Taxonomy and phylogeny of a new Central American beetle genus: Catrachia (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Rev Biol Trop. 2006 Jun;54(2):519-29. doi: 10.15517/rbt.v54i2.13910.

Abstract

A new genus and two species of Melolonthinae from Honduras and Nicaragua are described. A phylogenetic analysis, carried out using morphological characters, suggests that Catrachia is a strongly supported monophyletic group. Catrachia is therefore established as a new genus, constituted by two new species, Catrachia mariana and Catrachia nica.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coleoptera / anatomy & histology
  • Coleoptera / classification*
  • Coleoptera / genetics*
  • Female
  • Honduras
  • Male
  • Nicaragua
  • Phylogeny*
  • Population Density
  • Species Specificity