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The second record of the rare Anatolian endemic darkling beetle Hedyphanes khachikovi Nabozhenko, 2013 (Tenebrionidae: Helopini)
Abstract : The rare Anatolian endemic darkling beetle Hedyphanes khachikovi (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) was recorded for the second time after the original description based on one male. The specimen was collected in Tunceli Province, Pertek District in dry area near water. The variability of the species is briefly discussed. The photographs of H. khachikovi including the holotype are given for the first time.