Revision of the genus Figura (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) with descriptions of new species

Abstract

The African genus Figura Ukrainsky, 2006 is revised. A detailed redescription of its morphology is presented. Three new species are described, F. bitalensis sp. n., F. lineata sp. n. and F. ruwenzorica sp. n. All species are illustrated. A key to all species and a map showing the distribution of the genus Figura are provided.

Keywords

• taxonomy
• coleoptera
• coccinellidae
• epilachnini
• figura
• new species
• afrotropical region