On the identity of Serica elongata Nonfried from Honduras (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Sericinae)
Pacheco Thaynara L., Lago Paul, Ahrens Dirk
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 65(1): 153-156, 2025
Published online: 10th August 2025
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Abstract: The previously doubtful taxon Serica elongata Nonfried, 1892, originally
described from Honduras, is here redescribed and recognized as a senior synonym
of Serica delicata Dawson, 1922, syn. nov., which was originally described from
Florida (U.S.A.). Honduras, the type locality of S. elongata, is assumed to be
erroneous. The synonymy of Serica elongata with Serica uniformis Nonfried,
1892 is confirmed. Lectotype specimens of both Nonfried’s taxa, housed at
the National Museum of the Czech Republic, Prague, are designated. The
specimens, including their labels, are illustrated and the status of the species
is discussed.
Key words: Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Sericinae, Serica, Stilbolemma, chafers, lectotype designation, new synonymy, Honduras, Central America
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