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Oxysternon spiniferum

Oxysternon spiniferum

Classification

Class
Insecta

Oxysternon is a Neotropical genus of scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) in the superfamily Scarabaeoidea. It can be distinguished from all other phanaeines and scarabaeine dung beetles by a long, spiniform extension of the anterior angle of the metasternum. Most species vary in color and pattern, and are more commonly found in tones of green, often infused with yellow or coppery highlights.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 6