The phylogenetically isolated South African endemic diving beetle Caperhantus cicurius (Fabricius, 1787): redescription and range extensions (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae, Colymbetinae)

Authors

David T Bilton, Faculty of Science and Engineering
C.R. Turner
M.C. Mlambo

ORCID

• David T Bilton: 0000-0003-1136-0848

Abstract

New distribution records and a redescription are presented for Caperhantus cicurius (Fabricius, 1787), a diving beetle endemic to the Cape region of South Africa, which is only distantly related to other Afrotropical dytiscids. We show that the species is much more widely distributed than previously recognized and present details of occupied habitats for the first time. Caperhantus cicurius occurs throughout the winter rainfall zone in South Africa, from Namaqualand to the Eastern Cape Province, particularly in temporary waters in the Fynbos and Succulent Karoo biomes.

DOI

10.15560/20.5.1149

Publication Date

2024-10-22

Publication Title

Check List

Volume

20

Issue

5

ISSN

1809-127X

First Page

1149

Last Page

1156

Recommended Citation

Bilton, D., Turner, C., & Mlambo, M. (2024) 'The phylogenetically isolated South African endemic diving beetle Caperhantus cicurius (Fabricius, 1787): redescription and range extensions (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae, Colymbetinae)', Check List, 20(5), pp. 1149-1156. Available at: https://doi.org/10.15560/20.5.1149