Contribution to the knowledge of the Cantharidae, Cleridae, Malachiidae and Melyridae (Coleoptera) fauna of Türkiye

This study is based on specimens of the families Cantharidae, Cleridae, Malachiidae, and Melyridae (Coleoptera) collected from various localities in Türkiye. A total of 11 species belonging to four genera of Cantharidae, nine species belonging to one genus of Cleridae, five species belonging to two genera of Malachiidae and five species belonging to four genera of Melyridae were recorded. In addition, new locality records were reported for several species previously reported from Türkiye. The study also presents information on the vertical distribution, phenology, and geographical distribution of all species.