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Wedge-shaped, somewhat flattened. Head: clypeus usually
yellow, very rarely black; smooth or slightly punctate. Antennae:
11-segmented, I-VI freely articulated, VII-XI
more tightly fitting, somewhat dilated. Elytra: much broader
at apex; apex obtuse or approaching truncate; 10 1/2 rows of punctures;
four costae, 3rd costa feebly interrupted in middle, oblique from
umbone to 2nd or 3rd interval for a short distance forward. Legs:
short to moderately long; mesotibiae not curved.
Key to the Baliosus known from La Selva
1. Humeri triangularly produced Baliosus sp.1
Humeri not triangularly produced 2
2. Pronotum with two black maculae Baliosus productus
Pronotum without maculae Baliosus sp.2
Species known from La Selva:
Baliosus productus Baly
Baliosus sp.1 Staines ms.
Baliosus sp.2 Staines ms.
Page authors:
C. L. Staines, 3302 Decker Place, Edgewater MD 21037. Staines.Charles@NMNH.SI.EDU
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu