Revision of the genus Caledonica (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae)
Kudrna Arnošt
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 56(2): 567-628, 2016
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Abstract: A revision of the endemic New Caledonian tiger beetle genus Caledonica
Chaudoir, 1860 is presented based on the examination of more than
600 specimens including the relevant type material. Neotype is designated for
Distipsidera mediolineata Lucas, 1862 and Distipsidera Mniszechii Thomson,
1856 as the original type material is lost. Oxycheila arrogans Montrouzier,
1860 is recognized as an unavailable name because it was proposed in synonymy
and is replaced by Caledonica tuberculata Fauvel, 1882, stat. restit. The
following new synonymy is proposed: Oxycheila affinis Montrouzier, 1860 =
Caledonica affinis var. lerati Fleutiaux, 1911, syn. nov. Caledonica luiggiorum
sp. nov. and C. rivalieriana sp. nov. are described as new to science. Males of
two species, C. longicollis Fauvel, 1903 and C. rubicondosa Deuve, 2006, are
described for the first time. Redescriptions of all species are given.
A dichotomous key to species and subspecies is provided, and a brief history of
the taxonomy and nomenclature of this genus is also given. Biology and
distribution of most species and behaviour of adults in their biotopes, based on
the authorʼs own field research and observations during his three surveys in
New Caledonia are presented. Each species is described in detail; its habitus
and diagnostic characters are illustrated in colour photographs.
Key words: Coleoptera, Cicindelidae, Caledonica, new species, new synonymy, neotype designation, New Caledonia
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