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Original Articles

A second species of the genus Sciaphyes (Coleoptera: Leiodidae: Cholevinae: Sciaphyini) from Japan

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Pages 157-160 | Accepted 28 Jun 2007, Published online: 31 May 2013
 

Abstract

A second species of the genus Sciaphyes Jeannel is reported from Japan. The new species, S. kawaharai sp. n., can be easily distinguished from other Japanese Cholevine by the lack of eyes and hind wings. S. kawaharai sp. n. was collected in the nests of lesser white-toothed Shrew, Crocidura suaveolens (Pallas 1811) (Insectivora: Soricidae), therefore its habitat is pholeophile.

Résumé

Une seconde espèce du genre Sciaphyes (Coleoptera: Leiodidae: Cholevinae: Sciaphyini) du Japon Une seconde espèce du genre Sciaphyes est décrite du Japon. Cette nouvelle espèce se reconnaît facilement de toutes les autres espèces japonaises de Leiodidae Cholevinae par l’absence totale d’yeux et d’ailes postérieures. S. kawaharai sp. n. a été récoltée dans un nid de musaraigne des jardins: Crocidura suaveolens (Pallas 1811) (Insectivora: Soricidae), son habitat est donc pholéophile.

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