Abstract
In this paper we describe Rhyparus chimalapensis new species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Aphodiinae: Rhyparini), from the region of Chimalapas, Oaxaca, Mexico. New records are given for three species of Rhyparus Westwood from Mexico and Guatemala. A key to the Mexican and Guatemalan species of this genus is included.
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