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Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae I: Blaptini Fauna Sinica Insecta 63

by Ren, Guodong

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Series : Fauna Sinica Insecta
Volume: 63
Publisher : Science Press
Published In : Beijing
Illustrations : 48 col + b/w plates, 248 text figs

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Description:

Text Chinese with English summary. The Chinese Blaptini are reviewed, and 20 genera, 266 species and subspecies are described, including 1 new subtribe, 9 new species, 1 new female and 6 new combinations. Introductory sections discuss the taxonomic status, classification and phylogenetic relationships, brief research history, morphological features and taxonomic significance, economic value, biological characteristics, and distribution of the tribe Blaptini. Taxonomic section includes keys to genera and species, descriptions of subtribes and genera, species accounts: description, specimens examined, distribution, etc. Illustrations include plates of genitalia, SEM and defensive glands, habitus, and ecological photos.