taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500793/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500793	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500813/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500813	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500815	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500807/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500807	Figure 7. Mecocephala maldonadensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) head in lateral view, detail of dorsal groove of antennomeres; (e–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dg – dorsal groove of antennomeres; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm; e–g = 1.0 mm.	Figure 7. Mecocephala maldonadensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) head in lateral view, detail of dorsal groove of antennomeres; (e–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dg – dorsal groove of antennomeres; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm; e–g = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500809/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500809	Figure 8. Mecocephala zikani Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes,2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) genital plates in posteroventral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm.	Figure 8. Mecocephala zikani Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes,2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) genital plates in posteroventral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500799/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500799	Figure 5. Mecocephala bonariensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventra riml; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 5. Mecocephala bonariensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventra riml; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500803/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500803	Figure 6. Mecocephala magna Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) pygophore in dorsal view; (e–f) pygophore in posterior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 6. Mecocephala magna Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) pygophore in dorsal view; (e–f) pygophore in posterior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD35FFE0FF6CFB76FB46FB0F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500795/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500795	Figure 4. Mecocephala acuminata Dallas, 1851. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; vr – ventral rim; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 4. Mecocephala acuminata Dallas, 1851. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; vr – ventral rim; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500793/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500793	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500795/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500795	Figure 4. Mecocephala acuminata Dallas, 1851. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; vr – ventral rim; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 4. Mecocephala acuminata Dallas, 1851. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; vr – ventral rim; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500813/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500813	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500815	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD39FFE7FE59FAC7FDE6FB27.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500793/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500793	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500799/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500799	Figure 5. Mecocephala bonariensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventra riml; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 5. Mecocephala bonariensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior, ventral and lateral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventra riml; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500813/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500813	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500815	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD3EFFFBFF06FB0DFD58FF7F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFBFE6BFED5FD75FBBB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFBFE6BFED5FD75FBBB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500793/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500793	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	Figure 3. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Mecocephala. (a–d) Mecocephala acuminata; (e–g) Mecocephala bonariensis; (h) Mecocephala magna. (a–h) mesopleuron and metapleuron in ventral view; (b–g) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxe; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, h = 0.5 mm; b, e = 500 µm; c–d, f–g = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500803/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500803	Figure 6. Mecocephala magna Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) pygophore in dorsal view; (e–f) pygophore in posterior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 6. Mecocephala magna Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) pygophore in dorsal view; (e–f) pygophore in posterior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h) genital plates in posteroventral view. Abbreviations: dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–h = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500813/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500813	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 9. Phallus of Mecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) views. (a–c) Mecocephala acuminata; (d–f) Mecocephala bonariensis; (g–i) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500815	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD22FFFFFEFDFB91FB46F92C.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD28FFF7FF3BF9DEFBCAFDFC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD28FFF7FF3BF9DEFBCAFDFC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD28FFF7FF3BF9DEFBCAFDFC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500807/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500807	Figure 7. Mecocephala maldonadensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) head in lateral view, detail of dorsal groove of antennomeres; (e–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dg – dorsal groove of antennomeres; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm; e–g = 1.0 mm.	Figure 7. Mecocephala maldonadensis Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes, 2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) head in lateral view, detail of dorsal groove of antennomeres; (e–g) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; dg – dorsal groove of antennomeres; dr – dorsal rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vr – ventral rim. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm; e–g = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD28FFF7FF3BF9DEFBCAFDFC.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD2EFFC9FEF1FD59FD6CF9CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500787/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500787	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 1. Head and pronotum of Mecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala curculionoides; (d) Mecocephala magna; (e) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (f) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD2EFFC9FEF1FD59FD6CF9CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500789/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500789	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 2. Head and prothorax of Mecocephala in lateral view. (a) Mecocephala acuminata; (b) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c) Mecocephala magna; (d) Mecocephala maldonadensis; (e) Mecocephala zikani. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD2EFFC9FEF1FD59FD6CF9CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500809/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500809	Figure 8. Mecocephala zikani Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes,2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) genital plates in posteroventral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm.	Figure 8. Mecocephala zikani Schwertner, Grazia and Fernandes,2002. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) genital plates in posteroventral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD2EFFC9FEF1FD59FD6CF9CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500867/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500867	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500871/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500871	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500831/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500831	Figure 15. Paramecocephala bachmanni Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h–i) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim; par – paramere; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d,f–g = 1.0 mm; h–i = 0.5 mm.	