The taxonomic position of Aphodius scuticollis Semenov (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
A.V. Frolov
Abstract. Based on the complex of morphological characters, Aphodius scuticollis Semenov is placed in the subgenus Melinopterus Mulsant. Redescription and notes on distribution of this species are given.
Zoosystematica Rossica, 2001, 10(1): 87–88 ▪ Published in print 25 December 2001
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