G. it. Ent., 11 (53): 307-313
May 2006
The enigmatic Afrotropical genus Afrocloetus Petrovitz, 1968,
with description of a second species from Kenya
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Ceratocanthidae)
by
ALBERTO BALLERIO
Abstract - Afrocloetus forshagei n. sp. is described from a coastal forest of Kenya. The only other species belonging to the genus (A. gibbosus) is re-described. The current spelling of the genus (Afrocloetus) is emended. Some remarks on the phylogenetic position and definition of the genus are added.
