First record of the genus Troglocollops (Coleoptera, Malachiidae) from China, with description of a new species

Zootaxa. 2022 Oct 14;5195(5):492-498. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5195.5.7.

Abstract

The genus Troglocollops Wittmer, 1965 is reported from China for the first time. A new species is described and illustrated under the name Troglocollops (Troglocollopsoides) sinicus Tong & Yang, sp. nov. from Xinjiang, China. This new species can be easily distinguished from other species of Troglocollops by the body coloration (pronotum yellow with a black longitudinal stripe in the middle, elytra black with blue metallic lustre and yellow margination of apices), antennomere 1 somewhat smaller than 3, and endophallus with five strong spines and two groups of small spines near apex. An identification key to all known species of Troglocollops is updated.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution
  • Animals
  • China
  • Coleoptera*