Abstract:

Background & Aims: Storage beetles refer to coleopterans that are directly or indirectly related to stored products and have significant implications for human life. Historical factors, including the use of multiple classification systems across different periods and confusion surrounding Latin-English-Chinese names, have resulted in information mismatches globally, leading to the incorrect application of control techniques and unnecessary economic losses. 

Methods: The higher-level classification of 430 storage beetles was primarily based on the authoritative Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Handbook of Zoology, Zoological Record, and the current internationally accepted Coleoptera classification system. A comprehensive catalogue of important storage beetles, including their naming history and original literature, was compiled for the first time, supplemented by their English names and former Chinese names (if applicable). 

Results: This study clarifies the taxonomic status, Latin-English-Chinese names, and original literature references for 430 storage beetles, encompassing 12 superfamilies and 32 families of Coleoptera. The taxonomic status of 41% families has changed. A total of 283 pieces of original literature related to species names were reviewed. Additionally, the Latin names of 45 species were revised compared to previous common names due to 3 homonyms, 23 synonyms, 18 combinations, and 1 upgradation. 

Conclusion: This study contributes to the standardized use storage beetle names and provides scientific support for related applications in industry sectors.

Key words: Coleoptera, stored products, taxonomy, catalogue, higher-level taxon