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Taxonomic review of the genus Neolethaeus Distant (Heteroptera: Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae) from Korea

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, we reviewed the genus Neolethaeus (Lygaeoidea: Rhyparochromidae) from Korea with a new record, Neolethaeus lewisi (Distant, 1883). We provide descriptions, diagnoses, and photographs of adult specimens and genitalia of the Korean species with a key to the species. • Neolethaeus lewisi is reported for the first time from Korea. • A taxonomic review of the genus Neolethaeus from Korea is provided. • A key to the Korean species of Neolethaeus is provided.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.01.005

Authors: Geunho Jang, Sunghoon Jung

Institution: Chungnam National University

Language: English

Topic: Hemiptera Insect Studies

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: G457245733, G6097149235