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Genus MonoplistesSpecies found in eastern New South Wales: Only one species, M. leai, is found in Eastern NSW. Other species: M. curvipes, M. occidentalis, M. tropicus, M. phanophilus, M. haroldi (Northern Qld, NT, WA)
Distribution
Description Elytra: elytra with 9 distinct, simple striae, the 8th not visible anteriorly and very close to the 9th. No pseudepipleura. Intervals of striae flat. Epipleura very narrow, with strongly sinuate margins. Hind wings: Fully developed. Legs: Outer edge of fore tibiae with 3 small teeth, the rest serrated. Middle coxae strongly convergent. Middle and hind tibiae strongly curved, their outer edge bearing spines and the apex a single very large curved spur. Claws large, subdentate. Abdomen: Pygidium finely bordered, with a very deep transverse groove across the basal edge.
Sexual dimorphism
Similar Genera
Diorygopyx, of a similar size and general shape, black and shiny, 2 small clypeal teeth.
Ecology
References Matthews, E.G. (1974) A revision of the Scarabaeine dung beetles of Australia. II. Tribe Scarabaeini. Aust. J. Zool. Suppl. Ser. 24: 1-211. |
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