Figure 15. Paramecocephala bachmanni Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h–i) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim; par – paramere; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d,f–g = 1.0 mm; h–i = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500851/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500851	Figure 21. Paramecocephala guianensis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f–g) pygophore in posterior and ventral view; (h) genital plates, reinterpretation of the illustration by Schwertner et al. 2002. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f–g = 1.0 mm; h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 21. Paramecocephala guianensis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f–g) pygophore in posterior and ventral view; (h) genital plates, reinterpretation of the illustration by Schwertner et al. 2002. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f–g = 1.0 mm; h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500827/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500827	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500847/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500847	Figure 20. Paramecocephala fusca (Haglund, 1968). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; par – paramere; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 20. Paramecocephala fusca (Haglund, 1968). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; par – paramere; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500857/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500857	Figure 23. Paramecocephala uruguayensis (Pirán, 1970). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view.Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 23. Paramecocephala uruguayensis (Pirán, 1970). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view.Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500843/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500843	Figure 19. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	Figure 19. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500839/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500839	Figure 18. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) abdomen in ventral view; (e) prepared plate of the holotype; (f) detail of segment X; (g) phallus in dorsal view; (h) detail of vesica. Abbreviations: dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca. Scale bars: a–d = 2.0 mm.	Figure 18. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) abdomen in ventral view; (e) prepared plate of the holotype; (f) detail of segment X; (g) phallus in dorsal view; (h) detail of vesica. Abbreviations: dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca. Scale bars: a–d = 2.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500833/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500833	Figure 16. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore of reddish variation in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 16. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore of reddish variation in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500837/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500837	Figure 17. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002, melanic variation. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; par – paramere; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 17. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002, melanic variation. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; par – paramere; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500853/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500853	Figure 22. Paramecocephala subsolana Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 22. Paramecocephala subsolana Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD12FFC1FE42FF53FB41FCC6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500861/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500861	Figure 24. Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	Figure 24. Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500827/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500827	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500865/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500865	Figure 25. Comparison of Paramecocephala australis and Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Dorsal habitus and detail of anterolateral margins of pronotum: (a) P. australis, (b) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Head and pronotum, lateral view: (c) P. australis, (d) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars: a–b = 2.0 mm; c–d = 0.5 mm. (Antennomeres and legs not shown due to photo editing).	Figure 25. Comparison of Paramecocephala australis and Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Dorsal habitus and detail of anterolateral margins of pronotum: (a) P. australis, (b) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Head and pronotum, lateral view: (c) P. australis, (d) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars: a–b = 2.0 mm; c–d = 0.5 mm. (Antennomeres and legs not shown due to photo editing).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500867/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500867	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD18FFC3FEE4FC0DFD5BFEE1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1AFFC3FEF7FE59FDF3F90B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1AFFC3FEF7FE59FDF3F90B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1AFFC3FEF7FE59FDF3F90B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1AFFC3FEF7FE59FDF3F90B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500831/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500831	Figure 15. Paramecocephala bachmanni Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h–i) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim; par – paramere; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d,f–g = 1.0 mm; h–i = 0.5 mm.	Figure 15. Paramecocephala bachmanni Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view; (g) pygophore in ventral view; (h–i) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim; par – paramere; pslvr – process of superior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d,f–g = 1.0 mm; h–i = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1AFFC3FEF7FE59FDF3F90B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500833/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500833	Figure 16. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore of reddish variation in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 16. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore of reddish variation in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500837/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500837	Figure 17. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002, melanic variation. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; par – paramere; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 17. Paramecocephala bergrothi Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002, melanic variation. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f) pygophore in superior view. Abbreviations: edr – extension of dorsal rim of pygophore; par – paramere; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f = 1.0 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500871/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500871	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1DFFC6FEE3FF53FEDCFCE9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500839/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500839	Figure 18. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) abdomen in ventral view; (e) prepared plate of the holotype; (f) detail of segment X; (g) phallus in dorsal view; (h) detail of vesica. Abbreviations: dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca. Scale bars: a–d = 2.0 mm.	Figure 18. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d) abdomen in ventral view; (e) prepared plate of the holotype; (f) detail of segment X; (g) phallus in dorsal view; (h) detail of vesica. Abbreviations: dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca. Scale bars: a–d = 2.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500843/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500843	Figure 19. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	Figure 19. Paramecocephala foveata Benvegnú, 1968. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1FFFC7FE89FC45FB94FB03.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500847/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500847	Figure 20. Paramecocephala fusca (Haglund, 1968). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; par – paramere; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 20. Paramecocephala fusca (Haglund, 1968). