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A remarkable new species of the genus Psammoecus Latreille (Coleoptera, Silvanidae) from Lord Howe Island, Australia

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Abstract A new species, Psammoecuslordhowensissp. nov., is described from Lord Howe Island, Australia. The new species is brachypterous and most likely endemic to the island. This species is distinct and… Click to show full abstract

Abstract A new species, Psammoecuslordhowensissp. nov., is described from Lord Howe Island, Australia. The new species is brachypterous and most likely endemic to the island. This species is distinct and can be distinguished by the following morphological characters: body rounded and convex; eyes small; temples well developed; lateral pronotal teeth absent; and hind wing strongly reduced.

Keywords: howe island; lord howe; island australia; new species; island

Journal Title: ZooKeys
Year Published: 2023

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