Rediscovery of Trochoideus desjardinsi Guérin–Méneville, 1838 (Coleoptera, Endomychidae, Pleganophorinae) with a new record from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Drashti Danani
  • Harshad Parekar
  • Amol Patwardhan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v50i1.1419

Abstract

After nearly a century, Trochoideus desjardinsi Guerin-Meneville, 1838 was rediscovered from India. Earlier records from India are by Arrow (1925) from Kerala and Andaman Islands. This species is reported for the first time from Maharashtra. Additionally, a brief redescription of the species is provided with habitus image.

Author Biographies

Drashti Danani

Department of Zoology, K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India

Harshad Parekar

Department of Zoology, K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India

Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Empowered Autonomous Institute), 5Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400001, Maharashtra, India

Amol Patwardhan

Department of Zoology, K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077, Maharashtra, India

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

Danani, D., Parekar, H., & Patwardhan, A. (2025). Rediscovery of Trochoideus desjardinsi Guérin–Méneville, 1838 (Coleoptera, Endomychidae, Pleganophorinae) with a new record from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. ENTOMON, 50(1), 93–96. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v50i1.1419

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (2025)

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Short Communications

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