Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) from Ivindo National Park in Gabon, Central Africa, with descriptions of four new species

A recent study of Tenebrionidae beetles from Ivindo National Park, Gabon, identifies four new species: Enicmosoma ivindoense, Platydema telnovi, Diaclina gabonica, and Uloma gabonica. The research, which analyzed 72 species across three subfamilies (excluding Alleculinae and Lagriini), highlights the biodiversity of this UNESCO-listed park. Challenges in definitive identification persist due to the lack of comprehensive taxonomic revisions for some genera. This discovery underscores the importance of Ivindo National Park as a hotspot for beetle diversity, contributing valuable data for conservation efforts.

Schawaller, W., & Bellersheim, A. (2022). Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) from Ivindo National Park in Gabon, Central Africa, with descriptions of four new species. Integrative Systematics: Stuttgart Contributions to Natural History, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.18476/2022.740108