Newly reported genera of Beetles (Coleoptera) from Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Sajid Institute of Zoological Sciences, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Pakistan
  • Arsalan Ali Directorate of Non-Timber Forest Products, Forest Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Hamdullah Shah Institute of Zoological Sciences, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Pakistan.
  • Jamal Shah Institute of Zoological Sciences, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Pakistan
  • Muhammad Abdullah Department of Entomology, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Syed Zaheer Abbas Department of Entomology, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63163/jpehss.v3i2.325

Abstract

The study was carried out to explore the fauna od beetles (Coleoptera) at district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Total 170 specimens were collected by using hand net and were identified with the help of available literature. Among the collected specimens, 3 genera via Cyclocephala, Entomoscelis and Limodromus were reported as new to the fauna of Pakistan. Diagnostic characters of the genera along with digital images were also provided.

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Published

2025-05-07

How to Cite

Muhammad Sajid, Arsalan Ali, Hamdullah Shah, Jamal Shah, Muhammad Abdullah, & Syed Zaheer Abbas. (2025). Newly reported genera of Beetles (Coleoptera) from Pakistan. Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences, 3(2), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.63163/jpehss.v3i2.325

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences (April - June 2025)

Section

Biological Sciences