Anisandrus bolavenensis sp. nov. (Col.: Curculionidae, Scolytinae, Xyleborini), a new ambrosia beetle from Laos
Citation
Sittichaya W (2024). Anisandrus bolavenensis sp. nov. (Col.: Curculionidae, Scolytinae, Xyleborini), a new ambrosia beetle from Laos. Biodiversity Data Journal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.12.e130023 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-13.Description
The ambrosia beetle genus Anisandrus Ferrari, 1867, is a member of the bark and ambrosia beetle subfamily Scolytinae, Tribe Xyleborini. Currently, it is comprised of 40 species of which four species were recorded in Laos.A new species, Anisandrus bolavenensis sp. nov. is described from the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos. With the inclusion of the species described and recorded here, the diversity of Anisandrus is increased to 41 species, of which five occur in Laos. New distribution records, a synoptic list and a key to the Anisandrus of Laos PDR are presented.Taxonomic Coverages
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Wisut Sittichayaoriginator
Agricultural Innovation and Management Division, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, 90110
Songkhla
TH
email: wisut.s@psu.ac.th
Wisut Sittichaya
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Agricultural Innovation and Management Division, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, 90110
Songkhla
TH
email: wisut.s@psu.ac.th
Wisut Sittichaya
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Agricultural Innovation and Management Division, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, 90110
Songkhla
TH
email: wisut.s@psu.ac.th