Two new species and additional records of the genus Philonthus from Madagascar (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae)

Dva nové druhy a nové nálezy rodu Philonthus z Madagaskaru (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae)
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Klapalekiana 49(1–2): 23-38, 2013
Jiří Janák
Published in print: 20th August 2013
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Abstract: Philonthus lecoqi sp. nov. from the Philonthus rufus group and Philonthus tergobimaculatus sp. nov. from the P. bicoloripennis group, both new species from Madagascar are described, illustrated and distinguished from similar species. Additional records and identification keys for species of both groups from Madagascar are presented. Distribution of Philonthus rufus and Philonthus bicoloripennis groups in Madagascar are summarised and mapped.
Key words: Taxonomy, distribution, new species, Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Staphylininae, Philonthus, Madagascar