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Ataeniopsis Edistoi (Cartwright) In Florida (Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), Paul E. Skelley Sep 2003

Ataeniopsis Edistoi (Cartwright) In Florida (Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), Paul E. Skelley

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Ataenius edistoi Cartwright (1974) was described from a series of eight specimens collected near the Edisto River in South Carolina. All were "collected under surface litter on sandy but hard ground along the roadside". According to Cartwright (1974) attempts to collect the species at light at the type locality were not successful, indicating the species does not come to light. The species was transferred to the genus Ataeniopsis Petrovitz by Stebnicka (2003) in a revision of the genus. Ataeniopsis differs from Ataenius Harold in that the apical half of the pygidium in Ataeniopsis is smooth and glabrous, while in Ataenius …


A New Species Of Lomanoxia Martínez From Costa Rica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), Paul E. Skelley, Henry F. Howden Sep 2003

A New Species Of Lomanoxia Martínez From Costa Rica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), Paul E. Skelley, Henry F. Howden

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

A new species of Lomanoxia Martínez is described from Costa Rica: L. canthonopsis Skelley and Howden. This represents the first member of the genus reported from Central America. The status of the tribe Lomanoxini Stebnicka is evaluated and is here synonymized under Eupariini LePeletier and Serville.


Review Of The Tribe Melolonthini In The Southeastern United States (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Paul E. Skelley Sep 2003

Review Of The Tribe Melolonthini In The Southeastern United States (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Paul E. Skelley

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

This paper reviews the tribe Melolonthini (Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae) in the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and northern Florida. Four new species are described: Gronocarus inornatus, Hypothyce burnei, Polyphylla donaldsoni, and Polyphylla woodruffi. One new synonymy is made: Gronocarus multispinosus Howden is synonymized under Gronocarus autumnalis Schaeffer. Description of the previously unknown female is made for Polyphylla brownae Young. New collection records are presented for many species. Comments on natural histories and a key to species (omitting only species of the genus Phyllophaga Harris) in this region are presented.


Synopsis Of The New World Genera Of Anomalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) And Description Of A New Genus From Costa Rica And Nicaragua, Mary Liz Jameson, Aura Paucar-Cabrera, Angel Solis Jul 2003

Synopsis Of The New World Genera Of Anomalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) And Description Of A New Genus From Costa Rica And Nicaragua, Mary Liz Jameson, Aura Paucar-Cabrera, Angel Solis

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

We describe a new genus of anomaline scarab, Anomalorhina (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anomalini) from Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Anomala turrialbana Ohaus is transferred into this genus, and a new species, Anomalorhina osaensis, is described. Anomalorhina is characterized by the clypeal apex that is abruptly reflexed, the base of the frons that has prominent tubercles in males, the pronotum with a depressed fovea in males, and the pronotum with the apical bead posteriorly produced and V-shaped at the middle in females. We summarize the biological importance of the 16 genera of New World anomaline scarabs, including comments on agricultural pests, …


A New Species Of Phalangogonia Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini) From Costa Rica, Andrew Smith May 2003

A New Species Of Phalangogonia Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini) From Costa Rica, Andrew Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Phalangogonia hawksi sp. n. from the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica is described. The genus Phalangogonia Burmeister now includes nine species. An updated key to the species in this genus is provided to accommodate the new species.


Checklist Of The World Anoplognathini, Andrew B. T. Smith May 2003

Checklist Of The World Anoplognathini, Andrew B. T. Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

My research involves the tribe Anoplognathini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae), a group endemic to the Neotropical and Australian realms. A generic level phylogenetic analysis of the world Anoplognathini (Rutelinae) is in progress. A preliminary analysis has been conducted using morphological and molecular characters. The analysis suggests that the Australian and Neotropical groups are paraphyletic. Adjustments will have to be made in the classification of this tribe to reflect the natural relationships.


Book Review: Aphodiinae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Fauna Of New Zealand (Stebnicka, Z. T. 2001), Andrew B. T. Smith Apr 2003

Book Review: Aphodiinae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Fauna Of New Zealand (Stebnicka, Z. T. 2001), Andrew B. T. Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

This is an excellent faunal survey of the scarab beetle subfamily Aphodiinae of New Zealand. It is obvious that Stebnicka has thoroughly searched the literature and has critically examined many specimens (1,5001) from all the important collections. The monograph includes keys to species and descriptions of all taxa. It also contains detailed information on the systematics, biology, and biogeography of the group as it pertains to New Zealand. There are 20 species dealt with in this volume. Nine species are native endemics, ten are adventive, and one is an interception record (with no evidence of persistent populations occurring). The volume …


Review Of New World Aegialiini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), With Descriptions Of Two New Genera From South America, Zdzislawa Stebnicka, Marco Dellacasa, Paul E. Skelley Mar 2003

Review Of New World Aegialiini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae), With Descriptions Of Two New Genera From South America, Zdzislawa Stebnicka, Marco Dellacasa, Paul E. Skelley

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Two new taxa of Aegialiini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae) are described from South America: Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa, n. gen, n. sp, and Amerisaprus valdivia Stebnicka and Skelley, n. gen, n. sp. Both genera are presently monotypic. Discussion on the generic status of Caelius Lewis is presented. A key to genera and checklist of aegialiine taxa occurring in the New World are presented.


The Genus Dacne Latreille (Coleoptera: Erotylidae) In Tropical America, Paul E. Skelley Mar 2003

The Genus Dacne Latreille (Coleoptera: Erotylidae) In Tropical America, Paul E. Skelley

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

A new species of Dacne Latreille from Brazil, D. (Dacne) ducke, n. sp., and a new specimen of Dacne brodzinskyi Skelley (amber fossil) show characteristics presently unreported for the genus. acne ducke is the first member of the tribe Dacnini to be discovered in South America. A checklist of species and updates to an identification key for all known species are presented.


Synonymy Of Rhamphidera Skelley With Bancous Pic, Termitophilous Fungus Beetles (Coleoptera: Erotylidae), Paul E. Skelley, Miguel A. Alonso-Zarazaga Mar 2003

Synonymy Of Rhamphidera Skelley With Bancous Pic, Termitophilous Fungus Beetles (Coleoptera: Erotylidae), Paul E. Skelley, Miguel A. Alonso-Zarazaga

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The genus Bancous Pic, originally described in the Heteromera (Rhysopaussidae) and later transferred to Cucujiformia (incertae sedis), was found to be congeneric with Rhamphidera Skelley (Erotylidae). Bancous is here placed in the family Erotylidae (Erotylinae, Tritomini) and Rhamphidera is moved into synonymy. This synonymy creates two new combinations: Bancous perplexus (Skelley) and Bancous eureka (Skelley). Bancous is redescribed and a lectotype is designated for Bancous irregularis Pic.


Revision And Phylogenetic Analysis Of The Central American Endemic Genus Phalangogonia Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Andrew Smith, Miguel Angel Morón Jan 2003

Revision And Phylogenetic Analysis Of The Central American Endemic Genus Phalangogonia Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Andrew Smith, Miguel Angel Morón

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Phalangogonia Burmeister is revised and now includes eight species: P. dispar Ohaus, P. jamesonae, sp.n., P. lacordairei Bates, P. obesa Burmeister, P. parilis Bates, P. punctata Franz, P. ratcliffei, sp.n. and P. sperata Sharp. Phalangogonia debilidens Ohaus is placed in synonymy with P. sperata. Lectotypes are designated for the following nominal species: P. dispar Ohaus, P. lacordairei Bates, P. parilis Bates and P. championi Bates. Neotypes are designated for: P. obesa Burmeister, P. sperata Sharp, P. stipes Sharp and P. debilidens Ohaus. A cladistic analysis of the species of Phalangogonia was executed using thirty-two morphological characters of …


Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera): Proposed Precedence Over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June), Mary Liz Jameson, H. F. Howden Dec 2002

Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera): Proposed Precedence Over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June), Mary Liz Jameson, H. F. Howden

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The purpose of this application, under Articles 23.9.3 and 8 1.2.3 of the Code, is to conserve the generic name Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 for a group of scarab beetles (family GEOTRUPIDAE) by giving it conditional precedence over the older name Odonteus Samouelle, 18 19 whenever they are considered to be synonyms. The name Bolboceras is threatened by a single usage by Krelljn 1990 of the otherwise unused name Odonteus.


