A synopsis of the spider beetles (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) of Socotra, with the description of a new genus and two new species

A comprehensive synopsis of the spider beetle (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) fauna in Socotra reveals the discovery of a new genus and two previously unknown species, expanding the known diversity of these insects on the archipelago. The study also documents new localities for four endemic species and one widespread species, Dignomus mesopotamicus, which is shared with Arabia and Mesopotamia. By integrating ecological and biogeographical data, the research provides a detailed overview of Socotra's spider beetle fauna, enhancing our understanding of its unique biodiversity and evolutionary history.

Belles, X. (2021). A synopsis of the spider beetles (Coleoptera: Ptinidae) of Socotra, with the description of a new genus and two new species. Zoology in the Middle East, 67(2), 133–143. https://doi.org/10.1080/09397140.2021.1883623