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Research Fields
Taxonomy of Agyrtidae, Cholevidae and Silphidae; Histeridae and Hybosoridae.
List of publications
Nishikawa, M., 1983. Family
Catopidae. Check-list of Coleoptera of Japan, (23): 1-6. Coleopt. Assoc. Japan, Tokyo.
[30-V-1983.]
Nishikawa, M., 1986. New silphid beetles of the subgenus Calosilpha (Coleoptera,
Silphidae). Ent. Pap. pres. Kurosawa, Tokyo, 153-158. [20-III-1986]
Nishikawa, M., 1986. A new catopid beetle (Coleoptera, Catopidae) from Japan. Pap. Ent.
pres. Nakane, Tokyo, 107-110. [10-X-1986.]
Nishikawa, M., 1989. New records of Micronemadus pusillimus (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) from
Malaysia and Indonesia. Kanagawa-Chuho, Yokohama, (90): 158-160. [1-XII-1989.]
Nishikawa, M., 1989. The Hybosorinae (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) in Sabah, Borneo Island,
I. Kanagawa-Chuho, Yokohama, (90): 171-176. [1-XII-1989]
Nishikawa, M., 1992. New lowland Sciodrepoides (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) from the Kwanto
Plains, central Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 20: 197-201. [15-XI-1992.]
Nishikawa, M., 1993. Occurrence of a new apterous species of Ptomaphagus (Coleoptera,
Cholevidae) in Taiwan. Elytra, Tokyo, 21: 123-128. [15-V-1993.]
Nishikawa, M., 1994. Rediscovery of Cholevodes tenuitarsis Portevin (Coleoptera,
Cholevidae) from Honshu, Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 22: 251-253. [15-XI-1994.]
Nishikawa, M., 1994. A new locality of Eusilpha (Calosilpha) kurosawai (Coleoptera,
Silphidae). Elytra, Tokyo, 22: 254. [15-XI-1994.]
Nishikawa, M., 1995. New cave-dwelling Catops (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) from the Abukuma
Hills, central Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 23: 71-75. [15-V-1995.]
Nishikawa, M., 1995. Cholevid beetles found in a limestone cave of Kumamoto Prefecture,
central Kyushu, Southwest Japan. Spec. Bull. Jpn. Soc. Coleopterol., Tokyo, (4): 323-327.
[28-V-1995.]
Nishikawa, M., 1995. Cholevid beetles from the Daisetsu-zan Mountains in central Hokkaido,
northeast Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 23: 251-255. [15-XI-1995.]
Nishikawa, M., 1995. Notes on chlamydopsinine histerid beetles of Japan, with description
of a new species. Elytra, Tokyo, 23: 257-261. [15-XI-1995.]
Nishikawa, M., 1996. The true identity of a Japanese species of the genus Pteroloma
(Coleoptera, Agyrtidae). Elytra, Tokyo, 24: 111-112. [15-V-1996.]
Nishikawa, M., 1996. Hybosorine scarabaeid beetles from northwest Thailand. Elytra, Tokyo,
24: 299-302. [15-XI-1996.]
Nishikawa, M., 1997. A new Catops (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) of the hilleri group from
Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 25: 117-121. [15-V-1997.]
Nishikawa, M., 1997. Lyrosoma ituropense Hlisnikovsky (Coleoptera, Agyrtidae) from
Hokkaido, north Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 25: 121-122. [15-V-1997.]
Nishikawa, M., 1997. Sciodrepoides watsoni (Spence)(Coleoptera, Cholevidae) from the Kuril
Archipelago. Elytra, Tokyo, 25: 348. [15-XI-1997.]
Nishikawa, M., 1997. Occurrence of a Sciodrepoides species (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) on the
Islands of Tsu-shima, west Japan. Elytra, Tokyo, 25: 431-434. [15-XI-1997.]
Nishikawa, M. & Y. B. Cho, 1998. A new record of Stricticomus valgipes (Coleoptera,
Anthicidae) from Korea. Elytra, Tokyo, 26: 36. [15-V-1998.]
Nishikawa, M., 1998. Catops angustipes apicalis (Coleoptera, Cholevidae) found in an ant
nest. Elytra, Tokyo, 26: 128. [15-V-1998.]
