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A Review Of The Family-Group Names For The Superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) With Corrections To Nomenclature And A Current Classification, Andrew B. T. Smith
A Review Of The Family-Group Names For The Superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) With Corrections To Nomenclature And A Current Classification, Andrew B. T. Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
For the first time, all family-group names in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) are evaluated using the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature to determine their availability and validity. A total of 383 family-group names were found to be available, and all are reviewed to scrutinize the correct spelling, author, date, nomenclatural availability and validity, and current classification status. Numerous corrections are given to various errors that are commonly perpetuated in the literature. A reversal of precedence is used to preserve the prevailing usage of the following family-group names: Eupariini Schmidt, 1910 (over Ataeniini Harold, 1868); Pachydemini Burmeister, 1855 (over Elaphocerini Blanchard, …
Scarab Beetles In Human Culture, Brett C. Ratcliffe
Scarab Beetles In Human Culture, Brett C. Ratcliffe
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The use of scarab beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by primarily pre- and non-industrial peoples throughout the world is reviewed. These uses consist of (1) religion and folklore, (2) folk medicine, (3) food, and (4) regalia and body ornamentation. The use of scarabs in religion or cosmology, once widespread in ancient Egypt, exists only rarely today in other cultures. Scarabs have a minor role in folk medicine today although they may have been more important in the past. The predominant utilization of these beetles today, and probably in the past as well, is as food with emphasis on the larval stage. Lastly, …
Review Of Kawai, Hori, Kawahara, & Inagaki, Atlas Of Japanese Scarabaeoidea. Volume 1. Coprophagous Group., Brett C. Ratcliffe
Review Of Kawai, Hori, Kawahara, & Inagaki, Atlas Of Japanese Scarabaeoidea. Volume 1. Coprophagous Group., Brett C. Ratcliffe
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Increasingly enhanced digital technology keeps raising the bar for quality of entomological publications, and this handsome book sets a new, high standard for scientific illustrations of scarab beetles. Simply put, this book is a thing of functional beauty! I wish that we could all make presentations like this in our scientific publications—how much more exciting our science could be. This Atlas (and it is just that) is the first volume in a proposed three volume set that will deal with the Japanese scarabaeoid fauna. It covers the coprophagous scarabaeoids that occur in Japan (including the Ryukyu Islands): Trogidae, Ceratocanthidae, Bolboceratidae, …
A New Species And New Records Of Aphodius Illiger (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) From Mammal Burrows In Nebraska, M. J. Paulsen
A New Species And New Records Of Aphodius Illiger (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) From Mammal Burrows In Nebraska, M. J. Paulsen
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Direct sampling of rodent burrows in Nebraska resulted in the collection of 16 species of Aphodius Illiger previously unknown from the state, including specimens of four undescribed species. One of these species is described here as new: Aphodius viceversus new species recorded from Nebraska and Kansas. Other Aphodius species recorded from Nebraska for the first time include A. acuminatus Cartwright, . anomaliceps Brown, A. carri Brown, A. criddlei Brown, A. kirni Cartwright, A. kiowensis Gordon and Salsbury, A. magnificens Robinson, A. neodistinctus Brown, A. peculiosus Schmidt, A. punctissimus Brown, A. thomomysi Brown, and A. leptotarsis Brown. Collecting information is summarized …
Four New Aphodius Illiger From Pocket Gopher Burrows In Arizona, Utah, Kansas And Nebraska (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), William B. Warner, Paul E. Skelley
Four New Aphodius Illiger From Pocket Gopher Burrows In Arizona, Utah, Kansas And Nebraska (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), William B. Warner, Paul E. Skelley
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
We describe four new species of winter-active Aphodius (sensu lato) from pocket gopher burrows in Arizona, Utah, Kansas, and Nebraska: A. caccabatus, A. paulseni, A. skillmani, and A. utopensis. Diagnostic characters of all four species are illustrated.
A Revision Of The Genus Geopsammodius Gordon And Pittino, 1992 (Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae: Psammodiini), Paul E. Skelley
A Revision Of The Genus Geopsammodius Gordon And Pittino, 1992 (Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae: Psammodiini), Paul E. Skelley
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The genus Geopsammodius Gordon and Pittino is revised. Eight new species are described: G. atlantida (Honduras: Atlantida), G. fuscus (Martin Co. and Palm Beach Co., Florida), G. morrisi (eastern Polk Co., Florida), G. ohoopee (Tattnall Co., Georgia), G. rileyi (coastal Louisiana and Texas), G. subpedalis (northern coastal Gulf of Mexico), G. unsidensis (inland Texas), and G. withlacoochee (Citrus Co. and Hernando Co., Florida), bringing the number of described species to 11. A key and illustrations are provided to aid in identification of taxa.
