Two new genera of the bee tribe Lonchopriini, with additional taxonomic notes (Apidae, Colletinae)

Authors

  • Gabriel A. R. Melo Departamento de Zoologia, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/abp.v50i1-4.84026

Abstract

Two new genera are proposed in Lonchopriini, a tribe of the neopasiphaeine line in the Colletinae. The new genus Camposapis (type-species: Leioproctus larejae Compagnucci & Roig-Alsina, 2008) is proposed to accommodate a distinct lineage from Argentina and Brazil. The new genus Silveirapis (type-species: Lonchopria robertsi Michener, 1989) is proposed for a lineage previously placed in Biglossa sensu Michener, but which came out as sister-group of Ctenosibyne Moure based on molecular evidence. In addition, Biglossidia solanophila is proposed as a replacement name for Rhinetula chalybaea Friese, 1922 due to homonymy with Biglossidia chalybaea (Friese, 1906). Lectotype designations are also proposed for Biglossa thoracica Friese, 1906 and Biglossa chalybaea Friese, 1906.

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Published

2021-12-20

How to Cite

Melo, G. A. R. (2021). Two new genera of the bee tribe Lonchopriini, with additional taxonomic notes (Apidae, Colletinae). Acta Biológica Paranaense, 50(1-4), 175–189. https://doi.org/10.5380/abp.v50i1-4.84026

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Taxonomia (Taxonomy)