A new species of Amblyodus Westwood, 1878 (Coleoptera, Melolonthidae, Dynastinae) from South America
2011
A New Species of Amblyodus from South America
Sample size: 12
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Paschoal Coelho Grossi, Everardo José Grossi
Primary Institution: Universidade Federal do Paraná
Hypothesis
A new species of Amblyodus is described based on specimens from Brazil and Peru.
Conclusion
Amblyodus castroi sp. n. is a newly identified species from the Amazonian subregion, expanding the known distribution of the genus Amblyodus.
Supporting Evidence
- Amblyodus castroi sp. n. is described based on 12 specimens from Brazil and Peru.
- The genus Amblyodus is recorded for the first time from Peru and from Brazilian states of Pará and Rondônia.
- Diagnostic characters for the genus are discussed, especially the metatibial teeth.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of beetle in South America, which is different from the only other known type in its family.
Methodology
Specimens were examined under a dissecting stereomicroscope, and images were captured with a digital camera.
Limitations
The holotype male is incomplete and was damaged during collection.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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