The Pycomerini (Coleoptera: Colydiidae) of the West Indies

Eight species of Pycnomerus Erichson are recorded from the West Indies. A lectotype is designated for Penthelispa longior Grouvelle, which is placed in synonymy with Penthelispa infima Grouvelle as Pycnomerus infimus New Synonymy, New Combination. A lectotype is designated and the type locality restricted to Puerto Rico for Penthelispa corpulenta Reitter, with Penthelispa aequicollis Reitter placed as a junior synonym, under the name Pycnomerus corpulentus New Synonymy, New Combination. A lectotype is designated for Pycnomerus biimpressus Reitter. The following species are described as New Species: P. annae (Jamaica), P. darlingtoni (Jamaica), P. hottae (Haiti), P. uniformis (Guadeloupe), and P. valentinei (Hispaniola). A key and illustrations are provided for the identification of adults of West Indian Pycnomerus species.