Taxonomic Redescription of genus Thriptera Solier, 1836 (Coleoptera: Pimelliinae, Tenebrionidae) in Egypt
Keywords:
Thriptera Pimelliinae, Tenebrionidae, Coleoptera, EgyptAbstract
This study was planned to identify, redescription and determine the recent taxonomic status of genus Thriptera Solier in Egypt. The gathered information indicated that genus Thriptera is represented in Egypt by 4 species. Their diagnostic characters, illustrated habits of adults and illustration of male genetalia were given.
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