A new species and two newly-recorded species of the genus <i>Micrencaustes</i> (Coleoptera, Erotylidae) from China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The genus Micrencaustes Crotch, 1876 (Coleoptera, Cucujoidea, Erotylidae, Erotylinae, Encaustini) includes 44 known species worldwide, 11 species having been reported to occur in China. In recent years, species of genus Micrencaustes in China are constantly being discovered, mainly distributed in southern China.

New information

A new species, Micrencaustes (Mimencaustes) occulta sp. nov., is described and illustrated. Two species, Micrencaustes (Mimencaustes) divisa Arrow, 1925 and Micrencaustes (Micrencaustes) navicularis Arrow, 1921 are recorded from China for the first time. The morphological characteristics of adults of new species are re-described in detail and illustrated. A key to Chinese species of the genus Micrencaustes is pro

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565180 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature