Crossomeles Chemsak & Noguera, 1993

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Crossomeles Chemsak & Noguera, 1993 ( Cerambycinae : Rhinotragini )

Type species. Epimelitta (?) aureopilis Fisher, 1953 (original designation)

The following key treats all currently known species of Crossomeles , including the two new species described herein.

1. Elytra longer, extending to near posterior margin of abdominal segment I or beyond, narrowly rounded apically ( Figs. 2a, 3a) ................................................................................................... 2

- Elytra shorter, extending to near base of abdominal segment I, broadly rounded apically ( Figs. 1a, 4a).................. 3

2. Elytral apices extending to near posterior margin of abdominal segment I; genae about 1/2 as long as lower lobe of eye ( Fig. 5a)..................................................... Crossomeles acutipennis Chemsak & Noguera, 1993

- Elytra extending beyond posterior margin of abdominal segment I to about middle of segment II; genae about 3/4 as long as lower lobe of eye ( Fig. 5d)................................................. Crossomeles oscarcastilloi sp. nov.

3. Metatibiae with dense brush of suberect setae ( Figs. 4a, d, 5j); genae about 1/2 as long as lower eye lobe ( Figs. 4c, 5b)......................................................................... Crossomeles aureopilis ( Fisher, 1953)

- Metatibiae with sparse brush of suberect setae ( Figs. 1a, d, 5k); genae about a 1/4 as long as lower eye lobe ( Figs. 1c, 5c)................................................................................. Crossomeles copei sp. nov.