Ground beetles of the Akrotiri peninsula, Cyprus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)

The Carabidae fauna of the Akrotiri peninsula situated in the south of Cyprus is described using historic and recent survey records. 105 species of Carabidae have been recorded representing 43% of the known ground beetle fauna on Cyprus. Four species are endemic to Cyprus, but widespread on the island. 7 species have been recorded from no other area on the island and 15 are known from no more than two further localities outside the peninsula. The most unique species assemblage on the peninsula is found in the extensive reedbeds around Fasouri.