A contribution to cavernicolous beetle diversity of South China Karst: eight new genera and fourteen new species (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechini)

A significant contribution to the diversity of cavernicolous beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechini) in South China Karst has been made, with eight new genera and fourteen new species identified. These discoveries enrich the specific diversity of Chinese cave fauna, particularly within the ground beetle tribe Trechini. The new taxa were found across limestone caves in southern China, including regions like Xianning (Hubei), Liupanshui (Guizhou), Laibin (Guangxi), and Chenzhou (Hunan). Each genus is monospecific, with detailed generic diagnoses provided alongside discussions on their phylogenetic positions. The study also describes new species such as Dongodytes (Dongodytodes) pingjingae and Graciliblemus gui, while adding further characteristics to the genus Graciliblemus. A distribution map for all new taxa is included, offering insights into the geographical spread of these beetles within the South China Karst region.

TIAN, M., HUANG, S., & JIA, X. (2023). A contribution to cavernicolous beetle diversity of South China Karst: eight new genera and fourteen new species (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechini). Zootaxa, 5243(1), 1–66. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5243.1.1