Nanocaecus hlavaci gen. & sp. nov. - first record of the tribe Gnathidiini (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Diaperinae) from the Socotra Archipelago

World Heritage Site: Socotra Archipelago

Publication Year: 2012

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE9DAB6DE4B2

Summary

Researchers have identified Nanocaecus hlavaci, a new genus and species of beetle belonging to the tribe Gnathidiini, marking the first record of this group from the Socotra Archipelago. This discovery expands the known biodiversity of the region, highlighting its unique ecological significance. The study employed morphological analysis to distinguish N. hlavaci from related taxa, contributing valuable insights into the taxonomy and distribution of Tenebrionidae beetles in Socotra.

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Schawaller, W., & Purchart, L. (2012). Nanocaecus hlavaci gen. & sp. nov. - first record of the tribe Gnathidiini (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Diaperinae) from the Socotra Archipelago. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.5354845

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