Sangaris trifasciata Melzer, 1928

Monné, Miguel A. & Monné, Marcela L., 2009, Synopsis of the genus Sangaris Dalman in South America (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae), with description of two new species and new combinations, Zootaxa 2230, pp. 29-41 : 34

Sangaris trifasciata Melzer, 1928

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Sangaris trifasciata Melzer, 1928: 155 ; Monné, 2005: 355 (cat.).

Comments. When alive, this species shows three transverse fasciae of reddish-rose pubescence. This color changes to light rose in preserved specimens.

Geographical distribution. Described from Brazil, Paraná: Rio Negro, and mentioned from Brazil, Minas Gerais and Santa Catarina. Herein we include São Paulo in the distribution.

Specimens examined. BRAZIL, Minas Gerais: Poços de Caldas, 3 males, 6 females, XII.1976 (M. A. Monné leg.); São Paulo, male, without data or collector. Santa Catarina: Seara (Nova Teutonia), male, 6.XI.1941 (F. Plaumann leg.). All specimens deposited in MNRJ.

Figures

FIGURES 1 – 6. 1, Sangaris viridipennis Melzer; 2, Sangaris albida Monné; 3. Sangaris obtusicarinata Zajciw; 4, Sangaris seabrai Zajciw; 5, Sangaris zikani Melzer; 6, Sangaris trifasciata Melzer.