Taxonomic review of tribe Sepidiini (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Pimeliinae) From Egypt

Abstract

Tribe Sepidiini is represented in the world by 6 subtribes, 55 genera, 33 subgenera, and 1009 species and subspecies. It’s represented in Egyptian fauna by one subtribe (Sepidiina) belonging to two genera and 7 species. A key is presented to both genera and species to facilitate recognition of the tribe. A diagnosis of tribe and genera, full description for species and illustration of taxonomic character are involved.