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New species of the genus Paraskeletodes Aurivillius 1972 (Coleoptera: Cerambycinae: Phoracanthini) from Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Davao Oriental, Philippines.

Authors :
Medina, Milton Norman D.
Ponce, Roy G.
Villegas, Jhonnel P.
Source :
Baltic Journal of Coleopterology. 2023, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p85-91. 7p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This paper describes Paraskeletodes hamiguitanensis sp. nov., the second species of the genus Paraskeletodes Aurivillius 1972 (Coleoptera: Cerambycinae: Phoracanthini) in the world. This rare species was found in Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Province of Davao Oriental, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Thediscovery of this species emphasizes the need to strengthen and expand wildlife conservation efforts in Davao Oriental, Philippines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14078619
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Baltic Journal of Coleopterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175321947
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.59893/bjc.23(1).009