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Review of the tribe Megatomini Leach (Coleoptera, Dermestidae, Megatominae) in Korea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In total, 10 species in five genera of the tribe Megatomini Leach, 1815 belonging to the family Dermestidae (Coleoptera), are recognized from Korea. Two species ( Orphinus japonicus Arrow, 1915 and Trogoderma variabile Ballion, 1878) of them are recorded for the first time from Korea. A key to the Korean species of Megatomini, diagnosis, and photographs of the adult for the species are provided.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.003

Authors: Kyujin Jeong, Sang Eon Shin, Sangwook Park, Ki-Jeong Hong

Institutions: Sunchon National University, Korea University, Korea 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: G2467332006, G6857375954