Abstract
This paper is the first to deal with the false-blister beetle of the sultanate of Oman: it provides an overview of the biogeography of the country and an annotated checklist of the eight known species, four of which are new for Oman. In addition, a new species, Probosca (Proboxantha) coniuncta n. sp. is described.
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