Two new species of Chilocorus Leach, 1815 from Laos (Coleoptera Coccinellidae Chilocorini)

Abstract

Chilocorus Leach, 1815 the largest genus of Chilocorini, contains more than 80 species, mainly preying on Coccoidea. Many species of Chilocorus are economically important as they are widely used as biological control agents.In this study, two new species of the genus Chilocorus Leach are described from Laos: C. toulakhomianus Li & Wang, sp. n. and C. vientianicus Li & Wang, sp. n. Diagnoses and detailed descriptions of the new species are given. Each species is illustrated in detail, including genitalia. Distribution maps are presented.

Keywords

• Coleoptera
• Coccinellidae
• <i>Chilocorus</i>
• new