G. it. Ent., 4 (21): 205-212
April 30, 1989
Taxonomic and correlated nomenclatural notes on
Stigmodera obesissima Thomson and
Nascioides parryi (Hope)
(Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
by
MAGNUS PETERSON
Abstract - Stigmodera obesissima Thomson, 1879 is a junior synonym of S. saundersii Waterhouse, 1876 which is a junior primary homonym of S. saundersii Hope, 1846. The latter is a junior synonym of Nascioides parryi (Hope, 1843). Stigmodera macqueeni Deuquet, 1964 is considered a subspecies of S. obesissima Thomson. The literature is reviewed for these taxa and figures are provided for N. parryi and for S. obesissima, its genitalia and its intraspecific colour pattern variation. Relationships are briefly discussed and a species group is designated. A distribution map of S. obesissima is presented.
