taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654215	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure5	Figure 5. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 5. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654216	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure6	Figure 6. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, A – F. Minor male, G – I. Major male, J. Medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view, arrow showing the large denticle; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; I. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; J. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 6. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, A – F. Minor male, G – I. Major male, J. Medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view, arrow showing the large denticle; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; I. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; J. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
9C909A0914A255C9BFB990B8B8A91CCD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654219	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure9	Figure 9. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – J. Paratype, medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite; I. Metatibia arrow showing the internal carina; J. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 9. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – J. Paratype, medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite; I. Metatibia arrow showing the internal carina; J. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654229	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure18	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654230	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure19	Figure 19. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 19. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654227	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure16	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654228	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure17	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654235	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure24	Figure 24. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, paralectotype female. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Abdomen; E. Pygidium. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 24. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, paralectotype female. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Abdomen; E. Pygidium. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654233	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure22	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654234	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure23	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
34656E6E64CD5FE0BA2FA05B7F679BCA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654233	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure22	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654229	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure18	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654234	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure23	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654230	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure19	Figure 19. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 19. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
19CA152DFF1755AA8E5ED04CF976C30E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654220	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure10	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654222	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure12	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654224	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure14	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654227	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure16	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654221	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure11	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654223	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure13	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654225	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure15	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
33C9C9DB076451CE9983C0C628F35C97.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654228	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure17	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654228	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure17	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654229	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure18	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 18. Morphology of D. altiventris sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
28DE431D40255542986A53A8C6F2EA00.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654227	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure16	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654220	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure10	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654222	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure12	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654224	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure14	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654227	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure16	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654221	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure11	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654223	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure13	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654225	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure15	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
2C2A6A7FC0885663821575EED5B6A1D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654228	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure17	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654234	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure23	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 23. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654235	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure24	Figure 24. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, paralectotype female. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Abdomen; E. Pygidium. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 24. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, paralectotype female. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Abdomen; E. Pygidium. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654233	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure22	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 22. Morphology of D. nobile sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
BEE117808E485F1C94750BFFE7AF4509.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654236	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure25	Figure 25. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, lectotype male. A. Dorsal habitus; B. Ventral view; C. Lateral view.	Figure 25. Morphology of Deltochilum plebejum Balthasar, 1939, lectotype male. A. Dorsal habitus; B. Ventral view; C. Lateral view.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654220	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure10	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 10. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654222	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure12	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 12. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654224	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure14	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 14. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654227	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure16	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 16. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654221	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure11	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 11. Morphology of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G. Paratype, medium-sized male A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654223	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure13	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 13. Morphology of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654225	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure15	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 15. Morphology of D. picachos sp. nov., holotype male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654228	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure17	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 17. Morphology of D. pauxi sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Pronotum, arrow showing the medial angle; H. Apex of the metatibia, Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6BB1BD39F3085A8B8EFD5947EA6F1268.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654219	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure9	Figure 9. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – J. Paratype, medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite; I. Metatibia arrow showing the internal carina; J. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 9. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – J. Paratype, medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite; I. Metatibia arrow showing the internal carina; J. Apex of the metatibia. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654216	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure6	Figure 6. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, A – F. Minor male, G – I. Major male, J. Medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view, arrow showing the large denticle; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; I. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; J. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 6. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, A – F. Minor male, G – I. Major male, J. Medium-sized male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; B. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view, arrow showing the large denticle; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the denticle; H. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; I. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina and the metaspur articulated; J. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654218	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure8	Figure 8. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 8. Morphology of Deltochilum tyba sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrows showing the elevation of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654215	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure5	Figure 5. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 5. Morphology of Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, white lines showing the comparison of the width of the expansion of the ventrite I (on ventrite III) and the distance between the mesocoxae. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
6526FD6131595BA99C054F407091639B.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654211	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure1	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 1. Metatibial apex of the three “ sizes ” of males of the plebejum species group. A. Major male, paratype of Deltochilum ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; B. Major male, paratype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; C. Medium-sized male, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; D. Minor male, paratype of D. picachos sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654214	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure4	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 4. Dorsal habitus of the species of the plebejum species group. A – K. Males, L. Female. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947; B. Holotype of D. tyba sp. nov.; C. Paratype of D. tyba sp. nov.; D. Holotype of D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov.; E. Holotype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; F. Holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; G. Holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; H. Holotype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; I. Holotype of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov.; J. Holotype of D. nobile sp. nov.; K. Lectotype of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939; L. Paralectotype of D. plebejum. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654217	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure7	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	Figure 7. Known distribution of the species of the plebejum species group. A. Deltochilum abdominale Martínez, 1947, D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939, D. nobile sp. nov., D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., D. altiventris sp. nov. and D. tyba sp. nov.; B. Deltochilum parapseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pseudoabdominale sp. nov., D. pauxi sp. nov., D. picachos sp. nov. Question mark “? ” indicates the unspecified locality (Maracaibo Basin) of D. plebejum Balthasar, 1939.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654232	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure21	Figure 21. Morphology of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the protuberance; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the protuberance; H. Metafemur; I. Abdomen, first ventrite; J. Abdomen, showing the elevation of the first ventrite; K. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 21. Morphology of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., A – F. Holotype male, G – H. Paratype, major male. A. Mesofemur, arrow showing the protuberance; B. Metatibia, arrow showing the internal carina; C. Pygidium; D. Aedeagus, lateral view; E. Parameres, dorsal view; F. Endophallus; G. Mesofemur, arrow showing the protuberance; H. Metafemur; I. Abdomen, first ventrite; J. Abdomen, showing the elevation of the first ventrite; K. Metatibia, arrows showing the internal carina. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654231	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure20	Figure 20. Morphology of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the small punctures of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 20. Morphology of D. ventripuncturatus sp. nov., holotype male. A. Head; B. Pronotum; C. Elytra; D. Metaventrite; E. Abdomen, ventrites, arrow showing the small punctures of the first ventrite. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
24AC097D44A95F378D915C0917D419C9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/1654213	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1280.182114.figure3	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	Figure 3. General morphology of the species of the plebejum species group. Circles showing the punctures of the anterolateral (white and black circles) and anterocentral (red circle) areas of the metaventral process. Green circle showing the punctures of the lateral lobes of metaventrite. A. Hypomera, paratype of Deltochilum altiventris sp. nov., arrows showing the incomplete closed anterior (white arrow) and posterior (green arrow) punctures; B. Hypomera, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947, white arrow showing the complete closed anterior punctures and the green arrow showing the incomplete closed posterior punctures; C. Metaventrite, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov.; D. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. picachos sp. nov.; E. Anterior part of the metaventral process, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov.; F. Male ventral view, paratype of D. parapseudoabdominale sp. nov.; G. Female ventral view, D. abdominale Martínez, 1947; H. Male protibia, paratype of D. altiventris sp. nov., white arrow showing the strongly broadening toward the apex; I. Male protibia, holotype of D. pauxi sp. nov. Scale bars: 1 mm.	2026-05-22	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar		Zenodo	biologists	González-Alvarado, Arturo;Neita, Jhon Cesar			
