Review of the South African Spider Beetle Genus, Pseudomezium Pic, 1897 (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Ptininae)

M.E. Smiley; T.K. Philips

doi:10.4001/003.019.0304

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M.E. Smiley,^1,* T.K. Philips¹

¹Systematics and Evolution Laboratory, Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 Colle

^*To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: michelle.smiley623@wku.edu

Abstract

Nine new species of Pseudomezium are described, and two previously described species are also considered. The unique morphological characteristics, including genitalia, of each species are illustrated and a key is given for all taxa. The morphological characteristics of the genus, including mouthparts and ventral structures are also illustrated. A brief discussion of the spider beetle diversity of South Africa and the potential of spider beetles for conservation efforts is also presented.

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M.E. Smiley and T.K. Philips "Review of the South African Spider Beetle Genus, Pseudomezium Pic, 1897 (Coleoptera: Ptinidae: Ptininae)," African Entomology 19(3), 572-596, (1 September 2011). https://doi.org/10.4001/003.019.0304

Accepted: 21 June 2011; Published: 1 September 2011