Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov. from Western Himalayas, India (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae)

Authors: JİRİ HAVA, AIJAZ AHMAD WACHKOO, AMIR MAQBOOL

Abstract: Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov., a new dermestid species from Kashmir Himalayas, India is described, illustrated, and compared with similar species. The new species is closest to A. occultus Háva, 2006 and A. katrinkrauseae Háva, 2018 but differs by the structure of antennae, male genitalia, and scale pattern.

Keywords: Taxonomy, new species, Coleoptera, Dermestidae, Megatominae, Anthrenus, India

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