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Issue: Vol. 1307 No. 1: 4 Sep. 2006
Type: Articles
Published: 2006-09-04
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1307.1.1
Page range: 1–33
Abstract views: 77
PDF downloaded: 7

The Bostrichidae (Coleoptera) of Taiwan: a key to species, new records, and a lectotype designation for Sinoxylon mangiferae Chujo

Department of Entomology, Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
161/2 Mu 5, Soi Wat pranon, T.Donkaew, A.Maerim, Chiangmai 50180, Thailand
Department of Entomology, Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
Coleoptera Bostrichidae Bostrichinae Dinoderinae Lyctinae key Taiwan

Abstract

A key to the species of Bostrichidae from Taiwan is provided. Twelve species are recorded from Taiwan for the first time. Twenty-one species are believed to be established in Taiwan. A further seven species are recorded, but are not definitely known to be established. A lectotype is designated for Sinoxylon mangiferae Chujo.

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