Publications by authors named "Bi Ding"

Article Synopsis
  • Apalochrini is a tribe within the family Melyridae, with 13 genera found in China, but the genus Champion has not been recorded there until now.
  • A recent expedition in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province resulted in the collection of specimens previously unidentified in this region.
  • The study provides detailed diagnostic characteristics for the Champion genus and includes an updated key to identify the male characters of Apalochrini in China.
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A new genus of malachiine Melyridae, , is described based on several male-specific characters, along with description of its type species, , from China. A new combination, (Champion, 1921), , is proposed after examining the type specimen; this species is newly recorded from China. A key to the genera of Chinese Apalochrini is provided for the first time.

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In this paper, two new species of Buprestis subgenus Akiyamaia Kurosawa, 1988 are described: B. (A.) gengmini Qi & Song, new species from Yunnan Province, China and B.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Bi Ding"

  • - Bi Ding's recent research primarily focuses on the taxonomy and classification of Coleoptera, particularly within the families Melyridae and Buprestidae, highlighting previously unrecognized genera and species in China.
  • - The study introduced a new genus of malachiine Melyridae, detailing its specific male characteristics and providing a key for the Chinese Apalochrini, marking a significant contribution to the field of entomology.
  • - Additionally, Ding revised the rare Buprestis subgenus Akiyamaia, unveiling two new species, which enhances the understanding of biodiversity within the Buprestidae family in the Yunnan Province of China.