A New Species of Central American Platydema Laporte and Brullé (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Recently Established in Florida

A new species of Platydema Laporte and Brullé, P. woldai from Central America, is described and a diagnosis is provided. This species is apparently established in southern Florida.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Coleopterists bulletin 1998-09, Vol.52 (3), p.291-296
Main Authors: T. K. Philips, W. E. Steiner, Jr, Triplehorn, C. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beetles
Coleoptera
Entomology
Holotypes
National museums
New species
Platydema
Tenebrionidae
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Summary:A new species of Platydema Laporte and Brullé, P. woldai from Central America, is described and a diagnosis is provided. This species is apparently established in southern Florida.
ISSN:0010-065X
1938-4394