Resumen

ATKINSON, Thomas H.. Revision of the genus Phloeocleptus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2023, vol.94, e945092.  Epub 26-Jun-2024. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2023.94.5092.

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.

Palabras llave : Phloeophagous; Lauraceae; Persea; Pseudothysanoes.