Taxonomic revision of the Graphipterus serrator (Forskal) group (Coleoptera, Carabidae): an increase from five to 15 valid species.

ABSTRACT: The south-west Palaearctic Graphipterus serrator group is revised. The systematic concept of the G. serrator group has undergone many changes during the last two centuries, and several different classifications have been published in recent decades. Here, the numerical taxonomy approach is used with the morphological characterization similarity level of the sympatric taxa in order to delimit allopatrically occurring taxa at the species and subspecies level. A key to the species and distribution maps are provided along with analyses of the conservation status and habitat preferences of the taxa. The Graphipterus serrator group currently comprises 16 taxa. Five new species are described: Graphipterus magnus Renan & Assmann, sp. n., Graphipterus mauretensis Renan & Assmann, sp. n., Graphipter

SUBMITTER: Renan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5934354 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature