Chemsakiella
Monné, 2006
Chemsakiella is a of longhorn () established by Monné in 2006. It contains four described , all to Mexico and Central America. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a diverse group of cerambycines often characterized by bodies and frequently colorful or patterned . The genus name honors the John A. Chemsak, who described three of the four included species.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Chemsakiella can be distinguished from other Trachyderini by the combination of: not notably longer than body in males; without prominent or ; often with green or bluish metallic coloration or distinct pale markings; and relatively compact, somewhat flattened body form. The genus is most similar to Trachyderes and related genera, but differs in details of antennal structure and male . Specific identification to species level requires examination of the and comparison of elytral pattern.
Distribution
Mexico and Central America. Chemsakiella michelbacheri and C. virgulata are known from Mexico; C. virens occurs from Mexico to Panama; C. ricei is known from Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- TrachyderesBoth belong to Trachyderini and share body form and often metallic coloration. Trachyderes typically have more elongated bodies, longer relative to body length, and more pronounced pronotal .
- DerobrachusBoth are cerambycines with sometimes similar coloration. Derobrachus is immediately distinguished by its greatly elongated (especially in males) and prominent , features absent in Chemsakiella.
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Etymology
The name Chemsakiella is a honoring John A. Chemsak (1929–2013), and in , who described three of the four now placed in this genus.
Taxonomic history
Prior to 2006, the now in Chemsakiella were classified in other , primarily Trachyderes. Monné established Chemsakiella to accommodate species that differed in genitalic and external morphological characters from typical Trachyderes.