G. it. Ent., 10 (51): 259-274
October 2003
Studies on the Coprophagous Scarab Beetles from East Asia. VII
Descriptions of two new subgenera of the genus Onthophagus
(Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae)
by
TERUO OCHI
Abstract - Two new subgenera of the genus Onthophagus - Macronthophagus (type species: Onthophagus uenoi Ochi) and Sunenaga (type species: Onthophagus anguliceps Boucomont) - are proposed for some Asian species. The subgenus Matashia Matsumura is redefined. O. diversiformis is assigned to the subgenus Parascatonomus. In addition, a key to the Onthophagus subgenera sharing the character of a serrate antennal scape is provided.
