Uma nova espécie de Dicrepidius Eschscholtz do Brasil e novos registros para D. ramicornis (Palisot de Beauvois) (Coleoptera, Elateridae, Elaterinae)

Abstract

Dicrepidius brasilianus sp. nov., from Pará and Mato Grosso is described and illustrated. This is the second species of this genus recorded from Brazil. D. ramicornis (Palisot de Beauvois, 1805) is widely distributed from south of United States to south of Brazil. From Brazil, it was recorded from Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Santa Catarina states, but now other records are included. A comparison between the two Brazilian species and a discussion, including intraspecific variations, are presented. © 2009 Sociedade Brasileira De Entomologia.