Narrative

Coptolabrus, Acoptolabrus, and Damaster sub-genera are included in this group. These sub-genera really belong to the genus Carabus.

The Coptolabrus genus contains some of the largest and most beautiful beetles in the Carabini tribe of the Carabidae family. This genus is found in China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. There is considerable research continuing in this genus, and scientists are still discovering new species.

The following list though incomplete will give the novice a start in identifying the members of this group. It is arranged in the sequence of approximate size of the elytra bumps (pustules) with the smoothest species being placed first. This sequence is almost arbitrary, but will give some indication of the appearance of the various species. Since many of the species have more than one color form, it is hoped that this list will have some value.

Coptolabrus fruhstorferi - Japan
Coptolabrus jankowksii - Korea
Coptolabrus formosus - China
Coptolabrus smaragdinus - Korea, east China, and west USSR
Coptolabrus elysii - China (A smaller species)
Coptolabrus nankotaizanus - Taiwan (Equal Formosa)
Coptolabrus laffossei - China (Many color forms)
Coptolabrus principalis - China
Coptolabrus augustus - China
Coptolabrus pustulifer - China

Coptolabrus gemmifer was noted on an old list, but is probably a synonym to C. augustus. References have been noted for the following species which are most likely new discoveries:
Coptolabrus ishizukai, Coptolabrus gabrielischaeferi and Coptolabrus subformosus.

Taxonomy

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