title: A taxonomic review of the Hydraenidae in South Korea (Coleoptera).
abstract: A taxonomic study of the South Korean Hydraenidae is presented. Eight species in two genera are recognized, one of which is reported for the first time in the Korean peninsula,Ochthebius marinus(Paykull). It was also found thatHydraena ripariaKugelann andOchthebius inermisSharp previously recorded in South Korea were incorrect identifications ofHydraena puetziJäch andOchthebius lobatusPu, respectively. Habitus and SEM photographs, line drawings of aedeagus, distribution maps, keys, and redescriptions of the species are provided.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Ecosystem Restoration Planning, 97 Deokmyeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34155, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae-Hyun
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kee-Jeong
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Ahn
keywords: Coleoptera; Hydraenidae; South Korea; taxonomy