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A new species of Nogunius Jałoszyński (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scydmaeninae: Stenichnini) in Korea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The ant-like stone beetle genus Nogunis Jałoszyński (Staphylinidae: Scydmaeninae: Stenichnini) is reported for the first time in Korea, and a new species, Nogunius oseongensis sp. nov. is described. Photographs and illustrations of the habitus, morphological character, and genitalia of the new species are provided. Nogunius is now represented by two species in Taiwan, five in Japan, and one in Korea, increasing the total number of species of eight. A distribution map, identification key, and checklist of Nogunius species are also provided.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2024.08.004

Authors: Ui-Joung Byeon, Jong-Seok Park

Institution: Chungbuk National University

Language: English

Topic: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Ministry of Environment, National Institute of Biological Resources

Awards: G4389835175, G7614721344