Crotch, G. R. (1867): On the Coleoptera of
the Azores. - Proc. Zool. Soc. London, London 1867: 359-391, pl. 23.
p. 387-388
Acalles
Drouetii,
n. sp. (Pl. XXIII. fig. 4.)
A. brunneus, squamis ochraceis densissime tectus; thorace confertim
granulato, lateribus valde ampliatis carinatis, dense squamoso, linea media
cinerea, nodulis 2 discoidalibus marginibusque setis erectis obsitis; elytris
punctis magnis seriatim dispositis, interstitiis vage punctulatis, nodulis 2
anticis approximatis et 2 posticis maximis setis erectis vestitis, totis dense
squamosis fusco variegatis, regione apicali cinerea; pedibus dense ochraceo
squamosis; rostro nudo strigoso, basi dense squamoso.
L. 3-4 lin.
Hab. In ins. Flores
intra euphorbiam emortuam sat copiose lectus.
This very beautiful Acalles is one of the most striking insects
here described. The singular dilatation of the sides of the thorax and the
numerous erect setae render it unmistakeable. I have dedicated it to M. Drouet,
to whom we are indebted for the first exploration of these islands and for a
careful summary of the results of his work, including three or four new species
and eigth not since found.
