Taxonomic study of subgenus Plastus s. str. (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Osoriinae) in China, with descriptions of five new species
2010
Taxonomic Study of Rove Beetles in China
Sample size: 5
publication
10 minutes
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Jie, Zhou Hong-Zhang
Primary Institution: Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hypothesis
The subgenus Plastus s. str. is widely distributed from southwest to east China.
Conclusion
Five new species of the rove beetle genus Plastus have been described from China.
Supporting Evidence
- None of the 87 previously described species of this subgenus are known from China.
- A key to adults of the five known Chinese species is provided.
- The study suggests that the subgenus Plastus s. str. is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia.
Takeaway
Scientists found five new types of beetles in China that no one knew about before.
Methodology
Specimens were examined using a compound microscope, and measurements were taken for various body parts.
Limitations
The study is limited to the species found in specific regions of China.
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