The genus Phygasia Chevrolat (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Alticini) in Taiwan

Abstract

The Taiwanese species of Phygasia are reviewed. Phygasia diluta Chûjô, 1963 is recognized as a valid species and is removed from synonymy with P. ornata Baly, 1876. It is a senior subjective synonym of P. taiwanensis Ge et al., 2010. The widely distributed P. ornata Baly, 1876 is not found on the island of Taiwan but occurs on the Kinmen Island. A new species, P. chengi, parapatric with P. diluta, is described. A key to the Taiwanese species of Phygasia is provided. Copyright © 2012 · Magnolia Press.