A survey of the subfamily Galerucinae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) of Isparta province (Turkey), with two new records

Abstract

The subfamily Galerucinae of İsparta province was surveyed between 2000 and 2003; Totally, 18 taxa of the subfamily determined, two of which are new records for the Turkish leaf beetle fauna: Exosoma gaudionis (Reiche, 1862) and Calomicrus circumfusus (Marsham, 1802). The new records were briefly described. Among the species, Nymphius forcipifer Weise, 1900 is endemic to Turkey. In addition, the seasonal occurrence and host plant information for each species in the area were given.