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3. Two new species of Homalotrichus Solier, 1849 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) from Peru

Authors: Pérez, L.; Rodríguez, M. & Asenjo, A.

Journal: Zootaxa, 4459(2), 376–386.

Date: August 15, 2018

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Highlights

Confirms the presence of the genus Homalotrichus in Peru.

Describes Homalotrichus yana sp. nov. and H. shapra sp. nov. from Peru.

Homalotrichus yana is recorded from high Andean wetlands (bofedales).

Updates the genus Homalotrichus to include nine valid species.

Abstract

Two new species of Homalotrichus Solier, 1849 are described from the Peruvian highlands: H. yana sp. nov. (Cuzco and Junin) and H. shapra sp. nov. (Cajamarca). Photographs and drawings of the major diagnostic characters are provided for the new species. This contribution confirms the occurrence of the genus in Peru.