L. Bocak, M. Brlik. 2008. Revision of the family Omalisidae (Coleoptera, Elateroidea)
L. Bocak, M. Brlik. 2008.
Revision of the family Omalisidae (Coleoptera, Elateroidea).
Insect Syst. Evol., 2008, 39: 189-212.
(Copenhagen, June 2008). ISSN 1399-560X.
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Abstract.
The taxonomic revision of the Palaearctic beetle family Omalisidae is
presented. The morphology of the family is described in detail and the
relationships of genera are discussed.
The genus Thilmanus Gemminger, 1869
is classified in Omalisidae and the subfamily Thilmaninae Kazantsev, 2005
described in Lycidae for Thilmanusis considered redundant in Omalisidae.
The subgenus Phaeopterus Costa,1857 is elevated to the genus level.
Omalisus (Phaeopterus) minutus Pic, 1938 is proposed to be a junior
subjective synonym of Phaeopterus unicolor Costa, 1857. Thilmanus
longicollis var. laticeps Pic, 1913 from Southern France is elevated to the
full species status.
Thilmanus longicollis Pic, 1912 from Sardinia is proposed to be a junior
subjective synonym of Thilmanus obscurus Baudi, 1872. Omalisus (Phaeopterus)
nigricornis Reitter, 1881 is excluded from Omalisidae and placed in Euanoma
Reitter, 1889 in Drilidae.
Omalisus (Phaeopterus) flavangulus Spath, 1898 is proposed to be a junior
subjective synonym of Euanoma nigricornis Reitter, 1881.
In total, eight species
classified in three genera are recognized in Omalisidae.
Redescriptions of all Omalisidae genera are provided. Each species of the
family is presented with a diagnosis, full description, illustrations of male
genitalia and a comprehensive bibliography. Extensive data on distribution of
all species is provided and the distributions of genera and the species groups
are discussed. A key to all Omalisidae species and genera is included and fully
illustrated.
