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Sphenoptera (Chrysoblemma) khnzoriani Kalashian, 1996 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - new species for the fauna of Iran with remarks on previously unknown female

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  • 1. Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia

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Sphenoptera (Chrysoblemma) khnzoriani Kalashian, 1996, rare species of jewel-beetles (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) included into the Red Book of the Republic of Armenia is reported from Iran for the first time. Previously unknown female of the species is described in comparison with male holotype. The new find requires a revision of the species status in the Red Book.

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References

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