Deng C., Ślipiński A., Ren D., Pang H. (2017). The Oldest Dermestid Beetle from the Middle Jurassic of China (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). Annales Zoologici 67(1): 109-112.

Author(s)Deng, Congshuang; Ślipiński, Adam; Ren, Dong; Pang, Hong
Title
The Oldest Dermestid Beetle from the Middle Jurassic of China (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
Journal TitleAnnales Zoologici
DOI10.3161/00034541ANZ2017.67.1.012
URLhttp://www.bioone.org/doi/10.3161/00034541ANZ2017.67.1.012
Volume67
Issue1
Page(s)109-112
DateMarch 2017
Abstract
Paradermestes jurassicus gen. et sp. nov., a new dermestid beetle is described based on a well-preserved impression fossil collected from the Middle Jurassic Jiulongshan Formation in Daohugou Village, Shantou Township, Ningcheng County, Inner Mongolia, China, making it the oldest fossil of the family. Based on its size, no visible ocellus and laterally reduced hind coxal plates Paradermestes is placed in subfamily Dermestinae and tribe Paradermestini, trib. nov.
ISSN0003-4541, 1734-1833
Document TypeJournal Article
Languageenglish
Citation Keydeng_oldest_2017

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Associated Taxa (3)

Taxon NameCited As (Verbatim)RelationshipStatusPage / Notes
†Paradermestini (tribe)—
Original Description
accepted
p. 110
†Paradermestes (genus)—
Original Description
accepted
p. 111
†Paradermestes jurassicus —
Original Description
accepted
p. 112