On the synonymy of Trictenotoma formosana Kriesche, 1919 (Coleoptera: Trictenotomidae)
Cho H.-W. 1 , Lee M. 1 , Kim H. 1 , Han T. 2
2 National Park Research Institute, Wonju, 26441, Republic of Korea
Year: 2026, Number: 559, Pages: 6-10
The taxonomic status of Trictenotoma formosana Kriesche, 1919 is re-examined. Based on morphological and molecular evidence, it is recognized as a junior synonym of T. davidi Deyrolle, 1875.
DOI: 10.25221/fee.559.2
Keywords: beetles, Trictenotoma davidi, Trictenotoma formosana, morphology, COI, new synonymy,
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