The male of the pentatomoid bug genus Chinchekoala from the Ypresian of Patagonia, Argentina

Abstract

A new specimen attributable to the genus Chinchekoala Petrulevičius, 2016 was recovered from the Laguna del Hunco locality, corresponding to the Ypresian stage of Patagonia, Argentina. This male specimen is assigned to C. qunita Petrulevičius, 2016, the sole described species within the genus. All specimens of Chinchekoala exhibit a consistent taphonomic signature, characterized by a fully articulated body and the absence of most appendages and their derivatives, with the exception of genital structures; notably missing are the antennae, wings (absent?), and legs.