Genus Archaeoripiphorus Hsiao, Yu & Deng gen. nov.

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Type species

Archaeoripiphorus nuwa gen. et sp. nov.

Diagnosis

Body large-sized (about 15–16 mm); head elongate, abruptly constricted posteriorly to form broad neck; eyes oval, shallowly emarginate, distinctly separated from each other; antennae 11-segmented, antennomeres IV to X rectangular or trapezoidal and antennomere XI with pointed apex; terminal maxillary palpomere elongate securiform, not modified, about 4.0 times as long as minimum width; pronotum almost triangular, trilobed at base; elytra complete, covering entire abdomen; abdomen with five ventrites; protibiae nearly as long as protarsi; apices of tibiae without spiniform seta; claws pectinate, at least in mid and hind legs.

Etymology

The generic name is derived from the type genus of Ripiphoridae, Ripiphorus and the prefix Archaeo-, indicating ancient. Gender masculine.