Abstract
Two new species of cerambycid beetles are described from South America: Ataxia camiriensis (Pteropliini), from Bolivia, and Falsamblesthis uniformis (Forsteriini), from Peru. The new species are included in previous keys.
Highlights
Increased Cerambycidae collecting in recent decades, in northwestern South America has led to the discovery of many species new to science
Photographs were taken with a Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR camera, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1–5× macro lens, controlled by Zerene Stacker AutoMontage software
The collection acronyms used in this study are as follows: ACMT FSCA MNKM
Summary
Increased Cerambycidae collecting in recent decades, in northwestern South America has led to the discovery of many species new to science. Sparsely punctate; with dense pale golden pubescence interspersed with sparse, long, erect pale yellow and brown setae. Holotype female from BOLIVIA, Santa Cruz: 20 km N Camiri (road to Eyti, 6–8 km E Hwy 9; 1250 m; 19°5'S / 63°29'W), 26.XI.2013, Wappes & Skillman col.
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