The Ant-like Leaf Beetles (Coleoptera, Aderidae) of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fairfax County, Virginia
Steury BW. 2020. The Ant-like Leaf Beetles (Coleoptera, Aderidae) of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fairfax County, Virginia. Banisteria. 54:46-49
Malaise trap samples collected during a 20-year period (1998–2018) from four national park sites in northern Virginia were sorted for ant-like leaf beetles (Coleoptera, Aderidae). Nine species and one undetermined taxon were documented. The most common species in the study area is Zonantes subfasciatus (LeConte). The first Virginia records were documented for Aderus brunnipennis (LeConte), Emelinus melsheimeri (LeConte), and Vanonus calvescens Casey, with the latter representing a southern range extension. Periods of adult activity, based on dates of capture, are given for each species. Relative abundance is noted for each species based on the number of captures. Images are provided showing variation in elytral markings of Zonantes fasciatus (Melsheimer) and Z. subfasciatus from Virginia.