New records of adventive species of Corylophidae and Silvanidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea) from the Western Caucasus

A groundbreaking discovery of three adventive beetle species—Arthrolips fasciata, Silvanoprus cephalotes, and Psammoecus trimaculatus—in the Western Caucasus marks a significant expansion of known biodiversity for Russia and Europe. Notably, Psammoecus trimaculatus represents the first recorded instance in Europe, while Arthrolips fasciata and Silvanoprus cephalotes extend their range into Eastern Europe. These findings highlight the region's ecological importance as a conduit for species dispersal, likely facilitated by human activity or environmental shifts. The study, rooted in meticulous field surveys and taxonomic analysis, underscores the need for enhanced monitoring of adventive species to better understand their impacts on local ecosystems.

Kovalev, A. V. (2016). New records of adventive species of Corylophidae and Silvanidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea) from the Western Caucasus. Zoosystematica Rossica, 25(2), 273–276. https://doi.org/10.31610/zsr/2016.25.2.273