A new species from Athous (Orthathous) acutangulus species group from Turkey

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KABALAK M., SERT O.

JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE, vol.12, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1673/031.012.13001
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: aedeagi, description, differential diagnosis, identification key, morphology
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A new Elateridae species, Athous (Orthathous) cagatayae n. sp., is presented from Ankara, Turkey. The morphology of the new species is described. Photographs of imago and aedeagus, aedeagi drawings of the new species, and identification key are given. The new species is discussed with species of acutangulus group, with a differential diagnosis.