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- 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 Link
Publication Date
2024-10-22
Publication Title
Check List
Volume
20
Issue
5
ISSN
1809-127X
Acceptance Date
2024-08-16
Deposit Date
2024-08-16
Funding
Michael Samways (Stellenbosch University), Lee-Anne Benjamin, Danelle Kleinans, Deon Hignet (Cape Nature), Ruth-Mary Fisher and Deborah Winterton (Table Mountain National Park), Nomatile Nombewu (Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency), and Marietjie Smit (Northern Cape) have all kindly assisted with sampling permits over the years. Rebecca Bilton, Matthew Bird, Stacey DeAmicis, Andy Foggo, Zamabhisi Majingo, Hlumelo Mantshi, Renzo Perissinotto, and Toby Turner are thanked for their assistance and com-pany in the field. Siyabonga Myeza and Noel Oettl\u00E9 helped with access and sampling in the Bokkeveld. Max Barclay facilitated access to collections in the NHM and Christoffer F\u00E4gerstr\u00F6m kindly communicated details of material in LUM. Lastly, MCM acknowledges funding from Rhodes University Research Council. Musa Mlambo\u2019s participation in this study was financially supported by Rhodes University Research Council. Michael Samways (Stellenbosch University), Lee\u2011Anne Benjamin, Danelle Kleinans, Deon Hignet (Cape Nature), Ruth\u2011Mary Fisher and Deborah Winterton (Table Mountain National Park), Nomatile Nombewu (Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency), and Marietjie Smit (Northern Cape) have all kindly assisted with sampling permits over the years. Rebecca Bilton, Matthew Bird, Stacey DeAmicis, Andy Foggo, Zamabhisi Majingo, Hlumelo Mantshi, Renzo Perissinotto, and Toby Turner are thanked for their assistance and com\u2011 pany in the field. Siyabonga Myeza and Noel Oettl\u00E9 helped with access and sampling in the Bokkeveld. Max Barclay facilitated access to collections in the NHM and Christoffer F\u00E4gerstr\u00F6m kindly communicated details of material in LUM. Lastly, MCM acknowledges funding from Rhodes University Research Council.
Keywords
Afrotropical region, Aquatic Coleoptera, endemic species, new records
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: 10.15560/20.5.1149
