A new species of Hippopsis Lepeletier & Audinet-Serville, 1825 from Panama and key to species (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae)

Researchers have identified and described a new species of longhorn beetle, Hippopsis raberi, from Darién National Park, Panama. This discovery expands the known diversity of the genus Hippopsis within the Cerambycidae family. The study also provides a comprehensive key to 40 species of the genus, facilitating future taxonomic studies. The research combines morphological analysis with detailed examination of beetle specimens, contributing valuable insights into the biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GALILEO, M. H. M., SANTOS-SILVA, A., & HEFFERN, D. (2017). A new species of Hippopsis Lepeletier &; Audinet-Serville, 1825 from Panama and key to species (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae). Zootaxa, 4263(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4263.1.9