New species of Coprini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) taken from the pelage of three toed sloths (Bradypus tridactylus L.) (Edentata: Bradypodidae) in Central Amazonia with a brief commentary on scarab-sloth relationships

Publication Year
1980
Publication Site
The Coleopterists Bulletin
Journal Volume
34
Page Numbers
337–350
Family
Scarabaeidae
General topic
Taxonomy
Behaviour
Specific topic
biotic interactions
Author

Ratcliffe, Brett C.

Abstract Note

Two of three species of Scarabaeidae associated with the three toed sloth in the vicinity of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil are described as new: Trichillum adisi and Uroxys besti. The pupa and third stage larva of T. adisi are described. Ecological aspects of the sloth-scarab associations are discussed.