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Genus LiatongusSpecies found in eastern New South Wales: One introduced species, L. militaris.
Distribution
Description Elytra: elytra with 8 striae, 7 dorsal and 1 obscure and adjacent to strongly raised upper margin of epipleuron. Epipleuron narrow, with small excavation below humerus. Intervals flat. Stubble of short thick setae present, longer towards posterior. Hind wings: Fully developed. Legs: Fore tibiae with 4 large rounded teeth on the outer edge. Middle coxae parallel. Mid and hind tibiae with transverse ridges. 1st segment of hind tarsus as long as segments 2-4 combined. Claws simple. Abdomen: Sternites normal. Pygidium fully exposed, without grooves or depressions.
Sexual dimorphism
Similar Genera
Ecology
References Tyndale-Biscoe, M. (1990) Common Dung Beetles in Pastures of South-eastern Australia. CSIRO Division of Entomology. |
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