A new species of Pristerophora Harold, 1869 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae) from Chile-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A new species of Pristerophora Harold, 1869 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae) from Chile

Published:2024-04-09 Issue:4 Volume:5433 Page:588-594
ISSN:1175-5334
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E. JOSÉ MONDACA

Abstract

A new species of Macrodactylini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae), Pristerophora rothmanni new species, is described and illustrated based on male and female specimens collected in southern Chile. Natural history, habitat, and distributional data are given. An identification key for Pristerophora species is included.

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Magnolia Press

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