A contribution to Pararhabdotis Kraatz, 1899 and Ruteraetia Krikken, 1980, with description of new subgenus and new species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Cetoniinae: Cetoniini).

Diagnosis of the genus Pararhabdotis Kraatz, 1899 and Ruteraetia Krikken, 1980 is given. Ruteraetia Krikken, 1980 is raised from synonymy with Pararhabdotis Kraatz and recognised as a valid genus in the tribe Cetoniini. New species and new subgenus of Ruteraetia from continental Malaysia, similar with both mentioned genera is described and named Ruteraetia (Legrandia subgen. nov.) pahangensis sp. nov. Taxonomical key between all three higher taxa and its representatives is provided and new records for species belonging here are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]