Taxonomy and phylogeny of the New Zealand longicorn beetle genus Calliprason White (Coleoptera : Cerambycidae : Cerambycinae)

Abstract

The New Zealand cerambycid genus Calliprason White is revised, the scope of this genus is redefined, and all species are redescribed. Four monotypic genera, Stenopotes Pascoe, Drotus Sharp, Pseudocalliprason Broun, and Epheus Broun, are synonymised with Calliprason. As a result of this revision, the number of species in Calliprason has increased to five. A key to the five species is given. Terminalia of both sexes are illustrated and described. Cladistic analysis suggests that the revised Calliprason is a monophyletic genus supported by 15 synapomorphies. Subdivisions of species groups are discussed. This genus is mainly distributed in the North Island of New Zealand with some representatives in the South Island and the Chatham Islands.