A taxonomic study on Themus (Telephorops) davidis species-group (Coleoptera, Cantharidae), with description of a new species from China

Zootaxa. 2019 May 30;4612(3):zootaxa.4612.3.6. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4612.3.6.

Abstract

Themus (Telephorops) davidis species-group is redefined and we present a catalogue, identification key and distribution map for this group. Some previously known species are redescribed and we provide new illustrations of female internal genitalia, abdominal sternite VIII and/or aedeagus. Further, we report new distribution data. A new species, Themus (Telephorops) hainanus sp. nov. from China (Hainan) is described, and Themus (Telephorops) birmanicus Wittmer, 1983 is recorded from China for the first time.

Keywords: Coleoptera, Telephorops, female internal genitalia, new species, new faunistic record.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution
  • Animal Structures
  • Animals
  • China
  • Coleoptera*
  • Female