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#LiteratureNotice Bento et al. Reassessment of #Leucothyreus noctivagus Ohaus, 1917 reveals Mimogeniates margaridae Martínez, 1964 as new generic and specific synonym (Scarabaeidae, Rutelinae, Geniatini) doi.org/10.3897/zook... #Beetle #Beetles
Paralectotype female of Leucothyreus noctivagus Ohaus, 1917. A. Dorsal view. B. Ventral view; C. Pronotum, head, and anterior legs of (left) female and (right) male; D. Mouthparts: D1. Labrum showing lack of apical projection; D2. Left mandible; D3. Left maxilla; D4. Labium showing crenulate apex. Scale bars: 5 mm (A, B); 1 mm (D).
June 27, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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A reassessment of 𝘓𝘦𝘶𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘴, belonging to the bearded scarab tribe Geniatini, revealed 𝘔𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘦 as a new generic and specific synonym

doi.org/10.3897/zook...

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January 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM