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Medeopteryx taprobana sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Luciolinae): A new species from coastal habitats in Southern, Sri Lanka

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present the first record of the firefly genus Medeopteryx Ballantyne from Sri Lanka with descriptions of male, female, and larvae of a new species, Med. taprobana De Silva, Gamage & Wijekoon sp. nov., from a mangrove–associated coastal habitat in Matara, Southern Sri Lanka, with their phylogenetic placement based on mitochondrial DNA barcoding. This new species is distinguished from other Medeopteryx by not having trisinuate posterior projections (with a weak median posterior projection) of ventrite 7 and other specific characteristics of the aedeagal sheath. An updated list of species and a key to Medeopterx described species in the world are presented.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2025.04.010

Authors: Dilshan R. De Silva, Lahiru M.P. Gamage, Chandana D. Wijekoon, Hemantha C.E. Wegiriya

Institutions: China Medical University, University of Ruhuna

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

Funder: University of Ruhuna

OpenAlex ID: W4410708183

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