Title of article :
The occurrence of the subgenus Microlaccobius Gentili in Turkey (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae, Laccobius), with taxonomic notes
Author/Authors :
DARILMAZ, Mustafa Cemal Aksaray University - Faculty of Arts and Science - Department of Biology, TURKEY , KIYAK, Suat Gazi Üniversitesi - Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Department of Biology, TURKEY
Abstract :
Distributional data and the chorotype of all known taxa of Turkish species of the subgenus Microlaccobius Gentili, 1974 are summarized. The taxonomic position of Laccobius gracilis persicus Gentili, 1974 is discussed and L. persicus is elevated to the level of valid species and new record for the Turkish fauna. A short identification key of Turkish species of the subgenus is also given.
Keywords :
Coleoptera , Hydrophilidae , Laccobius , Microlaccobius , taxonomy , new record , Turkey , Palaearctic
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Zoology
