New record genus and species of thanatophilus leach, 1815 (Coleoptera : Silphidae)‎ from Iraq

الملخص EN

A new genus and species of carrion beetles, Thanatophilus rugosus (Linnaeus) is recorded for the first time in Iraq.

Distinctive character of the adult male is illustrated.

This species shows the posterior margin of labrum moderately emarginated, the last antennal segments (9-11gradually clubbed), Elytra with three carinas, and raised tubercles.

paramere parallel, narrow at base, strongly expanded at outer margin of proximal, apical part acute.

Median lobe narrows at proximal, expanding from proximal, widest at medio-proximal distinctly.