Holloway G.J., Herrmann A. (2026). A new species, Attagenus kenyaensis (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae) from Kenya and a comparison with Attagenus smirnovi. Munis Entomology & Zoology 21(Supplement): 4934-4939.

Author(s)	Holloway, G. J.; Herrmann, A.
Title	A new species, Attagenus kenyaensis (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae) from Kenya and a comparison with Attagenus smirnovi
Journal Title	Munis Entomology & Zoology
Volume	21
Issue	Supplement
Page(s)	4934-4939
Date	September 1, 2026
Keywords
License	Open Access
Abstract	A new species, Attagenus kenyaensis Holloway & Herrmann sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae) from Kenya is described and compared with Attagenus smirnovi. There are clear external and internal differences between the two species. Images of habitus (dorsal, ventral, and head), antenna, aedeagus, and sternite IX are shown. A quantitative analysis of specimens labelled Attagenus smirnovi in AHEC is carried out; there is no evidence to suggest that more than one species is being confused with A. smirnovi in Europe.
Document Type	Journal Article
Citation Key	Holloway2026A

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Taxon Name	Cited As (Verbatim)	Relationship	Status	Page / Notes
Attagenus kenyaensis	Attagenus kenyaensis	Original Description	accepted	p. 4935
Attagenus smirnovi	Attagenus smirnovi	Identification Key	accepted	p. 4937
Attagenus cyphonoides	Attagenus cyphonoides	Identification Key	accepted	p. 4938