Biology:Acrossidius

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Short description: Genus of beetles

Acrossidius
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Acrossidius tasmaniae
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Aphodiinae
Tribe: Aphodiini
Genus: Acrossidius
Schmidt, 1913

Acrossidius is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.[1]

The two species are native to Southern Australia. Acrossidius tasmaniae, the black-headed cockchafer or Tasmanian grass grub, is introduced to New Zealand.[1]

Species:[1]

  • Acrossidius pseudotasmaniae (Given, 1950)
  • Acrossidius tasmaniae (Hope, 1846)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14897952 entry