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Published: 2003-12-19
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A new species of Philonthus (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) from Sonora, México

Entomología, Centro de Estudios en Zoología, Universidad de Guadalajara, Apdo. Postal 234, 45100, Zapopan, Jalisco, México
Coleoptera Beetles Staphylinidae Philonthus key México USA

Abstract

Philonthus yaqui sp. nov. is described based on 51 specimens collected in Yécora, Sonora, México. A key for recognition of this species and those close related from México and the United States is provided.

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