Ceratogeusis thamiresae Ferreira, 2025

Ferreira, Vinicius S., 2025, Description of Ceratogeusis thamiresae new genus and species from Panama, the first Telegeusinae (Coleoptera, Elateroidea, Omethidae) with flabellate antennae, Contributions to Entomology 75 (1), pp. 223-228 : 223-228

Ceratogeusis thamiresae Ferreira sp. nov.

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Holotype.

PAN • San Blas Pr.; Nusagandi , el. 350 m; 27-28 - V- 1995; Flight Intercept Trap; Coll. A. R. Gillogly / TAMU ENTO X 1667956 [Barcode] ( TAMU).

Description, diagnosis and measurements.

The diagnosis, description, and measurements of Ceratogeusis thamiresae are redundant with that of the genus.

Etymology.

The new species is named after my wife, Thamires Gonçalves Silva, as a token of my gratitude for her years of support, dedication, encouragement, and friendship.

Remarks.

The holotype and only known specimen of Ceratogeusis thamiresae new genus and species was originally glued on a small paper triangle. However, the specimen was shrunken, and a re-hydration was needed in order to enable the visualization of key characters and preparation of illustrations. While visualization of main characters was possible, a thorough description of other morphological structures (e. g., membranous wings) was not possible, given the risk it posed to further damaging the already fragile specimen.

Figures

Figure 1. Ceratogeusis thamiresae Ferreira, sp. nov. Dorsal habitus.

Figure 2. Ceratogeusis thamiresae Ferreira, sp. nov. A. Detail of face and antennae; B. Ventral view of head; C. Male genitalia in ventral and dorsal view, respectively.