The genus Scutellathous Kishii 1955 (Coleoptera Elateridae Dendrometrinae) in China with description of three new species

摘要

Five species of Scutellathous Kishii, 1955 are recognized from China, of which three are new. Scutellathoushabenularis>sp. nov., S.nanlingensis>sp. nov., and S.quadrata>sp. nov. are described and illustrated. A key to species from China, a checklist, and a distribution map are provided. The relationships and comparisons among genera Athous Eschscholtz, 1829, Ohirathous Han & Park, 2012, Parathous Fleutiaux, 1918, and Scutellathous Kishii, 1955 are discussed.