Abstract
A new species of a ladybird beetle, Sasajiscymnus nigritus sp. nov., is described and illustrated from Pakistan. An identification key to Pakistani species of Sasajiscymnus Vandenberg is provided. A preliminary checklist of species of Sasajiscymnus in Asia is also included.
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