A new species of the genus Coptoclava Ping, 1928 (Coleoptera: Coptoclavidae) from the Early Cretaceous Jinju Formation, Republic of Korea
Abstract
Coptoclava spinosa sp. nov. new species of Coptoclavidae, is described from the Jinju Formation, Republic of Korea (Early Cretaceous, Albian stage). The most specific diagnosis of this new species is a unique presence of a series of strong spines along anterior margin and sigmoidal truncate apex of the elytra. The function of these spines remains unknown.urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:5E71142C-0CC4-491D-A9F8-19FCF015AA60
Fields of Study & Subjects
Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
Fossil Insects in Amber
Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Historical Biology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 3288–3295
- Publication date
- 21 January 2026
- Language
- EN