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1 September 2012 Two New Species of Verrucoentomon (Protura: Acerentomidae, Nipponentominae) and a Key to Species
Julia Shrubovych, Ernest C. Bernard
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Abstract

Two new species of Verrucoentomon Rusek are described: V. anatoli n. sp. from Siberia and V. louisanne n. sp. from the Russian Far East. V. anatoli n. sp. is characterized by short, broad foretarsal sensilla c and e, presence of additional setae on head, presence of seta P1a on tergites I–VI and sensilliform abdominal accessory setae. V. louisanne n. sp. is characterized by broadened foretarsal sensilla b, g, and a', absence of seta P1a on tergites I–VI, sensilliform abdominal accessory setae and concave hind margin of comb VIII. Collection of V. shirampa from the Russian Far East also is reported. A key to Verrucoentomon spp. is provided.

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Julia Shrubovych and Ernest C. Bernard "Two New Species of Verrucoentomon (Protura: Acerentomidae, Nipponentominae) and a Key to Species," Annals of the Entomological Society of America 105(5), 628-637, (1 September 2012). https://doi.org/10.1603/AN11175
Received: 7 November 2011; Accepted: 1 July 2012; Published: 1 September 2012
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Palaearctic
Protura
Russia
Russian Far East
Siberia
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