CHECK-LIST OF WRITINGS ON CHOLEVIDAE, SILPHIDAE
AND AGYRTIDAE WRITTEN BY JAPANESE LANGUAGE (WITH ABSTRACTS)
Nishikawa, M., 1982. A new
locality of Catops sparcepunctatus Jeannel. Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (55): 6. (In
Japanese.)[I-1982.]
Abstract. A new locality of Catops sparcepunctatus is recorded as follows: 1 male,
Nishijima on Mt. Tsurugi-san, Tokushima Pref., Shikoku, W Japan, 27-VIII-1978, S. Kasahara
leg.
Nishikawa, M., 1982. Cholevid beetles occurring in the Tanzawa Hills, central Honshu,
Japan. Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (56): 3. (In Japanese.)[V-1982.]
Abstract. Four species of cholevid beetles are recorded from the Tanzawa Hills. They are
Micronemadus pusillimus, Sciodrepoides tsukamotoi, S. hidakai [mis-identification of
Catops shibatai Y. Hayashi (cf. Nishikawa, 1997)] and Catops angustitarsis lewisi.
Nishikawa, M., 1982. Catops hilleri Kraatz from the Tsu-shima Islands (Distributional
records of the Cholevidae 1). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (62): 4. (In Japanese.)[IX-1982.]
Abstract. A new locality of Catops hilleri is recorded as follows: 1 male, near Mine-gawa
Riv., Mine-mura, Tsu-shima Isls., 31-III-1983, M. Nishikawa leg.
Nishikawa, M., 1982. A review of the distribution of Catopodes fuscifrons (Kraatz).
Kanagawa-Chuho, Kawasaki, (67): 21-23. (In Japanese.)[30-XII-1982.]
Abstract. Previously known six localities in Japan and China are revised. Distribution of
Catopodes fuscifrons is as shown in Fig.1.
Nishikawa, M., 1983. A review of the distribution of Catopodes fuscifrons (Kraatz)
(Addenda). Kanagawa-Chuho, Kawasaki, (68): 40. (In Japanese.)[30-IV-1983.]
Abstract. Further records of Catopodes fuscifrons are given.
Nishikawa, M., 1983. Catopid beetles associated with deer carrion. Kanagawa-Chuho,
Kawasaki, (69): 26-30. (In Japanese.)[10-VII-1983.]
Abstract. List of species collected is as shown in Table 1 and the ratio of each species
associated with deer carrion is as shown in Table 2, which is illustrated in Fig. 1. Table
3 showed dominant species.
Nishikawa, M., 1984. Cholevid beetles collected by Mr. Yasutoshi Shibata (Distributional
records of the Cholevidae 2). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (64): 12. (In Japanese.)[IV-1984.]
Abstract. Three species of cholevid beetles collected by Y. Shibata are recorded. [One of
the three, Sciodrepoides hidakai was misidentified with Catops fujitaniorum M. Nishikawa,
1997.]
Nishikawa, M., 1984. Sciodrepoides tsukamotoi and its male genitalia. Coleopt. News,
Tokyo, (65): 8. (In Japanese.)[IX-1984.]
Abstract. The paramere with two apical hairs in male genitalia of Sciodrepoides tsukamotoi
is observed. Further observation is needed on the configuration of parameral hair(s) by a
high magnification.
Nishikawa, M., 1984. Cholevid beetles collected on Mt. Hachimori-yama, Nagano Pref.,
Central Japan (Distributional records of the Cholevidae 3). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (66):
12. (In Japanese.)[XII-1984.]
Abstract. Five species of cholevid beetles from Mt. Hachimori-yama are recorded.
Nishikawa, M., 1984. An example of the food resource of Nicrophorus quadripunctatus
Kraatz. Kanagawa-Chuho, Yokohama, (73): 18. (In Japanese.)[31-XII-1984.]
Abstract. A food resource of Nicrophorus quadripunctatus Kraatz is recorded. A beetle is
eating the inner side of head and thorax of the carcass of Lucanus maclifemoratus
(Coleoptera, Lucanidae).
Nishikawa, M., 1985. Cholevid beetles collected by Mr. Kazuhiro Sawada from Machida-shi,
Tokyo. Kanagawa-Chuho, Yokohama, (76): 3. (In Japanese.)[30-IX-1985.]
Abstract. Two cholevid beetles collected from Machida-shi, Tokyo, are recorded; Mesocatops
japonicus Jeannel) and Catopodes fuscifrons (Kraatz).
