Cryptops

Distribution. Most specimens are from limestone caves of Mato Grosso, Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Sao Paulo. The remainder are from iron ore and sandstone caves of Para (northern Brazil), as well as iron ore caves of Minas Gerais (southeastern Brazil). The caves in both states are affected by major iron mining projects, while or hydroelectrical construction also affects caves in Para.

Material examined. PARA: Altamira (Equatorial Rainforest), Sandstone: Caverna Sugiro-Roncador, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 02. iv. 2011, Bichuette, ME., Gallao, JE., Pedroso, DR., von Schimonsky, DM.; Caverna Pedra da Cachoeira, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03. iv. 2011, Bichuette, ME., Gallao, JE., Pedroso, DR., von Schimonsky, DM.; Canaa dos Carajas (Equatorial Rainforest and " Campos Rupestres "), Iron Ore: Gruta S 11 C 0060, (UFMT) 1 spec, 05. ix. 2015, BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; Gruta S 11 C 0139, (UFMT) 1 spec, 11. viii. 2015, BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental; MATO GROSSO: Nobres (Cerrado), Limestone: Toca da Serra Rica, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 04. v. 2015, Chagas-Jr, A., Bichuette, ME.; BAHIA: Andarai (" Campos rupestres " highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Sandstone: Gruna Parede Vermelha, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 29. x. 2010, Bichuette, ME., Rantin, B., Gallao, JE.; Gruna do Cantinho, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 01. iv. 2013, Bichuette, ME., von Schimonsky, DM., Gallao, JE.; Gruna Esbirro de Quina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 20. x. 2014, Gallao, JE., von Schimonsky, DM.; Sao Desiderio (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Caverna Baixa Fria, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 02. xi. 2011, Bichuette, ME.; Carinhanha (Caatinga), Limestone: Gruna da Altina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 27. xi. 2015, Gallao, JE., Bichuette, ME.; Gruna Valdecir, (UFSCAR) 4 spec, 31. v. 2012, Bichuette, ME., Gallao, JE.; Gruna Agua Fina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 29. v. 2012, Bichuette, ME., Gallao, JE.; Paripiranga (Caatinga), Limestone: Caverna do Urutau, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix. 2013; Abismo do Lixo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix. 2013; Caverna da Presa II, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, ix. 2013; Abismo dos Morcegos, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix. 2013, Rocha, KG.; Caverna da Presa II, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix. 2013; xi. 2014, Gallao, JE., Bolfarini, MP., Rosendo, MJ., Moreira, R.; Abismo do Entupido, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, ix. 2013; Abismo do Entupido, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, xi. 2014, Gallao, JE., Bolfarini, MP., Rosendo, MJ., Moreira, R.; MINAS GERAIS: Presidente Olegario (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 23.1.2014, Zepon, T., Resende, LPA.; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 13. iv. 2014, Bichuette, ME., Zepon, T., Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA.; Lapa da Fazenda Sao Bernardo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 30. xi. 2013, Bichuette, ME., Zepon, T., Resende, LPA., Ribeiro, IA.; Montes Claros (Cerrado), Limestone: Lapa da Botina, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 20. v. 2016, Gallao, JE., Zepon, T., von Schimonsky, DM.; Itacarambi (Cerrado-Caatinga transition), Limestone: Lapa da Onca, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 06. vi. 2014, Gallao, JE., von Schimonsky, DM., Monte, BGO.; Gruta Olhos d' Agua, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 23. x. 2013, Bichuette, ME.; Sao Roque de Minas (Cerrado), Limestone: Gruta do Zeferino I, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 07. ix. 2009, Bichuette, ME.; Pains (Cerrado and Semideciduous seasonal forest), Limestone: Caverna D 19, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 02. xi. 2005, Bichuette, ME.; Caverna C 13, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 03. xi. 2005, Bichuette, ME.; Diamantina (" Campos rupestres " highland heterogeneous vegetation on rocks), Quartzite: Caverna Tromba D' Anta, (UFSCAR) 2 spec, 08. ix. 2013, Fonseca-Ferreira, R.; Itabirito (" Canga " - heterogeneous flora), Iron Ore: Gruta VL 02, Gruta VL 08, Gruta VL 10, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes, (MNRJ) 3 spec, 18 - 25. iv. 2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 03, Gruta VL 60, all in Mina Varzea do Lopes, (MNRJ) 4 spec, 18 - 25. iv. 2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 36 in Mina Varzea do Lopes, (MNRJ) 1 spec, 3 - 20. xi. 2007, Andrade, R.; Gruta VL 18 Mina Varzea do Lopes, (MNRJ) 1 spec, iv. 2008, Andrade, R.; SAO PAULO: Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Caverna Morro Preto, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 30. ix. 2012, Bichuette, M. E.; Caverna Alambari de Baixo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 02. x. 2012, Bichuette, M. E.; Gruta Betari de Baixo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 22. vii. 2010, Bichuette, ME., Rizzato, PP., Fernandes, CS.; Gruta das Aranhas, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 14. vii. 2008, Bichuette, ME.; Gruta da Agua Suja, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 16 - 20. ix. 2010 Pellegatti-Franco, F.; Apiai / Iporanga (Atlantic Rainforest), Limestone: Gruta Maozinha, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 14 - 16. ix. 2009, Pellegatti-Franco, F.; Gruta Espirito Santo, (UFSCAR) 1 spec, 08 - 13. ix. 2009, Pellegatti-Franco, F.