Synopsis of the genus Ancylocera Audinet-Seiville (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Trachyderini)

Abstract

A synopsis of the genus Ancylocera Audinet-Serville, 1834 is presented. The genus is redescribed, with description of two new species, Ancylocera. sergioi sp. n., from Brazil and A. spinula sp. n., from Colômbia, and a key to the species is provided. All the species (except A. cardinalis) are illustrated and comments on their hosts and distribution are given.

Ancylocera; Ancylocerina; Cerambycinae; synopsis; taxonomy