First record of the family Sphindidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea) from Socotra
Hájek Jiří, Jelínek Josef
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 57(supplementum): 133-137, 2017
Published online: 31st December 2017
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Abstract: The cryptic slime-mold beetle Sphindus cf. rendilianus Lesne, 1922, described
originally from Kenya, and so far known only from the holotype, is recorded from
Socotra Island based on five specimens from recent collecting efforts. This is
the first report of the family Sphindidae from the archipelago.
Key words: Coleoptera, Sphindidae, Sphindus, new record, Yemen, Socotra
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