Biology:Xenotrochalus

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Xenotrochalus is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Xenotrochalus mirabilis, which is found in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 4.5 mm. They are shiny, with a red body and black elytra.[3]

References

  1. BioLib
  2. Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Xenotrochalus mirabilis at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/5CBVX. 
  3. Moser, J. (1917). "Neue afrikanische Melolonthiden (Col.).". Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 3-4: 183–256. https://archive.org/details/deutscheentomolo1916unse/page/212/mode/1up. Retrieved December 17, 2025. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2694075 entry