Revision Of The Neotropical Genus Trizogeniates Ohaus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini), Karla Villatoro Dec 2002

Revision Of The Neotropical Genus Trizogeniates Ohaus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini), Karla Villatoro

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

A comprehensive, systematic treatment of the poorly studied Neotropical genus Trizogeniates (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini) is provided. This revision includes a key to species, species descriptions, and distributional and temporal data. Based on this study, the genus Trizogeniates now includes 30 species. The following eight species are new: Trizogeniates ohausi Villatoro, T. venezuelensis Villatoro, T. geminatus Villatoro, T. caiporae Villatoro, T. crispospinatus Villatoro, T. catsus Villatoro, T. aphilus Villatoro, and T. eris Villatoro. Trizogeniates zischkai Martínez is a new synonym of T. temporalis Ohaus; T. grandis Ohaus is a new synonym of T. cribicollis (Lucas). T. andicola Ohaus is a …


A Review Of The Genus Hylamorpha Arrow (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Federico Carlos Ocampo Sep 2002

A Review Of The Genus Hylamorpha Arrow (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina), Brett C. Ratcliffe, Federico Carlos Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The southern Neotropical genus Hylamorpha (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina) is comprehensively reviewed. Hylamorpha elegans (Burmeister) is now the only species in the genus with H. cylindrica Arrow entered into new synonymy. Hylamorpha elegans var. australis Philippi is recognized as an unavailable name. Hylamorpha elegans is established as the type species for the genus, and a neotype for H. elegans is designated. Nomenclatural history, descriptions, illustrations, and commentary are included.

El género Hylamorpha (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina) del sur del Neotrópico es comprensivamente revisado. Hylamorpha elegans (Burmeister) es ahora la única especie del género, H. cylindrica Arrow pasa a sinonimia, y …


Revision Of The Southern South American Endemic Genus Aulacopalpus Guérin-Méneville With Phylogenetic And Biogeographic Analyses Of The Subtribe Brachysternina (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Andrew Smith Sep 2002

Revision Of The Southern South American Endemic Genus Aulacopalpus Guérin-Méneville With Phylogenetic And Biogeographic Analyses Of The Subtribe Brachysternina (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Andrew Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Phylogenetic analyses were performed on the 17 taxa in the subtribe Brachysternina (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini) as a means of resolving classification conflicts and of identifying monophyletic groups. Results demonstrated that the subtribe is monophyletic and is composed of three monophyletic genera: Aulacopalpus Guérin-Méneville (nine species), Brachysternus Guérin-Méneville (seven species), and Hylamorpha Arrow (one species). Characters that define the genera are discussed, and the biogeography of the group is discussed.

The genus Aulacopalpus is revised and now includes A. aconcaguensis new species, A. castaneus (Laporte), A. ciliatus (Solier), A. clypealis Ohaus, A. pilicollis (Fairmaire), A. punctatus (Fairmaire and Germain), A. …


Larval Descriptions For The Neotropical Genus Platycoelia (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Aura Paucar C., Andrew Smith Sep 2002

Larval Descriptions For The Neotropical Genus Platycoelia (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini), Aura Paucar C., Andrew Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The larvae of Platycoelia gaujoni Ohaus and Platycoelia lutescens Blanchard (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) are described. These are the first descriptions of Neotropical Anoplognathini larvae. The character states shared by larval Platycoelia and two previously described Australian Anoplognathini larvae are examined. Character states that separate known Anoplognathini larvae from other Rutelinae tribes are also discussed.

