Abstract :
The taxonomy of Family Nitidulidae has received little attenuation; all previous studies were limited to descriptions of new species and lists with general notes of some species. In the present work, eleven Egyptian species belonging to four subfamilies and sex genera were taxonomically studied. Keys to the subfamilies, genera and species of family Nitidulidae. The diagnostic characters, synonyms, local geographical distribution and illustrations are given to the species.
Keyword :
Sap beetles; Taxonomic review; Cryptarchinae; Meligethinae; Carpophilinae