Aquatic Coleoptera of northern Negros, Philippines

Authors

Marc Ryan Sabordo, Ateneo de Manila University
Carl Michael Buyco, University of St. La Salle
Gwendalyn Henares, University of St. La Salle
Jessica Pacalioga, University of St. La Salle
Hendrik Freitag, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

The water beetle fauna of northern Negros Island has not been comprehensively studied. In this study, aquatic Coleoptera of northern Negros have been compiled from various collections. Specimens were sampled through manual sampling and light trap. Twenty-six (26) species were recorded including 21 which are Philippine endemics. Nine genera and three known species are recorded for the first time from Negros. Notes on distribution, ecology and identification are provided. Possible new species, future potential discoveries as well as current significance in terms of conservation are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Sabordo, M.R., Buyco, C.M., Henares, G., Pacalioga, J., & Freitag, H. (2021). Aquatic Coleoptera of northern Negros, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology, 15(1).