Abstract
The flightless click-beetle Neodima yutangi sp. nov. is described and illustrated from Beichuan County, Northern Sichuan Province, China. Habitus and important diagnostic characters of the new species are illustrated. An updated distribution map of the genus and key to Neodima species are provided. The distribution, habitat and some notable morphological characters of the genus are discussed.
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