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| Pierre |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 11:35:01
Philippines, Luzon. 33 mm.
Francesco, is it possible to find out the name of this species?
Body all over black, also beneath; intense blue highlights on the hind wings; elytra showing weak dark green reflections.
Pronotum and head covered with dense black velvet hairs. |
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| Francesco |
Posted - 15/05/2011 : 09:40:26
I have got Podanı's monograph, which includes all species except for ysmaeli.
If you need it, I can scan the key for you. |
| Pierre |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 15:53:30
I know the description of Hüdepohl. But no other document concerning this genus which seems quite poorly known in spite of the particular look of these beetles.
Thank you! |
| Francesco |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 14:41:19
The only species recorded from the Philippines is Scalenus ysmaeli Hüdepohl, 1987.
A description and a picture can be found here. |
