title: A review of Bornean Micronectidae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nepomorpha) with descriptions of two new species from Sabah, Malaysia.
abstract: Previous research of Bornean Micronectidae Jaczewski, 1924 (pygmy water boatmen) is summarized based on the data from the literature and recent work. All the Bornean micronectids belong to the genus Micronecta Kirkaldy, 1897. Descriptions or redescriptions and a key to the eight species, which have so far been found in Borneo are presented, namely Micronectadecorata Lundblad, 1933, Micronectaludibunda Breddin, 1905, Micronectaliewi sp. n., Micronectalakimi sp. n., Micronectalumutensis Chen, Nieser & Lansbury, 2008, Micronectaskutalis Nieser & Chen, 1999, Micronectakymatista Nieser & Chen, 1999) and Micronectaquadristrigata Breddin, 1905. The synonyms are indicated under each species. To facilitate identification, illustrations and habitus photos are provided. The faunistic components of Micronectidae in Borneo are discussed from a zoogeographic point of view.
authors.affiliation: Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, P.O. Box 9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Ping-Ping
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, P.O. Box 9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Nico
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nieser
authors.affiliation: Division of Research and Education, Headquarter of Sabah Parks, 88806 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Johnny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lapidin
keywords: Borneo; Hemiptera; Micronecta; Micronectidae; key; new species