Spilomicrus tinctipennis Cameron 1888

Spilomicrus tinctipennis Cameron, 1888: 440, pl. 18, fig. 17.

Valid name

Idiotypa tinctipennis (Cameron, 1888).

Summary of types

Holotype ♀, BMNH number 9.747, by monotypy.

Primary type data

Bugaba/ Panama / Champion; B.C.A. Hymen. I./ Spilomicrus / tinctipennis/ Cam.; Type / H. T.; Spilomicrus / tinctipennis/ Cam./ B.C.A. ii 440.

Type locality

Panama, Bugaba.

Remarks

The description of this species was based on an unspecified number of females. One specimen was found which agreed with the description, except that it did not have a blunt, projecting, basal tooth on the hind femur; however, a piece of dirt was found on the base of the right hind femur which gave the appearance of a tooth (the base of the left femur was obscured). It is therefore considered that Cameron’s description is incorrect on this point, and should not prevent the specimen from being a type. It is most unlikely there would be another specimen with a piece of dirt on the base of the hind femur giving the appearance of a tooth, so it is considered that this was the only specimen Cameron saw and is therefore a holotype by monotypy. The holotype is mounted on a card and is dirty with the left wings crumpled. The piece of dirt which gave the appearance of a tooth on the femur has been removed, but the specimen is now clearly labelled so it can still be recognised.