title: An annotated checklist of the aquatic Polyphaga (Coleoptera) of Egypt I. Family Hydraenidae.
abstract: Data from previous literature were used to compile a checklist of the Egyptian fauna of Hydraenidae (Coleoptera). The checklist includes data on the type localities, type specimens, descriptors, distributions and previous literature for 15 valid species belonging to 3 genera (Hydraena, Limnebius and Ochthebius). Ochthebius was represented by 13 species, while Hydraena and Limnebius were represented only by a single species for each of them. The present study provides a summary that can serve as the basis for future progress in the knowledge of the Egyptian Hydraenidae.
authors.affiliation: Zoology & Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795-Helwan, Cairo, Egypt; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Salah
authors.affiliation: Department of Biodiversity & Environmental Management (Zoology), León University, 24071-León, Spain; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Juan Antonio Régil
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cueto
authors.affiliation: Department of Biodiversity & Environmental Management (Zoology), León University, 24071-León, Spain; Email: lfvald@unileon.es.
authors.forename: Luis F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Valladares
mesh_terms: D063147:Animal Distribution; D000818:Animals; D057189:Checklist; D001517:Coleoptera / Q000145:classification*; D017753:Ecosystem; D004534:Egypt