Asynapteron equatorianum (Martins, 1960)

Octoplon equatorianum Martins, 1960: 89, fig. 9.

Asynapteron equatorianum; Martins, 1970: 1158; 2009: 17; Monné, 2005: 360 (cat.).

Remarks. Species extremely variable in color. We examined one specimen that is dark in color. Head dark brownish-red; prothorax with anterior and posterior borders black, yellow color restricted to two pronotal areas; yellow spots on elytra largely surrounded by black, leaving yellowish background restricted to base and apex; meso- and metafemora black, except at the bases, which are yellow.

Specimens examined. ECUADOR, Manabi: “Vicinity” Montecristi (01,0534S; 80,68195W, 350 m), d, 17– 21.II.2006, F. T. Hovore & I. Swift col. (CASC).