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Published: 2020-04-03
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New species of Tingidae (Insecta: Heteroptera) from Madagascar

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Heteroptera Lacebugs endemic species species description identification key species distribution

Abstract

Surveys of Madagascar discovered five species new to science, described herein. A key to all species within the genera of these new species is provided, and the distribution of Malagasy Tingidae species is discussed.

 

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