Abstract

Three new species, Orthocis kompantsevi sp. nov., O. vilhelmseni sp. nov. and O. larssoni sp. nov. are described from late Eocene Danish amber. Orthocis kompantsevi sp. nov. differs from O. linearis (J. Sahlberg, 1901) by a glabrous body, smaller body size and shorter antennomere 10. Orthocis vilhelmseni sp. nov. differs from O. kompantsevi sp. nov. in having a bristly body, a densely punctate pronotum and elytra, and longer antennomere nine. Orthocis larssoni sp. nov. differs from O. kompantsevi in larger body size, simple punctate pronotum and coarser and more densely punctate elytra. This is the first Ciidae described from the Eocene, as well as a first proxy for Auriculariaceae in the fossil record.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.