Keywords
east Palaearctic region
Elateroidea
faunistics
snapping beetles
Specially protected natural area
neighboring territories
Central Asia
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Abstract
The results of primary studies of the fauna of click beetles (Coleoptera, Elateridae) in the Ulytau State National Natural Park and in adjacent territories are presented. A total of 29 species and 18 genera of click beetles are recorded. In the territory of the National park, 27 species of click beetles belonging to 18 genera are recorded. 12 species of Elateridae belonging to 7 genera are recorded for adjacent territories.
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