An Electronic Checklist Of The New World Chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Arthur V. Evans, Andrew B. T. Smith
An Electronic Checklist Of The New World Chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Arthur V. Evans, Andrew B. T. Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Suggested citation:
Evans, A. V. and A. B. T. Smith. 2005. An Electronic Checklist of the New World Chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae). Version 1. Electronically published, Ottawa, Canada. 344 pp.
PDF file, 345 pages
Synopsis Of Scarab Beetle Tribe Valgini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) In The New World, Mary Liz Jameson, Katharine A. Swoboda
Synopsis Of Scarab Beetle Tribe Valgini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) In The New World, Mary Liz Jameson, Katharine A. Swoboda
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Two genera and Þve species of valgine scarabs (Cetoniinae: Valgini) are found in the New World, including the introduced European species, Valgus hemipterus L.. Valgus mexicanus Cazier is transferred to the genus Dasyvalgus Kolbe, and characters that support this transfer are discussed. Based on shared morphological characters, Valgus minutus Casey and V. serricollis Fitch are synonymized with V. canaliculatus (Olivier). Neotypes are designated for V. serricollis Fitch and Cetonia canaliculata Olivier.Akey to the genera and species of New World Valgini is provided. Species are redescribed and information about geographic and phenology, biology, and larvae is provided.
Revision Of The Southern South American Endemic Genus Anomiopsoides Blackwelder, 1944 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Eucraniini) And Description Of Its Food Relocation Behavior, Federico C. Ocampo
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Abstract
The South American genus Anomiopsoides Blackwelder is revised and now includes five species: A. aurita (Burmeister), A. biloba (Burmeister), A. catamarcae Martínez, A. cavifrons (Burmeister), and A. heteroclyta (Blanchard). The following species names are new synonyms of A. heteroclyta (Blanchard): A. aberrans Martínez, A. pereirai (Martínez), and A. xerophila Martínez. The following variety is a new synonym of A. biloba (Burmeister): A. biloba var. schaeferi (Martínez). Descriptions, diagnosis illustrations, and distribution maps are provided for all species. A key to species of the genus is provided. The biology and the food relocation behavior of Anomiopsoides species are described. A …
Bibliography Of Literature Published On Scarab Beetles Since 1 January 2001 (Worldwide Coverage), Andrew B. T. Smith
Bibliography Of Literature Published On Scarab Beetles Since 1 January 2001 (Worldwide Coverage), Andrew B. T. Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Created and maintained by Andrew B. T. Smith, who would like to thank the following contributors who compiled lists of new scarab literature from their part of the world.
Alberto Ballerio - not only got the list going but is the coordinator of the contributers and a contributer himself for Italy, Italian and French Switzerland, Malta, and many individual journals.
Ales Bezdek and David Kral - Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary; Tristão Branco - Portugal; Marek Bunalski - Poland; Mattias Forshage - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland; Andrew Frolov - Russia; Vasily Grebennikov - sub-Saharan Africa; Jean-Bernard Huchet - France; …
Case 3314: Stegopterus Burmeister & Schaum, 1840 And Trichiotinus Casey, 1915 (Insecta, Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae): Proposed Conservation, Andrew Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The purpose of this application, under Article 23.9.3 of the Code, is to conserve the names of two well-established genera of cetoniine scarab beetles, Stegopterus Burmeister & Schaum, 1840 and Trichiotinus Casey, 1915. Stegopterus Burmeister & Schaum is a junior synonym of Tetrophthalmus Kirby, 1827 and Trichiotinus Casey a junior synonym of Trichinus Kirby, 1827. The two junior names are in prevailing use and it is proposed that they be conserved by suppression of both Kirby's names.
Vi Reunión Latinoamericana De Scarabaeoidologia, Brett C. Ratcliffe
Vi Reunión Latinoamericana De Scarabaeoidologia, Brett C. Ratcliffe
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The “almost-every-two-year” meeting of Latin American scarab workers was held 10-16 October 2004 at EARTH University in the warm Atlantic lowlands of Limon Province, Costa Rica. Previous meetings have been held in Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. The next meeting is tentatively planned for Bolivia in 2006.
