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Two New Insect Species Discovered in China

Chinese scientists have discovered two new insect species in Guanshan Nature Preserve Area in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province, east China.

 

After thorough research, scientists have confirmed that this is the first time such insects have been found. Both insects are stinkbugs and have been temporarily named Jiangxi Pentatomidae and Guanshan Pentatomidae.

 

According to Ding Dongsun, a senior engineer of the Jiangxi forest insect pests bureau, and Lin Yujian, a professor of the Jiangxi Forestry University, the discovery is significant for insect research as experts never knew the existence of the insects.     

 

In addition, they also captured several rare insects, including Nactuidae and Geometridae, two moth species found for the first time in the province.

 

The scientists will continue to investigate and find out more about the new insects, such as their habits and habitats.

 

(Xinhua News Agency September 6, 2004)

 

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