Study on termitophilous tenebrionid beetle of the genus Nepaloplonyx (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) from Myanmar

The termitophilous tenebrionid beetle of the genus Nepaloplonyx Bremer, 2014, are one of the four world-known species. From Myanmar, Nepaloplonyx kachinensis sp. nov. is described newly in here. Description and illustrations of adult and genitalia and taxonomic key of genus Nepaloplonyx Bremer 2014...

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Published in:Journal of Asia-Pacific biodiversity 2021, 14(3), , pp.444-447
Main Authors: Han, Gyu Young, Choi, Jong Bong, Choi, Eun Young, Park, Jong Kyun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Myanmar
Nepaloplonyx
New species
Tenebrionidae
Termitophily
생물학
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Summary:The termitophilous tenebrionid beetle of the genus Nepaloplonyx Bremer, 2014, are one of the four world-known species. From Myanmar, Nepaloplonyx kachinensis sp. nov. is described newly in here. Description and illustrations of adult and genitalia and taxonomic key of genus Nepaloplonyx Bremer 2014 are also provided. •Genus Nepaloplonyx Bremer, 2014 inhabits special habitat like fungus garden in termite nest.•Nepaloplonyx kachinensis sp. nov. was newly described from Myanmar.•Taxonomic key, description, illustrations of adult habitus and genitalia are provided.
ISSN:2287-884X
2287-9544
DOI:10.1016/j.japb.2021.06.002