Triodonyx bellamyi
(Warner & Morón, 1992)
Triodonyx bellamyi is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae. It was described in 1992 from specimens collected in Arizona, USA. The Triodonyx is a small Nearctic group within the tribe Rhizotrogini. Little is known of its beyond its type locality and basic taxonomic placement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triodonyx bellamyi: /ˌtriːoʊˈdɒnɪks ˈbɛləmiː/
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Triodonyx by examination of male genitalia and specific antennal club structure; precise external diagnostic features require reference to the original description.
Habitat
Known only from the type locality in Arizona, USA; specific preferences have not been documented.
Distribution
Nearctic: known from Arizona, USA. No additional distribution records have been published.
Similar Taxa
- Triodonyx speciesOther congeneric in the Triodonyx require careful examination of male genitalia and antennal structure for reliable separation; the genus is morphologically compact and species-level identification is challenging without reference specimens.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Warner and Morón in 1992. The Triodonyx was established by Saylor in 1940 and currently contains a small number of restricted to the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.