S. Yu. Storozhenko and J. Ch. Paik

The correct name of Timomenus komarowi (Semenov, 1901) (Dermaptera: Forficulidae, Opisthocosmiinae) with lectotypification.

Number: 199, Pages: 7 - 8

The earwig Opisthocosmia komarowi was described from Korea by A. Semenov. This species is widely distributed in East Asia from south part of the Russian Far East, Korea and Japan southwards to Taiwan, South China and Philippines, but usually listed in literature as Timomenus komarovi. In present communication the correct name of this species is clarified and its lectotype is designated.

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