Se describen las larvas de Platycoelia gaujoni Ohaus y Platycoelia lutescens Blanchard (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae). Esta es la primera descripcio´n de las larvas de Anoplognathini neotropicales. Se examinan los estados de los caracteres compartidos entre las larvas de Platycoelia y las larvas de dos especies australianas …


Revision Of The South American Genus Brachysternus Guérin-Méneville (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina), Mary Liz Jameson, Andrew Smith Sep 2002

Revision Of The South American Genus Brachysternus Guérin-Méneville (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Anoplognathini: Brachysternina), Mary Liz Jameson, Andrew Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The southern South American genus Brachysternus Guérin-Méneville is revised and now includes seven species: B. angustus (Philippi and Philippi), B. germaini (Ohaus) new combination, B. marginatus Germain, B. olivaceus Philippi and Philippi, B. patagoniensis Jameson and Smith new species, B. prasinus Guérin-Méneville, and B. spectabilis Erichson. The following species names are new synonyms of B. prasinus: B. vicinus Guérin-Méneville, B. sinuatifrons Germain, B. pubescens Germain, B. viridis Germain, B. dilatatus Germain, B. viridipes Ohaus, and B. hirtus Ohaus. The following species names are new synonyms of B. olivaceus: B. chloris Philippi and Philippi, B. riverae Germain, …


Review Of The Genus Palaeophileurus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Phileurini) With Description Of Two New Species From Peru, Brett C. Ratcliffe Sep 2002

Review Of The Genus Palaeophileurus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Phileurini) With Description Of Two New Species From Peru, Brett C. Ratcliffe

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The eight species in the genus Palaeophileurus are reviewed, including the description of two new species from Peru: P. carbo Ratcliffe and P. erebus Ratcliffe. The diagnostic male parameres for all species are illustrated, and a distribution map is provided.

Se revisan las ocho especies del género Palaeophileurus, y se incluye la descripción de dos nuevas especies de Perú: P. carbo Ratcliffe y P. erebus Ratcliffe. Se proveen ilustraciones diagnósticas de los parámeros de todas las especies, y una mapa de distribución.


Insects And The Native Vegetation Of Nebraska, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Paul C. Hammond Jun 2002

Insects And The Native Vegetation Of Nebraska, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Paul C. Hammond

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The principal plant biomes in Nebraska are briefly reviewed. The relationships of insects, particularly scarab beetles and butterflies, to these biomes are discussed, especially as it relates to their distributions. Human-induced alteration of habitat has significantly influenced the present distributions of both plants and insects relative to their historical distributions at the time of Euro-american colonization of Nebraska in the mid-1800s. Examples of range expansion or contraction are presented for exemplar taxa of scarab beetles and butterflies


Case 3237: Leucopelaea Albescens Bates, 1891 (Insecta, Coleoptera): Proposed Validation Of The Lectotype Designation, Andrew Smith Jun 2002

Case 3237: Leucopelaea Albescens Bates, 1891 (Insecta, Coleoptera): Proposed Validation Of The Lectotype Designation, Andrew Smith

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The purpose of this application is to validate the lectotype designation of Leucopelaea albescens Bates, 1891 under Article 86.1.2 of the Code. The nominal species has very recently been considered a junior synonym of Platycoelia lutescens Blanchard, 1851, the name for a scarab beetle (family SCARABAEIDAE) from the Andes in Ecuador, Peru and southern Colombia. The lectotype designation was made under the provisions of the third (1985) edition of the Code in a paper that was accepted for publication in November 1999. However, the paper was not published until May 2000, after the fourth (1999) edition of the Code had …


Review Of The Genus Acrobolbia With Remarks On Its Classification, And A Key To The World Genera Of Cyclocephalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Mary Liz Jameson, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Vladislav Maly May 2002

