Taxonomic revision of Afrotropical Laccophilus Leach, 1815 (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae) 1 Taxonomic revision of Afrotropical Laccophilus Leach, 1815

The African species of the genus Laccophilus Leach, 1815, are revised, on the basis of study of adult speci-mens. In all, 105 species are now recognized. A phenetic character-analysis was undertaken, which resulted in a split of the genus into 17 species groups. Diagnoses and a description of each species are given together with keys for identification of species groups and species. We also provide habitus photos, illustration o