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Megascelis Doralis
''Megascelis'' is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is known from both North and South America. There are around 140 described species in ''Megascelis''. The genus is traditionally placed in the tribe Megascelidini, which was formerly considered a separate subfamily. However, according to ITIS, it is now placed in Eumolpini. Nomenclature The generic name "''Megascelis''" first appeared as a ''nomen nudum'' in Dejean's Catalogue of Coleoptera in 1821. According to Barber & Bridwell (1940), the name ''Megascelis'' became available in Sturm (1826), where the species ''Megascelis aenea'' is described. This species is considered the type species of the genus. However, according to Tiape Gómez & Savini (2001), the name ''Megascelis'' should instead be attributed to Latreille (1825), who was the first to give a description of the genus. Species These species belong to the genus ''Megascelis'': * ''Megascelis acuminata'' Pic, 1910 * ''Megascelis acutipennis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre André Latreille
Pierre André Latreille (; 29 November 1762 – 6 February 1833) was a French zoology, zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freedom after recognising a rare beetle species he found in the prison, ''Necrobia ruficollis.'' He published his first important work, , in 1796, and was eventually employed by the . His foresighted work on arthropod systematics and Taxonomy (biology), taxonomy gained him respect and accolades, including being asked to write the volume on insects for George Cuvier's monumental work, , the only part not by Cuvier himself. Latreille was considered the foremost entomology, entomologist of his time, and was described by one of his pupils as "the prince of entomologists". Biography Early life Pierre André Latreille was born on 29 November 1762 in the town of Brive-la-Gaillarde, Brive, then in the Limousin (province), province of Limousi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
