Beetles (Coleoptera) of Peru: A survey of the families. Monotomidae laporte, 1840

Abstract

The diversity of the beetle family Monotomidae is summarized for Peru. One subfamily, three tribes, three genera, and four species are recorded. This paper presents the frst record of this family in the country, as part of the 'Beetles of Peru' project. Diagnostic characters for the family are given. This is only a preliminary checklist; many specimens were not identifable past genus with current literature. The diversity of Monotomidae will expand considerably with additional surveys and sampling work within the country.