Taxonomy of Bryoporus Kraatz (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Tachyporinae) in Korea

Abstract

The genus Bryoporus Kraatz is reported for the first time in the Korean peninsula. Two species are recognized [Bryoporus gracilis (Sharp) and B. friebi (Scheerpeltz)]. Redescriptions, a comparison table, and illustrations of habitus photographs and diagnostic characters of these two Korean Bryoporus species are provided to facilitate identification.

Keywords

• Bryoporus
• Korea
• Mycetoporini
• Staphylinidae
• Tachyporinae