A Revision of the genus Cussolenis (Coleoptera, Elateridae)

Abstract

The genus Cussolenis Fleutiaux, 1918 is revised. Five new species are described: Cussolenis bisignatus n. sp. (type locality Malacca), Cussolenis luzonicus n. sp. (type locality Luzon, Philippines), Cussolenis mjobergi n. sp. (type locality Sumatra, Indonesia), Cussolenis nitidus (type locality Queensland, Australia) and Cussolenis wallacei n. sp. (type locality Luan Namtha, Laos). Lectotype is designated for Soleniscus mutabilis Bonvouloir (Ceram, Indonesia), the type species of the genus Cussolenis Fleutiaux. A key for all known eight species is provided and their male genitalia and subgenital sclerites are illustrated. The distribution of the genus extends from Laos to Northern Australia, Salomon Islands and Japan in the East.