Plinthus persicus n. sp. with biogeographic considerations on the P. illotus species group (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Molytinae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2007
Authors:M. Meregalli, Davidian G.
Journal:Annales de la Société Entomologique de France
Volume:43
Pagination:371-377
Date Published:July-September
Type of Article:Article
:0037-9271
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Plinthus persicus n.sp. is described; type locality: Iran, Mazandaran, 10km SW of Rudbarak. The new species belongs to the group of Plinthus illotus, composed of some species distributed in Armenia and Transcaucasus; it expands the range of the genus to northern Iran, Some biogeographical and ecological notes are discussed. A key to the P. illotus species group is added.

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