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New species of Epuraea (Micruria) from Oman (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae, Epuraeinae)

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  • 1. ul. Wiejska 4B/85, 15-352 Białystok, Poland, e-mail: haptos@interia.pl

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New species Epuraea (Micruria) omanica sp. nov. from Oman is decribed and its relationship to closely related invasive Oriental species E. (M.) reticulata Grouvelle, 1892 and Eastern Palaearctic species E. (M.) bergeri Sjöberg, 1939 is discussed.

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