Stomanomala subcostata (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), the first record of ruteline chafer from Socotra Archipelago, Yemen

Abstract

Stomanomala subcostata (Fairmaire, 1887) is recorded from the Socotra Archipelago (Yemen) for the first time, it represents the only known Socotran ruteline chafer. The hitherto known distribution range of this species in Socotra Archipelago is summarized and its habitat preferences are briefly discussed.

Keywords

• Abd el Kuri
• Coleoptera
• Coleoptera
• Rutelinae
• Scarabaeidae
• Socotra
• Stomanomala
• Yemen