Hister arboricavus sp.n. a new denrophilous species from Turkey (Coleoptera: Histeridae)

Abstract

In a study of the saproxylic beetle fauna of old hollow oaks (Quercus frainetto Tenore 1813) in western Turkey (Edremit, Balikesir) a new species from the Histeridae family was found. Hister arboricavus is described and illustrated. Additionally, its systematic position and ecological specialization is discussed.