Review Of The Genus Acrobolbia With Remarks On Its Classification, And A Key To The World Genera Of Cyclocephalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), Mary Liz Jameson, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Vladislav Maly

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The monotypic South American scarab genus Acrobolbia Ohaus, 1912 is reviewed and transferred to the tribe Cyclocephalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae). It was formerly placed in the subtribe Acrobolbiina (Rutelinae: Rutelini) or subtribe Oryctomorphina (Dynastinae: Pentodontini), depending on the author. We discuss characters that warrant transfer, redescribe the genus (including the first description of a female), and briefly discuss natural history of A. macrophylla Ohaus, 1912. We include a key to males and females of all 14 genera of Cyclocephalini.


Hybosorids Of The United States And Expanding Distribution Of The Introduced Species Hybosorus Illigeri (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), Federico C. Ocampo May 2002

Hybosorids Of The United States And Expanding Distribution Of The Introduced Species Hybosorus Illigeri (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), Federico C. Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

ABSTRACT
Two species of Hybosoridae, Hybosorus illigeri Reiche and Pachyplectrus laevis LeConte, are distributed in the United States. For the introduced species H. illigeri, three new country records are reported (Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Venezuela); six new state records are recorded in the United States (Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Virginia); and 10 new state records are reported in Mexico (Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Querétaro, and Yucatán). Information on the predatory habits of H. illigeri and a report as a turfgrass pest in the state of Arizona are provided. Pachyplectrus …


Observations On Possible Myrmecophily In Stephanucha Pilipennis Kraatz (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) In Western Nebraska, M. J. Paulsen Mar 2002

Observations On Possible Myrmecophily In Stephanucha Pilipennis Kraatz (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) In Western Nebraska, M. J. Paulsen

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Little has been published on the life history of the five currently recognized species of Stephanucha Burmeister. Skelley (1991) published the most thorough treatment to date for S. thoracica Casey (recently synonymized with S. areata (F.) by Harpootlian 2001). Skelley located larvae in the mounds of the pocket gopher, Geomys pinetus Rafnesque, in Florida and was the first to describe an immature stage for the genus. Published accounts of Stephanucha species biology are consistent with respect to spring emergence, presence in sandy habitats, and a potential lack of adult feeding or liquid feeding (Lago et ul. 1979; Skelley 1991). Skelley …


Procoilodes Adrastus Ocampo, A New Genus And Species Of Miocene Hybosorid In Amber From The Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), Federico C. Ocampo Mar 2002

Procoilodes Adrastus Ocampo, A New Genus And Species Of Miocene Hybosorid In Amber From The Dominican Republic (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), Federico C. Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Abstract
Procoilodes adrastus Ocampo (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), a new genus and species of fossil hybosorid, is described from the Dominican Republic. The fossil is embedded in amber resin of Hymenaea protera Poinar (Leguminosae) and dates from the Miocene.

Resumen
Se describe Procoilodes adrastus Ocampo (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae), un nuevo género y especie de hybosórido de República Dominicana. Este fósil esta incluído en ambar originado de la resina de Hymenaea protera Poinar (Leguminosae) y data del Mioceno.


Series Scarabaeiformia Crowson 1960, Superfamily Scarabaeoidea Latreille 1802, Mary Liz Jameson, Brett C. Ratcliffe Jan 2002

Series Scarabaeiformia Crowson 1960, Superfamily Scarabaeoidea Latreille 1802, Mary Liz Jameson, Brett C. Ratcliffe

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The superfamily Scarabaeoidea is a large, diverse, cosmopolitan group of beetles. Scarabaeoids are adapted to most habitats, and they are fungivores, herbivores, necrophages, coprophages, saprophages, and some are carnivores. They are widely distributed, even living in the Arctic in animal burrows. Some scarabs exhibit parental care and sociality. Some are myrmecophilous, termitophilous, or ectoparasitic. Many possess extravagant horns, others are able to roll into a compact ball, and still others are highly armored for inquiline life. Some are agricultural pests that may destroy crops while others are used in the biological control of dung and dung flies. Scarabaeoids are popular …


New Species Of Cyclocephala From Honduras And El Salvador, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Ronald D. Cave Jan 2002

New Species Of Cyclocephala From Honduras And El Salvador, Brett C. Ratcliffe, Ronald D. Cave

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Two new species of Cyclocephala from Central America are described and diagnosed: C. abrelata Ratcliffe and Cave from northern Honduras and C. melolonthida Ratcliffe and Cave from southern El Salvador.

