Homolotropus taylori
Species of beetle
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Homolotropus taylori is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Australia (northern Queensland).[2][3]
| Homolotropus taylori | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Homolotropus |
| Species: | H. taylori |
| Binomial name | |
| Homolotropus taylori Britton, 1970 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 17–19 mm. They are very similar to Homolotropus sagus, but the colour is slightly darker, the short setae on the pronotum are not all directed posteriorly, but form a distinct pattern and the density of the setae on the head, pronotum, scutellum and elytra is much less.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after a colleague of the author, Dr. Robert W. Taylor.[3]
