Genus Frankenbergerius Balthasar Frankenbergerius forcipatus (Harold, 1881)Dagnosis. This species is similar to F. armatus but can be separated from it by having elytral intervals 1-4 smooth or with only traces of tubercles. It also differs in the shape of the parameres. Distribution. This species is known from a few distant localities in Magaliesberg (Northwest Province), southern Drakensberg and Ciskei (Eastern Cape Province). Body length: 8.1-10.2 mm. |
References:A.V. Frolov, C.H. Scholtz. 2005. Revision of the southern African genus Frankenbergerius Balthasar with description of new taxa (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae). Journal of Natural History, 39(25): 2355-2377. 520 Kb |