A new subspecies of Carabus (Tomocarabus) opaculus Putzeys, 1875 (Coleoptera, Carabidae) from Iturup Island (South Kuril Islands)

Abstract :

A new subspecies of Carabus (Tomocarabus) opaculus: Carabus (Tomocarabus) opaculus sladkovi ssp. n. is described from Iturup Island (South Kuril Islands). Diagnostic data are given. Carabus (Trachycarabus) sibiricus fossulatus Dejean, 1826 is restaured and downgraded to subspecific status.


Keyword :

Coleoptera, Carabidae, Carabus (Tomocarabus) opaculus sladkovi ssp. n., Carabus (Trachycarabus) sibiricus fossulatus Dejean, 1826, ssp. rest., stat. n., Iturup Island, South Kuril Islands, South European Russia, north Ukraine


Author(s) : Obydov, D.
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Published Issue : 2007 Vol. 2 Number 2


2007 Vol. 2 Number 2