Argeremazus Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004
Argeremazus Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004: 75

Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa Photo by Paul Skelley.

Type species: Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004 by original designation.

Diagnosis: Body robust, psammodiform. Head strongly convex; covered with distinct, erect setae. Metatibial spurs adjacent, not separated by metatarsus.

Remarks: This genus is monotypic and endemic to the study region. Argeremazus presents an unusual combination of characters; emphasis of different combinations indicating different tribal relationships. This
taxon needs to be included in a more detailed analysis of higher Aphodiinae to help resolve its true relationships. For now, we leave it in the Aegialiini, pending further study.

Excerpt from: Smith, A. B. T. and P. E. Skelley. 2007. A review of the Aphodiinae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) of southern South America. Zootaxa 1458: 1-80.