Taxonomy of the genus Metolinus Cameron (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Staphylininae, Xantholinini) from China with description of three new species
2011
Taxonomy of the genus Metolinus from China
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Yu-Lingzi, Zhou Hong-Zhang
Primary Institution: Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hypothesis
This study aims to describe the taxonomy of the genus Metolinus and identify new species from China.
Conclusion
The study successfully describes three new species of Metolinus, increasing the total number of known species in China to eight.
Supporting Evidence
- The study describes three new species: Metolinus xizangensis, Metolinus emarginatus, and Metolinus binarius.
- Illustrations of female genital segments and other morphological characters are provided.
- A key to the eight Chinese species of Metolinus is included.
Takeaway
Scientists found three new types of a beetle called Metolinus in China, making the total number of these beetles in the country eight.
Methodology
Specimens were relaxed in warm water, cleared in KOH, and dissected to observe morphological details.
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