New data on Neotropical Scolytus Geoffroy, 1762 with description of five new species from Peru (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae)
2010
New Species of Scolytus Beetles from Peru
Sample size: 17
publication
10 minutes
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): A.V. Petrov, M.Y. Mandelshtam
Primary Institution: Department of Ecology and Forest Protection, Moscow State Forest University
Conclusion
Five new species of Scolytus beetles have been described from Peru, expanding the known diversity of this genus in the Neotropical region.
Supporting Evidence
- Five new species of Scolytus were identified and described.
- New records of Scolytus species in various provinces of Peru were documented.
- The study highlights the importance of further entomological investigations in South America.
Takeaway
Scientists found five new types of tiny beetles in Peru that live in trees, helping us learn more about these insects.
Methodology
Insect collection was conducted using various trapping methods in different provinces of Peru.
Limitations
The study is limited by the availability of collection materials and the potential misidentification of type specimens.
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