Taxonomy and phylogeny of a new Central American beetle genus: Catrachia (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae).

Authors :: Coca-Abia MM
Robbins PS
Source :: Revista de biologia tropical [Rev Biol Trop] 2006 Jun; Vol. 54 (2), pp. 519-29.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: A new genus and two species of Melolonthinae from Honduras and Nicaragua are described. A phylogenetic analysis, carried out using morphological characters, suggests that Catrachia is a strongly supported monophyletic group. Catrachia is therefore established as a new genus, constituted by two new species, Catrachia mariana and Catrachia nica.

Subjects :: Animals
Coleoptera anatomy & histology
Female
Honduras
Male
Nicaragua
Population Density
Species Specificity
Coleoptera classification
Coleoptera genetics
Phylogeny

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