Revision of the Family Helotidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea): IV. The Genus Metahelotella
Journal
Annals of the Entomological Society of America
Journal Volume
102
Journal Issue
5
Pages
785-796
Date Issued
2009-09
Date
2009-09
Author(s)
Abstract
The species belonging to the genus Metahelotella Kirejtshuk are revised. Six species are recognized, including two described herein, M. schawalleri sp. nov. from Vietnam and M. sprecherae sp. nov. from China (Shaanxi Province). Helota fulvitarsis Ritsema and H. difficilis Ritsema are placed as junior synonyms of M. semifulva Ritsema. Lectotypes are designated for H. fulvitarsis Ritsema, H. difficilis Ritsema, and H. immaculata Ritsema. A key and diagnosis of the species belonging to the genus Metahelotella Kirejtshuk are provided. Figures of protibiae, genitalia, internal sacs, eighth abdominal tergites, and fifth abdominal ventrites are given for all species.
Subjects
Helotidae
Metahelotella
taxonomic revision
new species
Publisher
Entomological Society of America
Type
journal article