Chelotrupes annamariae n. sp., a new species of Geotrupidae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) from SW Portugal
Journal Title: Baltic Journal of Coleopterology - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Chelotrupes annamariae n. sp. from SW Portugal (Algarve: Lagos env.) is described and illustrated. Additionally, its systematic position and ecological specialization is discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Adam Byk
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