Beetles (Coleoptera) of Peru: A Survey of the Families. Monotomidae Laporte, 1840

Authors

  • Thomas McElrath University of Georgia, Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences Building, 120 Cedar St. Athens, GA, USA, 30602. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0390-4227

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v24i2.13006

Keywords:

taxonomy, Neotropical, minute clubbed beetles, South American biodiversity, checklist

Abstract

The diversity of the beetle family Monotomidae is summarized for the country of Peru. One subfamily, three tribes, three genera, and four species are recorded. This paper presents the first record of this family in Peru, as part of the 'Beetles of Peru' project. Diagnostic characters for the family are given. This is only a preliminary checklist; Many specimens were not identifiable past genus with current literature. The diversity of Monotomidae will expand considerably with additional surveys and sampling work within the country.

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Author Biography

  • Thomas McElrath, University of Georgia, Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences Building, 120 Cedar St. Athens, GA, USA, 30602.
    PhD Candidate, Department of Entomology

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Published

07/21/2017

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2017)

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McElrath, Thomas. 2017. “Beetles (Coleoptera) of Peru: A Survey of the Families. Monotomidae Laporte, 1840”. Revista Peruana De Biología 24 (2): 187-92. https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v24i2.13006.