Rhantus fengi sp. n. from Xizang, China, and notes on Laccoporus nigritulus (Gschwendtner) (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae)
2011
New Diving Beetle Species from China
Sample size: 47
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shuang Zhao, Fenglong Jia, Michael Balke
Primary Institution: Institute of Entomology, Life Science School, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, China
Hypothesis
A new species of diving beetle from Xizang, China is described and illustrated.
Conclusion
The study describes a new species, Rhantus fengi, and establishes a new synonym for Laccoporus nigritulus.
Supporting Evidence
- Rhantus fengi is described as a new species based on specimens collected in Xizang.
- Laccoporus nigritulus is redescribed and established as a junior synonym of Laccoporus viator.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of diving beetle in China and also renamed another beetle that was previously thought to be different.
Methodology
Morphological descriptions and illustrations were made based on collected specimens.
Limitations
The diving beetle fauna of Xizang is still not well known due to inaccessibility of many areas.
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