Brazilian Atlantic rainforest endangered biodiversity: a new species of the Dichotomius sericeus (Harold, 1867) species group (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Zootaxa. 2020 Aug 20;4834(3):zootaxa.4834.3.6. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4834.3.6.

Abstract

Dichotomius valoisae new species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Dichotomiini) from Santa Luzia do Itanhi, Sergipe, Brazil, is described based on external differences from its congeners. Diagnostic characters and a brief discussion about its conservation status are provided, as well as an updated identification key to the Dichotomius sericeus (Harold) species group.

Keywords: Coleoptera, Taxonomy, dung beetles, species conservation.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biodiversity
  • Brazil
  • Coleoptera*
  • Rainforest