Celiamorphus Casey, 1914

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Subgenus Celiamorphus Casey

Celiamorphus Casey 1914: 141 . Type species: Selenophorus ellipticus Dejean, 1829 , designated by Lindroth (1968: 828).

Recognition. This subgenus contains eight species in the Nearctic characterized as follows: body

shape typically elliptical ( Amara -like) with pronotal base broad. Dorsum uniformly brownish-black to black with well-impressed microsculpture (isodiametric to slightly transverse). Prosternal process narrow, straight, and marginate (five species) OR stout, curved dorsally, and immarginate (three species) as seen in all members of subgenus Selenophorus . Metatarsi have dorsal pubescence very short and very sparse (six species) OR long and dense (two species) as seen in many members of subgenus Selenophorus . Metatarsi nearly as long as metatibiae. Males have the common single pair of anal setae. Females have a single pair of anal setae (six species) OR two pairs of anal setae (two species) as seen in all members of subgenus Selenophorus . Male genitalia with a lamina in the ostium of the median lobe as seen in two species of subgenus Selenophorus .