Neotrichonotulus
Dellacasa, Gordon & Dellacasa, 2004
Species Guides
1Neotrichonotulus is a of scarab beetles in the Scarabaeidae, Aphodiinae. Described in 2004 by Dellacasa, Gordon and Dellacasa, this genus is to the Neotropical region. It belongs to the tribe Aphodiini, a group commonly known as dung beetles or aphodiine dung beetles. The genus name reflects its relationship to Trichonotulus, from which it was distinguished based on morphological characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neotrichonotulus: //ˌniːoʊˌtrɪkəˈnɒtjʊləs//
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Identification
Distinguished from the related Trichonotulus by genitalic and external morphological features established in the original 2004 description. Specific diagnostic characters include details of the male genitalia and possibly pronotal and elytral setation patterns, though these require examination of .
Distribution
Neotropical region. Distribution records indicate presence across this broad biogeographic zone encompassing South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Similar Taxa
- TrichonotulusClosely related from which Neotrichonotulus was separated; distinguished by genitalic and setation patterns.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Established in 2004 to accommodate previously placed in or related to Trichonotulus, reflecting refined understanding of aphodiine and .
Etymology
The prefix 'Neo-' (new) combined with 'Trichonotulus' indicates its status as a newly recognized related to Trichonotulus.