New Records of the Genus Tachys Casey (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae) from India

Authors

  • Shigina. K Entomology Research Lab, Post Graduate & Research Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Devagiri, Calicut 673008, Kerala
  • Sabu k. Thomas Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam 673635, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1713

Keywords:

Carabidae, Bembidiini, new records Tachys plagiatus, Tachys tropicus, Paratachys, Polyderis, Merotachys, south India, Aralam Wildlife sanctuary, light trap, north Malabar

Abstract

New records two Carabidae species [Tachys plagiatus Putzeys, 1875 and Tachys tropicus Nietner, 1858 (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae)] from India with detailed descriptions and notes on their geographical distribution are provided.

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Published

2024-01-23

How to Cite

K, S., & Thomas, S. k. (2024). New Records of the Genus <i>Tachys Casey</i> (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae) from India. Indian Journal of Entomology, 86(2), 589–591. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1713

Issue

Volume 86, Issue 2, June 2024

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Research Communications
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