Collagenus Dasysternus, A New Genus And Species Of Dynastinae From Eastern Venezuela With A Key To The New World Genera Of Pentodontini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Martin Hardy
Collagenus Dasysternus, A New Genus And Species Of Dynastinae From Eastern Venezuela With A Key To The New World Genera Of Pentodontini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Martin Hardy
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Collagenus dasysternus Ratcliffe and Hardy, new genus and species, is described from eastern Venezuela. We include a revised key to the 26 genera of New World Pentodontini. When the second author (Hardy) first saw this Venezuelan specimen in the Henry Howden collection, he could not readily place it to genus. When the first author (Ratcliffe) received the specimen from Hardy for examination in mid-2003, he was immediately taken with its gestalt similarity with the genus Coscinocephalus Prell that occurs in Arizona and Mexico. Unfortunately, there is only one specimen, but our examination revealed such unique character states that were indicative …
Oryctoantiquus Borealis, New Genus And Species From The Eocene Of Oregon, U.S.A., The World’S Oldest Fossil Dynastine And Largest Fossil Scarabaeid (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Dena M. Smith, D Erwin
Oryctoantiquus Borealis, New Genus And Species From The Eocene Of Oregon, U.S.A., The World’S Oldest Fossil Dynastine And Largest Fossil Scarabaeid (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Dena M. Smith, D Erwin
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Oryctoantiquus borealis Ratcliffe and Smith is described as a new genus and new species of fossil dynastine Scarabaeidae from West Branch Creek of the Middle Eocene Clarno Formation (44.6–46.8 Ma) of north-central Oregon, U.S.A. This specimen is the oldest specimen attributable to the subfamily Dynastinae and the largest fossil in the family Scarabaeidae.
Larval Descriptions Of Eight Species Of Megasoma Kirby (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) With A Key For Identification And Notes On Biology, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Miguel Angel Morón
Larval Descriptions Of Eight Species Of Megasoma Kirby (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) With A Key For Identification And Notes On Biology, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Miguel Angel Morón
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The third instar larvae of Megasoma pachecoi Cartwright, M. punctulatus Hardy, M. thersites LeConte, M. vogti Cartwright, M. cedrosa Hardy, M. elephas (F.), M. actaeon (L.), and M. occidentalis Bolívar y Pieltain, Jiménez-Asúa, and Martínez are described. Preliminary diagnosis for the larvae of Megasoma species from North and Central America and a key to eight species are presented. Comparative, brief descriptions of first and second instar larvae of M. elephas, M. thersites, M. pachecoi, and M. cedrosa, and a detailed description of the male pupa of M. elephas, are also included. Diagnostic structures of immatures …
A Review Of The South American Genus Hoplopygothrix Schürhoff (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Gymnetini), Brett C. Ratcliffe
A Review Of The South American Genus Hoplopygothrix Schürhoff (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae: Gymnetini), Brett C. Ratcliffe
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The southern Brazilian genus Hoplopygothrix is reviewed. The genus now contains only one species, H. atropurpurea (Schaum). Hoplopygothrix atropurpurea nigroscutellaris (Moser) and H. fulvohirta (Moser) are placed in synonymy with H. atropurpurea.
The Revised Classification For Scarabaeoidea: What The Hell Is Going On?, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Mary Liz Jameson
The Revised Classification For Scarabaeoidea: What The Hell Is Going On?, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Mary Liz Jameson
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Considering the turmoil and vast changes in the classification of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea during the last 20 years, particularly in North America, we were asked to provide an update for the readers of Scarabs wherein we offer our perspectives. Much of what follows is extracted from our scarabaeoid introduction in American Beetles (Jameson and Ratcliffe 2002). By the time this overview is printed, there may have been more changes in the classification because of the rapidly accumulating evidence supporting new hypotheses.
