A review of the genus Henosepilachna Li, 1961 (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from China

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Authors: MAO-LIN YE, Quan Zhang, Zimeng Peng, Xiaosheng Chen, X. Q. Wang
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5786.1.31
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Abstract

In the present study, the taxonomy of the genus Henosepilachna Li, 1961 from China is revised to include 29 species. Four species are newly described: Henosepilachna bellatula Ye, Chen & Wang, sp. nov., Henosepilachna megista Ye, Chen & Wang, sp. nov., Henosepilachna tenuis Ye, Chen & Wang, sp. nov. and Henosepilachna hornoformis Ye, Chen & Wang, sp. nov. Henosepilachna genitalis Hoàng, 1977 is recorded from China for the first time. Diagnosis, detailed description and illustrations for each species are presented. A key to the Chinese species of Henosepilachna is also given.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Volume
5786
Issue
1
Pages
332–368
Publication date
31 March 2026
Language
EN