Contributions to the knowledge of the genus Harpalus Latreille, 1802 fauna of Turkey (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Harpalinae)

Abstract :

In this study, specimens of the genus Harpalus Latreille, 1802 were collected from different localities of Turkey in 2000 and 2007. A total of 30 species and subspecies belonging to this genus were recorded. Harpalus (s.str.) affinis (Schrank, 1781), H. (s.str.) angulatus Putzeys, 1878, H. (s.str.) distinguendus (Duftschmid, 1812), H. (Harpalophonus) hospes armenus (Daniel, 1904), H. (s.str.) serripes (Quensel, 1806) and H. (s.str.) smaragdinus (Duftschmid, 1812) are the most abundant and widespread species. The first exact locality record for H. (s.str.) convexus Faldermann, 1836 is provided. In addition, the distributions of the species and subspecies in Turkey are provided with new locations for some species


Keyword :

Coleoptera, Carabidae, Harpalinae, Harpalus, Fauna, Turkey


Author(s) : Kesdek, M.
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Published Issue : 2013 Vol. 8 Number 1


2013 Vol. 8 Number 1