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; par – paramere; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500871/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500871	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD1EFFD8FE79FB2EFEDBFA33.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500851/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500851	Figure 21. Paramecocephala guianensis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f–g) pygophore in posterior and ventral view; (h) genital plates, reinterpretation of the illustration by Schwertner et al. 2002. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f–g = 1.0 mm; h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 21. Paramecocephala guianensis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–e) pygophore in dorsal view; (f–g) pygophore in posterior and ventral view; (h) genital plates, reinterpretation of the illustration by Schwertner et al. 2002. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; la8 – laterotergites 8; la9 – laterotergites 9; pilvr – process of inferior layer of ventral rim; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; vf8 – valvifers 8; vf9 – valvifers 9; x – segment X. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d, f–g = 1.0 mm; h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD01FFDBFEFBFA1EFC6BFBC7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	http://table.plazi.org/id/AEEE57A7DD00FFD9FF86FE46FC47FE06		Table 2. Morphometric parameters of Paramecocephala species, in millimetres.	Table 2. Morphometric parameters of Paramecocephala species, in millimetres.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500853/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500853	Figure 22. Paramecocephala subsolana Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 22. Paramecocephala subsolana Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500867/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500867	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 26. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column)) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with a pair of processes. (a–c) Paramecocephala australis; (d– f) Paramecocephala subsolana. Abbreviations: dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD02FFDCFEFEFB72FEA9FA94.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500815/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500815	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 10. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Mecocephala species. (a, d) Mecocephala acuminata; (b, e) Mecocephala bonariensis; (c, f) Mecocephala magna. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500857/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500857	Figure 23. Paramecocephala uruguayensis (Pirán, 1970). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view.Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	Figure 23. Paramecocephala uruguayensis (Pirán, 1970). (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view.Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500871/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500871	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 27. Phallus of Paramecocephala species in dorsal (left column), lateral (center column) and ventral (right column) view. Conjunctiva with two pairs of processes. (a–f) Paramecocephala bergrothi: (a–c) reddish variation; (d–f) melanic variation; (g–i) Paramecocephala fusca; (j–l) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aa – articulatory apparatus; cj – conjunctiva; dc – dorsal connective; dpph – dorsal process of phallotheca; dsd – ductus seminis distalis; mlcj – median lobe of conjunctiva; pcj – process of conjunctiva; pdpph – posterodorsal projection of phallotheca; ph – phallotheca; plpph – posterolateral projection of phallotheca; pve – process of vesica; vbpph – ventrobasal projection of phallotheca; vlcj – ventral lobe of conjunctiva. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500873/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500873	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	Figure 28. Female receptaculum seminis and aussenwand of Paramecocephala species. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (c) Paramecocephala foveata; (d) Paramecocephala fusca; (e) Paramecocephala subsolana; (f) Paramecocephala uruguayensis. Abbreviations: aaf – anterior annular flanges; cs – capsula seminalis; ddr – distal ductus receptaculi; paf – posterior annular flange; pdr – proximal ductus receptaculi; pi – pars intermedialis; rs – ring sclerites; tvi – thickening of vaginal intima; va – vesicular area. Scale bars = 1.0 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD05FFDDFE9CFA81FDADFA79.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500819/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500819	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 11. Head and pronotum of Paramecocephala in dorsal view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500821/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500821	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	Figure 12. Head and prothorax of Paramecocephala in lateral view. (a) Paramecocephala australis; (b) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (c) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (d) Paramecocephala foveata; (e) Paramecocephala fusca; (f) Paramecocephala guianensis; (g) Paramecocephala subsolana; (h) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (i) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500825/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500825	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	Figure 13. Thoracic external scent efferent system (ESES) of metasternal glands of Paramecocephala. (a–d) Paramecocephala australis; (e) Paramecocephala bachmanni; (f) Paramecocephala bergrothi; (g) Paramecocephala foveata; (h–j) Paramecocephala fusca; (k) Paramecocephala guianensis; (l) Paramecocephala subsolana; (m) Paramecocephala uruguayensis; (n) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. (a, e–g, k–n) meso- and metapleural in ventral view; (b–d, h–j) scanning electron microscopy images of characters of ESES of metasternal glands. Abbreviations: cx2 – mesocoxae; cx3 – metacoxae; ev – evaporatorium; ms – mesopleuron; mt – metapleuron; mts – metathoracic spiracle; o – ostiole; om – outer margin; pod – periostiolar depression. Scale bars: a, e–g, k–n = 0.5 mm; b, h = 500 µm; c–d, i–j = 200 µm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500861/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500861	Figure 24. Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	Figure 24. Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Holotype. (a–c) Habitus in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–e = 0.5 mm.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500865/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500865	Figure 25. Comparison of Paramecocephala australis and Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Dorsal habitus and detail of anterolateral margins of pronotum: (a) P. australis, (b) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Head and pronotum, lateral view: (c) P. australis, (d) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars: a–b = 2.0 mm; c–d = 0.5 mm. (Antennomeres and legs not shown due to photo editing).	Figure 25. Comparison of Paramecocephala australis and Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Dorsal habitus and detail of anterolateral margins of pronotum: (a) P. australis, (b) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Head and pronotum, lateral view: (c) P. australis, (d) Paramecocephala helenae sp. nov. Scale bars: a–b = 2.0 mm; c–d = 0.5 mm. (Antennomeres and legs not shown due to photo editing).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500877/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500877	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	Figure 29. Map showing the geographical distribution of Mecocephala and Paramecocephala species. Yellow star = new record of P. subsolana.	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
7238B639DD07FFDFFE43FF53FD05FB21.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/15500827/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15500827	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	Figure 14. Paramecocephala australis Frey-da-Silva and Grazia, 2002. (a–c) Habitus of holotype in dorsal, ventral and lateral view; (d–f) pygophore in dorsal, posterior and ventral view; (g–h) genital plates in posteroventral and lateral view. Abbreviations: alvr – area between layers of ventral rim; ilvr – inferior layer of ventral rim of pygophore; mpdr – marginal process of dorsal rim of pygophore; slvr – superior layer of ventral rim of pygophore. Scale bars: a–c = 2.0 mm; d–f = 1.0 mm; g–h = 0.5 mm. (Parameres and segment X not shown).	2022-03-14	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia		Zenodo	biologists	de Barros, Lurdiana Dayse;Barão, Kim Ribeiro;Grazia, Jocelia			
