EN
The genus Phylacinus Fairmaire, 1896 (type species: Phylacinus asperipennis Fairmaire, 1896) is revised and illustrated. New species is described: Phylacinus ferreri sp. nov. Key for species determination is provided. Lectotype and paralectotype are designated for Phylacinus asperipennis Fairmaire, 1896. The genus represents of the Malagasy endemic fauna.