Se describen y diagnostican dos especies nuevas de Cyclocephala en America Central: C. abrelata Ratcliffe y Cave del norte de Honduras, y C. melolonthida Ratcliffe y Cave del sur de El Salvador.


A New Species Of Hybochaetodus Arrow (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae: Anaidini) From Peru, Federico C. Ocampo Jan 2002

A New Species Of Hybochaetodus Arrow (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Hybosoridae: Anaidini) From Peru, Federico C. Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

Abstract
Hybochaetodus flaco Ocampo, new species, from Cusco, Peru is described and illustrated. The genus Hybochaetodus now includes two species, H. flaco and H. obscurus Arrow, both from Peru. The two species are compared and a diagnosis for the genus Hybochaetodus Arrow is provided.

Resúmen
Se describe e ilustra Hybochaetodus flaco Ocampo, especie nueva, de Cusco, Peru. El género Hybosorus ahora incluye dos especies H. flaco y H. obscurus, ambas de Perú. Se compara las dos especies y se provee una diagnosis del genero Hybochaetodus.


New Species Of Hemiphileurus Kolbe (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) From Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, And Brazil, Brett C. Ratcliffe Dec 2001

New Species Of Hemiphileurus Kolbe (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae) From Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, And Brazil, Brett C. Ratcliffe

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The following new species of Hemiphileurus are described: H. bispinosus Ratcliffe from Brazil, H. deslislesi Ratcliffe from Colombia, H. quadridentatus Ratcliffe from Guatemala, and H. warneri Ratcliffe from Mexico. The parameres of H. rugulosus Endrödi (Venezuela and Colombia) are illustrated to enable easier identification of this species, and H. kahni Dupuis and Dechambre is redescribed and recorded from Brazil for the first time. Diagnostic illustrations of the male parameres are provided for the above taxa. A checklist for all the species in the genus is given.

Se describen las siguientes nuevas especies de Hemiphileurus: H. bispinosus Ratcliffe de Brasil, …


Xenogeniates, A New And Unusual Genus Of Geniatine Scarab (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini) From Brazil, Karla Villatoro, Mary Liz Jameson Nov 2001

Xenogeniates, A New And Unusual Genus Of Geniatine Scarab (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Geniatini) From Brazil, Karla Villatoro, Mary Liz Jameson

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

A new genus and species of geniatine scarab is described from southeastern Brazil. The genus Xenogeniates is characterized by the unusual shape of the mesosternum, which is strongly invaginated and concave. Unusual characteristics of the taxon are discussed in relation to the Rutelinae and the Scarabaeidae.


Revision Of The Genus Holocephalus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Coprini), Andrew Smith, François Génier Nov 2001

Revision Of The Genus Holocephalus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Coprini), Andrew Smith, François Génier

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The genus Holocephalus Hope is revised and now contains five species: H. cristatus (Gillet), H. eridanus (Olivier), H. julieni sp.nov. H. sculptus (Gillet), and H. simoni sp.nov. All taxa are described and illustrated. A key to speies of Holocephalus is included. Lectotypes are designated for H. eridanus and H. sculptus. Scarabaeus eridanus Olivier is designated as the type species for the generic name Atrichius Gillet (a junior synonym of Holocephalus).

On révise le genre Holocephalus Hope qui regroupe maintenant cinq es-pèces, soit H. cristatus (Gillet), H. eridanus (Olivier), H. julieni sp.nov., H. sculptus (Gillet) et H. simoni …