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Issue: Vol. 3557 No. 1: 21 Nov. 2012
Type: Articles
Published: 2012-11-21
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3557.1.4
Page range: 40–48
Abstract views: 37
PDF downloaded: 4

Octocollis, a new genus and Octocollis setosus, a new species of Cetoniinae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) from Queensland, Australia

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Ecosciences Precinct, Dutton Park, Qld 4001, Australia
67 Gravity Street, Beckenham, Perth, W.A. 6107, Australia
Coleoptera flower chafer Schizorhinini

Abstract

The male of Octocollis new genus and Octocollis setosus new species is described from Queensland, Australia. The species displays primitive cetoniine characters. Octocollis is placed in tribe Schizorhinini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae). The informal name “Polyholcus setosus” is discussed.

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