Revision of family helotidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea): VI. Candezei group of the genus neohelota

Abstract

The candezei species group of Neohelota Ohta is revised. Six species are recognized, including one described herein, Neohelota jakli sp. nov., from Indonesia (Sumatra). Helota claudiae Nguyen-Phung, 1985 is placed as junior synonym of Neohelota candezei (Ritsema, 1899), and Helota jocelynae Nguyen-Phung, 1985 as a junior synonym of Neohelota montana (Ohta, 1929). Lectotypes are designated for Helota krugeri Ritsema, 1900; Helota margarethae Ritsema, 1900; and Helota mariae Ritsema, 1899. A key for the candezei species group is provided. Figures of protibiae, genitalia, internal sacs, eighth abdominal tergites, and fifth abdominal ventrites are given for all species. © 2011 Entomological Society of America.