These rapid changes are a result of intensified study of the family groups using both traditional morphological evidence combined …
Larvae Of Ceratocanthidae And Hybosoridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea): Study Of Morphology, Phylogenetic Analysis And Evidence Of Paraphyly Of Hybosoridae, Vasily V. Grebennikov, Alberto Ballerio, Federico C. Ocampo, Clarke E. Scholtz
Larvae Of Ceratocanthidae And Hybosoridae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea): Study Of Morphology, Phylogenetic Analysis And Evidence Of Paraphyly Of Hybosoridae, Vasily V. Grebennikov, Alberto Ballerio, Federico C. Ocampo, Clarke E. Scholtz
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Larvae of the scarabaeoid genera Germarostes Paulian, Cyphopisthes Gestro, Paulianostes Ballerio, Ceratocanthus White, Pterorthochaetes Gestro, Madrasostes Paulian, Astaenomoechus Martínez & Pereira (Ceratocanthidae) and Hybosorus Macleay, Phaeochrous Castelnau, and Anaides Westwood (Hybosoridae) are described, keyed and illustrated with fifty-seven drawings. A phylogenetic analysis of these two families based on larval morphology is presented. Fifty-four larval morphological and three biological characters from twenty-seven taxa revealed nineteen equally parsimonious cladograms. The monophyly of (Ceratocanthidae + Hybosoridae) is supported by four unambiguous unique synapomorphies: dorsal medial endocarina on cranium extended anteriorly into frontal sclerite; presence of large membranous spot on apical antennomere; labium dorsally …
Clarification On The Nomenclatural Status Of Six Genus-Group Names In The Tribe Trichiini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae), Andrew Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Six genus-group names in the tribe Trichiini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) are discussed with regards to their availability and validity under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Aleurostictus Kirby, Archimedius Kirby, Euclidius Kirby, Gymnodus Kirby, Tetrophthalmus Kirby, and Trichinus Kirby all have priority over most other generic names in the tribe but none of the names are in prevailing usage. Clarifications are needed due to the reemergence of Aleurostictus Kirby in current literature and confusion over the nomenclatural status of the other names. Type species are designated for Aleurostictus Kirby, Tetrophthalmus Kirby, and Stegopterus Burmeister and Schaum. The gender of the …
Food Relocation Behavior And Synopsis Of The Southern South American Genus Glyphoderus Westwood (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Eucraniini), Federico C. Ocampo
Food Relocation Behavior And Synopsis Of The Southern South American Genus Glyphoderus Westwood (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Eucraniini), Federico C. Ocampo
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The Argentinean endemic Eucraniini genus Glyphoderus Westwood is redescribed, a key to species and a synopsis of the three known species, . centralis Burmeister, G. monticola Burmeister, and G. sterquilinus (Westwood) is presented. The biology and food relocation behavior of the three species are described. A key to genera of the tribe Eucranini is also presented.
Comments On The Proposed Precedence Of Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera) Over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June), Andrew Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
I support the application to give Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) precedence over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June). This action is necessary to preserve the prevailing usage of the former generic name for the North American species Bolboceras alabamensis (Wallis, 1929), B. cornigerus Melsheimer, 1846, B. darlingtoni (Walhs, 1928), B. falli (Wallis, 1928), B. filicornis (Say, 1823), B. floridensis (Walhs, 1928), B. liebecki (Wallis, 1928), B. obesus (LeConte, 1859), B. simi (Walhs, 1928), and B. thoracicornis (Wallis, 1928). These species have been universally placed in the genus Bolboceras for over 50 years. B. armiger (Scopoli, 1772), the one remaining species in the …
Book Review: Revision Of The Genera Odontotrypes And Phelotrupes (Kra L, D., V. Maly, And J. Schneider, 2001), Federico C. Ocampo
Book Review: Revision Of The Genera Odontotrypes And Phelotrupes (Kra L, D., V. Maly, And J. Schneider, 2001), Federico C. Ocampo
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
This publication contains a detailed revision of two genera of Geotrupidae (Scarabaeoidea): Odontotrypes and Phelotrupes. The text is in English and includes a short introduction and taxonomic history of the two genera. Descriptions, label data, distribution, and illustrations are provided for all species in these genera. Although no generic descriptions are provided, a key to the eastern Asian genera of Geotrupinae provides the diagnostic characters need for identification.
