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Two new species of the genus Gonioctena Chevrolat, 1836 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) from China

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Approximately 120 species of the chrysomelid genus Gonioctena are currently known from Palaearctic, Nearctic and Oriental Regions, amongst them, 51 occur in China. Two new species of the genus Gonioctena, G. klapperichi sp. nov. (Fujian) and G. oberthueri sp. nov. (Sichuan), are described and illustrated from China. Distinguishing characters from closely-related species are presented, respectively. The Gonioctena fauna of China now includes 53 species, of which about 60% are endemic. Ovoviviparity is newly recorded in G. oberthueri sp. nov.

Source: Biodiversity Data Journal

DOI: 10.3897/bdj.12.e132778

Author: Hee-Wook Cho

Institution: Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources

Language: English

Topic: Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $485

Funders: Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, National Institute of Biological Resources