Oenopia gonggarensis Jing 1992

Researchers have documented the morphological characteristics and distribution of Oenopia gonggarensis, a beetle species endemic to China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, including its Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuary habitats. The study describes its distinct features: an oval body with variable elytral spotting patterns, black ventral surfaces (except for yellowish-white hypomeron and epipleura), and unique male genitalia. Observations from Jiajin Mountain (2330 m) and Yunnan's Lanping region reveal this species' ecological presence in panda sanctuaries, contributing to biodiversity inventories critical for conservation efforts.

Wang, Z.-Z., Zhu, Z.-H., Jin, M.-X., & Wang, X.-M. (2026). Oenopia gonggarensis Jing 1992. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.21149295