Kojderus maximus, a new genus and species of Tessaratomidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), the first Natalicolinae from Madagascar
Gierlasiński Grzegorz, Magnien Philippe, Kepel Andrzej, Wiśniewski Konrad, Lange Aleksandra
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 64(2): 327-335, 2024
Published online: 1st December 2024
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Abstract: Kojderus Magnien & Gierlasiński gen. nov., with a single species, Kojderus
maximus Gierlasiński & Magnien sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera:
Tessaratomidae), is described, being the first representative of the subfamily
Natalicolinae in Madagascar. The new taxon is diagnosed and described and
photographic images of habitus and genital structures of both sexes are
provided. It was collected in the Ivohiboro rainforest in south-central
Madagascar, which is also briefly described. An updated key to the genera of
Natalicolinae is provided.
Key words: Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomomorpha, Tessaratomidae, Natalicolinae, morphology, new genus, new species, taxonomy, true bugs, Madagascar, Afrotropical Region
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