Book Review: Scarab Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Of South Carolina (Harpootlian, Phillip J. 2001), M. J. Paulsen
Book Review: Scarab Beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Of South Carolina (Harpootlian, Phillip J. 2001), M. J. Paulsen
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
In Scarab Beetles of South Carolina, Harpootlian has clearly channeled a love of collecting and nomenclature into a valuable publication that fills a void in the identification of the North American scarab fauna. This effectively illustrated work covers 289 taxa and provides keys to adults for all genera and species of scarabs from South Carolina. Each species treatment includes synonymies, brief descriptions, months of adult activity, South Carolina county records, and broad geographical distribution. Whenever possible, the author has included additional remarks highlighting life history information or label data that all researchers and collectors crave. Generic synonymies and descriptions are …
A New Sampling Protocol For The Endangered American Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus Americanus Olivier (Coleoptera: Silphidae), Jon C. Bedick, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Leon G. Higley
A New Sampling Protocol For The Endangered American Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus Americanus Olivier (Coleoptera: Silphidae), Jon C. Bedick, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Leon G. Higley
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The endangered American burying beetle, Nicrophorus americanus Olivier, presently occurs in small and widely scattered areas on the periphery of its former range. As part of the recovery plan for this insect implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), we conducted surveys in Nebraska to ascertain its presence. Additionally, we examined various trapping methods and procedures in the course of our survey work. We compared the effectiveness of different trap designs, trap placement, timing of trapping, types and amounts of bait, and monitoring traps. We also developed methods to reduce beetle mortality in traps. Our work offers more …
Comments On The Proposed Precedence Of Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera) Over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June), Brett C. Ratcliffe
Comments On The Proposed Precedence Of Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera) Over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June), Brett C. Ratcliffe
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
(Case 3097; see BZN 59: 246-248, 280-281; 60: 303-311)
I support the application to use Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) instead of Odonteus Samouelle 1819 (June) because of prevailing usage of the name Bolboceras. The name Odonteus has not been used since it was first proposed except by Krell in 1990, who suggested that Odonteus should be used since it had priority. To do so, however, would not only destabilize the nomenclature for the often cited genus name Bolboceras, but it would also decrease the flow of information that is normally associated with the name Bolboceras. Moreover, Bolboceras …
A New Subspecies Of Cicindela Nevadica Leconte (Coleoptera: Carbidae: Cicindelinae) From The Badlands Of South Dakota, Stephen M. Spomer
A New Subspecies Of Cicindela Nevadica Leconte (Coleoptera: Carbidae: Cicindelinae) From The Badlands Of South Dakota, Stephen M. Spomer
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
A new subspecies of Cicindela nevadica LeConte, Cicindela nevadica makosika Spomer, is described from the South Dakota Badlands. Geographically, the population occurs at the periphery of the range of C. nevadica knausii Leng. However, this new population is geographically isolated from the nearest C. n. knausii populations, which occur ca. 100 air miles north and over 100 air miles south. Phenotypically, C. n. makosika appears most similar to C. n. tubensis Cazier from northeast Arizona. A possible threat to this population is habitat destruction by cattle.
A New Species Of Neoscelis From Jalisco, Mexico (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae), Alan D. Mudge, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Richard L. Westcott, Felipe A. A. Noguera
A New Species Of Neoscelis From Jalisco, Mexico (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae), Alan D. Mudge, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Richard L. Westcott, Felipe A. A. Noguera
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Neoscelis coracina Mudge et Ratcliffe sp. n., from Jalisco, Mexico, is described and illustrated. Intraspecific variation is discussed, and diagnostic characters separating N. coracina sp. n. from N. dohrni (Westwood, 1855) are given. The key to males of New World Goliathini is revised. Notes on habitat, behavior, and collecting N. coracina sp. n. are included. A new state record is provided for N. dohrni.
Checklist Of The Scarabaeoidea Of The Nearctic Realm, Andrew B. T. Smith
Checklist Of The Scarabaeoidea Of The Nearctic Realm, Andrew B. T. Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
Includes Canada, the continental United States, and the following states of northern México: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Nuevo Leon, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. Version 3 - released 25 September 2003.
The checklist is organized taxonomically at the family group level. The genera and species are listed in alphabetical order. The parentheses following species names indicate the genus in which the species was originally placed.
Please contact me with any updates or corrections, no matter how minor.
Suggested citation:
Smith, A. B. T. 2003. Checklist of the Scarabaeoidea of the Nearctic Realm. Version 3. …
Book Review: Insecta Coleoptra Chironidae (Huchet, J.-B. 2003), Andrew B. T. Smith
Book Review: Insecta Coleoptra Chironidae (Huchet, J.-B. 2003), Andrew B. T. Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
The Fauna of Madagascar series has been around for almost 50 years. In that time authors have published on a variety of taxa that occur on this remarkable island. Throughout the history of the series there has been a heavy emphasis on beetles. The latest volume by Jean-Bernard Huchet is no exception. Huchet is an expert on Chironidae (or Chironinae depending on which scarab classification scheme you ascribe to). He is in the process of giving a much-needed taxonomic overhaul to the group. Chironidae are odd-looking scarabs that occur in Africa, Asia (mainly India), and Madagascar and are allied taxonomically …
Replacement Names For The Genera Batesiana Erwin (Coleoptera: Carabidae) And Metabolus Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), M. J. Paulsen, Andrew Smith
Replacement Names For The Genera Batesiana Erwin (Coleoptera: Carabidae) And Metabolus Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), M. J. Paulsen, Andrew Smith
University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers
While curating scarab beetles in the University of Nebraska State Museum collection, we discovered two generic names that are homonyms. As this renders these names invalid, we herein propose replacement names for the junior homonyms as follows.
Erwiniana Paulsen and Smith new genus
Ablotemus Paulsen and Smith new genus