| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8914624 | Proceedings of the Geologists' Association | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A rare archaic beetle, Mallecupes cleevelyi sp. n., (Insecta: Coleoptera: Archostemata: Cupedidae) is described from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber. This unique beetle's distinctive form includes spines developed on the hammer-shaped head and pronotal 'shield'. The ornamentation is possibly protective and the conspicuous eyes point to nocturnal activity. A new subgenus, Mallecupoides subgen. nov., is proposed for this species in line with recent revision of the reticulated beetles.
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Authors
Edmund A. Jarzembowski, Bo Wang, Daran Zheng,