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September 10, 2025Zootaxa

Taxonomic Revision and Phylogeny of the Genus Peltocercyon d'Orchymont, 1925 (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae: Megasternini)

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ZMZuqi MaiFJFenglong JiaSRS.K. Ryndevich

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Taxonomic revision reveals 17 Peltocercyon species and highlights phylogenetic insights from morphological and DNA data.

Key Points

  • Seventeen species of Peltocercyon are recognized, including nine new species, highlighting significant biodiversity.
  • Morphological and DNA data indicate that aedeagal morphology is crucial for understanding phylogenetic relationships.
  • The metaventrite is identified as a key diagnostic character for distinguishing Peltocercyon from other genera.
  • Distribution maps and identification keys are provided, enhancing the study's utility for future research.

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Mai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a41654b1d3bfb60dedb0https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5671.1.1
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