Taxonomical Studies of Subtribe Astenina Hatch (Paederinae, Staphylinidae: Coleoptera) in Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

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Plant protection Res. Inst. Agriculture Res. Cent., Giza, Egypt

Abstract

    Six species, two subgenera belonging to genus Astenus Dejean are taxonomically revised. The first subgenus contains one species (A. (Astenopleuritus) melanurus, the other five species transferred from subgenus Astenognathus Reitter to subgenus Astenus Dejean according to the recent catalogue. Key to subgenera and species are provided. Descriptive notes with some illustrations, distribution and synonymy of all species are given.

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