Perkovsky E.E., Háva J., Zaitsev A.A. (2021). The First Finding of a Skin Beetle (Coleoptera, Dermestidae) from Sakhalinian Amber. Paleontological Journal 55(2): 184-192.

Author(s)Perkovsky, E. E.; Háva, J.; Zaitsev, A. A.
Title
The First Finding of a Skin Beetle (Coleoptera, Dermestidae) from Sakhalinian Amber
Journal TitlePaleontological Journal
DOI10.1134/S0031030121020118
URLhttps://link.springer.com/10.1134/S0031030121020118
Volume55
Issue2
Page(s)184-192
DateMarch 2021
Abstract
Trogoderma ainu sp. nov. (Dermestidae; Megatominae) is described from the middle Eocene Sakhalinian amber. It is the first dermestid known from the Eocene of Asia and the second Trogoderma species from amber. The genus Trogoderma is known in fossil resins only in the preimaginal state. Fossil dermestid records are listed.
ISSN0031-0301, 1555-6174
Document TypeJournal Article
Languageenglish
Citation Keyperkovsky_first_2021

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Associated Taxa (1)

Taxon NameCited As (Verbatim)RelationshipStatusPage / Notes
†Trogoderma ainu —
Original Description
accepted
p. 74