Tuesday 4 March 2014

N. 42: R. Pittino

G. it. Ent., 8 (42): 69-70
April 30, 1996

A new Bordatius Pittino & Mariani from South Africa
(Coleoptera Aphodiidae Psammodiinae)

by

RICCARDO PITTINO

Abstract - Bordatius muellerae n. sp. from South Africa (Type locality: S.W. Cape, Ryspuntstrand) is described, the third species up to now known of this genus, closely related to B. capensis Pittino & Mariani 1986. Original drawings of the male genitalia and spermatheca are given.