Revision of the genusExoeolusBroun (Coleoptera: Elateridae)

The name Exoeolus is reinstated for the replacement name Brounaeolus Hyslop. Two species are recognized here, one of which is new to science (Exoeolus brouni sp. nov.). Exoeolus obsoletus (Broun) and E. punctatus (Broun) are new junior synonyms of E. rufescens (Broun). Both recognized species are described and taxonomically important characters are presented. Distribution maps are presented. A lectotype is designated for E. rufescens, which was described from two specimens without former designation of a type.