Colophon deschodti Jacobs & Scholtz

Jacobs, Carmen T., Scholtz, Clarke H. & Strümpher, Werner P., 2015, Taxonomy of Colophon Gray (Coleoptera: Lucanidae): new species and a status change, Zootaxa 4057 (1), pp. 135-142 : 140-141

Colophon deschodti Jacobs & Scholtz , new species

( Fig 4 a–c; Table 1)

Type material. Holotype (1♂: ISAM).

Diagnosis. Colophon deschodti is distinguished from other members in the group by the shape of the mentum, which is clearly divided into two projecting tubercles or ridges. Colophon deschodti lacks any tubercles on the head, but bears a median point on anterior margin of the head.

Holotype description. Colour: Black. Size: length 20.5 mm, pronotal width 10.4 mm, mandible length: 3.28 mm. Head: With a distinct anterior margin, which is concave with a median point and a strong oblique ridge over the eye, no tubercles present ( Table 1). Mandible: Apex of mandible deeply impressed on upper surface as in C. stokoei , but with the tooth on the inner basal margin rounded and nearly obsolete ( Table 1). Mentum: Anterior surface with two projecting ridges, causing it to appear distinctly bifid in front ventral view ( Table 1). Legs: As in C. struempheri ( Fig. 4 c). Male genitalia: As in C. stokoei .

Distribution. Hottentots Holland Mountains, Western Cape Province.

Etymology. This species is named after Christian Deschodt in recognition of his contribution to the study of Colophon .

Figures

FIGURE 4. Adult habitus of Colophon deschodti new species: (a) male dorsal view; (b) male ventral view; (c) male protibia.