A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889 (Solifugae, Karschiidae) from China

A new species of the genus <i>Karschia</i> Walter, 1889, Karschia (Karschia) baii<b>sp. nov</b>., is described from northwest China. We provide a detailed morphological description, diagnostic features, and illustrations for the new species, and present its known distribution in China. Additionally, the first photographs of wild mating for the family Karschiidae are presented.

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ZooKeys
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.180913
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Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889 (Solifugae, Karschiidae) from China

Aidie Chen, Wenlong Fan, Feng Zhang
ZooKeys
Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889 (Solifugae, Karschiidae) from China

Aidie Chen, Wenlong Fan, Feng Zhang
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Abstract

A new species of the genus <i>Karschia</i> Walter, 1889, Karschia (Karschia) baii<b>sp. nov</b>., is described from northwest China. We provide a detailed morphological description, diagnostic features, and illustrations for the new species, and present its known distribution in China. Additionally, the first photographs of wild mating for the family Karschiidae are presented.

ZooKeysVol. 1269
Hebei University (CN)
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Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889 (Solifugae, Karschiidae) from China — Aidie Chen, Wenlong Fan, et al. · ZooKeys (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS