Prostomidae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionoidea) – a New Family to the Fauna of Bulgaria
Acta zool. bulg., 63 (1), 2011: 113-115; Published April 2011
- Author: Borislav V. Guéorguiev
- Pages: 3
- Language: EN
- Source: Acta Zoologica Bulgarica
- Year: 2011
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Abstract
Family Prostomidae, genus Prostomis, and species P. mandibularis are recorded for first time from Bulgaria. P. mandibularis, characteristic of decaying heartwood of rotting wood lying undisturbed on forest floors, is a species of conservation importance and indicator of use for assessment of natural old and well-preserved broad-leaved woodlands.
Key words
Coleoptera, Prostomis mandibularis, Bulgaria, first record
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Prostomidae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionoidea) – a New Family to the Fauna of Bulgaria