New synonym and notes on the distribution of Metoecus javanus (Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae)

Nové synonymum a poznámky k rozšíření druhu Metoecus javanus (Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae)
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Klapalekiana 39(4): 199-203, 2003
Jan Batelka
Published in print: 31st December 2003
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Abstract: Metoecus sumatrensis Nakane et Yamane, 1990 is synonymized with Metoecus javanus (Pic, 1913). Lectotype of M. javanus is designated. Distribution of M. javanus is mapped and color variability and bionomics are discussed. Metoecus javanus is recorded for the first time from Malaysian Peninsula and Borneo.
Key words: Taxonomy, lectotype designation, synonymy, distribution, bionomics, Coleoptera, Ripiphoridae, Metoecus, Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Vespa, Oriental region