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

 

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Classification
Superfamily.....
Family........... Subfamily......
Tribe.............
Scarabaeoidea
Scarabaeidae
Aphodiinae
Aegialiini

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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.

 
 
 
 
 
   
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