taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323118/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323118	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323135/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323135	FIGURE 6. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 6. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323141/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323141	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323151/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323151	FIGURE 12. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela, before dissection). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	FIGURE 12. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela, before dissection). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323167/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323167	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323126/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323126	FIGURE 4. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	FIGURE 4. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323145/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323145	FIGURE 10. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 10. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323163/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323163	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323120/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323120	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323124/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323124	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323131	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323137/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323137	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323143/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323143	FIGURE 9. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 9. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323149/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323149	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323157/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323157	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323165/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323165	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323169/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323169	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323171/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323171	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953349FFF8FF79F9E7FF28F87B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323173/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323173	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323118/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323118	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323124/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323124	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323120/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323120	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323131	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323137/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323137	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323149/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323149	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334BFFF9FF79FF63FA5AFC1D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323157/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323157	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323118/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323118	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	FIGURE 1. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short black setae); E. Wing. Abbreviations: d = discal cell; M1 = first branch of media; M2 = second branch of media; m3 = third medial cell; r-m = radial-medial crossvein; r1 = first radial cell; r2+3 = second + third radial cell; r4 = fourth radial cell; r5 = fifth radial cell; R4 = upper branch of third branch of radius; R5 = lower branch of third branch of radius; sc = subcostal cell.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323120/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323120	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323124/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323124	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	FIGURE 3. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (female paratype). A. Habitus lateral; B. Abdomen, lateral view; C–E. Terminalia in dorsal, ventral and lateral views, respectively; F. Spermathecae.Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; hyprct = hypoproct; lat sc = lateral sclerite of genital fork; st = sternite; tg = tergite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323171/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323171	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323167/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323167	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795334CFFF3FF79FEACFED2FE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323169/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323169	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953341FFF6FF79FDB7FB3DFBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323126/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323126	FIGURE 4. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	FIGURE 4. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953341FFF6FF79FDB7FB3DFBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323131	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953341FFF6FF79FDB7FB3DFBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323173/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323173	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953341FFF6FF79FDB7FB3DFBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323165/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323165	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953344FFF5FF79FB5FFD90FC03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323135/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323135	FIGURE 6. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 6. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953344FFF5FF79FB5FFD90FC03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323137/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323137	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953344FFF5FF79FB5FFD90FC03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323173/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323173	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953344FFF5FF79FB5FFD90FC03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323141/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323141	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953347FFE9FF79FBCBFB3EFE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323141/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323141	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	FIGURE 8. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Fore leg, anterior view; F. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953347FFE9FF79FBCBFB3EFE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323143/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323143	FIGURE 9. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 9. Merucata contiae sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953347FFE9FF79FBCBFB3EFE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323173/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323173	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953347FFE9FF79FBCBFB3EFE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323163/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323163	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953347FFE9FF79FBCBFB3EFE1B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323165/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323165	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335BFFECFF79FDB3FB23FBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323145/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323145	FIGURE 10. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 10. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335BFFECFF79FDB3FB23FBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323149/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323149	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 11. Merucata curupira sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335BFFECFF79FDB3FB23FBB7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323171/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323171	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323151/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323151	FIGURE 12. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela, before dissection). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	FIGURE 12. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela, before dissection). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. Head and thorax in lateral view; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323155/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323155	FIGURE 13. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. labels and microvial with genitalia.	FIGURE 13. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C. Head in anterior view; D. labels and microvial with genitalia.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323157/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323157	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 14. Merucata elliptica comb. nov. (identified male from Venezuela).A, B. Terminalia in dorsaland lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium.Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323171/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323171	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323120/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323120	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	FIGURE 2. Merucata caipora sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Apex of phallus; I. Tergite 8; J. Sternite 8; K. Gonostylus; L. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium; sbepand scl = subepandrial sclerite.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323131	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 5. Merucata capixaba sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Epandrium in dorsal and lateral views, respectively; E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Apex of gonostylus; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
78128795335EFFE2FF79FB5FFC0EFF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323137/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323137	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 7. Merucata cerradensis sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc= cercus; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953350FFE7FF79FAFEFE45FF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323163/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323163	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	FIGURE 15. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and lateral views, respectively; E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953350FFE7FF79FAFEFE45FF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323165/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323165	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 16. Merucata pujoli sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: cerc = cercus; epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953350FFE7FF79FAFEFE45FF3B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323173/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323173	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	FIGURE 20. Known geographical distribution of M. capixaba sp. nov., M. cerradensis sp. nov., M. contiae sp. nov. and M. pujoli sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953355FFE7FF79FED3FDE0F89F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323167/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323167	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	FIGURE 17. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male holotype). A, B. Habitus in lateral and dorsal views, respectively; C, D. Head in anterior and anterolateral views, respectively (arrow pointing the short white setae); E. Wing.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953355FFE7FF79FED3FDE0F89F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323169/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323169	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	FIGURE 18. Merucata vieirai sp. nov. (male paratype). A, B. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (before dissection); C, D. Terminalia in dorsal and lateral views (after dissection); E. Gonocoxite and gonostylus; F. Gonocoxite; G. Phallus and ejaculatory apodeme; H. Tergite 8; I. Sternite 8; J. Gonostylus; K. Hypandrium. Abbreviations: epand = epandrium; goncx = gonocoxite; gonst = gonostylus; hypd = hypandrium; in epand = inner dorsal process of epandrium.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
781287953355FFE7FF79FED3FDE0F89F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17323171/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17323171	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	FIGURE 19. Known geographical distribution of M. caipora sp. nov., M. curupira sp. nov., M. elliptica comb. nov. and M. vieirai sp. nov.	2025-09-15	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.		Zenodo	biologists	Soares, Matheus M. M.;Camargo, Alexssandro;Scorpione, Gabriela;Lamas, Carlos J. E.			
