Biology:Heterotrochalus

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Heterotrochalus is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Heterotrochalus macrophyllus, which is found in Togo.[2]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 5.5–6 mm. They are brown and dull, with a strong silky sheen. The antennae are reddish-yellow. The pronotum is densely and finely punctate and the elytra have rows of punctures, with the intervals moderately densely punctured.[3]

References

  1. BioLib
  2. Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Heterotrochalus macrophyllus at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/3LF8T. 
  3. Moser, J. (1918). "Neue Melolonthiden aus der Sammlung des Deutschen Entomologischen Museums zu Berlin-Dahlem (Col.).". Stettiner Entomologische Zeitung 79: 209–247. https://www.zobodat.at/pdf/Entomologische-Zeitung-Stettin_79_0209-0247.pdf. Retrieved January 19, 2026. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2349600 entry