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

Rev Biol Trop

Centro de Investigaciones y Tecnologias Agroalimentarias, Unidad de Protección Vegetal. Crtra. de Montañana a Peñaflor, 930. 50059 Zaragoza, Spain.

Published: June 2006

AI Article Synopsis

  • A new genus called Catrachia has been identified, along with two new species: Catrachia mariana and Catrachia nica.
  • Phylogenetic analysis indicates that Catrachia is a well-supported monophyletic group, meaning its members share a common ancestor.
  • This research contributes to the understanding of Melolonthinae beetles found in Honduras and Nicaragua.

Article 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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/rbt.v54i2.13910DOI Listing

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