Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov. from Western Himalayas, India (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae)

Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov. from Western Himalayas, India (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Megatominae)

Anthrenus (Anthrenodes) himalayensis sp. nov., a new dermestid species from Kashmir Himalayas, India is described,illustrated, and compared with similar species. The new species is closest to A. occultus Háva, 2006 and A. katrinkrauseae Háva, 2018 butdiffers by the structure of antennae, male genitalia, and scale pattern.

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