论文信息 - First record of the genus Myrmedonota Cameron (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from North America, with descriptions of two new species

First record of the genus Myrmedonota Cameron (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from North America, with descriptions of two new species

The lomechusine genus Myrmedonota Cameron is recorded from North America for the first time. Myrmedonota is diagnosed, and two new species, M. aidani Maruyama & Klimaszewski, sp. nov., and M. lewisi Maruyama & Klimaszewski, sp. nov., are described and illustrated. Bionomical information is provided for both new species.

J. Klimaszewski | M. Maruyama | L. B. Patrick

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