The Old World genera of Meloidae (Coleoptera): a key and synopsis

This paper reviews the 77 Old World genera of blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae). Included is a key to genera and a synopsis of each genus. The generic synopses incorporate synonyms, number of species, geographic distribution, and the most significant references on taxonomy, life history and cer...

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Published in:Journal of natural history 2002-12, Vol.36 (17), p.2013-2102
Main Authors: Bologna, M. A., Pinto, J. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalogue
Coleoptera
Identification
Meloidae
Old World Fauna
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Summary:This paper reviews the 77 Old World genera of blister beetles (Coleoptera: Meloidae). Included is a key to genera and a synopsis of each genus. The generic synopses incorporate synonyms, number of species, geographic distribution, and the most significant references on taxonomy, life history and certain other topics. Additional notes are appended to several of the generic treatments. Formal nomenclatural changes include two new generic synonymies, one new status, three new combinations and the transfer of one subgenus.
ISSN:0022-2933
1464-5262
DOI:10.1080/00222930110062318