Investigations on The Hydrophiloidea (Coleoptera: Helophoridae, Hydrochidae and Hydrophilidae) Fauna of Şanlıurfa Province
Abstract
In
this study, the aquatic Coleoptera species that were collected from Şanlıurfa
province in 2014-2015 years, were evaluated. 30 taxa concerning the superfamily
of Hydrophiloidea (Coleoptera: Helophoridae, Hydrochidae and Hydrophilidae)
were detected in the research area. Within these species, Helophorus singularis
Miller, 1881 was reported for the first time from Turkey. 29 taxa were also
first records for Şanlıurfa province. Furthermore, species belong to Hydrochara
Berthold, 1827 genus that known from Turkey were discussed into the article.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
April 30, 2018
Submission Date
March 16, 2017
Acceptance Date
May 11, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 21 Number: 2
