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Odontopsammodius Gordon and Pittino, 1992
Odontopsammodius Gordon and Pittino, 1992: 265. |
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Odontopsammodius cruentus (Harold)
Photo by Paul Skelley. |
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Type species: Psammodius cruentus Harold, 1868 by original designation. |
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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
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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. |
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Species: (click on species name for information)
Odontopsammodius cruentus (Harold) |
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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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