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Case 3733 – Cetonia Marmorea Olivier, 1789 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Gymnetini): Proposed Conservation By Reversal Of Precedence With Scarabaeus Pulcher Swederus, 1787, Brett C. Ratcliffe

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this application, under Article 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the widely used name Gymnetis marmorea (Olivier, 1789), a flower chafer (Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) from Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, which is threatened by the unused senior subjective synonym Scarabaeus pulcher Swederus, 1787. The head of the holotype of Scarabaeus pulcher Swederus, 1787 is excluded from the holotype under Article 73.1.5 of the Code since it is a piece belonging to a Cotinis Burmeister glued to the body of a Gymnetis MacLeay.

The Fourteenth Amithao Thomson, 1878 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Gymnetini): A Remarkable New Species From Ecuador, Brett C. Ratcliffe

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Anew species in the Neotropical genus Amithao Thomson, 1878 is described from Ecuador, with supporting illustrations and a diagnosis. A revised key to the 14 species in the genus is provided along with an annotated checklist.

A New Species Of Golofa Hope, 1837 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) From Peru, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Stéphane Le Tirant

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

A new species of Golofa Hope is described from Peru along with supporting illustrations and a diagnosis.

Se describe una nueva especie de Golofa Hope de Peru soportado por ilustraciones y diagnosis.