Note on genitalia and taxonomy of the Callidiopini from the Philippines, with description of six new species and two subspecies (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae)

Abstract

Species of Ceresium and Examnes, Callidiopini, from the Philippines were reviewed. Six new species, Ceresium elongatipennesp. nov., Ceresium holzschuhisp. nov., Ceresium jimcopeisp. nov., Ceresium nigricollesp. nov., Ceresium quinquemaculatumsp. nov., Ceresium crassumsp. nov. and one new subspecies, Ceresium huedepohli mindanaosubsp. nov., are described. Of Examnes, one new subspecies, Examnes lumawigi subrugosussubsp. nov., is described. Male genitalia of eight Ceresium species and three Examnes species, in particular their endophalli and 8th sternites, are described and illustrated in detail. Female genitalia of three Ceresium species are described. The genitalia and the consequences for taxonomy are discussed.