Macrolygistopterus
Pic, 1929
Species Guides
4- Macrolygistopterus apicalis
- Macrolygistopterus ignitus
- Macrolygistopterus rubripennis(Red-winged net-winged beetle)
- Macrolygistopterus ruficollis
A of net-winged beetles (Lycidae) in the tribe Calochromini, comprising 12 described distributed in the Neotropical Region. Species are distinguished by distinctive elytral costation and coloration patterns. The genus was taxonomically revised in 2016, with nine species redescribed and lectotypes designated. stages have been described for at least one species (M. subparallelus).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrolygistopterus: /ˌmækroʊˌlɪdʒɪˈstɒptərəs/
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Identification
within Macrolygistopterus are distinguished by diagnostic elytral characters including the number, arrangement, and development of longitudinal , as well as coloration patterns. An identification key to the nine examined species was provided in the 2016 revision. The can be separated from other Calochromini by characters detailed in the world tribe key.
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Distribution
Neotropical Region. Distribution records include Colombia.
Life Cycle
stages of M. subparallelus have been described from southeastern Brazil.
Similar Taxa
- Other Calochromini generaMacrolygistopterus can be distinguished from other in the tribe Calochromini using the morphological characters provided in the world tribe identification key.