation striate, epipleural margin not serrulate near elytral apex, habitus as in Fig. 82, and aedeagus as in Fig. 101.

Natural history: Specimens were reared from the stems of the turquoise puya [ Puya berteroniana MAZ. ( Bromeliaceae)].

Distribution (Fig.71): Known only from Chile.