New paper by J. Swietojanska & H.-W. Cho!
A comparative study of the immature stages of #Cassida japana and C. piperata (#Coleoptera: #Chrysomelidae: #Cassidinae). Published in Annales Zoologici 75(3): 711–752. https://t.co/lRIh0XoQCQ
An invasive beetle, #Sagra femorata, has been found near port facilities in Yeosu, South Korea — with hundreds of adults and larvae observed. #InvasiveSpecies#leafbeetle
The #exotic#beetle#Sagra femorata has been introduced to Korea. It appears to be well-established, with a substantial number of individuals observed in the wild.
New paper out! A new Giant #Beetle up to 85 mm
Cho, H.-W., Kim K.-R. 2024. A new species of #Autocrates (#Coleoptera: #Trictenotomidae) revealed by DNA barcoding and morphological evidence. AEMNPragae 64: 269-276. doi: 10.37520/aemnp.2024.018
🚨 Not only #insects 🐝 but even #Taxonomists 👩🔬 are in danger!⚠️
According to the first-ever study that applies the @IUCNRedList 🔴 methodology to #scientists, 40% of the insect's orders lack expertise!
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/dhpQ0KcWSB
Full report ➡️https://t.co/0MrHxR7PY3
New paper! Cho H-W, Kwon MC, Kim SK, Beutel RG. 2022. Morphology of #larvae and #pupae of the genus #Autocrates (#Coleoptera: #Trictenotomidae) and its phylogenetic implications. Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 62(1): 197-210. doi: 10.37520/aemnp.2022.015