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This revision aims to clarify the taxonomy of Platydracus in China by integrating morphological and molecular data.

Integrative taxonomic revision of the rove beetle genus Platydracus of the Chinese fauna (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Staphylininae)

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Taxonomic revision identifies 61 new species of Platydracus in China, suggesting significant faunal diversity.

This revision aims to clarify the taxonomy of Platydracus in China by integrating morphological and molecular data.
Conducted a comprehensive taxonomic revision of 102 known species and 6 likely species from neighboring areas.
Utilized morphology and COI barcode analysis for species identification and classification into 13 largely monophyletic groups.
Designated lectotypes for 26 species to fix their definitions, along with detailed species descriptions.
Described 61 species as new to science and established 25 new synonyms within the genus.
Documented 14 previously unrecorded species for the Chinese fauna.
Provided diagnoses, distribution maps, and bionomic summaries for all examined species.

Zhao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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