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Sleiman Ihsan

  • Biodiversity Journal, 6 (2): 637-662 - MONOGRAPH

    Khaldoun Ali, Pierpaolo Rapuzzi & Sleiman Ihsan
    Contribution to the knowledge of the Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) of the Syrian Coastal Region

    ABSTRACT
    51 species including 10 subspecies belonging to 37 genera from 25 tribes are reported from the Syrian Coastal Region (SCR). Nine species were recorded for the first time in Syria. The status of 2 subspecies previously recorded was considered doubtful, and alternatives were suggested. Modern classification of the identified species is given; type species and some synonyms of taxa are also mentioned. A checklist of Cerambycidae fauna of the SCR is suggested. This knowledge of the Cerambycidae in SCR was a result of the study and examination of a total of 1224 specimens collected from 173 sites distributed across the different areas of the SCR during the period from 2011 until 2014. Collected specimens were prepared, examined, and then identified. All specimens were curated and permanently preserved in Entomology Laboratory of Tishreen University. Available chorotypes, distribution ranges of the identified species are provided; relating remarks, personal observations, and, sometimes, suggestions are also supplied.