Biology:Nepytis
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Nepytis is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Nepytis russula, which is found in Australia (Tasmania).[2]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 7 mm. The upper surface of the clypeus and anterior part of the frons have a few long, erect setae and the pronotum has two setae on the anterior margin on each side. All striae on the elytra are slightly impressed and the surface is coarsely punctured. The punctures have minute seta.[3]
References
- ↑ BioLib
- ↑ Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Nepytis russula at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/4748S.
- ↑ Britton, E. B. (1988). "A synopsis of the genera of Australian Heteronycini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae).". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society 27 (1): 27-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-6055.1988.tb01139.x. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
Wikidata ☰ Q2439977 entry
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