Leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) of Vrachanska Planina Mountains
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Published and unpublished data about 154 species of 46 genera leaf beetles from Vrachanska Planina Mts. are summarized. 82 species are newly published to the fauna of the mountains.
Authors and Affiliations
DIMITAR BECHEV, ANELIYA PAVLOVA
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