A new species of Micrapate (Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) from Brazil, with a key to Brazilian species

Lan-Yu Liu; Roger A Beaver; Carlos A H Flechtmann

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5433.2.6

A new species of Micrapate (Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) from Brazil, with a key to Brazilian species

Zootaxa. 2024 Apr 5;5433(2):266-276. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5433.2.6.

Authors

Lan-Yu Liu¹, Roger A Beaver², Carlos A H Flechtmann³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Science Communication; National Pingtung University- Pingshi Campus; No.1; Linsen Rd; Pingtung City; Pingtung County 90049; Taiwan. [email protected].
² 161/2 Mu 5; Soi Wat Pranon; T. Donkaew; A. Maerim; Chiangmai 50180; Thailand. [email protected].
³ Department of Plant Protection; FEIS/UNESP; Av. Brasil 56; 15385-007 Ilha Solteira SP; Brazil. [email protected].

PMID: 39645753
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5433.2.6

Abstract

Micrapate spinula Liu, sp. nov., is described from the cerrado savanna biome of Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul and Minas Gerais), together with information on its biology and natural enemies. A key to the Micrapate species known from Brazil is provided.

MeSH terms

Animal Distribution*
Animal Structures / anatomy & histology
Animal Structures / growth & development
Animals
Body Size
Brazil
Coleoptera* / anatomy & histology
Coleoptera* / classification
Ecosystem
Female
Male
Organ Size