Ceracis kurumim sp. nov., the smallest Ceracis Mellié, and one of the smallest Ciidae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionoidea) in the world
Abstract
Ceracis kurumim sp. nov. is described based on specimens collected in Paulista, Pernambuco, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is the smallest known species of the genus Ceracis Mellié, 1849 and among the smallest Ciidae worldwide. We provide a detailed description and illustrations of both male and female terminalia, and briefly discuss its minute size in comparison with other similarly small ciid species.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Insect Biodiversity
- Publisher
- Magnolia Press
- Volume
- 83
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–12
- Publication date
- 22 April 2026