Abstract
Two new species, Hessebius luquensis sp. n. and Hessebius ruoergaiensis sp. n., are described based on material from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. A key to the Chinese species of Hessebius is presented. The partial mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) barcoding gene was amplified and sequenced for nine individuals of both species and the dataset was used for molecular phylogenetic analysis and genetic distance determination.
Highlights
Hessebius was created by Verhoeff (1941) to receive two Turkish species and was substantiated by Eason (1981)
Specimen collection and preparation: The specimens were all collected by hand, preserved in 95 % alcohol, and deposited in the collections of Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
In Lithobiomorpha, intraspecific distances are less than 10 %, while distances between species ranges often more than 10%
Summary
Hessebius was created by Verhoeff (1941) to receive two Turkish species and was substantiated by Eason (1981). Three species of Hessebius have been recorded (Ma et al 2014): H. jangtseanus (Verhoeff, 1942) distributed in Sanshenggou, Wolong Town, Wenchuan Country, Aba City, Sichuan Province; H. longispinipes Ma, Pei & Zhu, 2009 recorded in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Barkor country, Hami City) and H. multiforaminis Pei, Ma, Zapparoli & Zhu, 2010 recorded in Tibet Autonomous Region (Pulan country, Pulan Town, Ali City). Considering the geographic distribution of the species of Hessebius in China, their main habitat preference seems to be steppes, deserts or sub-deserts, and they are all seem to be native species.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
