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Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004 |
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Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka
and Dellacasa
Photo by Paul Skelley. |
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Argeremazus neuquen distributional records from southern South America. |
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Original combination: Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004: 76 (in Stebnicka et al. 2004). |
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Type locality: “Argentina, Neuquen, Covunco.” |
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Specimens examined: 3 specimens were examined from CMNC, HAHC. |
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Distribution: ARGENTINA (3). Neuquén (3): Covunco. |
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Temporal data: February (2), December (1). |
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Diagnosis: Length 3 mm. The psammodiform body and distinctly setose head readily
distinguish this species. |
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Remarks: Nothing is known about the habits of A. neuquen. Although there is no indication on the labels
how they were collected, the localities of capture were in or near sand dune systems. Sifting sand, or use of
barrier pitfalls at the appropriate time of year, may help yield additional specimens. |
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References:
Stebnicka, Z.T. (2004) The New World species of Ataenius Harold, 1867. IV. Revision of the A. strigicauda-group (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae:
Aphodiinae: Eupariini). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 47(3–4), 211–228. |
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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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