OHARA, M. 2003. Notes on Taiwanese species of the genus Saprinus (Coleoptera: Histeridae), with redescriptions of S. optabilis and S. splendens. Ins. matsum. n. s. 60: 31-41,6 figs., I Tab. Two species of the genus Saprinus are recorded from Taiwan. S. optabilis and S. splendens are redescribed and illustrated.