First record of the genus Neomida Latreille, 1829 (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) for Kazakhstan

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• Neomida haemorrhoidalis is recorded for the first time from Kazakhstan, highlighting its new geographical range.
• This finding also notes important trophic links between N. haemorrhoidalis and two fungi species in Kazakhstan.
• The study enhances knowledge on the biodiversity of Tenebrionidae in Kazakhstan, expanding the ecological understanding.
• In addition to the new beetle record, the specific associations with Russula vesca and Leccinum scabrum are documented.