Abstract
A new species, Scirtes goliai Epler, is described from southern Florida, the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. It is distinguished by its small size, oblong habitus, brown coloration, laminate prosternum and distinctive genitalia. The species appears to be associated with mangroves.
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