A new fossil species and new record of Atomaria Stephens (Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae) from Eocene Baltic amber

Zootaxa. 2023 Nov 22;5375(2):241-248. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5375.2.5.

Abstract

Based on well-preserved specimen in Eocene Baltic amber, Atomaria (Anchicera) propinqua sp. nov. is described and illustrated. It is the sixth fossil species of Atomaria Stephens, 1829 reported from fossil resins. In addition, a new fossil record of A. (Anchicera) alekseevi Lyubarsky et Bukejs, 2022 from Baltic amber is presented.

MeSH terms

  • Amber*
  • Animals
  • Baltic States
  • Coleoptera*
  • Fossils

Substances

  • Amber