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Nitidulid series


Descriptions and key for identification of larvae of Stelidota Erichson (Col.: Nitidulidae) found in America north of Mexico
By Peng C.R., Williams R.N., Galford J.R.
J. Kans. Ent. Soc. 63: 626-633, 1990

The Nitidula carnaria complex, with description of a new species from Central Asia, and a key to world species of the genus
By Lason, A., Hájek J. & Jelínek, J.
Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae, 2021

First record of the myrmecophilous sap beetle Amphotis ulkei Leconte (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in Canada
By Glasier J.R.N. & Acorn, J.H.
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 2013
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Glasier, J.R., & Acorn, J.H. (2013). First record of the myrmecophilous sap beetle Amphotis ulkei Leconte (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in Canada. The Coleopterists Bulletin, 67(2), 188-189.

The genus Stelidota Erichson in North America: a new species from Florida, new synonymy and lectotype designations...
By Ford E.J.
Col. Bull. 50: 149-153, 1996

Two new species of Epuraea (Orthopeplus) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) from Mexico
By Cline A.R., Carlton C.E.
Col. Bull. 58: 261-270, 2004

Pallodes austrinus, a new species of Nitidulidae (Nitidulinae) with discussions on Pallodes mycophagy
By Leschen R.A.B.
J. N.Y. Ent. Soc. 96: 452-458, 1988

A new sap beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) to the United States with a revised key to the Camptodes Erichson occurring in USA.
By Cline, A.R.
Insecta Mundi 17(1-2): 101-102., 2004
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Cline, A.R. 2004. A new sap beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) to the United States with a revised key to the Camptodes Erichson occurring in America North of Mexico. Insecta Mundi. 17(1-2): 101-102.

Abstract. A new beetle to the United States, Camptodes communis Erichson, is briefly described below. A diagnosis from the other Camptodes known to occur in the United States is provided. An updated key to the Camptodes of the United States is given.

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A new species of Thalycra Erichson, 1843 (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) from Baja California, Mexico with commentary on the genus
By Cline A.R.
The Pan-Pacific Entomol. 83: 161-170, 2007