Abstract
The genus Phloeocleptus Wood includes 8 species of phloeophagous bark beetles breeding in species of Persea(Lauraceae) and that are restricted to Mexico. Phloeocletptus lorenzfischeri Atkinson is described as new. Phloeocleptus cristatus Wood is a synonym of P. atkinsoni Wood. The male of P. ardis Wood is described. All species are illustrated and redescribed and a new generic key is included. Phloeocleptus punctatus Wood and Hylocurus tresmariae Schedl are transferred to Pseudothysanoes Blackman. Phloeocleptus parvus Wood is transferred to Hylocurus Eichhoff.
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