Nishikawa, M., 1986. Notes on Catops spinipennis Nakane (Catopidae). Coleopt. News,
Tokyo, (71): 1-3. (In Japanese with English title.)[I-1986.]
Abstract. A poorly known cholevid beetle, Catops spinipennis, is redescribed and
illustrated. It belongs to the alpinus group of the genus Catops.
Nishikawa, M., 1986. A review of the grouping within the tribe Nicrophorini, with a
check-list of world species. Kanagawa-Chuho, Kawasaki, (80): 93-100. (In Japanese.)
[19-X-1986.]
Abstract. The grouping within the tribe Nicrophorini is summarized by Hatch's and
Semenov-Tian-Shanski's Keys. A check-list of world species is also made.
Nishikawa, M., 1986. Cholevid beetles from Rishiri-to Island and Hokkaido (Distributional
records of the Cholevidae 4). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (73): 4. (In Japanese.)[X-1986.]
Abstract. New localities of three cholevid beetles are recorded as follows: Catops
sparcepunctatus, 1 female, nr. Mt. Chokan-zan, Rishiri-to Is., 7-VIII-1984, T. Matsumoto
leg.; Catops angustipes apicalis, 1 female, Nanaehama, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido, 4-IX-1983,
K. Sawada leg.; Catopodes
fuscifrons, 1 female, Futamata on Mt. Daisengen-dake, Oshima, Hokkaido, 24-VIII-1986, M.
Nishikawa leg. [Catops sparcepunctatus was mis-identified with C. lydiae. (cf. Nishikawa,
in preparation)]
Nishikawa, M., 1986. Lyrosoma chujoi and the family Agyrtidae. Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (74):
4. (In Japanese.)[XII-1986.]
Abstract. A poorly known agyrtid beetle, Lyrosoma chujoi, is redescribed, with special
reference to the family Agyrtidae.
Nishikawa, M., 1987. Occurrence of the third species of the genus Dendroxena Motschulsky
(A preliminary notes). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (75/76): 9. (In Japanese.)[III-1987.]
Abstract. An unknown Dendroxena species from Mt. Kirishima-yama, Kyushu, SW Japan is
preliminary recorded. D. sexcarinata is newly recorded from Rishiri-to Is. off
northernmost Hokkaido.
Nishikawa, M. & S. Imasaka, 1987. Mesocatops japonicus from Shimo-koshiki-jima Island,
SW Japan (Distributional records of the Cholevidae 6). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (75/76): 10.
(In Japanese.)[III-1987.]
Abstract. A new locality of Mesocatops japonicus (Jeannel) is recorded.
Nishikawa, M., 1987. A paradox ? On the larva of Diamesus osculans. Coleopt. News,
Tokyo, (79/80): 11. (In Japanese.)[XII-1987.]
Abstract. Portevin (1922) described a larva of Diamesus osculans (Vigors). However, it is
similar to Duliticola paradoxa (Coleoptera, Lycidae) in general appearance.
Nishikawa, M., 1988. The northern limit of distribution in Micronemadus pusillimus
(Distributional records of the Cholevidae 6). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (82): 4. (In
Japanese.)[X-1988.]
Abstract. Micronemadus pusillimus is recorded from Hokkaido, North Japan, which is
recognized as the northern limit of species distribution.
Nishikawa, M., 1988. A new record of Colon appendiculatum (Sahlberg) (Colonidae), found in
a nest of Formica japonica Motschulsky, from Japan. Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (83/84):
9-10. (In Japanese, with English title.)[XII-1988.]
Abstract. Redescription of Colon appendiculatum is made on the basis of the specimen newly
collected in Odawara. It was found in a nest of Formica japonica (Hymenoptera,
Formicidae).
Nishikawa, M., 1990. Life of small carrion beetles. Insectarium, Tokyo, 27: 52-55. (In
Japanese, with English title.)[1-III-1990.]
Abstract. Ecological aspects in Japanese cholevid beetles are summarized.
Nishikawa, M., 1993. Cholevid beetles collected on Mt. Shinbo-dake, Niigata Prefecture
(Distributional records of the Cholevidae 7). Coleopt. News, Tokyo, (102): 9. (In
Japanese.)[VI-1993.]
Abstract. Four species of cholevid beetles are recorded. They were collected by the late
Dr. Kintaro Baba.