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A study on the Melandryidae (Coleoptera) of Mount Leigong, Guizhou Province, Southwest China, with descriptions of three new species and a checklist of Chinese melandryid species.

Shulin Yang1, Hegen Zeng1

  • 1School of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Universities Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China Guizhou Normal University Guiyang China.

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This study reports six species of Melandryid beetles from China, including three newly discovered species and three new provincial records. A comprehensive checklist of Chinese Melandryid species is also presented.

Area of Science:

  • Entomology
  • Biodiversity research
  • Taxonomy

Background:

  • The Melandryid beetle family is diverse, with many species yet to be described or recorded in specific regions.
  • Accurate species identification and distribution records are crucial for understanding insect biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the Melandryid species found in the Leigongshan National Nature Reserve and surrounding areas in Guizhou, China.
  • To describe new species and report new provincial records for this beetle family.
  • To compile a checklist of all known Chinese Melandryid species.

Main Methods:

  • Field surveys and specimen collection in the Leigongshan National Nature Reserve and neighboring areas.
  • Morphological examination and taxonomic identification of collected specimens.
  • Comparison with existing literature and museum collections for species identification and distribution records.

    • Main Results:

    • Six species of Melandryid beetles were identified: three new species (*Phloiotrya similis* sp. nov., *Melandrya bifasciata* sp. nov., and *Phloeotrinus elongatus* sp. nov.) and three new provincial records for Guizhou (*Dircaeomorpha elegans*, *Sallumia davidis*, and *Mikadonius gracilis*).
    • The study area, Mount Leigong, is confirmed as a significant habitat for Melandryid diversity.
    • A checklist of Chinese melandryid species was compiled, serving as a valuable resource for future research.

    Conclusions:

    • The discovery of new species and new provincial records highlights the rich and under-explored biodiversity of the Leigongshan National Nature Reserve.
    • This research contributes significantly to the taxonomic knowledge of Melandryidae in China.
    • The provided checklist will aid in future faunistic studies and conservation strategies for Chinese Melandryid beetles.