Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture
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- Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture
- A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 species of the family Anthribidae previously unrecorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, contributing to local biodiversity conservation.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 1, 2026
Direct answer
A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 species of the family Anthribidae previously unrecorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, contributing to local biodiversity conservation.
- Citation
- Discovery of 7 Species of Anthribidae, First Record in Ishikawa Prefecture (April 1, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- April 1, 2026
A research team from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, and Ishikawa Insect Museum has newly discovered 7 species of the family Anthribidae previously unrecorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, contributing to local biodiversity conservation.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 19:00
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 12:59 (1481h 59m after Published)
Content
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A research team consisting of Kohei Watabe, curator, and Hirokazu Fukutomi, curator, from Ishikawa Insect Museum, and Shunsuke Imada, curator, from Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga, investigated the family Anthribidae in Ishikawa Prefecture and newly discovered 7 species that had not been found in Ishikawa Prefecture before.
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This research achievement was published in "Hoshizaki Green Foundation Research Report No. 29," issued by the Hoshizaki Green Foundation (a public interest incorporated foundation that conducts projects related to the protection and breeding of wild animals and plants with the aim of contributing to the conservation of the natural environment).
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The "Furekon News No. 7" corner on the 1st floor specimen section of Ishikawa Insect Museum will exhibit an explanation of the paper, actual specimens, and the published paper.
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This discovery is expected to be useful for the creation of the Ishikawa Prefecture Red List, among other things, and will provide information that can be utilized for ecological elucidation and conservation.
Published Paper
Watabe, K., Fukutomi, H., & Imada, S. (2026). Anthribidae of Ishikawa Prefecture. Hoshizaki Green Foundation Research Report, (29): 227-243.
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Contact:
(Regarding Anthribidae)
Shunsuke Imada, Curator, Lake Biwa Museum, Shiga
Tel: 077-568-4811 Fax: 077-568-4850
(Regarding the content of this paper and the exhibition)
Kohei Watabe, Curator, Ishikawa Insect Museum
Tel: 076-272-3417 Fax: 076-273-9970
FAQ
What is this discovery about?
Seven species of the family Anthribidae, previously unrecorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, have been newly discovered.
What is the significance of this discovery?
It provides new insights into Ishikawa Prefecture's biodiversity and will aid in creating the Ishikawa Prefecture Red List, understanding ecology, and conservation efforts.
Where can I see the results of this research?
It is published in "Hoshizaki Green Foundation Research Report No. 29" and will also be exhibited at the Ishikawa Insect Museum.