Two new Neotropical species of Ceracis Mellié (Coleoptera, Ciidae) and redefinition of the cucullatus group

Abstract

A new species of Michanthidium Urban (Hymenoptera, Megachilinae) is described and figured from Sergipe and Bahia States, northeastern Brazil. An identification key, illustrations, and a distribution map for the three species of the genus are presented. The male genitalia of M. almeidai sp. n. and M. albitarse are illustrated and compared for the first time. © Copyright D. Urban, D.R. Parizotto.