Synopsis of the New World Genera of Anomalini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) and Description of a New Genus from Costa Rica and Nicaragua
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2003-07Author
Jameson, Mary Liz
Paucar-Cabrera, Aura
Solís, Angel
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We describe a new genus of anomaline scarab, Anomalorhina (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae:
Rutelinae: Anomalini) from Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Anomala turrialbana Ohaus is transferred
into this genus, and a new species, Anomalorhina osaensis, is described. Anomalorhina is characterized
by the clypeal apex that is abruptly reflexed, the base of the frons that has prominent tubercles in males,
the pronotum with a depressed fovea in males, and the pronotum with the apical bead posteriorly
produced and V-shaped at the middle in females. We summarize the biological importance of the 16
genera of New World anomaline scarabs, including comments on agricultural pests, larvae, and natural
history. We provide an overview and synopsis of each of the New World anomaline genera with
comments on biology and characteristics for identification.