The Clytini fauna of Benin and Togo, with the description of a new species from Benin (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)

Abstract

Four species are reported for the first time in Benin, Carinoclytus cf. semiruber (Quedenfeldt, 1882), Chlorophorus deterrens (Pascoe, 1862), Denticerus muehlei Mourglia & Téocchi, 1994, and Plagionotulus sylvaticus Hintz, 1911; a new species is described, Calanthemis jossomonforti n. sp. In Togo, four species are known and Denticerus muehlei Mourglia & Téocchi, 1994, is reported for the first time. Plagionotulus sylvaticus Hintz, 1911, is cited from Ivory Coast for the first time. An identification key to species of Clytini from Benin and Togo is provided.