G. it. Ent., 13 (58): 271-282
April 2013
Note sul genere Abax Bonelli, 1810,
con descrizione di una nuova specie delle Dolomiti
(Coleoptera, Carabidae)
di
P. MAGRINI & A. DEGIOVANNI
Abstract - Notes on the genus Abax Bonelli, 1810, with description of a new species from the Dolomites (Coleoptera, Carabidae) - In this note the Authors describe Abax benellii, new species from the Dolomites of Trento (NE Italy). It is an Abax species characterized by the aedeagus of singular form, with the apex short and Y-shaped in dorsal and ventral views and devoid of apical teeth. The species, medium-sized, is also characteristic for the elytra, antennae and tarsi particularly short, and for the pronotum narrow at the base, character present only in a few species of the genus. A brief key to all the species of Abax occurring in Italy is also given.
