Saphobiamorpha maoriana explained

Saphobiamorpha maoriana is a species of beetle endemic to New Zealand.[1] It was first described by Albert E. Brookes in 1944. It has been collected in the Westland District and in Fiordland.

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Albert Brookes in 1944 using specimens collected from a Kea carcass in high country tussock adjoining native forest.[2] The holotype specimen is held at Te Papa.[3]

Description

Brookes described this species as follows:

The adults of this species is flightless and have a length of 13 mm. They are black in colour.[4] The elytra is flattened and slightly convex.[5]

Distribution

This species is endemic in New Zealand and as well as being observed in Westland, this species has also been observed at Secretary Island in Fiordland. As at 2002, this species has yet to be found in modified habitats.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saphobiamorpha maoriana Brookes, 1944 . 2 November 2024 . Biota of New Zealand.
  2. Brookes. Albert Eugene. 1944-03-01. Descriptions of Two New Genera and Species of New Zealand Beetles, and Notes on Other Described Species.. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand. English. 73. 262–266.
  3. Web site: Saphobiamorpha maoriana Brookes . 2024-11-02 . collections.tepapa.govt.nz.
  4. News: Harris . Anthony . 17 September 2018 . Two strange rare beetles . 2 November 2024 . Otago Daily Times . 11.
  5. 348.
  6. Web site: Appendix 2. Additional information supporting an application to introduce exotic pastoral dung beetles into New Zealand . 2 November 2024.

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