Metatrogus castaneus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Queensland).[2][3]
| Metatrogus castaneus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Metatrogus |
| Species: | M. castaneus |
| Binomial name | |
| Metatrogus castaneus Britton, 1978 | |
Description
editAdults reach a length of about 23 mm (0.91 in). They are similar to Metatrogus septuosus, but may be distinguished by the bright reddish-brown colour, the different antennal club, and the absence of any trace of an anterior pronotal margin.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Metatrogus castaneus at Catalogue of Life". World Scarabaeidae Database (version 2025-10-07). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, & R. Aalbu, Catalogue of Life (2026-01-16). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Britton, E. B. (1978). "A revision of the Australian chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae). Volume 2 Tribe Melolonthini". Australian Journal of Zoology, Supplementary Series. 60: 1-150. Retrieved June 8, 2026.