Description of a new species of Zonitodema Péringuey (Coleoptera: Meloidae), with synonymic notes on the genus
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Biodiversity, Coleoptera, Meloidae, beetles, blister beetles, Afrotropical, Tanzania, new combination, new species, new synonymy, taxonomyAbstract
A new species Zonitodema friedmani n. sp. (Coleoptera: Meloidae: Nemognathinae) from Tanzania (Tanga) is described, illustrated and distinguished from its congeners. Nemognatha francoisi Pic, 1909 is transferred to the genus Zonitodema, and Zonitodema brittoni Kaszab, 1954 is considered its junior synonym.
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Une nouvelle espèce Zonitodema friedmani n. sp. (Coleoptera: Meloidae: Nemognathinae) de Tanzanie (Tanga) est décrite, illustrée et distinguée de ses congénères. Nemognatha francoisi Pic, 1909, est transféré au genre Zonitodema, et Zonitodema brittoni Kaszab, 1954 est considéré comme son synonyme junior.
Cite as: François, M. 2018. Description of a new species of Zonitodema Péringuey (Coleoptera: Meloidae), with synonymic notes on the genus. Israel Journal of Entomology 48 (1): 99–104.
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