Aphelocerus thomasi, a new species of checkered beetle (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae) from Mexico

Abstract

Aphelocerus thomasi Rifkind, new species (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae), is described from the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This beetle is named for the late Michael C. Thomas, in recognition of his lifetime of contributions to the study of Coleoptera.