Taxonomic Review of Platycoelia lutescens (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini) and a Description of its Use as Food by the People of the Ecuadorian Highlands

Platycoelia lutescens Blanchard (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), a species that occurs in the Andes Mountains of South America, is redescribed. Platycoelia albescens (Bates) and P. baronis (Ohaus) are considered new synonyms of P. lutescens. A lectotype is designated for P. albescens. The use of this species as a food source by the people of the Ecuadorian highlands is discussed. RESUMEN Se redescribe a Platycoelia lutescens Blanchard (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), especie presente en la cordillera de los Andes en Sudamérica. Platycoelia albescens (Bates) y P. baronis (Ohaus) son consideradas nuevos sinonimos de P. lutescens. Se designa lectotipo para P. albescens. Se discute el uso de esta especie como recurso alimenticio en ciertos poblados de los Andes ecuatorianos.