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Heterosternus buprestoides
Photo by M. L. JamesonDistribution of Heterosternus species.
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Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeidae Rutelinae Rutelini Heterosternina |
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Anomalini |
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Distribution: Mexico, Central America.
Revision or Synopsis: Morón, M. A. 1983. A revision of the subtribe Heterosternina (Coleoptera, Melolonthidae, Rutelinae). Fol. Ent. Mexicana 55:31-101.
Biological Data: Adults attracted to lights. Host plant records: Persea americana ( aguacatillo ), Apeiba tibourbou ( peine de monos ). Found in montane rain forests between elevations of 800-2500m. Larvae found in rotten logs (of Brosimum sp.?). Life cycle may be two years.
Temporal Distribution: June, July, August, September.
Larvae: H. buprestoides described. See Moron 1983:77.
Composition: 3 species.
Species profiles:
H. buprestoides Dupont
H. oberthueri Ohaus
H. rodriquezi Candèze
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