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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] |
Scarabaeinae
The scarab beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae consists of species collectively called true dung beetles (there are also dung beetles in other subfamilies and families). 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 (telecoprids), dwellers (endocoprids) and tunnelers (paracoprids). 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 expan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthon Smaragdulus
''Canthon'', the tumblebugs, is a Nearctic-Neotropical 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'' Fabricius, 1781 * ''Canthon zuninoi'' Rivera-Cervantes & Halffter, 1999 ; Names brought to synonymy: * ''Canthon elegans'' (Laporte, 1840), a synonym for ''Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 See also * List of Canthon species References External links * * * ''Canthon'' at insectoid.info Deltochilini Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...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. Some of its constituent families are undergo .... 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. Some of its constituent families are undergo .... 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 Taxa named by Frederick William Hope {{Scarabaeinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthon
''Canthon'', the tumblebugs, is a Nearctic-Neotropical 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'' Fabricius, 1781 * ''Canthon zuninoi'' Rivera-Cervantes & Halffter, 1999 ; Names brought to synonymy: * ''Canthon elegans'' (Laporte, 1840), a synonym for ''Canthon quadriguttatus'' Olivier, 1789 See also * List of Canthon species This is a list of 167 species in the genus '' Canthon'', tumblebugs. ''Canthon'' species * '' Canthon aberrans'' (Harold, 1868) * '' Canthon acutiformis'' Balthasar, 1939 * '' Canthon acutoides'' Schmidt, 1922 * '' Canthon a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end botanical subfamily names with "-oideae", and zoological subfamily names with "-inae". Detarioideae is an example of a botanical subfamily. Detarioideae is a subdivision of the family Fabaceae (legumes), containing 84 genera. Stevardiinae is an example of a zoological subfamily. Stevardiinae is a large subdivision of the family Characidae, a diverse clade In biology, a clade (), also known as a Monophyly, monophyletic group or natural group, is a group of organisms that is composed of a common ancestor and all of its descendants. Clades are the fundamental unit of cladistics, a modern approach t ... of freshwater fish. See also * International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants * International Code of Zoological Nomenclature * Rank (botany) * Rank (zoolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aptenocanthon
''Aptenocanthon'' 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. Some of its constituent families are undergo .... References Scarabaeidae {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canthodimorpha
''Canthodimorpha'' is a genus of Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ... 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 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ... 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 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ... 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 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ... or scarab beetles. References Scarabaeidae genera {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byrrhidium
''Byrrhidium'' 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. Some of its constituent families are undergo .... References Scarabaeidae {{Scarabaeidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |