A redescription of Rhysida celeris (Humbert & Saussure, 1870), with a proposal of eight new synonyms (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae, Otostigminae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2013
Authors:A. Chagas-Jr
Journal:ZooKeys
Volume:258
Pagination:17-29
Date Published:14/01/2013
ISSN:1313-2970, 1313-2989
Keywords:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3632/
Abstract:

Seven species of the genus Rhysida Wood, 1862 from Venezuela and one subspecies from Peru described by Manuel Angel González Sponga and Wolfgang Bücherl respectively, are revised. Rhysida caripensis González-Sponga, 2002, Rhysida neoespartana González-Sponga, 2002, Rhysida guayanica González-Sponga, 2002, Rhysida maritima González-Sponga, 2002, Rhysida monaguensis González-Sponga, 2002, Rhysida porlamarensis González-Sponga 2002, Rhysida sucupanensis González-Sponga, 2002 and Rhysida celeris andina Bücherl, 1953 are junior synonyms of Rhysida celeris (Humbert & Saussure, 1870), which is redescribed and illustrated for the first time. Its geographic distribution is updated and a map showing its distribution is presented.

URL:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/3632/
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.258.4675
Citation Key:1446
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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