New species of Canthonella Chapin (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) from Amazonian Brazil

DOI
10.2307/4009281
Publication Year
1999
Publication Site
The Coleopterists Bulletin
Journal Volume
53
Page Numbers
1–7
Family
Scarabaeidae
General topic
Taxonomy
Author

Ratcliffe, Brett C.; Smith, Andrew B T

Abstract Note

Canthonella amazonica and C. leptoculata, new species of canthonine dung beetles, are described from Brazil's central Amazon region. A new key to the eight species that occur in South America is provided. /// Duas novas espécies de besouros vira-bosta do Brasil e Região Amazónica, Canthonella amazonica e C. leptoculata, são descritos. Uma nova chave para oito espécies de Canthonella que ocorrem na América do Sul é apresentada.