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Odontopsammodius Gordon and Pittino, 1992
Odontopsammodius Gordon and Pittino, 1992: 265.
Odontopsammodius cruentus (Harold)
Photo by Paul Skelley.
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| Psammodiini Key |
Type species: Psammodius cruentus Harold, 1868 by original designation.
Diagnosis: Head distinctly granulate. Clypeus distinctly dentate. Pronotum usually with distinct transverse ridges, grooves or rows of punctures. Elytral intervals margined at base. Legs often shortened
and broad, tarsi often shortened.
Remarks: Species of Odontopsammodius tend to be rare in collections, with the exception of O. cruentus, which is readily attracted to lights. It is the only species of the genus known from the study region.
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.
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| Authors: Andrew Smith ( Canadian Museum of Nature) and Paul Skelley (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). Generated on: 08/JAN/08.....Last modified: 08/JAN/08 University of Nebraska State Museum - Division of Entomology |