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Deltochilini
Deltochilini (or Canthonini) is a tribe of scarab beetles, in the dung beetle subfamily (Scarabaeinae). Members of this group vary widely in size (2–33 mm long) and shape, but were thought to be derived from an ancient ball-rolling lineage. The outer edges of the front tibiae have less than four teeth. The grouping based on these characteristics has, however, been found to have little phylogenetic validity, and the placement of several genera in the tribe is likely to change. Taxonomy There has been some controversy regarding the valid name for this tribe. Deltochilini is the senior name, and has precedence under the ICZN, but in 2006, Smith suggested that the name Canthonini, though junior, might be preserved under Code Article 35.5, which can be used to preserve junior names if they are higher in taxonomic rank than the senior names of constituent taxa.Smith, A.B.T. (2006) A Review of the Family-group Names for the Superfamily Scarabaeoidea (Coleoptera) with Corrections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anomiopus
''Anomiopus'' is a genus of scarab beetle in the subfamily Scarabaeinae The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles. Most of the beetles of this subfamily feed exclusively on dung. However, some may feed on decomposing matter including carrion, decaying fruits an .... Species * '' Anomiopus ataenioides'' * '' Anomiopus birai'' * '' Anomiopus bonariensis'' * '' Anomiopus caputipilus'' * '' Anomiopus gracilis'' * '' Anomiopus howdeni'' * '' Anomiopus idei'' * '' Anomiopus lacordairei'' * '' Anomiopus laetus'' * '' Anomiopus nigrocoeruleus'' * '' Anomiopus parallelus'' * '' Anomiopus pictus'' * '' Anomiopus smaragdinus'' * '' Anomiopus soledari'' * '' Anomiopus virescens'' References Deltochilini {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarabaeinae
The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles. Most of the beetles of this subfamily feed exclusively on dung. However, some may feed on decomposing matter including carrion, decaying fruits and fungi. Dung beetles can be placed into three structural guilds based on their method of dung processing namely rollers, dwellers and tunnelers Dung removal and burial by dung beetles result in ecological benefits such as soil aeration and fertilization; improved nutrient cycling and uptake by plants, increase in Pasture quality, biological control of pest flies and intestinal parasites and secondary seed dispersal. Well-known members include the genera '' Scarabaeus'' and ''Sisyphus'', and ''Phanaeus vindex''. Description Adult dung beetles have modified mouth parts which are adapted to feeding on dung. The clypeus is expanded and covers the mouth parts. The elytra, which cover the wings, expose the pygidium. They also have a space ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthon Smaragdulus
''Canthon'', the tumblebugs, is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... Selected species * '' Canthon aberrans'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon acutiformis'' Balthasar, 1939 * '' Canthon acutoides'' Schmidt, 1922 * '' Canthon acutus'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon aequinoctialis'' Harold 1868 * '' Canthon angularis'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon angustatus'' Harold, 1867 * '' Canthon histrio'' Lepeletier & Serville, 1828 * '' Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 * '' Canthon smaragdulus'' Fabricius, 1781 ; Names brought to synonymy: * ''Canthon elegans'' (Laporte, 1840), a synonym for '' Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 See also * List of Canthon species References External links * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anisocanthon
''Anisocanthon'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... Species * '' Anisocanthon pygmaeus'' (Gillet, 1911) * '' Anisocanthon sericinus'' (Harold, 1868) * '' Anisocanthon strandi'' (Balthasar, 1939) * '' Anisocanthon villosus'' (Harold, 1868) References Scarabaeidae genera Deltochilini {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anachalcos
''Anachalcos'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this superfamily and some 200 new species are described each year. Its constituent families are also undergoing r .... It is one of only three genera of African dung beetles that have been observed rolling balls; the other two are '' Epirinus'' and '' Circellium''. References Scarabaeidae genera Deltochilini {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthon
''Canthon'', the tumblebugs, is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea. Selected species * '' Canthon aberrans'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon acutiformis'' Balthasar, 1939 * '' Canthon acutoides'' Schmidt, 1922 * '' Canthon acutus'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon aequinoctialis'' Harold 1868 * '' Canthon angularis'' Harold, 1868 * '' Canthon angustatus'' Harold, 1867 * '' Canthon histrio'' Lepeletier & Serville, 1828 * '' Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 * ''Canthon smaragdulus ''Canthon'', the tumblebugs, is a genus of Scarabaeidae or scarab beetles in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea Scarabaeoidea is a superfamily of beetles, the only subgroup of the infraorder Scarabaeiformia. Around 35,000 species are placed in this ...'' Fabricius, 1781 ; Names brought to synonymy: * ''Canthon elegans'' (Laporte, 1840), a synonym for '' Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 See also * List of Canthon species References External links * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthropod Leg
The arthropod leg is a form of jointed appendage of arthropods, usually used for walking. Many of the terms used for arthropod leg segments (called podomeres) are of Latin origin, and may be confused with terms for bones: ''coxa'' (meaning hip, plural ''coxae''), ''trochanter'', ''femur'' (plural ''femora''), ''tibia'' (plural ''tibiae''), ''tarsus'' (plural ''tarsi''), ''ischium'' (plural ''ischia''), ''metatarsus'', ''carpus'', ''dactylus'' (meaning finger), ''patella'' (plural ''patellae''). Homologies of leg segments between groups are difficult to prove and are the source of much argument. Some authors posit up to eleven segments per leg for the most recent common ancestor of extant arthropods but modern arthropods have eight or fewer. It has been argued that the ancestral leg need not have been so complex, and that other events, such as successive loss of function of a ''Hox''-gene, could result in parallel gains of leg segments. In arthropods, each of the leg segments ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthodimorpha
''Canthodimorpha'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthochilum
''Canthochilum'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambefortantus
''Cambefortantus'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caeconthobium
''Caeconthobium'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
