[Entomology • 2025] Georissus Fikaceki and G. Tsokolate • First Georissidae (Coleoptera) of the Philippines with description of two new species of Georissus Latreille, 1809

This article describes the first two Georissus species in the Philippines, namely Georissus fikaceki sp. north. of Luzon (Ilocos Norte, La Unión) and G. Tsokolato sp. north. of Bohol. The new species can be morphologically differentiated from their peers due to the patterns of abume and ridges near the frons, microscultures in the pronoto, elevations…

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Preserved in aroma

In the cameras of the old, Oils and waxes Thread of stone – Spices and balms Bind the soul to the sand. An alchemy of preservation engraved in linen Tender Hold. The aromas remain – spicy, woody, sweet. Guided by the hand of tradition These fragrances revive The breath of distant times, Anchor the lives…

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