Kema Kormilev 1971

Kema acutissima Kormilev, 1971 (Figs 20–22, 25–26)

Material examined – PHILIPPINES: “P. I. MISAMIS OR. / Hindangon, 20 km. / S of Gingoog, 500– / 700m, 20–24. IV. 1960 // H. Torrevillas collector // Kema bloetei Usinger M., Det. / N. Kormilev 66 // N. Kormilev Collection ” (1 f, USNM). INDONESIA. “Modoinding / Gg. Ambang / 1100-1450m / 6 XII 1999 // N. Sulawesi / leg. A. Riedel / Kotamobagu”(1 m, CEHI).

Remarks – The species was described on the basis of a male holotype and a female allotopotype (= an individual of the opposite sex, collected with the holotype). Only a few features and measurements were given for the female, without figures. A non-type female specimen from a locality near the type locality was examined. The specimen was misidentified by N. Kormilev as K. bloetei five years before the description of K. acutissima was published. A comparison with the photo of the female allotopotype concluded that it definitely represents K. acutissima. The opportunity is taken to provide additional characters and illustrations of the male and female of this species upon exceptionally preserved specimens.

Body in general dark brown, with paler, even yellowish colour on glabrous areas and deltgs on the posterior segments of abdomen. Decorative yellow granules are arranged in rows or circles, sometimes randomly on surfaces, and along edges of the body. Ventral side similar.

Rostral groove surrounded by multiple rows of granules. First two antennal joints densely covered by granules. Edge of pronotum with long granules, even twice as long as those scattered on the surface of the anterior lobes.

Glabrous areas irregularly surrounded by granules, which are small and scattered on PE angles. Spiracle VIII visible from above only, near to tip.

Total length 14.8 mm (f), 12.8 mm (m), width of abdomen 8.4 mm (f), 6.4 mm (m).

The head, pronotum, tip of abdomen of the female are illustrated and a habitus photo of both sexes are provided (Figs 20–22, 25–26).