A new genus for Oxyomus morosus Harold, 1869 (Eupariini) and redefinition of Oxyomus setosopunctatus A. Schmidt, 1911 (Aphodiini) (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae)

The lectotypes of Oxyomus morosus Harold, 1869 from Chile and Oxyomus setosopunctatus A. Schmidt, 1911 from Mexico are herein designated. The systematic position of O. setosopunctatus within Aphodiini is ascertained, and Oxyomus morosus is transferred to the new genus Oxyataenius (Eupariini).

Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Dellacasa, Marco, Stebnicka, Zdzislawa
Formaat: Online
Taal:eng
Gepubliceerd in: Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2001
Online toegang:https://azm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/azm/article/view/1853
Omschrijving
Samenvatting:The lectotypes of Oxyomus morosus Harold, 1869 from Chile and Oxyomus setosopunctatus A. Schmidt, 1911 from Mexico are herein designated. The systematic position of O. setosopunctatus within Aphodiini is ascertained, and Oxyomus morosus is transferred to the new genus Oxyataenius (Eupariini).