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September 5, 2025

Synopsis of Phrynidius Lacordaire (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae, Apomecynini): description of new species, new records, checklist and updated key to species

Key Points

The updated checklist now includes 29 species of phrynidius, expanding our understanding of cerambycidae diversity.
Nine new species have been described, showcasing significant findings in sexual dimorphism and regional diversity.
Morphological characters representing sexual dimorphism were documented for the first time, enhancing species identification.
An illustrated male specimen of phrynidius jonesi offers new insights and records for this genus across Honduras and Guatemala.

Abstract

Phrynidius Lacordaire, 1869 is redescribed and morphological characters representing sexual dimorphism are described for the first time. Nine new species are described: Phrynidius tigranensis Noguera, Anderson and P. stegosaurus Noguera, Anderson & Santos-Silva, sp. nov., P. zacapensis Noguera, Anderson & Santos-Silva, sp. nov., and P. schusteri Noguera, Anderson & Santos-Silva, sp. nov., from Guatemala. The male of Phrynidius jonesi Gutiérrez, Toledo & Noguera, 2020 is fully illustrated and a new country record is provided. An updated key to the now currently known 29 species of Phrynidius is provided.

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