A taxonomic review of Ptilomera from China, with descriptions of two new species (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerridae)

The species of Ptilomera Amyot & Serville, 1843 from China are reviewed. Two new species, Ptilomera acutidentata sp. n. and Ptilomera valida sp. n., are described from Yunnan, China. Diagnoses and new distribution records are provided for four previously recorded species, i.e., Ptilomera burmana...

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Main Authors: Zhaoqi LENG, Beichen ZHANG, Zhen YE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2024-04-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-202401-0017_a-taxonomic-review-of-ptilomera-from-china-with-descriptions-of-two-new-species-hemiptera-heteroptera-gerri.php
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Summary:The species of Ptilomera Amyot & Serville, 1843 from China are reviewed. Two new species, Ptilomera acutidentata sp. n. and Ptilomera valida sp. n., are described from Yunnan, China. Diagnoses and new distribution records are provided for four previously recorded species, i.e., Ptilomera burmana D. Polhemus, 2001, Ptilomera hemmingseni Andersen, 1967, Ptilomera hylactor Breddin, 1903, and Ptilomera tigrina Uhler, 1860. Photographs and line drawings of the habitus, diagnostic characteristics of both sexes, habitat and in-situ photographs are presented. A distribution map of Ptilomera in China is also provided.
ISSN:1210-5759
1802-8829